City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 3/16/2026 Page 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Adam Loraine, Mayor
Nicole Fernandez, Deputy Mayor
Danielle Cwirko- Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
Rob Newsom Jr.
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www. cityofsanmateo. org
March 16, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers 7: 00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7: 00 p. m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Loraine, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and 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.
CEREMONIAL
1. San Mateo AYSO Boys U14 Winter Select Team — Recognition The City Council recognized the San Mateo AYSO Boys U14 Winter Select Team for their championship season. Coaches Brandon Arnold and Adam Fahey spoke regarding the team’ s development, teamwork, and successful season.
2. At- Risk Youth Foundation — Presentation A representative of the At- Risk Youth Foundation provided a presentation regarding the organization’ s programs and services.
3. The San Francisco Peninsula 2025– 2028 Strategic Plan — Presentation John Hutar, President and CEO of the San Francisco Peninsula organization, presented the organization’ s strategic plan focused on tourism development, destination marketing, and regional collaboration.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 4 through 21, were considered routine by the City Council. After the titles were read by the Deputy City Clerk, the Mayor invited public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Council Member Cwirko- Godycki announced abstentions on Agenda Items 8 and 20 due to potential conflicts of interest related to real property interests and a source of income within the past 12 months. Deputy Mayor Fernandez announced a recusal from Agenda Item 18 based on a prior determination requiring recusal.
During Council consideration, clarification was requested regarding Agenda Item 21 ( Marina Lagoon Spot Dredging Project Bid Rejection). Staff explained that the bids were rejected due to non- responsive submissions.
Moved: Newsom, Seconded: Cwirko- Godycki
Ayes: Fernandez, Newsom, Loraine, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
4. San Mateo Public Library Foundation Operating Lease — Amendment Approve an Amendment to the Property Lease and Operating Agreement with the San Mateo Public Library Foundation to extend the lease for an additional year commencing on April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027; and authorize its execution by the City Librarian.
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5. AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report — Approval
Approve the Annual Military Equipment Report per California State Assembly Bill No. 481.
6. Real Time Information Center — Agreement
Approve a license agreement with Franklin Templeton Companies, LLC, for occupancy of office space located at 1 Franklin Parkway in San Mateo, to support the expansion and continued operations of the Police Department Real Time Information Center in the amount of $ 1/ month; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
7. City of Foster City Interest on Wastewater Treatment Plant Payments — Agreement Approve an agreement with the City of Foster City to receive an interest payment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvement Projects in the amount of $ 148, 141. 70; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
8. Citywide Capital Project Appropriation Amendments — Adoption Adopt two Resolutions to adjust appropriations for certain Citywide Capital Improvement Program projects.
Enactment: Resolution No. 22 ( 2026) and Resolution 23 ( 2026)
9. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Subscription Increase — Approval Approve a subscription increase to the City’ s Enterprise Agreement ( EA) with Microsoft for Office software, Windows desktop operating systems, and server products for Year 3 of the existing three- year agreement in the amount of $ 28, 604. 24, for a new total of $ 794, 341. 24; and authorize the Director of Information Technology to execute the subscription increase in substantially the form presented.
10. Customer Relationship Management Software and Services — Amendment Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Catalis Public Works & Citizen Engagement, LLC to increase agreement by $ 10, 000, for a revised total agreement amount of $ 150, 500; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 11, 000; and authorize the Director of the Information Technology Department to execute the agreement amendment in substantially the form presented and approve any amendments within the contingency amount.
11. City Council Meeting Minutes — Approval
Approve the minutes of the special meeting of the City Council held on February 19, 2026. Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of the City Council held on February 23, 2026.
12. Temporary Sign Placement Enforcement Policy During Election Periods — Adoption Adopt a Resolution to approve the Temporary Sign Placement Enforcement During Elections Policy to standardize guidelines for the City' s enforcement of temporary signs in accordance with San Mateo Municipal Code Title 25 Signs) and authorize the City Manager to make non- substantive changes as needed.
Enactment: Resolution No. 24 ( 2026)
13. Operation of Leaf Blowers — Ordinance Adoption
Adopt an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 10. 80 " Operation of Leaf Blowers" to prohibit the use of gas leaf blowers.
Enactment: Ordinance No. 2026- 03
14. Reach Codes for the 2025 Code Cycle — Ordinance Adoption Adopt an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23. 24 " Energy Code" to require energy conservation measures for air conditioner alterations, replacements and installations in single family homes, Docusign Envelope ID: CE0FB096- 842E- 84A1- 82D5- 1F6659E7C26B City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 3/16/2026 Page 3 duplexes and townhomes; energy conservation measures for heating, ventilation and air conditioner replacements and installations in nonresidential buildings; and increased efficiency and electric readiness requirements for additions and alterations to single family homes, duplexes, and townhomes.
Enactment: Ordinance No. 2026- 04
15. Citywide Fire, Life, and Safety Inspection Testing and Maintenance Services — Revised Agreement Adopt a Resolution to use an alternative purchasing method to award a five- year agreement with APi National Service Group, Inc. for inspection, testing, and maintenance of Citywide fire, life, and safety systems in the amount of $ 591, 357; approve a contingency reserve of $ 60, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the revised agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.
Enactment: Resolution No. 25 ( 2026)
16. Citywide Street Reconstruction Phase 5 — Agreement
Approve an agreement with Teichert Construction in the amount of $ 4, 274, 912; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 855, 000; 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.
17. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Resiliency Center Program Manager — Amendment Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with ELS Architecture & Urban Design for professional program management services for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Resiliency Center Tasks 2 and 3 in the amount of 314, 560, for a new agreement total of $ 345, 655; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $ 34, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the contingency amount.
18. Villa Terrace Closure Project Funding — Agreement
Adopt a Resolution to approve a Section 130 funding agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the railroad crossing closure project at Villa Terrace and appropriate $ 1, 128, 000 in Section 130 funding to the Capital Project Fund and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and any future amendments and grant documents.
Enactment: Resolution No. 26 ( 2026)
19. East 41st Place and Pacific Boulevard Trash Capture Project — Contingency Increase Approve an increase to the contingency reserve associated with the construction agreement with GSW Construction, Inc. for the East 41st Place ( E 41st Place) and Pacific Boulevard Trash Capture Project in the amount of $ 36, 900 and authorize the Public Works Director to issue change orders within the contingency amount.
20. Regional Measure 3 Funding Request — Approval
Adopt a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute and submit an allocation request as required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission ( MTC) for $ 3 million in Regional Measure 3 ( RM3) funds for 19th Avenue/ Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project and to designate the City of San Mateo as the implementation agency for the construction phase.
Enactment: Resolution No. 27 ( 2026)
21. Marina Lagoon Spot Dredging Project, Bid Rejection — Approval Adopt a Resolution to reject all bids received for the Marina Lagoon Spot Dredging Project.
Enactment: Resolution No. 28 ( 2026)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Rebecca Bennet spoke in opposition to the proposed high- density residential development at 1700 El Camino Real, citing concerns related to building height, setbacks, and impacts to sunlight and adjacent single- family neighborhoods. Marjorie Ruiz Hidalgo provided an informational update regarding the PG& E “Report It” program, encouraging the public to utilize the application and website to report non- emergency electrical safety concerns. Anna Cwirko- Godycki spoke in support of pursuing federal funding opportunities under the Older Americans Act to support senior programs, including the King’ s Center Senior Lunch Program. Mei Li spoke regarding health concerns within the community. Katy Milligan reported difficulty accessing the meeting using the Zoom credentials posted on the agenda; staff confirmed the technical issue had been resolved. Katy Milligan, Katherine Collins, Katherine McDonald, Nihil Patel, and one unidentified speaker spoke in opposition to the proposed Horizon Detox facility at 101 N. El Camino Real. Taso Zografos spoke in opposition to the proposed Horizon Detox facility and requested that the City Council take a positi on on the project.
The Council recessed from 7: 46 p. m. to 7: 51 p. m. to allow additional time for speakers who were previously unable to join due to technical issues.
Following the recess, Jeanne McCarthy, Jean ( last name not provided), and Christina Johnson spoke in opposition to the proposed Horizon Detox facility at 101 N. El Camino Real.
At the conclusion of public comment, after discussion, City Council directed not to send staff to participate in the March 24 County meeting on the proposed Horizon project; and to schedule a City- hosted special meeting within 30 days of the March 24 meeting, inviting County representatives, Horizon leadership, and relevant stakeholders.
No formal vote was taken; direction was provided by consensus.
PUBLIC HEARING
22. 2026 Solid Waste Collection Rates — Rate Increase
Jack Johnson, Waste Management Supervisor, provided the presentation.
Public Comment – Mr Raghuam thanked staff for their presentation and inquired about potential cost- saving measures.
Council asked questions and made comments. At the close of the public hearing, the Deputy City Clerk announced the total number of protests received had not reached the threshold required and the Council was free to take action.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution to establish maximum rates for solid waste, recycling, and organics collection for rate year 2026. Council also directed staff to explore potential financial assistance options for low and fixed- income residents and review models from other cities.
Moved: Newsom, Seconded: Fernandez
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5- 0.
Enactment: Resolution No. 29 ( 2026)
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NEW BUSINESS
23. 2025 Annual Progress Reports – Housing Element, General Plan and Housing Successor Agency – Approval Rachel Horst, Housing Manager, Steve Golden, Principal Planner, and Somer Smith, Senior Planner Public Comment: there were no speakers
Council discussion included progress made towards the City’ s state- mandated Housing Allocation ( RHNA), progress on implementing goals and policies in General Plan 2040, and funding uses for the City’ s Low- Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund. Following the discussion, the Council voted unanimously to direct the City Manager to submit the Annual Progress Reports to their respective State agencies.
Moved: Diaz Nash, Seconded: Cwirko- Godycki
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5- 0.
Motion was made to extend the meeting to 11: 30 p. m.
Moved: Diaz Nash, Seconded: Cwirko- Godycki
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5- 0.
24. Charter Amendments — Study Session
City Attorney Prasanna Rasiah provided the presentation Public comment: there were no speakers.
Council Discussion emphasized improving clarity and flexibility in the Charter while maintaining transparency and effective governance. This item will be returning for two additional Public Hearings.
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager, City Attorney and Council Members reported on their various assignments and liaison roles and noted past and future events, along with updates.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 11: 12 p. m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Adam Loraine, Mayor Martin McTaggart, City Clerk
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