City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 4/6/2026 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
April 6, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers 7: 00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7: 25 p. m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Loraine, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Council Members Cwirko- Godycki, Diaz Nash, and Newsom.
Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances: Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953( b), Deputy Mayor Fernandez participated in this meeting via teleconference from the following location: 14757 28th Avenue NE, Shoreline, WA 98155.
CEREMONIAL
1. Hillsdale High School – 4. 0 Grade Recognition Principal Jeff Gilbert shared a few words and Hillsdale High School students received recognition for maintaining a 4. 0 GPA.
2. Fair Housing Month – Proclamation Laura Diaz, Fair Housing Community Outreach Coordinator, received the proclamation for Fair Housing Month, which celebrates the 58th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968.
3. Dispatcher Appreciation – Proclamation Chief of Police Ed Barberini and Dispatch Supervisor Stacey Foster received the proclamation recognizing the second week of April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The City Council honored San Mateo’ s dispatchers and thanked them for the critical, lifesaving support they provide.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 4 through 9, were considered routine by the City Council. After the titles were read by the City Clerk, the Mayor invited public comment; there were no requests to speak.
Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Fernandez, Newsom, Loraine, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5- 0.
4. Council Member, Chief of Police, and City Clerk — Travel Authorization Approve the request for travel out of state and lodging for Council Member Danielle Cwirko- Godycki, Chief of Police Barberini, and City Clerk Martin McTaggart, subject to the City Council Rules and Procedures, as the City' s official representatives at the 101st Airborne 1st military ball on May 8, 2026.
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5. Deputy Mayor Request for Budget Reallocation for Events, Trainings, and Conferences Fiscal Year 2025– 26 — Approval
Approve Deputy Mayor Fernandez’ s request to re- allocate an additional $ 2, 000 in existing Fiscal Year 2025– 26 Council Member budget funds to Deputy Mayor Fernandez for events, trainings, and conferences through the remainder of the current fiscal year.
6. Clean Water Program Annual Major Components Dissolved Air Flotation Tank Replacement — Agreement Adopt a Resolution to authorize an alternative purchasing procedure to enter into an agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc. to provide design professional services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Dissolved Air Flotation Tank Replacement Project, in an amount not to exceed $ 964, 300; establish a contingency reserve of $ 145, 000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute this agreement and task amendments within the contingency amount in substantially the form presented.
Enactment: Resolution No. 30 ( 2026)
7. El Camino Real Streetlight Relocation Project — Bid Rejection Adopt a Resolution to reject all bids received for the El Camino Real Streetlight Relocation Project and authorize the Public Works Department to initiate a second Notice Inviting Bids.
Enactment: Resolution No. 31 ( 2026)
8. Main Library Lighting Controls Upgrade — Contract
Adopt a Resolution approving an alternative purchasing procedure to award a construction contract to McClure Electric, Inc. for the Main Library Controls Upgrade Project ( Project) in an amount not to exceed $ 395, 690; establish a contingency reserve of $ 40, 000; authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency reserve; and approve an appropriation of $ 300, 000 in Measure S funds and $ 95, 000 in General Fund dollars to the Main Library Lighting Controls Upgrade Project.
Enactment: Resolution No. 32 ( 2026)
9. 2026 Annual Investment Policy — Approval
Adopt a Resolution to approve the City of San Mateo 2026 Investment Policy.
Enactment: Resolution No. 33 ( 2026)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Brandon Madrigal provided an organized presentation on behalf of the Madrigal family, and spoke to a March 28, 2026 collision at Delaware Street and State Street involving his father and siblings. Brandon detailed injuries sustained by family members. Brandon requested the City take action to prevent similar incidents and improve safety. Kevin Simpson raised concerns about increasing pedestrian safety incidents. Ronald Guillen reported alleged safety and permitting violations related to sewer infrastructure at a private property. Rich Hedges spoke about a fatal collision at 17th Avenue and El Camino Real. Belinda Hansen described unsafe pedestrian conditions near Delaware Street and State Street. Claudia Argote noted repeated accidents near State Street and Delaware Street. Lina Kudinar shared personal experiences navigating unsafe intersections and supported improvements at Delaware and State and broader citywide pedestrian safety measures. Donald Yu described visibility issues and unsafe crossing conditions at Delaware and State. Ruth Anderson witnessed aftermath of the March 28 collision and Requested emergency traffic calming measures and intersection improvements. Mike Swire referenced multiple fatal incidents involving pedestrians, urged systemic safety improvements and prioritization of pedestrian protections. Seema Patel spoke about the need to address all safety improvements needed within the city. David Hunt expressed safety improvements need to be responded to quicker. Michael Reagan spoke about the need for additional police enforcement needed. Kolja expressed support for street Docusign Envelope ID: CE0FB096- 842E- 84A1- 82D5- 1F6659E7C26B City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 4/6/2026 Page 3
safety improvements and asked the Council to take a position on the proposed Horizon Detox Center location in Burlingame. Max Mautner urged Council to prioritize quick- build improvements on the North Delaware corridor.
Allison McQueen spoke in favor of safer streets in San Mateo.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Status of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts ( Assembly Bill 2561/ Government Code 3502. 3) – Public Hearing
Aracelia Esparza, Director of Human Resources, provided a presentation.
Individuals representing SEIU gave a presentation.
Council asked questions and made comments.
Director of Human Resources Esparza, and Jesse Dolan, representing SEIU, responded.
Public Comment – there were no speakers.
Council acknowledged progress in reducing the vacancy rate to approximately 6. 6% and expressed support for maintaining levels below 7%. Discussion highlighted recent Human Resources restructuring efforts, expanded recruitment and outreach strategies, and new program development, including fellowship opportunities.
Council encouraged continued evaluation and improvement of internal HR processes and welcomed innovative ideas to strengthen recruitment and retention.
The Council took a recess from 8: 41 p. m. to 8: 46 p. m.
11. Tax Exempt Financing, The Carey School — Adoption
Finance Director Abby Veeser provided a brief overview of the request and the need to conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act public hearing. There were no questions. The Mayor opened the public hearing, there were no speakers.
A motion was made to adopt a resolution approving the issuance of tax exempt revenue obligations or execution of a loan transaction by the California Enterprise Development Authority for the purpose of financing, refinancing and/ or reimbursing the cost of capital improvements to The Carey School, located at 1 Carey School Lane and 2033 La Salle Drive in San Mateo, California.
Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5- 0.
Enactment: Resolution No. 34 ( 2026)
12. Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule — Approval Karley Toffey, Senior Management Analyst, provided the presentation.
Public comment: there were no speakers.
A motion was made to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026– 27 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, which included annual updates based primarily on Consumer Price Index, selected adjustments based on other cost formulas or analyses and the removal of obsolete or unused fees, including certain Information Technology fees.
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Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Diaz Nash
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5- 0.
Enactment: Resolution No. 35 ( 2026)
13. Charter Amendments – Public Hearing No. 1
Prasanna Rasiah, City Attorney, presented the item. The City Council conducted the first of two required public hearings on proposed amendments to the City Charter to reflect district- based elections and modernize outdated provisions. Council discussion included consideration of moving the establishment of regular City Council meeting dates and times to resolution to provide greater administrative flexibility, revising provisions related to emergency ordinances, removing outdated candidate statement requirements, and replacing the Charter’ s newspaper selection process with an ordinance- based approach.
Public Comment: there were no speakers.
The Council asked clarifying questions of staff. Staff noted that, should the Council proceed, a proposed ballot question and impartial analysis would be prepared and included in the voter information materials for the measure.
NEW BUSINESS - CITY OF SAN MATEO AND JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
14. City of San Mateo Joint Powers Financing Authority Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds ( Public Safety Project) Series 2007A — Letter of Credit Renewal
Abby Veeser, Finance Director provided the presentation, during which the City Council and the San Mateo Joint Powers Financing Authority held a concurrent meeting to consider approving resolutions authorizing the City Manager’ s approval of amendments to the Reimbursement Agreement and Fee Agreement with Wells Fargo.
These are related to the renewal of the letter of credit for the City’ s 2007A Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds for the Public Safety Project.
Public Comment: there were no speakers.
The Council asked clarifying questions of staff. A motion was made to adopt both resolutions.
Moved: Cwirko- Godycki, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko- Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5- 0.
Enactment: Resolution No. 36 ( 2026) and Resolution No. 37 ( 2026)
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. Council Member Diaz Nash requested Council authorization to communicate her informal statement and those of individual Council Members at a subsequent County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors meeting on the proposed relocation of the Horizon Rehabilitation Center project to Burlingame. Mayor Loraine provided a report out on the meeting of the City Council’ s Legislative Committee on Wednesday, April 1st, including usage of the City’ s legislative platform.
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ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 9: 55 p. m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Adam Loraine, Mayor Martin McTaggart, City Clerk
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