CITY OF SAN MATEO
City Council Regular Meeting
June 1, 2026
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chamber
Entrance is on O’Farrell Street
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Adam Loraine
Nicole Fernandez
Danielle Cwirko-Godycki
Lisa Diaz Nash
Robert Newsom Jr.
AGENDA
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June 1, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Requests and Considerations for Meeting Participation by Teleconference due to Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances
CEREMONIAL
1. Pride Month – Proclamation
2. Older American’s Month – Proclamation
3. San Mateo – Foster City School District Community Access & School Facilities Update – Presentation
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. If discussion is desired, that item may be removed and considered separately.
4. Downtown Cleaning Service — Amendment
Approve Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with Frank & Grossman Landscape Contractors, Inc. to increase the agreement amount by $101,400 for the current fiscal year; execute the second of two optional, one-year extensions to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027; increase the agreement by an additional $500,000 for the 2026-26 fiscal year term, for a revised total agreement amount of $2,101,400; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the agreement amount.
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CEQA: This agreement is categorically exempt from CEQA as an “existing facility,” because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.)
5. Citywide Street Rehabilitation Package 7B – Agreement Approve an agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers, Inc. for design services for the Citywide Street Rehabilitation Package 7B project in an amount not to exceed $753,500; establish a contingency reserve of $76,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and approve amendments, including no-cost time extensions, within the contingency amount.
CEQA: This project is categorically exempt from CEQA as an “existing facility,” because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.)
6. Annual Sewer Basin Rehabilitation On-Call Design Services — Amendments Approve an amendment to an agreement with CSG Consultants for on-call professional services to increase the agreement amount by $350,000, for a new total agreement amount of $1,850,000, and extend the term of the agreement to February 2029; approve an amendment to the agreement with Wilsey Ham dba WHB Engineers, Inc. for on-call professional services to increase the agreement amount by $1,250,000, for a revised total agreement amount of $2,750,000, and extend the term of the Agreement to February 2029; approve an amendment to the agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for on-call professional services to extend the agreement term to February 2029; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendments in substantially the form presented and issue project-specific task orders under these agreements.
CEQA: The underlying sewer rehabilitation projects, which the consultants are currently working on are each exempt from CEQA as an “existing facility,” because each project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.)
7. Local Streets and Roads Maintenance and Rehabilitation, Project List Fiscal Year 2026-27 — Adoption Adopt a Resolution to submit a list of projects proposed to be funded with the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account, Senate Bill 1 funding, to the California Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
CEQA: This action is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
8. Community Flood and Storm Protection Fee Increase for Fiscal Year 2026-27 — Adoption Adopt a Resolution to increase the Community Flood and Storm Protection Fee by 3.0 percent to account for the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase.
CEQA: This action is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
9. Parks and Recreation Bulk Printing and Mailing Services – Agreement
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Approve a one-year bulk printing and mailing services agreement with FolgerGraphics, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $150,000; authorize
up to two one-year extensions for up to $150,000 each year, for a total not to exceed amount of $450,000 over three years. Authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to execute change orders, extensions, or amendments.
CEQA: This agreement is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5).)
10. Edward Byrne 2025 Justice Assistance Grant Program — Approval Adopt a Resolution to approve the submittal of an application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the 2025 local solicitation in the amount of $22,261; and if awarded, appropriate funds to the Police Grants Budget Program and authorize the Chief of Police to execute all required documents.
CEQA: This action is not a project subject to CEQA, because it can be seen with certainty that it will not cause a physical change in the environment. (Public Resources Code Section 21065.)
11. Recreation Special Event Support Services — Agreement Approve a one-year agreement for special event support services with Perry Thorwaldson, Sole Proprietor of Thor Audio Solutions for an amount not to exceed $108,940; authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to exercise up to two one-year extensions for up to $120,000 each year, for a total not to exceed amount of $348,940 over three years; establish a contingency reserve of $34,894 and authorize the Park and Recreation Director to execute the agreement, extensions and amendments in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: This agreement is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b) (5).)
12. Downtown Landscape Maintenance Services — Agreement Approve an agreement for a total of $415,260 over five years with Brightview Landscaping Services, Inc. for Downtown Landscaping Maintenance Services in the amount of $166,104 per year for two years, with up to three one-year extensions; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement substantially the form presented. Authorize a five-percent contingency amount of up to $4,153 per year for a total contingency not to exceed $20,765. Authorize the City Manager to execute all change orders, amendments, and extensions within the contingency amount.
CEQA: This downtown landscaping maintenance services agreement is categorically exempt from CEQA as an “existing facility,” because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.)
13. City of San Mateo Opposing State Ballot Initiative No. 1983 25-0006A1 — Adoption Adopt a Resolution opposing proposed statewide Initiative No. 1983 25-0006A1, submitted by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) and qualified for the November 2026 statewide ballot, and authorize the City Manager to communicate the City’s opposition to the California Legislature, the Governor’s Office, the League of California Cities, and other appropriate stakeholders.
CEQA: This item is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
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14. LGBTQIA+ Progress Pride Flag Display at City Hall – Adoption Adopt a Resolution to direct that the LGBTQIA+ Progress Pride Flag be flown in recognition of Pride Month Pursuant to the City's Flag Policy beginning June 2, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2026.
CEQA: This proposed resolution is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
15. 445 S. B Street (Bespoke) - New Mixed-Use Development — Ordinance Adoption Adopt an Ordinance to approve Development Agreement (DA) associated with the construction a new mixed-use development totaling 239,628 square feet and consisting of one seven-story, 76,072 square-foot affordable housing building and one six-story, 162,926 square-foot office/commercial building located at 445 South B Street (“Project”).
CEQA: In accordance with CEQA, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) were prepared to assess the Project’s environmental impact. The IS/MND concluded that the Project would not have significant effects on the environment with implementation of mitigation measures. The Project’s Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) was included in the Project approval resolution. The mitigation measures were also included as conditions of approval. On May 18, 2026, the IS/MND was adopted by the City Council, and the associated staff report contains additional information relating to environmental review of the Project.
16. Boards and Commission Appointment Subcommittee — Appointment Recommendations
1. Appoint Jennifer Kim and Charles Hansen to the Community Relations Commission for a full term from June 10, 2026, through June 10, 2030, and place Lucianne Latu and Wendy McCall on a six-month eligibility list, should a vacancy occur.
2. Appoint Alison Joly to the Library Board for a full term.
3. Appoint James Horsman to the Planning Commission for a full term, and place Seema Patel and Thomas Braham on a six-month eligibility list.
4. Appoint Carol Rael to the Senior Advisory Commission for a full term, place Dale Ritzo and Michael McCutchin on a six-month eligibility list.
5. Appoint Sigalle Michael and Kenyon "Mark" Lee to the Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission for a full term, and place Albert Wetter on a six-month eligibility list.
6. Appoint Peter Wicher to the Park and Recreation Commission for a full term and Mike Etheridge to the Park and Recreation Commission for a partial term from June 10, 2026 through June 10, 2029, and place Tammie Pereira and Ben Pahulu on a six-month eligibility list.
7. Appoint Alison Ho, Linda Druell, Clarke Robinson, Michael Chrien, and Stephen Tabler to the Civic Arts Commission for terms to be determined by lot at their first meeting, and place Sue Ping Shyy on a six-month eligibility list.
8. Appoint Shreyans J. and Elise H. as Youth Commissioners to the Library Board for a one-year term, and place and Aravind A. on a six-month eligibility list.
9. Appoint Jackson K. as a Youth Commissioner to the Park and Recreation Commission for a one-year term, and place Advika S., Zach S. and Katelyn L. on a six-month eligibility list.
10. Appoint Nektarios D. and Pranav S. as Youth Commissioners to the Senior Advisory Commission for a one-year term, and place Olivia Y . and Reed C. on a six-month eligibility list.
11. Appoint Advika S. and Zachary S. as Youth Commissioners to the Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission for a one-year term, and place Margaux T. and Oscar C. on a six-month eligibility list.
12. Appoint Talia F. and Taryn A. as Youth Commissions to the Civic Arts Commission for a one-year term, and place Naisha O. on a six-month eligibility list.
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CEQA: These appointment recommendations are not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public wishing to comment on any item not appearing on the agenda may address the City Council at this time. State law prevents Council from taking action on any matter not on the agenda; your comments may be referred to staff for follow up.
Public comment is limited to a total of 15 minutes; however, an opportunity for additional public comment may be provided later in the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
17. 2026 Transportation Program Annual Review — Progress Update Receive the 2026 Transportation Program Annual Review, summarizing progress on ongoing transportation plans and initiatives, key project updates, and performance metrics.
CEQA: This item is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
PUBLIC HEARING
City Council action on the following public hearing(s) represents a final decision concluding all administrative proceedings. Judicial review may be had only if a petition is filed with the Court not later than the 90th day following the date the decision is made.
Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a time period for litigation as short as 30 days following the date the decision is made.
18. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget and 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program — Review Review the fiscal year 2026-27 proposed budget and the 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program budget and conduct a public hearing prior to the scheduled adoption at the June 15, 2026, City Council meeting.
CEQA: This FY 2026-27 budget is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4).)
OLD BUSINESS
19. Senate Bill 707 (Brown Act Amendments): Technology Disruption Policy and Public Outreach and Interpretation Policy — Adoption
Adopt a Resolution to approve the City’s Technology Disruption Policy; adopt a Resolution approving the City’s Public Outreach and Public Interpretation Assistance Practices; and receive a presentation on Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), which made extensive amendments to the Brown Act, and its impacts on the City’s legislative bodies.
CEQA: This policy approval is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)
REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager, City Attorney and Council Members report on their various assignments and liaison roles and Council requests for scheduling future items.
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ADJOURNMENT
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