Agenda, regular meeting — San Mateo City Council, June 15, 2026

CITY OF SAN MATEO
City Council Regular Meeting
June 15, 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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CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call

CEREMONIAL

1. Juneteenth – Proclamation

2. ReThink Waste “Trash to Art” Contest Winners — Recognition

3. “I Voted” Sticker Design Competition Winners – Recognition

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. City Council Meeting Minutes — Approval
Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of the City Council held on April 20, 2026 and May 4, 2026. Approve the minutes of the special meeting of the City Council held on April 15, 2026.

CEQA: This minutes 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).)

5. Boards and Commission Appointment Subcommittee — Appointment Recommendations

1. Appoint William Yang and Valerie Foo to the Measure S Oversight Committee for a full term from June 15, 2026, through June 10, 2030, appoint Rich Hedges to the Measure S Oversight Committee for a partial term from

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June 15, 2026, through June 10, 2027, and place William Amsbary on a six-month eligibility list, should a vacancy occur.

2. Appoint Sheri Boles to the Personnel Board for a full term and place Neal Chuenprateep on a six-month eligibility list.

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).)

6. November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election — Calling the District Election for Candidates Adopt a Resolution to call for and conduct the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election; request consolidation with San Mateo County for election services; and authorize the City Clerk to execute the Service Agreement for the Provision of Election Services with the County of San Mateo for the Candidate election, and make any appropriate changes, with the concurrence of the City Attorney.

CEQA: This action 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).)

7. Cablecasting and Channel Management Services – Agreement Adopt a Resolution to use an alternative purchasing method to enter into an agreement with Millbrae Community Television (MCTV) for cablecasting and management of the City’s public, education, and government (PEG) channel, technology maintenance, and engineering support services in an amount not to exceed $57,000 per year for a three-year period beginning fiscal year 2026-27 through fiscal year 2028-29, with cost of living adjustments for a total amount not to exceed $166,000; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $16,600; and authorize the City Clerk to execute the contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.

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).))

8. Communications Support Services — Amendment
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Jeanne Sullivan Billeci for communications services in the amount of $60,000 for a new agreement total of $135,000 and extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2028; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented.

CEQA: This amendment 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).)

9. Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Liability and Property Insurance — Purchase Authorization Authorize a staff committee comprised of the City Manager, the Finance Director, and the City Attorney to select the most cost-effective program to ensure the City's general liability, property risks, and Library; and authorize the City Attorney to execute all required documents to purchase the selected insurance for fiscal year 2026-27.

CEQA: This item 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.))

10. Juvenile Diversion Program Case Management Services – Agreement

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Approve a two-year agreement with the County of San Mateo for reimbursement for case management services for the San Mateo Police Department Juvenile Diversion Program in the amount of $421,001; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.

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. Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Obligation Bond — Adoption Adopt a Resolution to levy the property tax rate of $0.0030 per $100 of assessed value, equating to $3.00 per $100,000 assessed value for fiscal year 2026-27, for the voter-approved General Obligation Bond annual debt service payment.

CEQA: This GO Bond Tax Rate Levy 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).)

12. Bay Meadows Community Facilities District – Special Tax Levy Fiscal Year 2026-27 – Adoption
Adopt a Resolution to authorize the levy of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Community Facilities District No. 2008-1 (Bay Meadows).

CEQA: This Bay Meadows Community Facilities District Levy 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).)

13. Downtown Parking Equipment Network Hosting and Materials — Amendment Approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for parking equipment network hosting and materials to increase the agreement in the amount of $125,500 for a revised agreement total not to exceed $800,500, update pricing terms based on the consumer price index, and extend the agreement through December 31, 2026, with one optional six-month extension; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented and approve the optional extension.

CEQA: This City Council action approving an amendment to the agreement with IPS Group, Inc. is not a project subject to CEQA, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that continuing monthly network hosting services and materials required by the City's downtown parking equipment may have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).)

14. Peninsula Heights Public Improvements — Adoption
Adopt a Resolution to accept public improvements in accordance with the Subdivision Improvement Agreements for Peninsula Heights with 2655 CAMPUS POP OWNER, LLC, 2755 CAMPUS POP OWNER, LLC, 2800 CAMPUS POP OWNER, LLC, and 2988 CAMPUS POP OWNER, LLC.

CEQA: This public improvement acceptance 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. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Wastewater Treatment Plant Supply of Chemicals — Agreements Award purchase contracts for chemical supplies necessary for the Wastewater Treatment Plant operations to the following suppliers: (1) Univar Solutions USA, LLC to supply sodium hypochlorite in the amount of $1,350,580; sodium bisulfite in the amount of $322,626.38; and sodium hydroxide in the amount of $434,253.13; (2) Kemira Water Solutions, Inc. to supply ferric chloride in the amount of $402,214.13; and (3) Pacific Star Chemical, LLC

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dba Northstar Chemical to supply citric acid in the amount of $56,128.00; establish a 10% contingency reserve for each purchase contract; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contracts in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amounts.

CEQA: The purchase of various chemicals to enable the treatment of wastewater at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a continuing maintenance activity involving the purchase of supplies. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2).)

16. Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Hauling and Disposal — Change Order Approve Contract Change Order No. 4 to an agreement with Synagro-WWT, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant biosolids hauling and disposal services to exercise a one-year extension in the amount of $850,000, for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $3,644,250; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute future change orders and extensions within the contingency balance.

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.)

17. Wastewater Treatment Plant Supply of Liquid Emulsion Polymer – Agreement Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure and award a purchase contract to Polydyne, Inc. for the supply of liquid emulsion polymer in the amount of $548,973.94; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $54,900; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.

CEQA: This Council action is not a project subject to CEQA, because the purchase of liquid emulsion polymer to maintain WWTP operations is a continuing maintenance activity involving the purchase of supplies. (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2).)

18. Senior Center Roof Improvements Project — Agreement Award an agreement to Fog City Roofing & Construction, LLC for construction on the roof at the Senior Center in the amount of $249,069; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $25,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders 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.)

19. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Emergency Field Lighting Equipment — Purchase Agreement Adopt a Resolution approving an alternative purchasing procedure to award a purchase agreement with Stuart C.

Irby Company, LLC to provide emergency field lighting equipment to the Martin Luther King Jr. Park in an amount not to exceed $102,764.67; establish a contingency reserve of $10,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to issue change orders within the contingency and execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.

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20. El Camino Real Streetlight Relocation Project — Agreement Approve an agreement with Bay Area Lightworks, Inc. for the El Camino Real Streetlight Relocation Project in the amount of $190,000; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $28,500; 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 amount of the contingency reserve.

21. Citywide Street Rehabilitation Package 6-B2 — Agreement Approve an agreement with G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. for construction services in the amount of $2,895,986.95; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $435,000; 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.

22. Citywide Surface Treatment Package 4A-2 Project — Agreement Approve an agreement with Pavement Coatings Co. for Citywide Surface Treatment Package 4A-2 Project construction services in the amount of $1,437,610.00; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $143,000.00; 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 amount of the contingency reserve.

23. Uniform Laundry Services - Agreement
Approve a three-year agreement with Alsco Uniforms for uniform laundry services in an amount not to exceed $300,000; establish an annual contingency in the amount of $10,000 per agreement year; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the contingency amount.

CEQA: This service 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.)

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. All public comments are subject to a time limit of 1-3 minutes depending on the number of speakers, unless otherwise determined by the City Council, in accordance with the City Council Rules and Procedures. In-person speakers will be called first, followed by virtual attendees.

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NEW BUSINESS

24. Tracking Survey Results for the Potential Sales Tax Measure for November 2026 — Informational Receive a presentation from the City’s consultant, True North Research, concerning the potential sales tax measure tracking survey results.

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.

25. New Multi-Family Residential Development (PA-2025-063) — Approval Adopt a Resolution to approve the Site Plan and Architectural Review (SPAR) and Site Development Planning Application (SDPA) for the construction of a new multi-family residential building with 232 units and associated improvements at 220 W. 20th Avenue, and find that the Project is Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Assembly Bill 130, based on the findings for approval and subject to the conditions of approval.

CEQA: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Project meets the criteria to be statutorily exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66. This exemption was enacted as a part of Assembly Bill 130 (AB130), effective as of June 30, 2025. The applicant has provided a memo detailing the Project’s qualification under AB130, included as Attachment 7. Staff have reviewed the eligibility criteria and determined that the Project meets the qualifying criteria under AB 130. In accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21080.66(b)(1)(A), the City formally notified Native American tribes and invited consultation regarding the Project and its potential impacts on tribal cultural resources. One tribe responded to the City’s notice and requested consultation. The Project Conditions of Approval (Attachment 1, Exhibit A) include conditions required to satisfy requirements of AB130 to avoid impacts to tribal cultural resources. In addition, consistent with Public Resources Code 21080.66(c), the Project Conditions of Approval include a requirement for the applicant to complete a phase I environmental assessment, and to mitigate any hazards as required per the statute.

26. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Capital Improvement Program, Gann Limit, and FY 25-26 Budget Adjustments – Approval
Adopt Resolutions to approve the fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital budgets, the 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program, the fiscal year 2026-27 Gann appropriations limit, and to approve fiscal year 2025-26 year-end supplemental budget adjustments.

CEQA: This budget adoption 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).)

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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