City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 6/15/2026 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
June 15, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7:15 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: there were no requests.
City Manager Alex Khojikian introduced newly appointed Assistant City Manager Jennifer Yamaguma, who shared brief remarks.
CEREMONIAL
1. Juneteenth – Proclamation Alexis Lewis, representing the NAACP San Mateo Branch and the Foster City Association of Black Residents, accepted the proclamation recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth and shared remarks regarding the history and significance of the holiday, civil rights, and the importance of preserving and understanding Black history.
2. ReThink Waste "Trash to Art" Contest Winners – Recognition Tom Lease, representing the Age Friendly Coalition, and Senior Advisory Commission representatives Anna Cwirko-Godycki and Ellen Wang accepted the proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month and the contributions, resilience, and achievements of older adults in the community.
3. "I Voted" Sticker Design Competition Winners – Recognition Deputy City Clerk Chantal Eaton announced the seven winning artists in the City's 2026 I Voted and Future Voter Sticker Design Competition: Verdi, Emma, Makhta, Talina, Narumi, Sanjana, and Serena. The winning designs were distributed at vote centers and the City Hall ballot drop box during the June 2, 2026 election.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 4 through 16, were considered routine by the City Council. After the titles were read by the City Clerk, the Mayor invited public comment; there were 17 requests to speak.
Public Comment: Thomas Lease congratulated newly appointed Personnel Board member Sheri Boles and read messages from a prior youth-designed voter sticker emphasizing kindness, inclusion, empathy, environmental stewardship, and equality.
Moved: Newsom, Seconded: Diaz Nash
Ayes: Fernandez, Newsom, Loraine, Cwirko-Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5-0.
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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.
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 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.
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.
Enactment: Resolution No. 60 (2026)
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.
Enactment: Resolution No. 61 (2026)
8. Community Flood and Storm Protection Fee Increase for Fiscal Year 2026-27 — Adoption 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.
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.
10. Juvenile Diversion Program Case Management Services – Agreement 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.
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.
Enactment: Resolution No. 62 (2026)
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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).
Enactment: Resolution No. 63 (2026)
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.
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.
Enactment: Resolution No. 64 (2026)
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 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.
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.
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.
Enactment: Resolution No. 65 (2026)
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.
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.
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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.
Enactment: Resolution No. 66 (2026)
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Montash Kumar proposed transitioning the City Council from part-time positions to full-time salaried positions, stating that higher compensation could broaden participation and provide Council Members more time to govern.
Carla Avitabile supported bringing library employee compensation to the market median and suggested a one-year labor agreement followed by coordinated bargaining with other employee groups. Anna Chow supported market- median compensation for library staff and questioned why library employees remained below comparable classifications. Mary Kwan supported market-median compensation for library staff, citing their community service, experience, retention, and morale. Kevin Simpson supported fair compensation for library workers and urged the Council to avoid repeatedly revisiting prior policy decisions, specifically opposing a proposal to widen Humboldt Street by removing trees and other existing improvements. Mei Li raised concerns regarding alleged radio-frequency exposure, nanosensors, and related environmental and personal health issues. Jordan Grimes supported Planning Commissioner Seema Patel and urged respectful civic discourse, emphasizing that policy disagreement should not be equated with disrespect or lack of community representation. Kelly, participating under the Zoom display name Sean Lee, expressed concern regarding the City's labor proposal for library staff and urged compensation at market standards to support fairness, retention, and recruitment.
NEW BUSINESS
24. Tracking Survey Results for the Potential Sales Tax Measure for November 2026 — Informational Senior Management Analyst Zach Rado, Dr. Timothy McLarney of True North Research, and Barry Barnes of Team Civics presented updated tracking survey results concerning a potential one-quarter-cent general sales tax Docusign Envelope ID: 518E5B58-BC72-8C60-807F-24768B8DAC6B City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 6/15/2026 Page 5
measure for the November 2026 election. The survey found 58% support at the initial ballot test, 59% after respondents received additional information regarding potential services and projects, and 54% after exposure to opposition arguments.
Public Comment: there were no speakers.
The Council discussed voter priorities, public trust, competing tax measures, potential ballot language, the proposed Charter amendment, and ongoing community outreach. Council Members reiterated interest in protecting essential City services and encouraged residents to participate in upcoming district town halls and educational meetings. No action was taken.
PUBLIC HEARING
25. New Multi-Family Residential Development (PA-2025-063) — Approval Community Development staff and representatives of SummerHill Apartment Communities presented a proposal for a new seven-story, 232-unit multi-family residential development at 220 W. 20th Avenue, including 31 below-market-rate units, associated site improvements, and project conditions. Staff reviewed the project's consistency with applicable state housing laws, objective development standards, transportation analysis, neighborhood outreach, and the Planning Commission's prior recommendation.
Public Comment: Reyhan Uygur, representing Little Bloom Child Care, opposed the project as proposed and expressed concerns regarding the scale of the development, traffic, drop-off and pick-up safety, and impacts on the childcare center. Ronnie Antonio, Board President of Asiya Shriners, opposed the project in its current form and urged redesign to address traffic, access, public safety, and potential displacement of organizations serving children and adults with disabilities. Russell Breed, a San Mateo resident and Asiya Shriners member, opposed the project as proposed and requested that it be returned to the developer for further work, including consideration of relocating vehicle access to West 20th Avenue. Oleksii Chuka, Director of Operations for Asiya Shriners, opposed the project in its current form and cited traffic, safety, and potential impacts on the Shriners and its tenants. Gary Stephens, Director of Membership and Community Outreach for Asiya Shriners, opposed the project as proposed and requested a safer design addressing parking and Elkhorn Court congestion. Joe Virga, a former San Mateo County long-term care ombudsman, opposed the project as proposed and emphasized risks to elderly and disabled adults using Partners for Independence. Steve Weiss, a tenant of Asiya Shriners and Treasurer of the San Mateo Masonic Lodge, opposed the project as presented, citing parking, transit access, traffic, and infrastructure concerns. Gary Shwide opposed the project as proposed and urged relocation of the project driveway away from Elkhorn Court, citing public safety concerns. Charles Remington, First Vice President of Asiya Shriners, opposed the project in its current form and emphasized the potential effect on the organization's charitable mission and support for Shriners Children's. Mori Moriuchi, a supporter of Shriners Children's Hospital, opposed the project as proposed and urged additional measures addressing traffic, parking, emergency access, and pedestrian safety. Vladimir Vergara, a San Mateo resident and Asiya Shriners member, opposed the project as proposed and cited existing and anticipated traffic congestion in the area. Cliff Valdehuerza opposed the project as proposed and asked the Council to prioritize the safety of children and older adults using Elkhorn Court. Ronn Mitchell, speaking on behalf of Asiya Shriners, opposed the project in its current form and requested further evaluation of traffic, parking, emergency access, and public safety risks.
Janice Antonio, First Lady of Asiya Shriners, opposed the project as proposed and emphasized the organization's charitable work and concern that the development could threaten its continued operation. Rich Hedges supported the project, citing the need for additional housing, state housing requirements, transit access, and his view that anticipated traffic impacts of prior housing developments had often been overstated. Michael Ragan, President of the Beresford-Hillsdale Neighborhood Association, raised concerns regarding traffic, parking, visitor and service-worker parking, and safety, and encouraged the developer to continue working with the Shriners.
Larissa Nyatta, representing the San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA), supported the project, citing the regional housing shortage, economic impacts of the housing imbalance, and consistency with the City's housing planning efforts. Jordan Grimes clarified that San Mateo Forward had not taken a position on the project and that a prior speaker was not speaking on behalf of that organization; speaking Docusign Envelope ID: 518E5B58-BC72-8C60-807F-24768B8DAC6B City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 6/15/2026 Page 6
personally, he supported the project and cited the need for housing and his experience with nearby residential development. Jen Lee Carino opposed the project as proposed and cited traffic safety, parking, impacts on nearby children and families, and concern for the continued viability of Asiya Shriners.
The Council discussed the City's limited discretion under state housing law; traffic, parking, emergency access, and pedestrian safety; project access from Elkhorn Court; loading and curb management; communication among the developer, Shriners, surrounding organizations, and neighbors; tree species; and potential safety improvements. Council Members encouraged continued collaboration among the parties.
A motion was made to adopt the resolution approving the Site Plan and Architectural Review and Site Development Planning Application for the 232-unit project at 220 W. 20th Avenue, finding the project statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Assembly Bill 130, subject to the conditions of approval, with additional flexibility regarding tree species and a preference to avoid eucalyptus and use native or indigenous trees where feasible.
Moved: Cwirko-Godycki, Seconded: Fernandez
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko-Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5-0.
26. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget, Capital Improvement Program, Gann Limit, and FY 25-26 Budget Adjustments – Approval
Finance Director Abby Veeser presented the second public hearing and proposed adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating and capital budgets, 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program, Fiscal Year 2026-27 Gann appropriations limit, and Fiscal Year 2025-26 year-end supplemental budget adjustments. The proposed citywide budget totaled approximately $356.3 million, including a $183.6 million General Fund budget and $66.3 million in capital projects. The proposed budget incorporated the Council's prior direction to include $15,000 for the Senior Nutrition Program.
Public Comment: Lisa Tealer, Koshland Fellow with the San Francisco Foundation and Executive Director of the Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council, thanked staff for the budget process, supported the planned investment in the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, and requested consideration of an additional $500,000 contingency toward the full modernization and resiliency project.
The Council discussed City facility needs, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and facilities east of US 101; the Get Around senior transportation program; potential Vehicle License Fee backfill; capital priorities; the Marina Lagoon spot dredging project; and implementation of the City's Strategic Plan. Staff clarified that adoption would provide approximately $5.4 million currently available for the King Center project, with additional funding anticipated to return through a future Capital Improvement Program.
The City Council adopted Resolutions approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating and capital budgets, the 2026- 31 Capital Improvement Program, the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Gann appropriations limit, and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 year-end supplemental budget adjustments.
Moved: Newsom, Seconded: Cwirko-Godycki
Ayes: Newsom, Loraine, Fernandez, Cwirko-Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5-0.
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REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
City Manager, City Attorney, and Council Members reported on their various assignments, liaison roles, past and upcoming community events, and Council activities. Council Members highlighted the Downtown FIFA World Cup pop- up and upcoming Central Park viewing event, Music in the Park, Fourth of July activities, the San Mateo County Pride celebration, San Mateo-Foster City School District partnership awards, and the Best of San Mateo awards.
The City Attorney reminded the Council that, following adjournment of the Regular Meeting, the Council would reconvene the June 15 Special Meeting to consider the remaining Closed Session items.
ADJOURNMENT –The meeting adjourned at 10:51 p.m.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Adam Loraine, Mayor Martin McTaggart, City Clerk
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