CITY OF SAN MATEO
City Council Regular Meeting
July 20, 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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July 20, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
CEREMONIAL
1. Parks & Recreation Appreciation Month — Proclamation
2. Disability Pride Month — Proclamation
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.
3. Marina Lagoon Operations and Maintenance Permit Assistance – Agreement
Approve an agreement with WRA, Inc. for Marina Lagoon Operations and Maintenance Permit Assistance in the amount of $259,460; approve a contingency reserve in the amount of $50,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the contingency amount.
CEQA: Approval of this agreement is exempt from CEQA review 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.)
4. Marina Branch Public Library Restoration Project Furnishings and Shelving – Agreements
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Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure for an agreement with Coordinated Resources, Inc. (CRI) to provide furnishings and installation services for the Marina Branch Library Restoration Project in the amount of $183,466.41; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $30,000; adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure for an agreement with Ross McDonald Co., Inc. to provide shelving and installation services in the amount of $238,652.85; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $25,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreements in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amounts.
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.)
5. Public Utility Easement Dedication Acceptance — Adoption Adopt a Resolution to accept the grant of public utility easement dedication acceptance in private alley near property located at 31-57 S B St.; and authorize the City Manager to execute the easement dedication in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: The acceptance of this easement dedication is not a project for CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that it will not cause a physical change in the environment. (Public Resources Code 21065.)
6. Collection System Construction Management Services for the Clean Water Program –
Amendments
Approve Amendments No. 4 to professional service agreements with Tanner Pacific, Inc. and Townsend Management, Inc. to continue providing as-needed construction management services for the Clean Water Program’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System Rehabilitation projects to extend the term of each agreement through January 1, 2028; increase the agreement with Tanner Pacific, Inc. by $350,000 for a new total agreement amount not to exceed $6,350,000 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendments in substantially the form presented and approve future amendments within the approved updated budget.
CEQA: The City prepared a Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (Final PEIR) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (SCH No. 2015032006). The PEIR was certified by Council on June 6, 2016. In accordance with CEQA, the Final PEIR serves as the primary environmental compliance document for implementation of the Clean Water Program. The City prepared Addenda to the Final PEIR that were approved on July 16, 2018 (Addendum 1) and April 15, 2019 (Addendum 2). This work is within the scope of the project evaluated in the PEIR and Addendum.
7. Emergency Rental Assistance Program — Approval
Approve an agreement with Samaritan House to continue administration of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in the amount of $220,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and approve updated Program Guidelines; authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: This agreement 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).)
8. Pump Station Mechanic I/II and Pump Station Mechanic III Job Specification – Amendment Adopt a Resolution to amend the Pump Station Mechanic I/II and Pump Station Mechanic III job specifications to remove the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Collection Systems Maintenance Certification requirement from the minimum qualifications and add the CWEA Mechanical Technologist Certification as a preferred qualification.
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CEQA: This job specification update 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. Basin D Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Bid Rejection Adopt a Resolution to reject all bids received for the Basin D Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project and authorize the Public Works Department to initiate a second Notice Inviting Bids.
CEQA: The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the rejection of bids because CEQA is inapplicable to projects that are disapproved, under CEQA Guidelines section 15270.
10. Diesel Fuel Procurement and Delivery — Amendment
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Bosco Oil, Inc. DBA Valley Oil Company for Diesel Fuel Procurement and Delivery in the amount of $319,000 for a new agreement total of $719,000; establish a contingency in the amount of $45,600; and authorize the Public Works Director to issue amendments and change orders within the contingency amount.
CEQA: This Amendment 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. Public Works Standard Drawings – Update
Adopt a Resolution to update all City of San Mateo Department of Public Works Standard Drawings.
CEQA: This adoption 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. Below Market Rental Rates, Sales Prices and Unit Community Priorities — Adoption Adopt a Resolution to establish 2026 maximum rental rates and sales prices for affordable housing, as required by the City of San Mateo's Below Market Rate (BMR) housing program; and establish Community Priority for units containing three or more bedrooms, which may allow a developer to provide fewer BMR units in exchange for units with more bedrooms, as long as all other BMR program provisions are followed.
CEQA: This 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).)
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Avenue / Fashion Island Blvd Multimodal Improvements Project – Adoption Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to request to the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) 3 Regional Discretionary Funding for the 19th Avenue and Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project (Project) to allocate grant funding in the amount of $3,375,000 to the construction phase and to act as the implementing agency for the Project by updating the original OBAG 3 application.
CEQA: The proposed resolution authorizing a request for Project funding 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).) CEQA review of the Project itself will take place when a construction contract is awarded.
14. Monitoring, Reporting, and Regulatory Compliance Services at the East Third Avenue Landfill – Agreement
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Approve an agreement with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting, Inc. (SCS) for Monitoring, Reporting, and Regulatory Compliance Services at the East Third Avenue Landfill in the amount of $108,875 for a two-year term; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: This Monitoring, Reporting, & Regulatory Compliance Services 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.)
15. Storm Drain Master Plan Update — Agreement
Approve an agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler for the Storm Drain Master Plan Update in the amount not to exceed $129,770; establish a contingency reserve of $13,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the contingency reserve.
CEQA: This Project 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).)
16. San Mateo Public Library Main Branch Cafe Operating Lease — Agreement Approve a Property Lease and Operating Agreement with Henok Getahun for operation of the PLUR Cafe at the Main Library Branch for two years commencing on July 22, 2026, through July 21, 2028, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.62.030(b); and authorize its execution by the City Librarian.
CEQA: This Lease 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. Youth and Adult Tennis and Pickleball Recreation Programs — Amendment Approve Amendment No. 1 with Todd Dissly Athletics, LLC (TDA) to make a one-time payment of $20,171.04 for services already rendered, to increase annual compensation from $300,000 to up to $350,000 annually, with a $25,000 contingency, resulting in the overall six (6) years $2,050,000; and authorize the Director of Parks & Recreation to execute the amendment and change orders in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: This Amendment No. 1 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))
18. Citywide Commercial Economic Assessment Services — Appropriation and Agreement Adopt a Resolution to appropriate $114,868 from the Advance Planning Fund to the Citywide Economic Assessment project; adopt a resolution authorizing Retail Real Estate Resources, LLC to examine sales or transactions and use tax records for all sales and transactions and use taxes; approve an agreement with Retail Real Estate Resources, LLC to support preparation of a Citywide Commercial Economic Assessment and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.
CEQA: Approval of the budget appropriation and professional services agreement with RRER 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).) Approval of the Resolution to authorize examination of sales or transactions and use tax records is not a project subject to CEQA, because it consists of 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).)
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19. Library Materials Acquisition — Agreement
Adopt a Resolution authorizing an alternative purchasing procedure to approve an agreement with Ingram Library Services LLC to provide library materials including books, audiobooks, DVD/Blu-Ray, CD/MP3 and customized collection development services in an amount not to exceed $500,000 annually for fiscal years 2025- 26, 2026-27, and 2027-28, with an optional three-year term extension, for a potential total agreement amount not to exceed $3,000,000; and authorize the City Manager to approve any appropriate changes that do not increase the total not to exceed amount and execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
CEQA: Approval of an agreement with Ingram Library Services LLC is exempt from CEQA, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the purchase of library materials may have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).)
20. Boards and Commission Appointment Subcommittee — Appointment Recommendation Appoint Seema Patel to the Planning Commission for a full term from July 20, 2026, through June 10, 2030.
CEQA: This appointment recommendation 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 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.
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.
21. Appeal of a Planning Commission Approval of a New Six-Story Multifamily Residential Development — Adoption
Adopt a Resolution to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's decision to approve a Site Plan and Architectural Review (SPAR), a Site Development Planning Application (SDPA), and a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (VTM) for the construction of a new six-story multifamily residential building with 181 dwelling units and associated site improvements at 715/723 North San Mateo Drive, and find that the Project is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.66, based on the Findings for Approval and subject to the Conditions of Approval.
CEQA: Approval of the Project is subject to a new statutory exemption under Public Resources Code section 21080.66, signed into law by AB 130. To facilitate the City’s review of the Project under this exemption, on August 11, 2025, the applicant provided a memo to document the Project’s qualification under Public Resources Code section 21080.66(a) (Attachment 7). The Project complies with AB 130; an assessment of how the Project complies is in the attached Draft Resolution. In accordance with Public Resources Code section 21080.66(b)(1)(A), the City formally noticed Native American tribes for consultation regarding the Project and its potential impacts on tribal cultural resources. One tribe responded to the City’s notice to request consultation with the City. The Project Conditions of Approval (Attachment 1) include the conditions that are required to satisfy the requirements of AB 130 to avoid impacts on tribal cultural resources.
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NEW BUSINESS
22. November 3, 2026 Election – Consideration of Placing a ¼-Cent Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax Measure on the Ballot –Ordinance Introduction
Adopt a Resolution ordering and calling for an election to be consolidated with the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, and submitting to the voters a measure to increase the Transactions and Use (sales) tax by an additional ¼-cent, appropriating $158,000 for related election costs, and authorizing two members of the City Council to submit arguments; and introduce an ordinance establishing San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 3.51 (Supplemental Transactions and Use Tax). (Approval requires at least four votes of the five- member City Council.)
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.
23. November 3, 2026 Election – Placement of Charter Amendments on the Ballot Adopt a Resolution to place a measure on the ballot to revise the City Charter to reflect the change to district elections, update the process for scheduling Council meetings and filling Council vacancies, and update or remove various other provisions that are outdated, appropriate $20,400 for related election costs, and authorize two members of the City Council to submit arguments.
CEQA: Placing the proposed measure on the ballot 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.
ADJOURNMENT
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