City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 8/17/2026 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
August 17, 2026
City Hall, Council Chambers 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 7:06 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Mayor Loraine, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, and Council Members Diaz Nash and Newsom.
Absent: Cwirko-Godycki (excused)
CEREMONIAL
1. JobTrain — Informational
JobTrain Chief Operating Officer Peter Hartzell and Regional Director Eric Collimer presented an overview of workforce development, career training, economic advancement centers, and employment outcomes. Rick Bonilla and Angela Taylor spoke in support of JobTrain and its partnerships with adult education.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, 2 through 20, were considered routine by the City Council. After the titles were read by the City Clerk, the Mayor invited public comment; there were three requests to speak.
Public Comment: Rick Bonilla questioned additional work associated with the Marina Branch Library restoration; Mike Swire supported traffic safety enforcement funding; Judy was directed to confine comments to the consent calendar.
Moved: Newsom, Seconded: Diaz Nash
Ayes: Fernandez, Newsom, Loraine, Cwirko-Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5-0.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes — Approval
Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of the City Council held on May 18, 2026, June 1, 2026, and June 15, 2026. Approve the minutes of the special meetings of the City Council held on May 26, 2026 and May 27, 2026.
3. Polymer Injection System Procurement — Adoption
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the selection of Netzsch brand polymer injection rings and pumps for the Polymer Injection System Project.
Enactment: Resolution No. 86 (2026)
4. Corporation Yard Electric Vehicle Charging Stations — Agreement Approve an agreement with Raposo Engineering, Inc. for the Corporation Yard Electric Vehicle Charging Stations project in the amount of $234,500; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $47,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 8/17/2026 Page 2 and issue change orders as allowed by the contract documents and within the contingency amount.
5. Office of Traffic Safety — Grant Spending Plan and Appropriation Adopt a Resolution to approve a grant spending plan and appropriate funds for the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant totaling $166,000 and authorize the Chief of Police to accept and execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and expend the funds.
Enactment: Resolution No. 87 (2026)
6. California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Award — Budget Appropriation Adopt a Resolution to accept grant funds in the amount of $172,478.98 from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Grant Fund Program; authorize the Police Chief to execute the agreement and all other necessary grant documents; and appropriate $172,478.98 to the Police Department’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget.
Enactment: Resolution No. 88 (2026)
7. Marina Branch Public Library Restoration Project – Design Professional Services Amendment Approve Amendment No. 6 with Siegel & Strain Architects for design professional services for the Marina Library Structural Improvements project in an amount not to exceed $123,000, for a revised agreement amount of $1,112,551; increase the contingency reserve in the amount of $15,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the contingency amount.
8. Purchase of Diesel Fuel for the Wastewater Treatment Plant — Agreement Approve an agreement with Bosco Oil, Inc. dba Valley Oil Company for the emergency procurement and delivery of diesel fuel to the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $256,109.61; and ratify execution of the agreement by the City Manager.
9. Marina Branch Public Library Restoration Project — Construction Management Services Amendment Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with with Consor North America, Inc. for construction management services for the Marina Branch Public Library Restoration Project, increasing the agreement by $185,045 for a revised total amount not to exceed $1,009,945 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the Agreements in substantially the form presented.
10. Permitting Support for Citywide Creeks Maintenance Program — Amendment Approve an amendment to the agreement with Onterris USA, Inc. for permitting support for the Citywide Creeks Maintenance Program to increase the agreement amount by $40,956, for a new agreement total of $372,943; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the agreement amount.
11. Contracts with Contingency Component — Update
Receive the contingency fund expenditures report for City contracts for the period August 1, 2017, through June 30, 2026.
12. Wastewater Treatment Plant Motor Control Centers Replacement Project — Amendment Approve Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for design services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Main Structure Motor Control Centers (MCC) Replacement Project to expand the scope of services and increase the agreement amount by $156,129, for a revised total not to exceed amount of $244,424; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $23,500; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute Amendment No. 2 in substantially the form presented and issue amendments within the contingency amount.
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13. 2nd & Delaware Storm Drain Improvements Project — Agreement Approve a construction agreement with Westland Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $217,105 to implement the 2nd and Delaware Storm Drain Improvements Project; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $33,000; 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.
14. Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update — Appropriation and Agreement Adopt a Resolution to appropriate $450,000 to the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan budget from the Sewer Fund Reserves, revising the total project budget to a value of $800,000; award a design professional services agreement with Woodard & Curran for the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Update in the amount of $1,165,603; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $120,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue project-specific task orders or amendments within the agreement and contingency amounts.
Enactment: Resolution No. 89 (2026)
15. Clean Water Program Management Services — Amendment Approve Amendment No. 12 to the Agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to authorize additional scope of work for program management services for the Clean Water Program and increase the agreement amount by $1,345,733.93, for a new total Agreement amount of $6,807,260.93 for year twelve of the Agreement; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute this amendment in substantially the form presented.
16. Beresford Recreation Center Roof Improvements Project — Agreement Award an agreement with Diablo Roofing, Inc. for the Beresford Recreation Center Roof Improvements Projects in the amount of $793,968.00; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $80,000.00; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.
17. Digester 1 Cleaning Project — Bid Rejection
Adopt a Resolution to reject the sole bid received for the Digester 1 Cleaning Project and authorize the Public Works Department to directly negotiate a potential contract with the sole bidder, F.D. Thomas, Inc.
Enactment: Resolution No. 90 (2026)
18. Main Street Garage Remediation — Construction Contract Award a construction contract to OnPoint Construction for construction at the Main Street Garage in the amount of $1,649,000; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $165,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.
19. Civilian Investigator Classification Series Job Specification and Salary Schedule; Revisions to the Golf Services Manager and Parks and Landscape Manager Job Specifications – Approval Adopt a Resolution to: 1) approve the establishment of the Civilian Investigator I-II-III merit classification series; 2) approve the job specification and salary ranges for the Civilian Investigator I, II, and III classification series; and 3) approve the revisions to the job specifications for the Golf Services Manager and Parks and Landscape Manager classifications.
Enactment: Resolution No. 91 (2026)
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20. League of California Cities Annual Conference — Voting Delegate Designation Designate Deputy Mayor Nicole Fernandez as the voting delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
At Council Member Diaz Nash’s request, the City Manager provided a brief update regarding vehicle license fee (VLF) revenue and recent developments affecting local government funding.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Sevilla raised concerns regarding access to tee times at Poplar Creek Golf Course, requested changes to the VIP reservation system to prioritize San Mateo residents, and asked for an update on reopening the clubhouse restaurant. Mary Cravalho invited the Council and community to a September 10 forum on mental health resources for veterans and first responders. Judy spoke remotely, the City Manager responded to concerns regarding Poplar Creek and indicated that staff would follow up with Mr. Sevilla.
PUBLIC HEARING
21. 616 S. B Street – New Eight-Story Commercial/Residential Mixed-Use Building (PA-2025-039) — Approval Community Development staff presented the proposed eight-story, 94-unit mixed-use development at 616 South B Street (Nazareth Vista), including the density bonus, parking, project design, and conditions of approval.
Public Comment: Darren Clark, representing Carpenters Local 217, requested that the developer meet with the union and select a responsible general contractor offering area-standard wages, benefits, local hiring, and apprenticeship opportunities. Richard Evans Sutton supported approval of the project as a means of expanding housing opportunities, while encouraging additional affordable units and union construction labor. Mike Swire, speaking virtually, supported the project, emphasizing its proximity to transit, reduced reliance on automobile parking, and the need for additional housing. Norman Cohen, speaking virtually, supported the housing development but expressed concerns regarding noise from the fourth-floor outdoor amenity terrace; he requested a prohibition on an outdoor television, consideration of a 10 p.m. terrace curfew, and additional acoustic mitigation.
Council Members discussed pedestrian and bicycle access, parking, retail uses, and opportunities to engage union labor. A motion was made to approve staff’s recommendation.
Moved: Cwirko-Godycki, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Fernandez, Newsom, Loraine, Cwirko-Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5-0.
Enactment: Resolution No. 92 (2026)
22. Municipal Code Amendments – Ordinance Introduction
Public Works Engineering Manager Jason Hillare presented amendments to various Municipal Code chapters to align with General Plan 2040 and current practices.
Public Comment: Rick Bonilla spoke in support of the proposed amendments included within the draft ordinance.
Council asked questions of staff. A motion was made to approve staff’s recommendation.
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – 8/17/2026 Page 5 Moved: Cwirko-Godycki, Seconded: Newsom
Ayes: Fernandez, Newsom, Loraine, Cwirko-Godycki, and Diaz Nash Noes: None
Motion passed 5-0.
REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND COMMITTEE UPDATES
Council Members reported on committee and community activities, including airport noise, emergency services, potential data center policy, and coordination with community partners. Council Member Newsom recognized the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department’s response to a major residential fire in Foster City and shared information on relief resources. Deputy Mayor Fernandez reminded candidates and ballot measure campaigns to comply with the City’s temporary sign regulations and contact the City Clerk. The City Manager announced a multilingual survey for the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and pool project, open through August 27, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT –The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Mayor Loraine adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. Susumu Tonegawa, Nobel Prize-winning scientist, following a moment of silence.
APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY:
Adam Loraine, Mayor Martin McTaggart, City Clerk