Meeting
CITY OF SAN MATEO
City Council Regular Meeting
October 17, 2022
7:00 PM


City Hall Council Chamber
Entrance is on O’Farrell Street
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Rick Bonilla, Mayor
Diane Papan, Deputy Mayor
 Joe Goethals
Amourence Lee
Eric Rodriguez
AGENDA

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The City Council meeting will conclude by 11:00 p.m. unless otherwise extended by council vote. 
Any unheard items will automatically move forward to the next regular meeting. 

CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call


CEREMONIAL

1.

100th Anniversary of Central Park – Proclamation

2.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Proclamation

3.

Fire Prevention 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.
 
4.

City Council Meeting Minutes – Approval

Approve the minutes of the City Council Special and Regular meetings of October 3, 2022.

5.

City Council Guidelines – Amendment

Adopt a Resolution to approve revised City Council Guidelines to amend the process governing the succession of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to reflect the City's transition to district-based elections.


 

6.

Grand Jury Report: "A Delicate Balance between Knowledge and Power: Government Transparency and the Public's Right to Know" – Response Letter

Approve the letter responding to the August 9, 2022 report by the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury entitled, "A Delicate Balance between Knowledge and Power: Government Transparency and the Public's Right to Know" and authorize the Mayor to send the response letter on behalf of the City Council.

7.

Citywide Small Trash Capture Project – Agreement

Approve an agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for design services for the Citywide Small Trash Capture Project in the amount of $112,300; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $17,000 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented; and issue change orders within the contingency amount.

8.

Use of Public Right-of-Way – Agreement

Approve a Utility Equipment Agreement (UEA) with Crown Castle Fiber, LLC for the construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of fiber optic network facilities within the public right-of-way and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.

9.

Purchase and Installation of Public Safety Equipment – Agreement

Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative bidding process and approve an agreement with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Installation, Inc. for the purchase and installation of public safety equipment in the amount of $192,162.91; establish a contingency reserve in the amount of $39,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount. 

10.

Clean Water Program – Amendment

Approve Amendment No. 8 to the agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to authorize scope and funding for the ninth year of program management services for the Clean Water Program in an amount not to exceed $9,400,769 for Year 9 scope of services; establish a contingency reserve of $1,410,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute this amendment in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.

11.

San Mateo County Transportation Authority Senate Bill 1 Solutions for Congestion Corridors and Local Partnership Program Grant Application – Letter of Support

Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support on behalf of the City regarding San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s application for Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) funding for the United States 101 and State Route 92 Area Improvements and Multimodal Project.

12.

San Mateo County Gun Relinquishment Task Force Program – Memoranda of Understanding

Approve two Memoranda of Understanding with the County of San Mateo to define the purpose, goals and mission of the Gun Relinquishment Task Force, and to assign a Police Officer for a two-year term; adopt a Resolution to amend the 2022-23 budget to approve the addition of one Full Time Equivalent Police Officer for a two-year term and to; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreements in substantially the form presented.


 

13.

Citywide Parking Enforcement Services – Amendment

Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC for citywide parking enforcement services in the amount of $2,773,216 for a new agreement total of an amount not to exceed $4,807,220; adopt a Resolution to appropriate $50,000 to the Police Department’s 2022-23 Operating Budget; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the amendment in substantially the form presented.

14.

Police Officer Lateral Hiring Recruitment Incentive Program – Extension

Adopt a Resolution to authorize the extension of the Police Officer Lateral Hiring Recruitment Incentive Program to offer a $30,000 recruitment incentive to up to five (5) highly qualified and experienced lateral police officers, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $150,000.

15.

Permanent Local Housing Allocation – Grant Application

Adopt a Resolution to re-apply to the State of California for Permanent Local Housing Allocation grant program and amend the 5-year funding plan.

16.

Mapping Software – Enterprise License Agreement

Adopt a Resolution to approve an alternative purchasing method and an agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc (ESRI) for purchase of software, cloud services, and support in the amount of $208,000, and authorize the Director of Information Technology to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.

17.

Outdoor Dining Guidelines – Amendments

Adopt a Resolution to approve amendments to the Parklet Permit Program Guidelines and the Sidewalk and Pedestrian Mall Outdoor Dining Permit Program and authorize the City Manager to make further minor administrative amendments to these program guidelines.

18.

Uncollectible Accounts Receivable Write Off – Approval

Adopt a Resolution to authorize writing off $91,395.68 of uncollectible accounts receivable invoices as bad debt.

19.

November 8, 2022 Statewide Propositions – Recommendations

Approve the Legislative Committee’s recommendations to take the following positions on the propositions on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election: Proposition 28 (Funding Arts and Music Education) – Support; and Proposition 31 (Prohibiting Retail Sale of Certain Flavored Tobacco Products) – Support.

20.

Fixin' San Mateo County – Resolution of Support

Adopt a Resolution to affirm the City of San Mateo City Council’s support for Fixin' San Mateo County's (FxSMC) efforts to establish civilian oversight of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.


 

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.
 

NEW BUSINESS

21.

Downtown Business Improvement Area – Resolution of Intent

Adopt a Resolution of Intent to modify the basis and method of levy for the Downtown Business Improvement Area and set a public hearing for November 7, 2022, to consider proposed modification of assessments.

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.
 
22.

2022 Triennial Building Code Update and Adoption of Dangerous Building Code – Ordinance Introduction

Introduce an Ordinance to adopt the 2022 Building Standards Code by reference with local amendments; amend various sections of San Mateo Municipal Code Title 23 “Buildings and Construction” to reflect the 2022 Building Standards Code; update procedural language and revise miscellaneous sections; adopt by reference the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; and adopt a Resolution to set forth express findings that amendments to the 2022 Building Standards Codes are reasonably necessary based on local climatic, topographical, or geological conditions.

23.

“Appeal of Administrative Citation” Amendments – Ordinance Introduction

Introduce an Ordinance to amend San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 1.10, Section 1.10.060 "Appeal of Administrative Citation" and Chapter 2.21 “Community Relations Commission” to create an administrative citation appeal procedure before an impartial hearing officer related to violations of technical building and health and safety codes.

24.

Sustainability-Related Amendments to the 2022 California Building Standards Code – Ordinance Introduction

Introduce an Ordinance to amend the San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.40 "Energy Code" to adopt the 2022 California Energy Code by reference; amend the San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.70 "Green Building Code" to adopt the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code with local amendments to require enhanced electric vehicle charging infrastructure beyond state requirements, require all-electric new construction, and require electric-readiness and electric appliances during residential building remodels; and Adopt a Resolution adopting express findings required for local amendments to the 2022 Green Building Code.

REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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