George Smith (San Mateo County Veteran of the Year 2022) – Recognition

San Mateo Age Friendly Action Plan – Update

City Council Meeting Minutes - Approval

Approve the minutes of the City Council special and regular meetings of October 17, 2022.

CEQA: This 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).)

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

Adopt 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; and adopt by reference the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

“Appeal of Administrative Citation” Amendments – Ordinance Adoption

Adopt 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.

CEQA: This City Council 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 to the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)

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

Adopt an Ordinance to amend the San Mateo Municipal Code Chapter 23.40 "Energy Code" to adopt the 2022 California Energy Code by reference and 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.

CEQA: The adoption of the reach code amendments is categorically exempt from CEQA review because it consists of an action, as authorized by state or local ordinance, intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the protection of the environment and the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15308.)(CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).)

Mosquito Vector Control District - Reappointment

Reappoint Ed Degliantoni as a member of the Board of Trustees of the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2024.

CEQA: This reappointment 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).)

Art in Public Places 2022 Report and Plan, Civic Arts Committee Renewal and Reappointments – Approval

Approve the Art in Public Places 2022 Report & Plan, renew the Civic Arts Committee for two years, reappoint the current Civic Arts Committee members, and approve the expenditure of $10,000 from the Art in Public Places Fund for the Equity Art Project artist selection process.

CEQA: This approval of the report, renewal of the committee, or reappointment of committee members are not projects 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).)

Enterprise Resource Planning System Replacement Project – Change Order

Approve a change order to the agreement with Collaborative Solutions for adding 1099-G and Dunning Letter services in the amount of $14,700, for a revised contract agreement total of $1,298,720.

CEQA: This change order 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).)

Private Development and Right-of-Way Support Services – Agreement

Approve an agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for private development and right-of-way support services in the amount of $150,000 for a term from December 1st, 2022, through December 1st, 2023, and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented.

CEQA: This change order 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).)

Landscape Services for Marina Lagoon Maintenance Project Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plan - Agreement

Approve an agreement with WRA Landscape Restoration, Inc. for the implementation of the Marina Lagoon Maintenance Project Habitat Mitigation Monitoring Plan in an amount not to exceed $93,080; establish a contingency reserve of $9,300; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.

CEQA: This contract for 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 use. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.)

Fashion Island Boulevard/19th Avenue Class IV Bikeway – Application

Adopt a Resolution to approve the submittal of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measure A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Grant Funding for the Fashion Island Boulevard/19th Avenue Class IV Bikeway project in the amount of $2,000,000 with a local match requirement of approximately $200,000; and, if awarded, authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents and appropriate funds to the project.

CEQA: This grant application and 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).) This project was identified in the 2020 Bicycle Master Plan, which was determined to be Categorically Exempt under CEQA per Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land – Class 4, Subsection (h).

Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Action Project, Package II – Appropriation

Adopt a Resolution to authorize an appropriation of funds in the amount of $477,677 from the Sewer Fund Reserves for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Action Projects, Package II Project, revising the total project budget to a value of $13,021,372.

CEQA: The work addressed by this administrative report is being undertaken to support the Clean Water Program. This project is subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the general components of which are included as part of the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Report (Final PEIR) (SCH No. 201532006) that was prepared for the Clean Water Program. The Final PEIR was certified by City Council on June 6, 2016.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Supply of Liquid Polymer – Contract Change Order

Approve a contract change order to SNF Polydyne for the supply of liquid emulsion polymer in the amount of $15,000 for a revised total contract amount of $394,303 and authorize the Public Works Director to execute the change order in substantially the form presented.

CEQA: This change order 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).)

Downtown Business Improvement Area - Public Hearing

Introduce an Ordinance to modify the basis and method of levy for the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA); and adopt a Resolution to approve the Proposed Annual Assessment Schedule for the DBIA for Fiscal Year 2023-24

CEQA: This item is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements because it is an administrative activity that will not have a significant effect on the environment per CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5).

Draft Goals, Policies and Actions for the Land Use, Community Design and Historic Preservation, and Safety Elements – General Plan Update

Provide direction on the Goals, Policies and Actions for the Land Use, Community Design and Historic Preservation, and Safety Elements that should be included in the City’s Draft General Plan Update.

CEQA: In accordance with Public Resources Code section 21065, the City Council's direction on the draft Goals, Policies and Actions is not a project subject to CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that this activity will not cause a physical change in the environment. A draft Environmental Impact Report is being prepared for the General Plan Update.