Meeting


CITY OF SAN CARLOS

City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting

September 23, 2024  7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall 
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 
www.cityofsancarlos.org
 

AGENDA

This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
  • Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
    Masks are no longer required, but are still recommended by the California Department of Health. To maintain public health and safety, please do not attend in person if you are experiencing respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat).
     
  • Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council on any item on the posted agenda, fill out a Request to Speak Form located in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation:
  • Observe via: 
    -    Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the Meeting         ID #: 882 5614 0939
    -    Meeting Webportal.  www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda  
    -    Local TV. Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99

  • Provide Public Comment. If you plan to make a public comment on any item on the posted agenda, please observe the meeting via Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely as authorized by Assembly Bill 2449.

 

MAYOR:  John Dugan
   
COUNCIL: Ronald Collins, Sara McDowell, Adam Rak, Pranita Venkatesh
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ASSEMBLY BILL 2449 TELECONFERENCE REQUESTS
 
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5.
PRESENTATIONS
 
a.
Present Proclamations to Jim Iacoponi, Mark Maxwell and David Roof Recognizing their Years of Service on a City Commission. 
b.
Present a Proclamation Recognizing September 21-27, 2024 as United Against Hate Week.
6.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
Council Communications and Announcements are brief items from members of the City Council regarding upcoming events in the community and correspondence that they have received. They are informational in nature and no action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
 
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT

Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters NOT on the posted agenda may do so. Each speaker is limited to two minutes. 

If the item you are speaking on is not listed on the agenda, please be advised that the City Council may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed under the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54954.2). The City Council's general policy is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future City Council agenda for a more comprehensive action or report and formal public discussion and input at that time.
 
8.
CONSENT CALENDAR
 
a.
Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
b.
Approve the City Council August 28, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.
c.
Approve the City Council September 9, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes.
d.
Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of San Carlos’ Conflict of Interest Code.
e.
Deny Claim of Eric Shapiro.
f.
Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Letter Prepared by Staff in Response to the 2023-2024 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report Titled "Restaurant Exteriors: The Neglected Space".​ 
g.
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Classification Specification for the Assistant Public Works Director and Amending the Management Group Salary and Benefits Resolution Appendices.
h.
Appoint Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission (PR&C) Alternate Member Mark Stogner as a PR&C Voting Member to Fill a Term Ending June 30, 2025; and Appoint Alexandra Seeber from the PR&C Eligibility List to the Alternate Member Seat for a Term Expiring June 30, 2027.
i.
Adopt a Resolution Supporting the Brittan Avenue and San Carlos Avenue Sidewalk Project and Approving an Application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding.
 
j.
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the 2023 On-Call Sewer Replacement Project C1702 and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. 
k.
Adopt a Resolution Awarding the Highlands Park Path Project C1811; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with GradeTech, Inc. in the Amount of $665,299.60; and Authorizing the Expenditure of a 20% Contingency in the Amount of $133,059.92.
l.
Adopt a Resolution Awarding the 2024 Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project C9465; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Villalobos & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $164,000; and Authorizing the Expenditure of a Contingency in the Amount of $32,800.
m.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Extend a Professional Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP for On-Call Legal Services for One Year in the Amount of $300,000, Which Includes Ratifying a Payment of Approximately $100,000 for Work Already Completed. 
n.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Extend a Professional Services Agreement with RSG for On-Call Economic Advisory Services for One Year in the Amount of $320,000, Which Includes Ratifying a Payment of Approximately $120,000 for Work Already Completed. 
o.
Adopt a Resolution Extending the Temporary Downtown Parklet Program and Corresponding Encroachment Permits to September 15, 2025. 
p.
Adopt a Resolution Accepting the 2023 Annual Storm Drain Improvement Project (Drake Court, Brittan Avenue, & 200 Block of El Camino Real) C9531 and Authorizing the Public Works Director to Issue and Record a Notice of Completion. 
q.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement for Architectural, Landscape Architectural, Engineering or Land Surveyor Services for the Devonshire Canyon Trail Construction Project C2330 with Trailscape, Inc. in the Amount of $78,635 and Authorizing a Contingency Budget in the Amount of $20,000 for a Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $98,635.
r.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with StoryCorps, Inc. for the Centennial Community Interviews (C2309) in the Amount of $110,000 and Authorizing the Expenditure of Contingency of $20,000, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $130,000.
s.
Adopt Ordinance 1620 Amending Municipal Code Section 9.24.010 – Definitions, to Expand the Definition of Firearm to Include Air Rifles, BB Guns, and Other Specified Weapons; and Amending Section 9.24.030 – Discharge of Firearms Prohibited – Exceptions.
9.
NEW BUSINESS
 
a.
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Establishing a One-Time Centennial Community Grant Program Utilizing Funds Allocated to the Centennial Celebration Event Budget to Support Non-Profit Community Organizations’ Centennial Programs and Events.
b.
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Endorsing the Refined Street Designs for the Downtown Specific Plan and Streetscape Master Plan and Direct Staff to Proceed with Preparing the Downtown Specific Plan and Streetscape Master Plan.
10.
AGENDA SETTING

Items discussed in this Agenda Setting Section will be considered by the Council for placing on a future agenda. No action will be taken on these items at this meeting.
 
11.
ADJOURNMENT
 
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection upon request.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI, and as outlined in the City’s Reasonable Accommodations Policy, if you need special assistance or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 802-4222 or via email at cityclerk
@cityofsancarlos.org. Notification in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.