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Belmont City Council Regular Meeting - December 10, 2024: Awards, Reorganization, and Year in Review

City Council — Tuesday, December 10, 2024
BodyBelmont, California
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, December 10, 2024
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0:36

Good evening.

0:37

Welcome to the City of Belmont City Council meeting.

0:40

Today is Tuesday, December 10th, 2024.

0:43

It is 6 p.m.

0:44

We are in our city council chambers.

0:47

A reminder that the council meeting, unless otherwise noted, they're all broadcast to live to Belmont residents on Comcast Cable Channel 27.

0:55

They're also streamed live via the city's website at Belmont.gov.

1:00

You also have the option to join by Zoom and attend the meeting in the council chambers here at Belmont City Hall on the second floor.

1:07

If you are in the chambers and you would like to make a comment, please fill out a request to speak slip found at the table at the rear of the chamber.

1:14

If you're participating virtually, use the raise hand feature to request to speak.

1:19

For dial-in comments, please refer to the published agenda for instructions, and the meeting ID number is also on the published agenda, and all public comments are subject to a three-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the chair.

1:31

If you wish to submit written public comment, you may send an email to C Clerk at Belmont.gov before the council considers the item.

1:38

Indicate the agenda item topic or agenda item number you wish to comment on in your email subject line.

1:44

And any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the time of publication of the agenda and three hours before the start of the meeting will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting and made part of the public meeting record.

1:56

Written public comments will not be read during the council meeting.

1:59

Please refer to the council protocols and rules decorum when making a public comment.

2:10

Second item of business is roll call.

2:12

Madam Clerk, may we please have the roll?

2:14

Good evening, Mayor and Council members.

2:16

We'll begin with Councilmember Pang Maganaris.

2:18

Present.

2:19

Councilmember Heard.

2:20

Preset.

2:20

Councilmember McCune.

2:21

Present.

2:22

Vice Mayor Laudamarlo?

2:23

Here.

2:23

Mayor Mainz.

2:24

Here.

2:25

All present.

2:25

Thank you.

2:26

Great.

2:26

Thank you.

2:26

We have a quorum.

2:27

Item three is closed session.

2:29

We did not have a closed session today.

2:30

Item four is the Pledge of Allegiance led by our Scout Troop 301.

2:35

301.

2:39

If you're able, please rise.

2:45

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

2:51

And to the Republic.

2:54

One nation.

2:55

Underground.

3:03

Thank you to our scout troop.

3:06

Item five, report from closed session.

3:08

Mr.

3:08

City Attorney.

3:10

Good evening, Madam Mayor.

3:11

As noted, we did not have a closed session tonight.

3:14

Okay, that moves us to item six where the fund begins.

3:17

We have several special presentations.

3:20

This is a fun council meeting where we have a lot of our end-of-the-year awards.

3:30

A is the presentation of beautiful Belmont Awards.

3:33

Since 2007, this program recognizes property owners who have enhanced our community by making noticeable exterior improvements that have had a positive impact on the surrounding area.

3:43

And tonight we're pleased to recognize the following award winners who have made Belmont a more beautiful city in 2024.

3:51

We're also very pleased to honor the recipients of our community service awards tonight.

3:56

And we for the residential awards, we thank Terry Donohoe, Benny Lao, and Shangzhou for beautifying their neighborhoods.

4:04

If you are the owners of any of these residences, please stand as we describe your properties.

4:10

So if you're here in the audience and you're an owner, feel free to rise.

4:16

Terry Donahoe recently undertook a complete re-landscaping of her front yard, including the installation of a new garage door, a retaining wall, a stylish walkway, and modern outdoor lighting.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Engagement███████████████████████████████████████████43%
Procedural████████████████████████24%
Public Safety██████6%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████5%
Youth Programs████4%
Affordable Housing███3%
Racial Equity███3%
Public Engagement███3%
Environmental Protection███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Belmont City Council Regular Meeting - December 10, 2024: Awards, Reorganization, and Year in Review

The Belmont City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting featured numerous special presentations, including Beautiful Belmont Awards, Community Service Awards, and proclamations for outgoing officials and community leaders. The council also certified the November 5, 2024 election results, swore in newly elected council members, honored outgoing Councilmember Davina Hurt, and selected a Vice Mayor for 2025. A detailed year-in-review presentation highlighted the city’s accomplishments in infrastructure, public safety, housing, and quality of life.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes from November 26, 2024: Approved unanimously (5-0).
  • Amendment No. 6 to Service Agreement with 4 Leaf, Inc.: Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment for building inspection services for $150,000, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $599,865. Approved unanimously (5-0).

Special Presentations & Proclamations

  • Beautiful Belmont Awards (2024): Recognized residential winners Terry Donohoe, Benny Lao, and Shangzhou for exterior improvements, and commercial winners Culligan Properties (Spoon & Fork restaurant), Artisan Crossing (Windy Hill Development, 250 units including 38 affordable), and The Hayden (Carmel Partners, 177 units including 27 affordable).
  • Community Service Awards: Presented to Carolyn Hoskins (founder of Domini Hoskins Black History Museum) and Adar Emkin & Susan Radina (for walking all streets of Belmont).
  • Proclamations Honoring: Congresswoman Ana Eshoo, Assembly Member Phil Ting, San Mateo County Supervisors David Pine and Warren Slocum, Karen Hass-Foletta (founder/director of Footsteps Childcare, 30 years of service), and Sally Umali (retiring Belmont Community Learning Center teacher, over 40 years of impact on 1,000+ youth).
  • Recognition of Carlmont Students: Carlmont High School students contributed to the success of the Belmont Water Dog Race, helping to reach 1,162 registered participants in 2024. Teacher Mr. Rowe and student teams in marketing, data, design, and operations were acknowledged.
  • Police Department Personnel Oath of Office: Four new officers (Mohammed Silmi, Elian de la Cruz, Luis Herrera, Felipe Gomes) were sworn in by Chief Spenquist. Family members pinned badges.
  • Year in Review: A comprehensive presentation covering 2024 achievements, including:
    • Public Works accreditation (18th agency in California to receive APWA accreditation)
    • 3,770 tons of asphalt laid in 2023 Pavement Project; 700 tons of slurry seal in 2024; Pavement Condition Index rose to 68 (7-9% increase)
    • Stormwater management analysis completed; design phase to finish in 2025
    • Parks Recreation Open Space Master Plan adopted in March
    • 17th consecutive year as Tree City USA
    • 16 community conversations on Barrett Community Center
    • Housing: 125-unit Belmont Family Apartments under construction; 37-unit Hill & El Camino project; 100% affordable developments
    • Measure DD (modernizing business license tax) passed in November
    • Finance awards: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
    • 31 new full-time and 70 part-time employees hired
    • Police: 17,400+ calls responded to, 454 arrests, 7,500 hours of training, 4th annual Community Police Academy
    • San Mateo Consolidated Fire: 19 personnel deployed for mutual aid (2,029 hours), 17,400 calls? (overlap), inspections, etc.
    • My Belmont 311 app launched in September
    • Record attendance at community events; expanded adaptive recreation (sensory Santa, inclusion camp, superstar dance)

Public Comments & Testimony

  • On Items Not on the Agenda: No speakers.
  • On Councilmember Davina Hurt’s Proclamation (during 11B): Several representatives and residents spoke in praise of Councilmember Hurt’s service.
    • Carol Ong (Office of Congressman Kevin Mullen) presented a certificate of recognition.
    • Mario (Assemblymember Diane Papan’s office) and Joan Dentler (Senator Josh Becker’s office) presented a state legislature resolution (with a placeholder due to delayed arrival).
    • Jackie Ragoni (Chief of Staff for Supervisor Noelia Corzo) presented a county resolution, noting Hurt’s role as Belmont’s first African American female mayor, spearheading the climate action plan, raising the first LGBTQ+ flag, and co-authoring a civil rights resolution.
    • Alexis Lewis (in person) expressed gratitude for Hurt’s integrity, focus on equity, and support for Black History Month and environmental justice.
    • Kathy Jordan (in person) praised Hurt’s impact and friendship.
    • Charles Stone (via Zoom) highlighted Hurt’s early work on the Planning Commission, leadership after George Floyd, and contributions to placemaking and housing.

Discussion Items

  • 11A. November 5, 2024 Election Results: The council adopted a resolution declaring the results for Mayor-at-Large, Councilmembers in Districts 2 and 4, and Measure DD. Motion passed 5-0.
  • 11B. Council Reorganization including Oath of Office and Councilmember Remarks:
    • First, a proclamation honoring outgoing Councilmember Davina Hurt, detailing her service since 2015, environmental advocacy, affordable housing work, and regional roles (California Air Resources Board, etc.). Multiple tributes from colleagues, staff, and community members.
    • Councilmember Hurt delivered a farewell speech, thanking supporters, family, and staff, and urging continued focus on energy transition, placemaking, and inclusivity.
    • Oath of Office for newly elected members:
      • Tom McCune (District 4) sworn in by Diane Candy.
      • Kathy Jordan (District 2) sworn in by her husband Kevin.
      • Julia Mates (Mayor) sworn in by her siblings Jonathan, Jacqueline, Joshua, and Justin.
    • Remarks from new members: McCune thanked his friend; Jordan thanked supporters, family, and campaign team; Mates outlined priorities for her second term: public safety, parks, housing, and collaboration.
  • 11C. Selection of Vice Mayor for Calendar Year 2025: Councilmember Robin Pang Maganaris was nominated and selected unanimously (5-0) based on the longest tenure without having served as Vice Mayor.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Calendar: Approved minutes and service agreement amendment unanimously (5-0).
  • Election Results Resolution: Adopted unanimously (5-0).
  • Council Reorganization: Outgoing Councilmember Hurt honored; new members McCune, Jordan, and Mayor Mates sworn in. Councilmember Hurt’s farewell address emphasized continued progress.
  • Vice Mayor Selection: Councilmember Robin Pang Maganaris appointed Vice Mayor for 2025 (5-0).
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned to a reception in the adjacent room.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening. Welcome to the City of Belmont City Council meeting. Today is Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. It is 6 p.m. We are in our city council chambers. A reminder that the council meeting, unless otherwise noted, they're all broadcast to live to Belmont residents on Comcast Cable Channel 27. They're also streamed live via the city's website at Belmont.gov. You also have the option to join by Zoom and attend the meeting in the council chambers here at Belmont City Hall on the second floor. If you are in the chambers and you would like to make a comment, please fill out a request to speak slip found at the table at the rear of the chamber. If you're participating virtually, use the raise hand feature to request to speak. For dial-in comments, please refer to the published agenda for instructions, and the meeting ID number is also on the published agenda, and all public comments are subject to a three-minute time limit unless otherwise determined by the chair. If you wish to submit written public comment, you may send an email to C Clerk at Belmont.gov before the council considers the item. Indicate the agenda item topic or agenda item number you wish to comment on in your email subject line. And any public comment regarding agenda items that are received from the time of publication of the agenda and three hours before the start of the meeting will be distributed to the council prior to the meeting and made part of the public meeting record. Written public comments will not be read during the council meeting. Please refer to the council protocols and rules decorum when making a public comment. Second item of business is roll call. Madam Clerk, may we please have the roll? Good evening, Mayor and Council members. We'll begin with Councilmember Pang Maganaris. Present. Councilmember Heard. Preset. Councilmember McCune. Present. Vice Mayor Laudamarlo? Here. Mayor Mainz. Here. All present. Thank you. Great. Thank you. We have a quorum. Item three is closed session. We did not have a closed session today. Item four is the Pledge of Allegiance led by our Scout Troop 301. 301. If you're able, please rise. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic. One nation. Underground. Thank you to our scout troop. Item five, report from closed session. Mr. City Attorney. Good evening, Madam Mayor. As noted, we did not have a closed session tonight. Okay, that moves us to item six where the fund begins.

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