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Belmont City • 2026-03-10 • TBD
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What's Scheduled

Belmont City Council's 2026-03-10 agenda is scheduled to cover Agency Notification and Reporting for LSAA amendment 0 - $ 20,336 $ 20,336 $ Task 4 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0..., Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City’s actions with respect to the Project shall be based upon..., Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, any subsequent actions or approvals to implement the Project shall..., and Project Management 1 1 2 2 3 9 2,403 $ 2,403 $. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.

Key Topics
  • Agency Notification and Reporting for LSAA amendment 0 - $ 20,336 $ 20,336 $ Task 4 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...: scheduled topic: Agency Notification and Reporting for LSAA amendment 0 - $ 20,336 $ 20,336 $ Task 4 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0....
  • Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City’s actions with respect to the Project shall be based upon...: scheduled topic: Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City’s actions with respect to the Project shall be based upon....
  • Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, any subsequent actions or approvals to implement the Project shall...: scheduled topic: Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, any subsequent actions or approvals to implement the Project shall....
  • Project Management 1 1 2 2 3 9 2,403 $ 2,403 $: the agenda included this context: Section: ADJOURNMENT.
  • Issues With No Impact or Less Than Significant Impacts The Initial Study/Notice of Preparation determined that the...: scheduled topic: Issues With No Impact or Less Than Significant Impacts The Initial Study/Notice of Preparation determined that the....
Why It Matters
  • Agency Notification and Reporting for LSAA amendment 0 - $ 20,336 $ 20,336 $ Task 4 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City’s actions with respect to the Project shall be based upon... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, any subsequent actions or approvals to implement the Project shall... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • Project Management 1 1 2 2 3 9 2,403 $ 2,403 $ may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
  • Issues With No Impact or Less Than Significant Impacts The Initial Study/Notice of Preparation determined that the... may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
What Residents Should Watch
  • Watch the staff presentation and council questions on Agency Notification and Reporting for LSAA amendment 0 - $ 20,336 $ 20,336 $ Task 4 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0... for future policy or budget direction.
  • Watch how council frames next steps for Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City’s actions with respect to the Project shall be based upon....
  • Watch how council frames next steps for Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, any subsequent actions or approvals to implement the Project shall....
  • Watch how council frames next steps for Project Management 1 1 2 2 3 9 2,403 $ 2,403 $.
  • Watch how council frames next steps for Issues With No Impact or Less Than Significant Impacts The Initial Study/Notice of Preparation determined that the....
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Comcast Cable Channel 27
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ADJOURNMENT
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Project Management 1 1 2 2 3 9 2,403 $ 2,403 $
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1.2
Monthly Progress Reports 2 2 567 $ 567 $ - $ - $ Task 1 Subtotal 1 1 4 0 0 2 3 11 Task 1 Cost per Staff 317 $ 389 $ 1,135 $ - $ - $ 634 $ 495 $ 2,970 $ 2,970 $ Task 2 Bid Documents
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
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CONSENT BUSINESS
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Streamed live via the City's website at www.Belmont.gov
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2.1
Submit 100% PSE documents
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ADJOURNMENT
2.2
Prepare Bid package Documents
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ADJOURNMENT
2.3
CEQA NOE Task 2 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Task 2 Cost per Staff - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ Task 3 Bidding Support and Design Services during Construction (Additional)
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ADJOURNMENT
2024
The City accepted written comments on the scope of the EIR until July 26, 2024, and concerns raised in response to the NOP were considered during preparation of the Draft EIR.
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CEQA.: The written comments that the City received in response to the NOP are included as Appendix X of the Draft EIR. • On October 8, 2024, the City published a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Draft EIR, and the Draft EIR was concurrently submitted to th...
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2025
This schedule has been extended due to unforeseen rainy events.
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ADJOURNMENT: Construction of the culvert, headwall/footwall, wingwalls, and replaced sanitary sewer is complete, with grading below the culvert being the final aspect of construction remaining. CDFW may also require removal of the filter fabric that was placed...
2026
Project Understanding Through Task Order 1, Mott Macdonald and their subconsultants were tasked to produce a biddable PS&E package for the Salson trail culvert project, obtain aquatic resources permits needed to authorize project
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ADJOURNMENT: construction, and provide Design Service During Construction (DSDC) and construction phase biological services. The schedule for design and construction as outlined in TO#1 and Amendment 1 was to have a biddable package made available to the City...
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ZOOM https://belmont-gov.zoom.us/ Meeting ID: 95745673035
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ADJOURNMENT
3.1
Responses to bidder questions
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ADJOURNMENT
3.10
Final walkthrough punch list and report and As built plans 1 1 3 5 1,057 $ 1,057 $ Task 3 Subtotal 3 2 2 25 2 31 0 0 65 Task 3 Cost per Staff 951 $ 779 $ 416 $ 7,092 $ 500 $ 4,712 $ - $ - $ 14,450 $ 14,450 $ Task 4 Environmental Tasks
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ADJOURNMENT: during Construction phase
3.2
Preparation of 1 bid addenda
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ADJOURNMENT
3.3
Pre-Construction, Construction meetings, agendas, and notes.
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3.4
Response to RFIs, Submittals
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3.5
Field visit (2 days)
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3.6
Produce field report
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3.7
Final walkthrough punch list and report and As built plans Task 3B Design Services - Post Construction
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ADJOURNMENT
3.8
LSAA amendment and approval 8 6 14 3,181 $ 3,181 $
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3.9
Change order plans preparation and design services during Change order construction 1 1 1 10 1 16 30 6,433 $ 6,433 $
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ADJOURNMENT
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To reduce reflections of clouds and vegetation in glass and help ensure that bird-safe treatments on the lower surfaces of glass are visible below any reflections, all glazing on the buildings will have a visible reflectance of 15% or
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CEQA.: lower. These features shall be included in final improvement plans. • Finding : MM BIO-4.1 requires bird safe building design to minimize the potential for bird strikes (bird collisions with buildings) due to the P roject’s proximity to Belmont Creek an...
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Attend the meeting in the Council Chambers, Belmont City Hall 2nd floor PUBLIC COMMENT: Public in the Council Chamber present the Clerk a request to speak slip found at the table at the rear of the chamber.
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ADJOURNMENT: If participating virtually use the Raise Hand feature to request to speak. For dial- in comments, call *67 1-(669) 900-6833 (your phone number will appear on the live broadcast if *67 is not dialed prior to the phone number) enter Meeting ID: 9574...
4.1
Preconstruction Surveys for special status species
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ADJOURNMENT
4.2
Exclusion Area Oversight
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ADJOURNMENT
4.3
Worker Environmental Awareness training (bio)
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4.4
Agency Notification and Reporting
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ADJOURNMENT
4.5
Additional work from construction phase (unbilled) 0 - $ 9,216 $ 9,216 $ Task 4B Environmental Tasks - (Post 2025 Construction)
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ADJOURNMENT
4.6
Post Construction - Restoration Installation 0 - $ 60,766 $ 60,766 $
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ADJOURNMENT
4.7
RDG bioengineering evaluation 0 - $ 11,823 $ 11,823 $
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ADJOURNMENT
4.8
Construction Bio services to implement LSAA amendment 0 - $ 24,780 $ 24,780 $
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ADJOURNMENT
4.9
LSAA amendment and updated CEQA NOE 0 - $ 21,000 $ 21,000 $
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ADJOURNMENT
5
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - none
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5.0
Agency Notification and Reporting for LSAA amendment 0 - $ 20,336 $ 20,336 $ Task 4 Subtotal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 147,921 $ 147,921 $ TOTAL (TASKS 1,3B and 4B) 17,420 $ 147,921 $ 165,341 $ TOTAL PROPOSED FEE (Amendment 2 to TO#1) 165,341 $
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ADJOURNMENT: see RCEC estimate complete complete complete 17,420 $ 17,420 $ 2 31 2 3 76 29 Bidding and Design Services during Construction Tasks 4 3 2 # Mott MacDonald General 14 Date Invoice # RCEC VNLC RDG Total Crosscheck 6/24/2024 904.CNP.24.001.062424 $2,...
5.1
Issues With No Impact or Less Than Significant Impacts The Initial Study/Notice of Preparation determined that the following environmental categories do not have the potential to be significantly impacted by the proposed 1301 Shoreway
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CEQA.: Project. Environmental categories under which there would be no impacts or less than significant impacts include the following: • Energy • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Hydrology and Water Quality • Land Use, Population, and Housing • Public Services and R...
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Address flood elevation requirements.
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CEQA.
7
Improve site aesthetics through enhanced landscaping and amenities.
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CEQA.
8
Provide access to and amenities on lands within Bay Conservation and Development Conservation (BCDC) jurisdiction consistent with BCDC guidelines.
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CEQA.
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Deliver a sustainable and energy efficient project to reduce carbon load impact.
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CEQA.
2.a
The City of Belmont is the lead agency under CEQA for preparing the EIR and is the entity with final decision-making authority with regard to approval of the proposed Project.
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CEQA.
2.b
The Final EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Section 15000 et seq., of the California Code of Regulations) and the applicable provisions of the
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CEQA.: Belmont Municipal Code.
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SPECIAL SESSION/OTHER TOPICS ITEMS STARTING AT 7:00 PM This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Body on any City matter not on the agenda.
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Recommendation: Adopt a motion authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 1 with Mott MacDonald Group, Inc. for additional design and environmental permit services required by the California...
CONSENT BUSINESS A.: The period for public comment at this point in the agenda is limited to 15 minutes, with a maximum of 3 minutes per speaker. Speakers who requested but did not receive an opportunity to speak during this comment period will be given an opp...
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The Final EIR reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis and has been found by the City to be adequate to support the City’s consideration of the Project entitlements.
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CEQA.
2.e
The information added in the Final EIR does not constitute new significant information requiring recirculation.
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CEQA.
2.f
Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City’s actions with respect to the Project shall be based upon and subject to the findings, conclusions, mitigation measures and statements set forth in the Findings of Fact required by
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CEQA.: the California 27 Resolution – Final Environmental Impact Report Application ID: PA2022-0024; 1301 Shoreway Road March 10, 2026 Page 4 of 5 Environmental Quality Act dated __________, 2026 and attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by refe...
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2.g
Pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, any subsequent actions or approvals to implement the Project shall be based upon and subject to the findings, conclusions, mitigation measures and statements set forth in the Findings of
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CEQA.: Fact required by the California Environmental Quality Act dated ___________, 2026 and attached hereto as Exhibit A. The City Council, based on its independent judgment and analysis and pursuant to Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, adopts the CEQA Fi...
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