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San Mateo City • 2026-04-20 • 07:00 PM
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City of San Mateo City Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-04-20 meeting centered on Integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Evaluation and Improvement — Change Order Approve a... and VTA local investment plan priorities, with additional discussion on General Fund 2026-27 Operating Budget — Preview and General Fund Ten-Year Forecast Receive the General Fund 2026-27....

  • Integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Evaluation and Improvement — Change Order Approve a...: DBA Enterprise Automation (also refer as Enterprise Automation LLC.) to extend the agreement term for an additional year for annual design, programming, configuration, installation, testing, and maintenance of the...
  • VTA local investment plan priorities: Council discussed how future SB 63 revenues should be prioritized, including tradeoffs between maintaining existing transit service, improving street conditions, and funding rider-facing improvements, with the next VTA Board step expected in June.
  • General Fund 2026-27 Operating Budget — Preview and General Fund Ten-Year Forecast Receive the General Fund 2026-27...: CEQA: This report is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical...
  • This staff report requests participation in a similar settlement with: Associated Pharmacies, Inc: (and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc....
  • Name of the case: Victoria Varvel Council reconvened to open session at 6:18 p.m: STUDY SESSION Clean Water Program and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion — Update Thomas W. Williams, Engineering Manager, provided informational update on the Clean Water Program and the Wastewater...
Key decisions
  • VTA local investment plan priorities was discussed.
  • This staff report requests participation in a similar settlement with: Associated Pharmacies, Inc was discussed.
  • Final action was unclear for Integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Evaluation and Improvement — Change Order Approve a..., General Fund 2026-27 Operating Budget — Preview and General Fund Ten-Year Forecast Receive the General Fund 2026-27..., and Name of the case: Victoria Varvel Council reconvened to open session at 6:18 p.m.
What matters to the public
  • Integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Evaluation and Improvement — Change Order Approve a... mattered because it commits public funds and shapes how the work or service moves forward.
  • The SB 63 discussion mattered because it helps set future transit funding priorities for service, rider experience, and transportation infrastructure.
  • General Fund 2026-27 Operating Budget — Preview and General Fund Ten-Year Forecast Receive the General Fund 2026-27... mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
  • This staff report requests participation in a similar settlement with: Associated Pharmacies, Inc mattered because it was one of the meeting's main substantive items.
Next steps
  • Watch for contract execution and project scheduling on the aeration basin work.
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Volunteer Appreciation Week - Proclamation
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Premises: The "Premises" are more specifically shown and designated on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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USE, PURPOSE, TERM AND CONSIDERATION
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Assignment: This License is not assignable and shall be used solely by the Licensee for the purposes set forth herein.
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USE, PURPOSE, TERM AND CONSIDERATION
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Term: The term of this License shall be five (5) years commencing on execution hereof.
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USE, PURPOSE, TERM AND CONSIDERATION
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Consideration: In consideration of Licensor's grant of the License, Licensee will pay Licensor $1.00.
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USE, PURPOSE, TERM AND CONSIDERATION
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San Mateo County Community College District Use of Laurelwood Park – Agreement Approve a License Agreement in the amount of $1.00 with San Mateo County Community College District to use Laurelwood Park Dam to conduct confined spaces
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training for students enrolled in the Fire Safety Academy; and authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented. CEQA: This agreement is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is an organizational o...
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San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department Use of Laurelwood Park Open Space — Agreement 2 of 605
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Approve a License Agreement with San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMCFD) to use open space within Laurelwood Park to conduct annual wildland refresher training; and authorize the Director of Parks and Recreation to execute the license agreement in subst...
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On-Call Design and Consultant Professional Services – Agreements Approve various agreements for on-call professional design and consultant services through December 31, 2029, with: Sandis Civil Engineers Surveyors Planners for professional
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consultant services for public outreach strategy and support services in an amount not to exceed $250,000; Winter Consulting Group, Inc. for professional consultant services for public outreach strategy and support services each in an amount not to exceed $250...
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12.1
Entire Agreement: This License Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and all prior 48 of 605
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INSURANCE.: agreements between the parties hereto, and all prior agreements covering the rights and privileges set out herein are superseded by this License.
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12.2
Governing Law: This License shall be deemed to be made and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and any pertinent Federal laws or regulations.
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INSURANCE.
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Invalid Provision: If any provision of this License or any application thereof shall be held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this License shall not be affected thereby, unless, one or both Parties would
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INSURANCE.: be substantially and materially prejudiced.
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Each of the signatories to this License Agreement represents and warrants that he/she is authorized to execute this License Agreement on behalf of their respective parties and that, when executed, this License Agreement shall be a valid
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INSURANCE.: and binding obligation, enforceable in accordance [SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS] 49 of 605 50 of 605 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused the License Agreement to be executed as a sealed instrument and signed in duplicate by their duly auth...
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Integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Evaluation and Improvement — Change Order Approve a Change Order to the agreement with Partners In Control, Inc.
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DBA Enterprise Automation (also refer as Enterprise Automation LLC.) to extend the agreement term for an additional year for annual design, programming, configuration, installation, testing, and maintenance of the Integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquis...
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On-Call Building Support Services — Agreements Approve professional services agreements with 4Leaf, Inc., CSG Consultants, Inc., Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., True North Compliance Services, Inc. and Urban37, for on-call building
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support services for a term of five years each, with compensation not to exceed $1,000,000 per agreement; and authorize the Community Development Director to execute the agreements in substantially the form presented. CEQA: The approval of these agreements is...
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Glazenwood Historic District Designation — Adoption Adopt a Resolution designating the Glazenwood neighborhood as a historic district at the local level and find that the action is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act
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Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment). CEQA: This historic district designation is exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)...
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Connect Bay Area Local Investment Plan — Informational Receive an informational presentation from the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) on the Connect Bay Area Local Investment Plan.
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CEQA: This informational presentation from SamTrans to the City Council 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 Guideline...
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General Fund 2026-27 Operating Budget — Preview and General Fund Ten-Year Forecast Receive the General Fund 2026-27 operating budget preview and General Fund ten-year forecast.
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CEQA: This report is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Sect...
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Licensee shall maintain the licensed Premises in good condition during the term of this License.
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USE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: At the end of the term hereof, or upon earlier revocation or termination as provided in Section 5.
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2.3
Crews and vehicles will enter the Open Space through the City Gate at the end of Laurelwood Drive, conduct training at the dam as well as along the Tenderfoot and Salson Trails.
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USE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS: Crews and vehicles will exit the Open Space via the City Gate at the end of Shasta Drive. Due care will be taken to ensure the safety of the public, and the Open Space will be left in good condition.
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This staff report requests participation in a similar settlement with: Associated Pharmacies, Inc.
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(and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage...
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2026
City of San Mateo City Council - Regular Meeting
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CEQA: This minutes 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).) 1 of 605
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Arab-American Heritage Month - Proclamation
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Licensee shall conduct all of its activities so as not to exceed any noise restrictions or travel restrictions imposed by the City of San Mateo.
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CONDUCT: In the event that Licensor receives any complaints from the City of San Mateo or from any residents of the City, in such numbers as the Licensor in its sole discretion deems significant, Licensor reserves the right to terminate and revoke this License...
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Licensee shall comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances of any federal, state or municipal authority or regulatory body in the performance of its activities and the use of the Premises hereof.
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CONDUCT: Licensee shall be solely responsible to obtain any permits and/or approvals from any such regulatory body. Licensee shall provide Licensor with a copy of all permits and approvals it obtains prior to commencing its activities on the Premises.
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Earth Day - 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.
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If discussion is desired, that item may be removed and considered separately.
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City Council Meeting Minutes — Approval Approve the minutes of the special and regular meetings of the City Council held on March 3,
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5.2
This License may be revoked by Licensor without cause in Licensor's sole discretion.
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TERMINATION AND REVOCATION
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In either event, if the Licensor so elects to terminate this License, Licensor shall forward by regular mail a written notice of revocation at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date stated within said notice.
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TERMINATION AND REVOCATION
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Name of the case: Victoria Varvel Council reconvened to open session at 6:18 p.m.
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STUDY SESSION Clean Water Program and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion — Update Thomas W. Williams, Engineering Manager, provided informational update on the Clean Water Program and the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion project....
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Participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreement — Approval Approve the City’s participation in a no-cost opioid settlement agreement with Associated Pharmacies, Inc.
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(and American Associated Pharmacies); J M Smith Corporation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; Morris and Dickson Co.; North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc.; and United Natural Foods, Inc. (including its subsidiaries SuperValu and Advantage...
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Service Employees International Union Side Letter of Agreement — Amendment Adopt a Resolution to amend the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Section 10.2.3 Irrigation Crew to remove the two (2)
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years of continuous service requirement to be eligible to receive the five percent (5%) differential and clarify language. CEQA: This revision to the SEIU MOU is not a project subject to CEQA, because it is a government fiscal activity which does not involve a...
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RECITALS: A.
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INSURANCE.: CITY desires certain on-call public outreach strategy and support services hereinafter described. B. CITY desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide these on-call public outreach strategy and support services by reason of its qualifications and experi...
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RECITALS: A.
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SECTION 5 - PAYMENT: CITY desires certain on-call public outreach strategy and support services hereinafter described. B. CITY desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide these on-call public outreach strategy and support services by reason of its qualifications a...
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For all other broadcast comments, call (650) 522-7040, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. WATCHING A MEETING ON A COMPUTER: There are three ways to stream. 1) Public Meeting Portal www.cityofsanmateo.org/publicmeetings 2) City YouTube channel and stream it on YouT...
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