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San Carlos City Council
San Carlos • 2026-04-13 • 07:00 PM
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What happened
- San Carlos City Council - Regular Meeting met on 2026-04-13. The minutes confirm meeting proceedings and recorded actions, including 2 detected motion/action entries.
- Roll call/proceedings: ROLL CALL City Council Present: City Council Absent: Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor Neil Layton, Councilmember Sara McDowell, Councilmember Adam Rak, Vice Mayor John Dugan, Councilmember Staff Present: Nil Blackburn, Interim City Manager Andrea Mardesich, Assistant - Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT Zinovy Fichtenholz, a resident representing the Highlands community and the Heather Homeowners Association, raised concerns regarding the 808 Alameda development project and requested the Council to withhold the project’s final permits to remove trees. Gerald Moreno, a resident, requested bicycle infrastructure improvements on Industrial Road near Circle Star and raised concerns about overgrown sidewal - Closed-session report: REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION None. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. Present a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. April 13, 2026 2 Mayor Venkatesh presented a proclamation recognizing Parkinson’s Awareness Month to resident Chris Westland. Mr. Westland, on behalf
Key decisions
- Consent calendar: motion by Layton, seconded by McDowell, Motion Passed 3-0-2; ayes: Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh; nays: None April 13, 2026 3; absent: Dugan, Rak; Adopt City Council Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ through ‘m’; and Item ‘n’ – adopt Ordinance No.1634 Amending the San Carlos Zoning Map and Title 18 - Zoning Ordinance, of the San Carlos Municipal Code Temporarily Excluding Sites Within the MU-DC-100 Mixed-Use Downtown Core, MU-D-120 Mixed-Use Downtown, MU-SC-120 Mixed-Use San Carlos Avenue, and RM-100 Multiple Family Zoning Districts that are Within 0.25 Miles of....
- NEW BUSINESS: motion by McDowell, seconded by Layton, Motion Passed 3-0-2; ayes: Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh; nays: None; absent: Rak, Dugan; Adopt Resolution 2026-040 Adopting the City of San Carlos 2026 Strategic Plan.
What matters to the public
- This summary is based on minutes text, so the listed decisions reflect confirmed action language where the minutes expose motions, seconds, vote counts, and adopted or accepted items.
- Zoning/design standards: Zoning Map and Title 18 - Zoning Ordinance, of the San Carlos Municipal Code Temporarily Excluding Sites Within the MU-DC-100 Mixed-Use Downtown Core, MU-D-120 Mixed-Use Downtown, MU-SC-120 Mixed-Use San Carlos Avenue, and RM-100 Multiple Family Zoning Districts that are Within 0.25 Miles of the San Carlos Caltrain Sta - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION None. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. Present a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. April 13, 2026 2 Mayor Venkatesh presented a proclamation recognizing Parkinson’s Awareness Month to resident Chris Westland. Mr. Westland, on behalf of the local Parkinson’s community, shared his experience living with Parkinson’s disease a
Topics covered
- Zoning/design standards: Zoning Map and Title 18 - Zoning Ordinance, of the San Carlos Municipal Code Temporarily Excluding Sites Within the MU-DC-100 Mixed-Use Downtown Core, MU-D-120 Mixed-Use Downtown, MU-SC-120 Mixed-Use San Carlos Avenue, and RM-100 Multiple Family Zoning Districts that are Within 0.25 Miles of the San Carlos Caltrain Sta - Closed session: CLOSED SESSION None. 6. PRESENTATIONS a. Present a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. April 13, 2026 2 Mayor Venkatesh presented a proclamation recognizing Parkinson’s Awareness Month to resident Chris Westland. Mr. Westland, on behalf of the local Parkinson’s community, shared his experience living with Parkinson’s disease a
Notable people / organizations
- The minutes identify councilmembers/EMID directors, city staff, public commenters, and presenters where relevant in the official meeting record.
Next steps
- ADJOURNMENT Mayor Venkatesh adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Crystal Mui, City Clerk
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11.a
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Adopting the City of San Carlos 2026 Strategic Plan.
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NEW BUSINESS
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10.a
Receive an Update Regarding Pacific Gas & Electric Company’s (PG&E) Compliance with the City’s Utility Notification Policy.
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REPORTS TO COUNCIL
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9.a
Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances. 2
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6.a
Present a Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
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PRESENTATIONS
12.a
Consideration of Agendizing an Informational Item to Provide a Breakdown on the Cost of Downtown Project Phase 1B.
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AGENDA SETTING
12.b
Consideration of Agendizing an Item to Discuss the Walnut Street Development Proposed by MidPen Housing and San Mateo County.
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AGENDA SETTING
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6.b
Present Proclamations Recognizing Central Middle School and Tierra Linda Middle School for Receiving the 2026 California Distinguished School Designation.
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PRESENTATIONS
9.b
Approve the City Council February 23, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Approve the City Council March 6, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Approve the City Council March 7, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.e
Accept the Quarterly Reports from City Commissions and Boards.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.f
Adopt a Resolution Appropriating an Additional $32,032 from the General Capital Fund (Fund 25) Unassigned Fund Balance to the Corporation Yard Roof Replacement and Solar Panel Upgrade Project C2410.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.g
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map for the 549 Prospect Street Development, Assessor Parcel Number 050-034-150.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.h
Adopt a Resolution Awarding the San Carlos Library Makerspace Project and Authorizing the Execution of a Public Projects Agreement with Foundry Construction, Inc. of Oakland, California in the Amount of $789,288 Plus a 15% Contingency, for
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CONSENT CALENDAR: a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $907,681.20.
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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Specifications for the 2026 Sewer Lateral Replacement Project (C1737) and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.j
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Plans and Specifications for the Library Elevator Upgrade Project (C2518) and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.k
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Specifications for the 2026 Sewer System CCTV Inspection Project (C1736) and Authorizing a Call for Bids.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the City of San Carlos for Technical Assistance for the Pavement Management Technical Assistance Program.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Adopt a Resolution Approving the Amendment to the Agreement with Azul Works, Inc. to Grant Temporary Use of the City-Owned Property at 1800 El Camino Real for Construction Staging Associated with the Harrington Park Refresh Project at No
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Charge and Authorizing the Execution of the Amendment and Any Related Documents.
9.n
Adopt Ordinance 1634 Amending the San Carlos Zoning Map and Title 18 - Zoning Ordinance, of the San Carlos Municipal Code Temporarily Excluding Sites Within the MU-DC-100 Mixed-Use Downtown Core, MU-D-120 Mixed-Use Downtown, MU-SC-120
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Mixed-Use San Carlos Avenue, and RM-100 Multiple Family Zoning Districts that are Within
9.o
Adopt Ordinance 1635 Amending Planned Development Ordinance 1265 and Adopting a Planned Development (PD) Plan for the Property Known as the San Carlos Elms Senior Assisted Care Facility (APN 050-152-320) 707 Elm Street (PD- 14).
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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