6.a
Recognize City Manager Jeff Maltbie Upon His Retirement From the City of San Carlos.
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San Carlos • 2026-01-12 • 07:00 PM
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What happened
- San Carlos City Council - Regular Meeting met on 2026-01-12. The minutes confirm meeting proceedings and recorded actions, including 4 detected motion/action entries.
- Roll call/proceedings: ROLL CALL City Council Present: Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor Adam Rak, Vice Mayor John Dugan, Councilmember Neil Layton, Councilmember Sara McDowell, Councilmember Staff Present: Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager Baraka Carter, Fire Chief Lisa Costa Sanders, P - Public comment: Public Comment - David Burruto from Assemblymember Diane Papan’s Office and Senator Josh Becker’s Office thanked Mr. Maltbie for his service to the City of San Carlos and San Mateo County.
- Jennifer Frentres, San Carlos School District Superintendent, congratulated Mr. Maltbie on his retirement.
- Mark Olbert and Ron Collins, former San Carlos Mayors, presented personal gifts to Mr. Maltbie and shared testimonials.
- Closed-session report: REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION None. January 12, 2026 2 6. PRESENTATIONS a. Recognize City Manager Jeff Maltbie Upon His Retirement From the City of San Carlos. Nicholas Lochrie, representing Congressman Kevin Mullin, and Supervisor Ray Mueller presented Resolutions to City Manager J
Key decisions
- Consent calendar: motion by Dugan, seconded by McDowell, Motion Passed 5-0; ayes: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Rak, Venkatesh; nays: None; Adopt City Council Consent Calendar items ‘a’ through ‘k’ and ‘m’.
- Consent calendar: motion by Dugan, seconded by McDowell, Motion Passed 5-0; ayes: McDowell, Rak, Dugan, Layton, Venkatesh; nays: None; Adopt Resolution 2026-005 Approving the Specifications for the Library Makerspace Project.
- NEW BUSINESS: motion by McDowell, seconded by Layton, Motion Passed 3-1-1; ayes: Layton, McDowell, Dugan; nays: Rak; recused: Venkatesh; Adopt Resolution 2026-006 Awarding the Recipients of the 2025 Childcare Grant Program and Authorizing the Execution of Agreements for Receipt of Grant Funds with Shu Academy Preschool ($35,654), TBD/Curious Beans by Shu Academy ($100,000), and Bright Horizons ($100,000), with an amendment that the $100,000 grant awarded to Curious Beans shall not be issued until its building construction has commenced.
- Recorded meeting action: motion by Dugan, seconded by Rak, Motion Passed 4-0-1; ayes: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Rak; nays: None; recused: Venkatesh; Adopt Resolution 2026-007 Approving the Interim City Manager Agreement, Including a 5% Base Pay Increase.
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- Closed session: CLOSED SESSION None. January 12, 2026 2 6. PRESENTATIONS a. Recognize City Manager Jeff Maltbie Upon His Retirement From the City of San Carlos. Nicholas Lochrie, representing Congressman Kevin Mullin, and Supervisor Ray Mueller presented Resolutions to City Manager Jeff Maltbie and spoke about his service and the transformation of the City of San Carlos und
Topics covered
- Closed session: CLOSED SESSION None. January 12, 2026 2 6. PRESENTATIONS a. Recognize City Manager Jeff Maltbie Upon His Retirement From the City of San Carlos. Nicholas Lochrie, representing Congressman Kevin Mullin, and Supervisor Ray Mueller presented Resolutions to City Manager Jeff Maltbie and spoke about his service and the transformation of the City of San Carlos und
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Next steps
- ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Crystal Mui, City Clerk
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10.a
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Awarding the Recipients of the 2025 Childcare Grant Program and Authorizing the Execution of Agreements for Receipt of Grant Funds with Shu Academy Preschool ($35,654), TBD/Curious Beans by 3
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NEW BUSINESS: Shu Academy ($100,000), and Bright Horizons ($100,000).
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9.a
Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances. 2
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CONSENT CALENDAR
10.b
Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Approving the Interim City Manager Agreement, Including a 5% Base Pay Increase.
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NEW BUSINESS
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9.b
Approve the November 10, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
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C
Approve the November 13, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
D
Approve the November 24, 2025 City Council Special Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.e
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map for the 11 El Camino Real Development, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 045-320-170 and 045-320-220, and Authorizing the Execution of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and the Project Specific
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation.
9.f
Deny Claim of Elvia Pereda.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.g
Deny Claim of Rishabh Bhandari.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.h
Adopt a Resolution Appropriating an Additional $23,900 in Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the General Capital Fund Unassigned Fund Balance (Fund 0025) to Project C2515; Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for Architectural Services with
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Goring & Straja Architects for the Adult Community Center Kitchen Remodel Design Project C2515 in the Amount of $186,569; and Authorizing an Expenditure of Contingency of $37,331, for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $223,900.
I
Accept the Quarterly Reports from City Commissions and Boards.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.j
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Three-Year Extension with eSentire Managed Security Services in the Amount of $215,318.55, with Authority to Adjust Service Levels and Renew for Successive Terms.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.k
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Sciens, LLC in the Amount of $89,950 for the Consultant Assessment and Recommendation for Public Works Technology Solutions Project (C2412); and
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Authorizing the Expenditure of a 20% Contingency in the Amount of $17,990, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount of $107,940.
L
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Specifications for the Library Makerspace Project.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
M
Deny Claim of Robert Hopkins.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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