5.a
Receive an Introduction to the New Deputy Fire Chief – Shon Buford.
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San Carlos City Council
San Carlos • 2026-02-23 • 07:00 PM
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What happened
- San Carlos City Council - Regular Meeting met on 2026-02-23. 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 John Dugan, Councilmember Neil Layton, Councilmember Sara McDowell, Councilmember Adam Rak, Vice Mayor Staff Present: Nil Blackburn, Interim City Manager Shon Buford, Deputy Fire Chi - Public comment: PUBLIC COMMENT Peter, a resident, spoke regarding the Crestview Drive improvement project and urged the Council to prioritize safety for all residents. Ben Mangiafico, a resident, expressed support for the Crestview Drive and Brittan Avenue projects. Mariam Cortic, a resident, expressed support for the Crestview Drive and Brittan Avenue projects. Eliana, a resident, expressed support for the Crestview Drive and Britt
Key decisions
- Consent calendar: motion by Dugan, seconded by Layton, Motion Passed 4-0-1; ayes: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh; nays: None; absent: Rak; Adopt City Council Consent Calendar Items ‘a’ through ‘l’.
- Recorded meeting action: motion by Dugan, seconded by Layton, Motion Passed 4-0-1; ayes: Dugan, Layton, McDowell, Venkatesh; nays: None; absent: Rak; Adopt Resolution 2026-019 Authorizing the Creation of the City of San Carlos Electric Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate Program for Residents and Commercial Landscapers with an amendment to publish a list of landscapers who use the Program.
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- ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Crystal Mui, City Clerk
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8.a
Motion to Waive Reading of All Ordinances.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
9.a
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Creation of the City of San Carlos Electric Leaf Blower Pilot Rebate Program for Residents and Commercial Landscapers.
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NEW BUSINESS
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10.a
Consideration of Agendizing an Item Sponsoring the Community Foundation of San Carlos’ 2026 Annual Community Awards and Fundraiser on April 16, 2026 in the Amount of $5,000. 3
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AGENDA SETTING
8.b
Approve the City Council January 14, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
C
Approve the City Council January 26, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes. 2
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CONSENT CALENDAR
D
Accept the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2025.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8.e
Accept the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Quarter Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2025.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8.f
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Planning Staffing Consulting Services for the Community Development Department and Other Departments as Requested, for a Period of Three Years,
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CONSENT CALENDAR: with the Option of Two, One-Year Extensions, with Individual Contract Amounts Not to Exceed $300,000 per Contract per Fiscal Year with EMC Planning Group, MNS Engineers, and PlaceWorks.
8.g
Reappoint Andy Klein to the Museum of San Carlos History Board for the Term Ending June 30, 2029.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8.h
Reappoint Robert Bollier to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for the Term Ending June 30, 2029.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
I
Reappoint Anthony Kamm to the Economic Development Advisory Commission for the Term Ending June 30, 2029.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8.j
Reappoint Rajesh Krishnan to the Economic Development Advisory Commission for the Term Ending June 30, 2029.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
8.k
Reappoint Karen Molinari to the Economic Development Advisory Commission for the Term Ending June 30, 2029.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
L
Appoint Vince Gritsch to the Economic Development Advisory Commission as an Alternate Member for a Full Term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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