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San CarlosCA averageUS Census ACS
Per-capita income
$126,389 Median home value
$2,000,001 Typical home value $2,457,746 +6.1% yr/yr · +18.8% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (148)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Centennial Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting
- Maxwell
- Strauss
- Mehra
- Della Maggiora
- Dugan
- Garvey
- McDowell
- Rak
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting
- Adam Rak — Councilmember
- John Dugan — Vice Mayor
- Sara McDowell — Councilmember
- Pranita Venkatesh — Councilmember
- Ronald Collins — Mayor
- Neil Layton — Councilmember
- Adam Rak — Councilmember
- John Dugan — Councilmember
- Ronald Collins — Vice Mayor
- Sara McDowell — Mayor
- Pranita Venkatesh — Councilmember
- Washington D.C
Who’s on the City Council Special Meeting
- Adam Rak — Councilmember
- John Dugan — Vice Mayor
- Sara McDowell — Councilmember
- Pranita Venkatesh — Councilmember
- Ronald Collins — Mayor
- Adam Rak — Councilmember
- John Dugan — Vice Mayor
- Pranita Venkatesh — Mayor
- Neil Layton — Councilmember
- Sara McDowell — Vice Mayor
- Neil Layton — Councilmember
- Ronald Collins — Mayor
- Washington D.C
Who’s on the City Council Special Meeting - State of the City Address
- Adam Rak — Councilmember
- John Dugan — Vice Mayor
- Neil Layton — Councilmember
- Pranita Venkatesh — Mayor
- Sara McDowell
Who’s on the Economic Development Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
- Sailesh Mehra
- Anthony Kamm
- Heather Liu
- Kelly Hickey
- Krishnan
- Kumar
- Molinari
- Anthony Kamm
- Kelly Hickey
- Madhura
- Sailesh Mehra
Who’s on the Economic Development Advisory Commission Special Meeting
- Anthony Kamm
- Heather Liu
- Heather Liu
- Karen Molinari
- Kelly Hickey
- Kelly Hickey
- Sailesh Mehra
- Sailesh Mehra
Who’s on the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission - Regular Meeting
- Bob Bollier
- John Durkin
- Tony Chao
- Maxwell
- Robert Bollier
Who’s on the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission Regular Meeting
- Bob Bollier
- Julie Lubetkin
- Elaine Kistenmacher
- Lee
- Stogner
Who’s on the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission - Special Meeting
- Bob Bollier
- John Durkin
- Maxwell
- Tony Chao
Who’s on the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission Special Meeting
- Bob Bollier
- Lubetkin
- Stogner
Who’s on the Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Who’s on the Planning and Transportation Commission Special Meeting
Who’s on the Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC) Regular Meeting
- John Stewart
- Ellen Garvey
- Hae Young Datwani
Who’s on the Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC) Special Meeting
- Hae Young Datwani
- Ellen Garvey
- John Stewart
Who’s on the Youth Advisory Council Regular Meeting
- Aditya Gupta
- Avi Cancilla
- Ellora Mehta
- Eva Greenebaum
- Hanna Kent
- Johan Sijp
- Karan Sangani
- Keira Nayberg
- Maya Kacholiya
- Nikhil Nunna
- Vir Rao
Who’s on the Youth Advisory Council - Regular Meeting
- Samina Ginwalla
- Annika Gupta
- Ellora Mehta
- Hannah Delizo
- Ava Stathacopoulos
- Eva McLinden
- Connor Huh
- Dylan Karmin
- Sufiya Kaul
- Zuri Kadiwar
- Cecily Mock
- Maya Kacholiya
- Michael Sandoval
- Aditya Gupta
- AvaStathacopoulos
- Eva Greenebaum
- Hanna Kent
- Karan Sangani
- Nikhil Nunna
- Saba Rahimi
Who’s on the Youth Advisory Council Regular Meeting
- Maya Kacholiya
- Ellora Mehta
- Aditya Gupta
- Eva Greenebaum
- Hanna Kent
- Karan Sangani
- Nikhil Nunna
- Connor Huh
- Cecily Mock
- Dylan Karmin
- Sufiya Kaul
- Zuri Kadiwar
- Saba Rahimi
- Avi Cancilla
- Johan Sijp
- Keira Nayberg
- Vir Rao
- Samina Ginwalla
- Annika Gupta
- Ava Stathacopoulos
- Eva McLinden
- Hannah Delizo
- Michael Sandoval
- Doris Lin
Who’s on the Youth Advisory Council Special Meeting
- Aditya Gupta
- Avi Cancilla
- Ellora Mehta
- Eva Greenebaum
- Hanna Kent
- Johan Sijp
- Karan Sangani
- Keira Nayberg
- Maya Kacholiya
- Nikhil Nunna
- Vir Rao
Development activity
202533 housing units ($9.6M)
🗳️ Election results (3 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
City Council 2024-11-05
John Dugan ✓ 10,191 · Neil Layton ✓ 9,004
City Council 2022-11-08
Sara McDowell ✓ 9,510 · Adam Rak ✓ 8,543 · Pranita Venkatesh ✓ 6,491 · John Durkin 4,293 · Alexander E. Kent 2,256
City Council 2020-11-03
Diane Papan ✓ 26,770 · Amourence Lee ✓ 23,701 · Ron Collins ✓ 9,843 · John Dugan ✓ 8,468 · Lisa Diaz Nash 17,937 · David B. Tom 5,356
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure L
2024-11-05 · Passed — 11,206 yes / 3,774 no
Recent meetings
Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Youth Advisory Council Special Meeting
Youth Advisory Council to appoint officers and hear cleanup proposal
The San Carlos Youth Advisory Council is holding a special meeting to appoint its 2026-2027 officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Public Relations Chair) and to receive a presentation from the Kids Nature Association on youth-led city cleanups. The council will also approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 regular meeting and hear subcommittee reports on upcoming events.
- Appointment of 2026-2027 Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Public Relations Chair
- Presentation from Kids Nature Association on youth-led City cleanups
- Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 regular meeting
- Day of Service on September 12 at Vista Park and Highlands Park
- Art & Wine event October 10-11 on Laurel Street
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Special Meeting
August 26, 2026 7:00 PM
San Carlos Youth Center
1001 Chestnut Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
YAC agenda materials may be viewed online at www.cityofsancarlos.org, at City Hall (600 Elm
Street), and in the San Carlos Library (610 Elm Street) at least 24 hours prior to a special meeting,
and at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the Council should
fill out a speaker card located in the meeting room and deliver the speaker card to the staff or
announce
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CHAIRPERSON:
COUNCIL:
Karan Sangani, Nitya Modi, Avi Cancilla, Vir Rao,
Nikhil Nunna, Johan Sijp, Sanvi Srivastava, Anusha Iyengar
Eva Greenebaum, Maya Kacholiya, Keira Nayberg
ALTERNATES:
Doris Lin, Zuri Kadiwar
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approve minutes from the May 13, 2026 Youth Advisory
Council Regular Meeting.
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4.
PRESENTATIONS
a.
Receive a presentation from Kids Nature Association (KNA) on a proposal for
youth-led City cleanups.
3.
SUBCOMMMITEE REPORTS
a.
Youth Center
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Day of Service – September 12, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Vista Park and Highlands
Park
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Decades Dance – September 18, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Youth Center
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Speaker Series – September 25, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Youth Center
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Generation Buddies: Puzzle Competition & Marshmallow Towers – September 28,
4:00 p.m. – …
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Economic Development Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
Commission to hear plan for updating Formula Business Ordinance
The Economic Development Advisory Commission will receive a presentation on the work plan for updating the Formula Business Ordinance, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and review the business visitation program and upcoming BOSS meetup. Staff will also update the commission on planning a small-business listening session and the Small Business Spotlight program.
- Presentation on Formula Business Ordinance update work plan
- Annual election of EDAC Chair and Vice-Chair
- Review of Business Visitation Program and BOSS Meetup update
- Update on Small Business Listening Session planning
- Update on Small Business Spotlight Program and first Instagram reel
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (EDAC)
Regular Meeting
August 25, 2026 4:00 PM
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
EDAC agenda materials may be viewed online at www.cityofsancarlos.org, at City Hall (600 Elm
Street), and in the San Carlos Library (610 Elm Street) at least 24 hours prior to a special
meeting, and at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the
Commission should fill out a speaker card located in the meeting room and deliver to staff or
announce an intention to speak on an item once it is called.
COMMISSIONERS:
Kelly Hickey
Heather Liu, Chair
Anthony Kamm
Sailesh Mehra
Rajesh Krishnan, Vice Chair
Karen Molinari
Madhura Kumar
Vince Gritsch (Alternate Member)
Commissioner Mehra will Teleconference from
Hilton Columbus Downtown
402 N High St., Columbus, OH, 43215
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54953(b).
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3.
AGENDA REVIEW
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approve the June 2, 2026 EDAC Special Meeting Minutes.
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments from members of the public on items NOT on the meeting agenda. Each
speaker is limited to two minutes. Total time shall not exceed 10 minutes.
Since these topics are non-agenda items, the Commission may briefly respond to
statements made or questions posed as allowed by the Brown Act (Government Code
Section 54954.2). However, the Commission’s policy is to refer items to …
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 06:45 PM
City Council Special Meeting
City Council to hold closed labor negotiations sessions
The San Carlos City Council is holding a special meeting with closed sessions to discuss labor negotiations with two employee groups: the Teamsters union and a part-time employee group. Public comment is available for non-agenda items before the closed sessions. The meeting is held in person with remote audio access.
- Closed session with labor negotiators for Teamsters Local 856
- Closed session with labor negotiators for Part-Time Employee Group
- Public comment period for non-agenda items
- Meeting conducted in-person with Zoom audio option
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Special Meeting
August 24, 2026 6:45 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted in-person at City Hall. Members of the public will have the option to observe
and address the City Council as outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand
when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation:
Zoom (Audio Only). https://cityofsancarlos-org.zoom.us/j/89279823140; or call 1-669-900-9128
and enter the Meeting ID #:892-7982-3140. Please note that Zoom is provided for listen-only
participation. No video of the meeting will be broadcast through Zoom.
Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council during the public comment period, use
the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise hand”.
MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL:
John Dugan, Neil Layton, Sara McDowell, Adam Rak
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons wishing to address the City Council on matters NOT on the posted agenda may
do so. Each speaker is limited to two minutes.
If the item you are speaking on is not li …
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to weigh e-bike rules, field fees, Teamsters deal
The San Carlos City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed field use fee adjustments for FY 2026-27, and a study session to discuss potential regulations for electric bicycles and other electric conveyance devices. The Council will also consider adopting a new memorandum of understanding with a Teamsters union unit, and vote on a consent calendar of routine items including contracts, reports, and appointments.
- Public hearing on FY 2026-27 field use fee schedule adjustments
- Study session on potential regulation of electric bicycles and other electric conveyance devices
- Resolution to adopt a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Local 856 for Sept 1, 2026 - June 30, 2028
- Resolution to extend the temporary Downtown Parklet Program to September 15, 2027
- Resolution appropriating $390,000 for Corporation Yard roof solar project, with $412,500 total contract to McMillan Electric
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Good evening everyone. I call to order the August 24, 2026 City Council Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Housing Authority regular meeting to order. There are no teleconference announcements at this time. Can you all please pledge your allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Item 4, are there any changes to the order of the agenda? Staff, any changes? Mayor, no changes from staff. Council, any changes? Report from closed session. Greg, are there anything to report? There's no reportable. Item 5, are there any changes to the order of the agenda? Staff, any changes? Report from closed session. Thank you. Tonight, I'll be recognizing seven members from the Tara Linda Middle School Speech and Debate Team. I'd like to invite Rowan Iyer, Ethan Lee, Benjamin McCluskey, Aman Pereira, Ashfi Pufadi, Kayla Silverman, and Claire Zing to join me up front. I have a lot of these, so bear with me. I'll read Rowan's in full, and then I'll read your individual accomplishments. Rowan. Here you go. Oh, I know you. How are you? You've grown so much. Whereas, Tara Linda Middle School, part of the St. Carlos School District, serves more than 400 students in grades 6 through 8 with the mission of providing an innovating and engaging learning experience that nurtures the whole child and empowers everyone. It helps every student to thrive and su …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
August 24, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
• Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
• Provide Public Comment. To address the City Council, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand
when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation:
• Observe via:
- Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the
Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
- Meeting Webportal. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
- Local TV. Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
• Provide Public Comment. If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code 54953.8.
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MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL: John Dugan, Neil Layton, …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 02:00 PM
Zoning Administrator Hearing
Zoning hearing on Laurel Street convenience eating/drinking use permit
The San Carlos Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit for 1752 Laurel Street, allowing a convenience eating and drinking establishment in the MU-N-40 Neighborhood Mixed-Use Zoning District. The meeting also includes public comment on non-agenda items and procedural items.
- Public hearing for Minor Use Permit at 1752 Laurel Street (APN: 051-376-060) for convenience eating and drinking establishment in MU-N-40 district
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR HEARING
August 17, 2026 2:00 PM
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
Agenda materials for this meeting may be viewed online at www.cityofsancarlos.org, at City Hall
(600 Elm Street), and in the San Carlos Library (610 Elm Street) at least 24 hours prior to a
special meeting, and at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. Persons wishing to address
the Zoning Administrator should fill out a speaker card located in the meeting room and deliver
the speaker card to the City staff or announce an intention to speak on an item once it is called.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Andrea Mardesich, Zoning Administrator
ROLL CALL
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment is limited to items not on the agenda. The Zoning Administration may
briefly respond to statements made or questions posed as allowed by the Brown Act
(Government Code Section 54954.2). However, the Zoning Administrator's general policy
is to refer items to staff for attention, or have a matter placed on a future Commission
agenda for a more comprehensive action or report.
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a. 1752 Laurel Street: Request for a Minor Use Permit to Allow a Convenience
Eating and Drinking Establishment Use Within the MU-N-40 Neighborhood
Mixed-Use Zoning District (APN:051-376-060).
4.
ADJOURNMENT
Any writings or documents provided to the Zoning Administration regarding any item on this agenda will
be made available for public inspec …
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Commission to weigh vet clinic permit and tobacco retail rules
The Planning and Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a veterinary clinic at 1100 Laurel Street and consider a resolution recommending amendments to the municipal code to regulate tobacco retail sales. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general public comment.
- Conditional Use Permit for veterinary clinic at 1100 Laurel Street (APN 051-343-130)
- Resolution recommending amendments to Municipal Code Sections 18.05.020, 18.06.020, 18.07.020, and new Section 18.23 for tobacco retail sales
- Approval of May 18, 2026 and June 15, 2026 meeting minutes
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So let's call to order the Planning Commission of August 17th, 2026. There are no teleconference announcements by commissioners today, so we'll move on to the Pledge of Allegiance. Thanks, everyone. We'll do the roll call. Commissioner Clements is excused. Commissioner Kenestee? Here. Commissioner Tapias? Here. Vice Chair Anand? Here. And Chair Summers? Next, we'll move on to Agenda Item Number 5, Approval of the Minutes, where we need separate actions for each of them. Yeah. So does anyone have any changes requested for 5A, the May 18th meeting minutes? Could I get a motion? I move to approve the May 18th Planning and Transportation Commission meeting minutes. I second. I second that. Commissioner Kenestee? Yes. Commissioner Tapias? Yes. Vice Chair Anand? Yes. And Chair Summers? Bundy? Sorry. I just realized. I just go by Summer most of the time, too. Yeah. Okay. I'm out of here. And Chair, excuse me, Commissioner Clements is excused. Great. Number 5B, Approval of the June 15th Minutes. Any changes requested? Could I get a motion? I move to approve the minutes of the June 15th, 2026 Planning and Transportation Commission meeting minutes. Second. I second. Commissioner Kenestee? Commissioner Tapias? Vice Chair Anand? Chair Bundy? And Commissioner Clements is excused. Moving on to item number 6. This is for public comment on items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the commission on matters not on the posted agenda may do so. Each speaker is limited to two minutes. …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
August 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the Planning and Transportation Commission as
outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
• Location. City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
• Provide Public Comment. To address the Commission, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to staff; or, you may raise your hand when the
Chair calls for public comments.
Remote Participation:
• Observe via:
- Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88635467439; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the Meeting
ID #: 886 3546 7439
- Meeting Webportal. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
- Local TV. Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
• Provide Public Comment. If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Planning and Transportation Commissioners may participate in this meeting remotely as authorized by
Government Code 54953.8.
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CHAIR:
Kristen Clements
COMMISSIONERS:
Twisha Anand, Summer Bundy …
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Youth Advisory Council Regular Meeting
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to award $4.28M sewer rehab contract, discuss childcare grants
The San Carlos City Council will consider approving several contracts and resolutions, including a $4.28 million sewer rehabilitation project and modifications to the Childcare Grant Program. They will also receive a presentation on a proposed mental health facility development and discuss a potential citywide Project Labor Agreement. The meeting includes routine consent items and public comment periods.
- Award $4,278,769 contract to C2R Engineering for 2026 Sewer Rehabilitation Project (C9617), with 20% contingency ($855,754), total not-to-exceed $5,134,523
- Approve $72,994 addendum to S.R. Rose Engineering services agreement, total not-to-exceed $147,313
- Approve $110,000 amendment to Cal-West Lighting and Signal Maintenance for emergency services and unscheduled repairs
- Consider modifications to Notice of Funding Availability for Childcare Grant Program
- Discuss agendizing a citywide Project Labor Agreement
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Pleasure having you today, Aiden. With that, I'll turn it back over to Aiden. >> There are no teleconference announcements by council. Will you all please stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Item four is changes to the order of the agenda. Staff, are there any changes? >> There are no changes, Mr. Mayor. >> Good evening, council. I just wanted to make a quick note. Uh you may have already noticed that the city manager and I have swapped seats. Uh we also have a few uh technology updates that we did over the summer break. So, I'm just going to ask that you uh bear with us as we get adjusted to everything tonight. Thank you. >> Council, are there any changes? >> No. >> Okay. >> Mr. City Attorney, are there any reports from this evening's close session? >> There are no reports tonight, Mr. Mayor. >> We have two presentations this evening. First, we'll be presenting a proclamation recognizing August as National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Receiving this proclamation is Fire Chief Baraka Carter. Thank you. >> Come on over. Do you want to help me? >> I'll read. How about we take turns? >> Yeah. Okay. Hello. >> Thanks for being here today and thank you to Sean and your team for making our mayor of the day so special on your We got to ride on the fire truck and the drone. Right. That what? …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
August 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
•
Location.
City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
•
Provide Public Comment.
T o address the City Council, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand
when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation
:
•
Observe via:
-
Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the
Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
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Meeting Webportal
. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
-
Local TV.
Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
•
Provide Public Comment.
If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code 54953.8.
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MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
MAYOR FOR A DAY:
A …
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Parks, & Recreation & Culture Commission Regular Meeting
Commission to review field use policy, fees, and appointments at August 5 meeting
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission will meet on August 5, 2026, to discuss updates to field use policy and fees, appoint officers and commissioners, and hear reports on park programs. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes, with no major decisions expected on procedural items.
- Recommendation on updates to Field Use Policy and new agreement
- Discussion and recommendation on updates to Field Use Fees
- Rotation of officers: Chair and Vice Chair/Secretary
- Appointment of one commissioner to Museum of San Carlos History Board
- Appointment of two commissioners to Public Art Task Force
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMISSION (PR&C)
Regular Meeting
August 05, 2026 7:00 PM
San Carlos Library, 2nd Floor, Community Room
610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
PR&C agenda materials may be viewed online at www.cityofsancarlos.org, at City Hall (600 Elm
Street), and in the San Carlos Library (610 Elm Street) at least 24 hours prior to a special
meeting, and at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the
Commission should fill out a speaker card located in the meeting room and deliver to staff or
announce an intention to speak on an item once it is called.
CHAIRPERSON: Julie Lubetkin
COMMISSION: Robert Bollier, Elaine Kistenmacher, Alexandra Seeber, Mark Stogner
ALTERNATE: Alexis McFarlane
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Park Master Plan adopted by the City Council on June 8, 2026
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b. Family Campout – Friday, August 7 starting at 4:00 p.m. through Saturday, August 8
to 10:00 a.m. at Burton Park
c. Music in the Park – Fridays, August 14, 21 and 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at
Burton Park
d. Box Office at Burton: F1 – Saturday, September 5 & The Little Mermaid – Sing Along
– Saturday, September 19 starting approx. 7:30 p.m. at Burton Park
e. Day of Service – Saturday, September 12
f. Art & Wine Faire on Laurel Street and San Carlos Avenue – October 10-11
g. Update on M …
Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Youth Advisory Council Regular Meeting
Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 06:15 PM
City Council Special Meeting
City Council to discuss labor contracts and litigation in closed session
This is a special meeting with no open-session business. The City Council will hold closed sessions to confer with labor negotiators regarding AFSCME and Teamsters units, discuss existing litigation in San Mateo County vs. State of California, and anticipate two additional lawsuits. The meeting is in-person only.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 829 and Teamsters Local 856 units
- Closed session: existing litigation — County of San Mateo vs. State of California (Case No. CPF25519270)
- Closed session: anticipated litigation — 2 cases under Govt. Code Section 54956.9(D)(2) and (4)
city-councilclosed-sessionlaborlitigationspecial-meeting
✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on labor, litigation; no public action
The San Carlos City Council met in special session and immediately adjourned to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with AFSCME, Teamsters, and management units, as well as existing and anticipated litigation. No report was given from closed session, and no substantive public decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
- Held closed session on labor negotiations with AFSCME, Teamsters, and management/confidential units
- Held closed session on existing litigation (County of San Mateo vs. State of California)
- Held closed session on anticipated litigation (2 cases)
- No report from closed session; no public action taken
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Special Meeting
June 22, 2026 6:15 PM
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
Agenda
materials
may
be
viewed
online
at
www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda,
at
City
Hall
–
600
Elm
Street,
and
in
the
San
Carlos
Library
–
610
Elm
Street,
at
least
24
hours
prior
to
this
special
meeting.
M
embers
of
the
public
are
welcome
to
attend
this
meeting
in-
person
.
There
will
not
be
an
option to participate remotely.
MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL:
John Dugan, Neil Layton, Sara McDowell,
Adam Rak
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons
wishing
to
address
the
City
Council
on
matters
NOT
on
the
posted
agenda
may
do
so.
Each
speaker
is
limited
to
two
minutes;
however,
speaking
time
may
be
reduced
at
the
Mayor’s
discretion
based
on
the
number
of
speakers.
General
Public
Comment
may
also
be
limited
to
a
total
of
30
minutes,
with
any
remaining
public
comment
heard
at
the
end of the agenda, if time permits.
If
the
item
you
are
speaking
on
is
not
listed
on
the
agenda,
please
be
advised
that
the
City
Council
may
briefly
respond
to
statements
made
or
questions
posed
as
allo …
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June 22, 2026
1
San Carlos City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Special Meeting
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
June 22, 2026 6:15 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
City Council Absent:
Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor
John Dugan, Councilmember (arrived 6:17 p.m.)
Neil Layton, Councilmember
Sara McDowell, Councilmember
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor
Staff Present:
Kathy Kleinbaum, City Manager
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Angie Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venkatesh called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators Cue, Kleinbaum, Mendenhall, Rodriguez and Rubens
(Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Local 829 American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) Unit and the Local 856,
Freight Checkers, Clerical Employees and Helpers Union, International Brotherhood of
Teamsters ("Teamsters") Unit and the Management and Confidential Units.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Closed Session Held Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(A)); County of San Mateo vs. State of California et al., San
Francisco Superior Court Case No. CPF25519270.
c. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigat …
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to decide on placing a transaction and use tax measure on Nov. 2026 ballot
The City Council will consider approving a local transaction and use tax measure for the November 2026 ballot, adopt the Northeast Area Specific Plan (rezoning and code changes), and approve mid-cycle budget adjustments including a $5,000,000 transfer from the Facilities and Infrastructure Reserve to the General Capital Fund. Other actions include awarding a library elevator upgrade contract for $527,275 and a network infrastructure modernization contract up to $220,000. The council will also adopt labor agreements with AFSCME and management/confidential groups for FY 2026-2028.
- Consideration of resolution to submit a local transaction and use tax measure to voters on Nov. 3, 2026
- Adoption of Ordinances 1636 and 1637 adopting the Northeast Area Specific Plan
- Approval of mid-cycle FY 2026-27 General Fund appropriation budget and $5,000,000 transfer from Facilities and Infrastructure Reserve
- Award of Library Elevator Upgrade Project to W.E. Lyons Construction Co. for $527,275
- Approval of network infrastructure modernization agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for up to $220,000
budgetelectionshousinginfrastructurelabortaxzoning
✓ Decided: Council places half-cent sales tax measure on Nov. 3 ballot
The City Council voted 4-0-1 to place a half-cent general sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It also approved the mid-cycle FY 2026-27 General Fund budget with a $5 million transfer, adopted the Northeast Area Specific Plan, and approved new labor agreements with AFSCME and management/confidential groups.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-088 ordering a half-cent sales tax measure on Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-085 approving mid-cycle FY 2026-27 General Fund budget and $5M transfer (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-086 approving FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 Capital Fund mid-cycle adjustments (4-0-1)
- Adopted Ordinance 1636 and 1637 adopting the Northeast Area Specific Plan (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-089 approving AFSCME MOU for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028 (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-090 approving Management Group salary/benefit resolution (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-091 approving Confidential Group salary/benefit resolution (4-0-1)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-087 establishing FY 2026-27 appropriations limit (4-0-1)
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Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Hey. Good evening, everyone. It's now 7:00 p.m. So, I call to order the June 22nd 22nd 2026 City Council Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Housing Authority regular meeting. Um there are no teleconference announcements. Will you please stand and join me with for the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Item four are changes to the order of the agenda. Staff, are there any changes? >> We have no changes to the order of the agenda tonight, Madam Mayor. >> Thank you. Council, any changes? Greg, are there any reports from closed session? >> No reports this evening. >> Thank you. We have two presentations today. First, we'll be presenting proclamation recognizing Parks and Recreation Month. Receiving the proclamation is Amy Newby. Amy, will you join me up front? >> [snorts] >> Ready? Whereas, the US House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month and whereas thousands of children, adults, and seniors benefit from the wide array of services, facilities, and programs offered by the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Department, including the Youth Center, Adult Community Center, curbside lunch program, summer camps, and beloved community events such as Hometown Days, >> [snorts] >> the Goblin Walk, Art & Wine Faire, Night of Holiday Lights, Music in the Park, Family Campout, a …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
June 22, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
•
Location.
City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
•
Provide Public Comment.
T o address the City Council, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand
when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation
:
•
Observe via:
-
Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the
Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
-
Meeting Webportal
. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
-
Local TV.
Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
•
Provide Public Comment.
If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code 54953.8.
1
MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL:
John Dugan, Neil …
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June 22, 2026
1
San Carlos City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
June 22, 2026 7:00 PM
MINUTES
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, Assistant City Manager
Shon Buford, Deputy Fire Chief
Rendell Bustos, Senior Planner
Baraka Carter, Fire Chief
Rucha Dande, Principal Planner
Paula Decano, Senior Accountant
Sajuti Haque, Economic Development and Housing Manager
Paul Harris, Financial Services Manager
Kathy Kleinbaum, City Manager
Marco Lao, Senior Accountant
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Tyler Muela, Recreation Supervisor
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Amy Newby, Parks and Recreation Director
Lisa Porras, Planning Manager
Laura Richstone, Senior Planner
Angie Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Tracy Scramaglia, Assistant Public Works Director
Kristie Woo, Associate Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venkatesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. TELECONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COUNCIL
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Venkatesh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
June 22, 2026
2 …
Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Commission to decide on CIP conformity for FY 2026-2027
The Planning and Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if the proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 conforms to the General Plan. The Commission will also consider authorizing a summer recess and canceling the July 6 and July 20, 2026 regular meetings.
- Public hearing: General Plan Conformity Determination for the Capital Improvement Program proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Consider authorizing a Planning and Transportation Commission summer recess and cancellation of the July 6 and July 20, 2026 regular meetings
planningtransportationcapital-improvementbudgetpublic-hearingmeetings
✓ Decided: Commission finds FY 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program conforms to General Plan
The Planning and Transportation Commission unanimously approved a resolution finding the Capital Improvement Program updates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in conformance with the City's General Plan. The Commission also elected Summer Bundy as Chair and Twisha Anand as Vice Chair for the upcoming fiscal year, and authorized a summer recess canceling the July 6 and July 20, 2026 meetings.
- Adopted resolution finding FY 2026-27 CIP updates conform to General Plan (5-0)
- Elected Summer Bundy as Commission Chair (5-0)
- Elected Twisha Anand as Vice Chair (5-0)
- Authorized summer recess, canceling July 6 and July 20, 2026 meetings (5-0)
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Mhm. >> Mhm. >> We've hit the 7:00 hour. I'd like to call the meeting for the Planning and Transportation Commission regular meeting on June 15th to order. There are no telecommuters requests per AB 2449 tonight. So, we're on to item three, the Pledge of Allegiance. Please join me. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Good evening, Andrea. >> Evening. >> And we're on item four, roll call. >> Commissioner Anand? >> Yes, present. >> Commissioner Kennesty? >> Present. >> Commissioner Tapias? >> Vice Chair Bundy? >> Present. >> And Chair Clements? >> Thank you. We are on to item five, appointment of officers for next fiscal year. Every year at the end of the fiscal, which ends June 30th, we elect officers for the following year. And um what I'd like to do is to start, yes, with chair, item 5A, and um take nominations, and then everyone who's nominated, if the people who are nominated could um just speak 1 minute if they're interested in why they're interested, that would be great. And then we'll take a vote on item 5A before we go on to 5B. So, with that, I'd like to open up nominations for the commission chair for next year. Anyone? >> I would like to nominate Chair Clements to continue as the chair of the Planning and Transportation Commission for the upcoming year. >> Thank you. And Commissioner Kennedy? >> Well, I was going to second t …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
June 15, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the Planning and Transportation Commission as
outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
•
Location.
City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
•
Provide Public Comment.
T o address the Commission, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to staff; or, you may raise your hand when the
Chair calls for public comments.
Remote Participation
:
•
Observe via:
-
Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88635467439; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the Meeting
ID #: 886 3546 7439
-
Meeting Webportal
. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
-
Local TV.
Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
•
Provide Public Comment.
If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Planning and Transportation Commissioners may participate in this meeting remotely as authorized by
Government Code 54953.8.
1
CHAIR: Kristen Clements
COMMISSIONERS: Twisha Anand, Summer …
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June 15, 2026
1
San Carlos City Planning and Transportation Commission
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
June 15, 2026 7:00 PM
APPROVED MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:00pm
2. TELECONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS - None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present:
Kristen Clements, Chair
Summer Bundy, Vice Chair
Twisha Anand
Frank Kenniasty
Jorge Tapias
Staff Present:
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director
Grace Lee, City Engineer
Paul Harris, Finance Manager
Laura Richstone, Senior Planner
5. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
a Elect Planning and Transportation Commission Chair.
MOTION:
Elect Commissioner Summer Bundy as Planning and Transportation
Commission Chair for the upcoming fiscal year.
MOVER:
Kristen Clements
SECONDER:
Frank Kenniasty
AYES:
Anand/Kenniasty/Tapias/Bundy/Clements
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
None
None
RESULT:
Motion Passed 5 – 0 – 0
b Elect Planning and Transportation Commission Vice-Chair.
MOTION:
Elect Commissioner Twisha Anand as Planning and Transportation
Commission Vice Chair for the upcoming fiscal year
MOVER:
Summer Bundy
SECONDER:
Kristen Clements
June 15, 2026
2
AYES:
Anand/Kenniasty/Tapias/Bundy/Clements
NAYS:
EXCUSED:
None
None
RESULT:
Motion Passed 5 – 0 – 0
6. PUBLIC COMMENT – None
MOTION:
Close Public Comment
MOVER:
Jorge Tapias
SECONDER:
Summer Bundy
AYES:
Anand/Kenniasty/Tapia …
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Youth Advisory Council Regular Meeting
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to consider Northeast Area Specific Plan and Parks Master Plan
The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss adopting the Parks Master Plan and the Northeast Area Specific Plan, including related zoning and general plan amendments. The body will also vote on several infrastructure contracts and the 2026 municipal election date.
- Public hearing for the Northeast Area Specific Plan and associated zoning map amendments
- Public hearing for the adoption of the Parks Master Plan
- Five-year agreement for public safety communication services (dispatch) totaling $5,263,952
- Contract with Argos Construction for library kitchen and bathroom upgrades not to exceed $661,250
- Resolution calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026
zoningparkspublic-safetyinfrastructureelectionsbudget
✓ Decided: Council adopts Northeast Area Specific Plan and Parks Master Plan
The City Council adopted the Northeast Area Specific Plan (NEASP), including certifying its Environmental Impact Report, amending the General Plan, and introducing two ordinances to codify the plan and zoning changes. The Council also adopted the Parks Master Plan, certified its Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approved related General Plan amendments. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Adopted Parks Master Plan Resolution 2026-073 (5-0)
- Certified NEASP Environmental Impact Report Resolution 2026-074 (5-0)
- Adopted NEASP General Plan amendments Resolution 2026-075 (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 1636 amending zoning code for NEASP (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 1637 adopting NEASP with amendments (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items a-l including $5.26M dispatch agreement (5-0)
- Approved $661,250 library kitchen/bathroom upgrades contract (5-0)
- Approved $720,000 sewer CCTV inspection contract (5-0)
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I was one of those kids, right? Good evening everyone. I call to order the June 8th, 2026 city council successor agency to the redevelopment agency housing authority regular meeting. For the record, Vice Mayor Rack is participating remotely from 675 Townsen Avenue number 18th, New Haven, Connecticut 056512. Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953B in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, his location has been identified on the agenda for this meeting. Hello, Vice Mayor. >> Hello. Can you hear us clearly? >> Yes. Thank you. >> In compliance with the Brown Act, have you posted the agenda at the location [clears throat] where you are? >> Yes, it is posted and the door is open. >> Okay. Is there anyone present at your location who would like to make a general public comment or address any items on the agenda? >> There is not. >> Okay. Thank you. We will you please rise for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag >> to the flag >> of the United States of America >> America >> and to the republic for which it stands >> for which it stands >> one nation under God >> under God >> indivisible with liberty and liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. We're on item four. Is any changes order agenda? Staff, are there any changes? >> Madame Mayor, we have no changes. >> Thank you. Council, are there any changes? >> Nope. Okay. Greg, are there any reports from close session? >> No reportable items this evening, Madame Mayor. >> Thank you. Okay. Welcome ev …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
June 08, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
•
Location.
City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
•
Provide Public Comment.
T o address the City Council, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand
when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation
:
•
Observe via:
-
Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the
Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
-
Meeting Webportal
. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
-
Local TV.
Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
•
Provide Public Comment.
If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code 54953.8.
1
MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL:
John Dugan, N …
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June 8, 2026
1
San Carlos City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
June 8, 2026 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor - Remote Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54953(b).
John Dugan, Councilmember
Neil Layton, Councilmember
Sara McDowell, Councilmember
Staff Present:
Nil Blackburn, Assistant City Manager
Shon Buford, Deputy Fire Chief
Rendell Bustos, Senior Planner
Brian Cary, Communications Manager
Akanksha Chopra, Sr. Management Analyst
Lisa Costa Sanders, Principal Planner Consultant
Rucha Dande, Principal Planner
Sajuti Haque, Economic Development and Housing Manager
Kathy Kleinbaum, City Manager
Steven Machida, Public Works Director
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Tyler Muela, Recreation Supervisor
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Amy Newby, Parks and Recreation Director
Lisa Porras, Planning Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Alex Tat, Principal Engineer
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venkatesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. TELECONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COUNCIL
Mayor Venkatesh announced that Vice Mayor Adam Rak is participating remotely from 675 Townsend
Avenue, #18, New Haven, Connecticut, pursuant to Government Code …
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the San Carlos Library will be the first library in the San Mateo County system to receive new standalone meeting room pods, scheduled for installation in mid-June. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT Catheryne…
4 yea
Dugan yea · Layton yea · Rak yea · Venkatesh yea
[context] MOVER: Dugan SECONDER: McDowell
4 yea
Rak yea · Dugan yea · Layton yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution 2026-071 certifying the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and approving the Associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Parks Master Plan and amendments to…
4 yea
Rak* yea · Dugan yea · Layton yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution 2026-072 adopting amendments to the Parks and Recreation Element and the Environmental Management Element of the City of San Carlos General Plan, with amendments to incorporate the…
4 yea
Layton yea · Rak* yea · Dugan yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution 2026-073 adopting the Parks Master Plan and incorporate the corrections identified by staff in the handout provided this evening; and include the following amendments: - add shade…
4 yea
Dugan yea · Layton yea · Rak* yea · Venkatesh yea
Ordinance Adopting the Northeast Area Specific Plan. Senior Planner Rendell Bustos presented the Northeast Area Specific Plan (NEASP) for adoption and, along with City Attorney Greg Rubens, responded…
4 yea
Rak yea · Dugan yea · Layton yea · Venkatesh yea
[context] MOVER: McDowell SECONDER: Rak
4 yea
Layton yea · Rak yea · Dugan yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution 2026-074 certifying the Environmental Impact Report for the Northeast Area Specific Plan. MOVER: McDowell SECONDER: Dugan
4 yea
Dugan yea · Layton yea · Rak yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution 2026-075 amending the San Carlos General Plan Land Use Map, Land Use Element, Circulation and Scenic Highways Element, Environmental Management Element, and Environmental Safety and Public…
4 yea
Rak yea · Dugan yea · Layton yea · Venkatesh yea
Ordinance 1636 amending the San Carlos Zoning Map and Municipal Code Title 18 – Zoning, repealing Chapter 18.14A, removing references to Chapter 18.14A within Chapter 18.07 and Chapter 18.30, adding…
4 yea
Dugan yea · Layton yea · Rak yea · Venkatesh yea
[context] MOVER: Dugan SECONDER: Layton
4 yea
Rak yea · Dugan yea · Layton yea · Venkatesh yea
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
City Council to hold closed session for labor negotiations
The City Council will meet for a special session primarily to conduct a closed-door conference with labor negotiators. The meeting includes a period for general public comment.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators Cue, Kleinbaum, Mendenhall, Rodriguez and Rubens
- Labor negotiations involving AFSCME Unit, Teamsters Unit, and Management and Confidential Units
labor-negotiationsunionscity-council
✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on labor negotiations, no public action
The San Carlos City Council met in special session and immediately entered closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding AFSCME, Teamsters, and management/confidential units. No report was given from closed session, and no substantive public decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
- Held closed session with labor negotiators for AFSCME, Teamsters, and management/confidential units
- No report from closed session
- Adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Special Meeting
June 08, 2026 6:00 PM
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
Agenda
materials
may
be
viewed
online
at
www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda,
at
City
Hall
–
600
Elm
Street,
and
in
the
San
Carlos
Library
–
610
Elm
Street,
at
least
24
hours
prior
to
this
special
meeting.
M
embers
of
the
public
are
welcome
to
attend
this
meeting
in-
person
.
There
will
not
be
an
option to participate remotely.
MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL:
John Dugan, Neil Layton, Sara McDowell,
Adam Rak
Council Member Adam Rak will Teleconference from
675 Townsend Ave, #18, New Haven, CT 06512
Pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54953(b).
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons
wishing
to
address
the
City
Council
on
matters
NOT
on
the
posted
agenda
may
do
so.
Each
speaker
is
limited
to
two
minutes;
however,
speaking
time
may
be
reduced
at
the
Mayor’s
discretion
based
on
the
number
of
speakers.
General
Public
Comment
may
also
be
limited
to
a
total
of
30
minutes,
with
any
remaining
public
comment
heard
at
the
1
end of the agenda, if time permits.
If
the
item
you
are
speaking
on
is
not
listed
on
the
agenda,
p …
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June 8, 2026
1
San Carlos City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Special Meeting
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
June 8, 2026 6:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor (Remote Pursuant to Govt Code Section 54953(b).)
John Dugan, Councilmember
Neil Layton, Councilmember
Sara McDowell, Councilmember
Staff Present:
Kathy Kleinbaum, City Manager Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Angie Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venkatesh called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators Cue, Kleinbaum, Mendenhall, Rodriguez and Rubens (Closed
Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Local 829 American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) Unit and the American Local 856, Freight
Checkers, Clerical Employees and Helpers Union, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
("Teamsters") Unit and the Management and Confidential Units.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Crystal Mui
City Clerk
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission Regular Meeting
Commission to consider requesting council designate July as Parks & Rec Month
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission will consider a request to City Council to designate July as Parks & Recreation Month. They will also hear a presentation on athletics from staff, approve minutes from April, and set future agenda items including officer rotation and appointments to the Museum board and Public Art Task Force. Upcoming community events will be announced.
- New Business: Request Council to Designate July as Parks & Recreation Month
- Presentation on Athletics by Recreation Coordinator Holly Gonzales and Recreation Supervisor Emma Licko
- Approval of meeting minutes from April 8, 2026
- Agenda Setting: Rotation of officers (Chair, Vice Chair/Secretary) and appointments to Museum of San Carlos History Board and Public Art Task Force
- Report on Parks & Recreation Programs and Services
parksrecreationculturecommunity-eventsathleticsofficer-rotationpublic-artmuseum
✓ Decided: Commission votes to ask council to designate July as Parks & Recreation Month
The commission unanimously approved a motion to request the City Council designate July as Parks & Recreation Month. They also approved the April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-2, with two abstentions). Staff presented an update on athletics programs and field use policy, with further fee analysis planned for a future meeting.
- Approved motion to request council designate July as Parks & Recreation Month (5-0)
- Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0-2, with two abstentions)
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE COMMISSION (PR&C)
Regular Meeting
June 03, 2026 7:00 PM
San Carlos Library, 2 Floor, Community Room
610 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
PR&C agenda materials may be viewed online at www.cityofsancarlos.org, at City Hall (600 Elm
Street), and in the San Carlos Library (610 Elm Street) at least 24 hours prior to a special
meeting, and at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the
Commission should fill out a speaker card located in the meeting room and deliver to staff or
announce an intention to speak on an item once it is called.
CHAIRPERSON: Julie Lubetkin
COMMISSION: Robert Bollier, Elaine Kistenmacher, Alexandra Seeber, Mark Stogner
ALTERNATE: Alexis McFarlane
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
nd
1
Life on Laurel – Watch Party Fan Fest: USA vs. Paraguay on Friday, June 12 at
6:00 p.m. at Wheeler Plaza
b. Pride in the Park – Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Burton Park
c. Music in the Park – Fridays, June 26 - August 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at
Burton Park
d. Health & Wellness Expo – Friday, July 17 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Adult
Community Center
e. Life on Laurel – Finals Watch Party Fan Fest on Sunday, July 19 at 12:00 p.m. at
Wheeler Plaza
f. Family Campout – Friday, August 7 starting at 4:00 p.m. to Sat …
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June 3, 2026 1
San Carlos City Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission
Regular Meeting
San Carlos Library-2nd Floor Community Room 10 Elm Street,
San Carlos, CA 94070
June 3, 2026 7:00 PM
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting started at 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Julie Lubetkin, Chair
Bob Bollier, Vice Chair
Elaine Kistenmacher
Alex Seeber
Mark Stogner
Staff Present: Tyler Muela, Recreation Manager
Emma Licko, Recreation Supervisor
Holly Gonzales, Recreation Coordinator
Hilda Pacheco, Administrative Assistant
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Life on Laurel – Watch Party Fan Fest: USA vs. Paraguay on Friday, June 12 at 6:00
p.m. at Wheeler Plaza
b. Pride in the Park – Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Burton Park
c. Music in the Park – Fridays, June 26 - August 28 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at
Burton Park
d. Health & Wellness Expo – Friday, July 17 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Adult
Community Center
e. Life on Laurel – Finals Watch Party Fan Fest on Sunday, July 19 at 12:00 p.m. at
Wheeler Plaza
f. Family Campout – Friday, August 7 starting at 4:00 p.m. to Saturday, August 8 at
10:00 a.m. at Burton Park
g. Update on Museum of San Carlos History Board – Commissioner Seeber
No updates for the Museum.
June 3, 2026 2
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tom Morse, San Carlos resid …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the goats for the vegetation management have left debris on the trails and ask that fences are posted arms lengths away from the trail to keep the debris from the vegetation management off the…
3 yea
Bollier yea · Kistenmacher yea · Seeber yea
[context] Request Council to Designate July as Parks & Recreation Month MOTION: Request Council to Designate July as Parks & Recreation Month MOVER: Mark Stogner SECONDER: Bob Bollier
5 yea
Bollier yea · Kistenmacher yea · Lubetkin yea · Seeber yea · Stogner yea
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Economic Development Advisory Commission Special Meeting
Presentation on potential November 2026 revenue measure for infrastructure
The Economic Development Advisory Commission will hear presentations on the Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance and a potential November 2026 revenue measure for local infrastructure and city services. They will also hold a study session to select local businesses for the 2026-27 Business Spotlight cohort and discuss the BOSS Meetup recap. Additionally, they will receive an update on FIFA and approve minutes from March 24, 2026.
- Presentation on potential November 2026 Revenue Measure for local infrastructure and city services
- Selection of local businesses for 2026-27 Business Spotlight cohort
- Recap of April 22 BOSS Meetup at the Alexandria in San Carlos
- Update on FIFA
- Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION (EDAC)
Special Meeting
June 02, 2026 4:00 PM
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
EDAC
agenda
materials
may
be
viewed
online
at
www.cityofsancarlos.org,
at
City
Hall
(600
Elm
Street),
and
in
the
San
Carlos
Library
(610
Elm
Street)
at
least
24
hours
prior
to
a
special
meeting,
and
at
least
72
hours
prior
to
a
regular
meeting.
Persons
wishing
to
address
the
Commission
should
fill
out
a
speaker
card
located
in
the
meeting
room
and
deliver
to
staff
or
announce an intention to speak on an item once it is called.
COMMISSIONERS
:
Kelly Hickey
Heather Liu, Chair
Anthony Kamm
Sailesh Mehra
Rajesh Krishnan, Vice Chair
Karen Molinari
Madhura Kumar
Laura Kotee (Alternate Member)
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
AGENDA REVIEW
4.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a.
Approval of the March 24, 2026 EDAC meeting minutes
1
5.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments
from
members
of
the
public
on
items
NOT
on
the
meeting
agenda.
Each
speaker is limited to two minutes. Total time shall not exceed 10 minutes.
Since
these
topics
are
non-agenda
items,
the
Commission
may
briefly
respond
to
statements
made
or
questions
posed
as
allowed
by
the
Brown
Act
(Government
Code
Section
54954.2).
How …
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Tue May 26, 2026 · 07:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council approves police and animal control agreements
The San Carlos City Council will consider approving amendments to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and the Animal Control Services Agreement with the County of San Mateo. The meeting also includes a presentation on a proposed housing development at 626 Walnut Street.
- Approve amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement ($14,455,499)
- Approve amendment to Animal Control Services Agreement (3-year term)
- Approve contract for Council Chambers A/V system upgrade ($407,775)
- Receive presentation on proposed housing development at 626 Walnut Street
- Public hearing on workforce recruitment and retention trends
policehousingbudgetanimal-controltechnologypublic-hearing
✓ Decided: Council approves $14.46M sheriff contract, adds flexibility for $400K in overtime funds
The City Council approved Amendment 1 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, including a $14,455,499 payment for FY 2026-27, offset by a $2,059,325 CalPERS credit and $700,000 in prior year savings. Council directed staff to generalize the $400,000 in supplemental overtime funding so it can be used for emerging public safety needs, with recommendations from the Public Safety Subcommittee. The council also adopted a Technology Disruption Policy, appointed new Youth Advisory Council members, and approved the consent calendar items.
- Approved Amendment 1 to the Sheriff's agreement (Resolution 2026-060) with $14,455,499 payment, offset by $2,059,325 CalPERS credit and $700,000 prior year savings; directed staff to generalize $400,000 for emerging needs.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-059, the Technology Disruption Policy pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
- Appointed four YAC voting members for 2026-2028, two for 2026-2027, two alternates, and recognized four retiring members.
- Adopted consent calendar items a-c and e-l, including the FY 2025-26 Q3 financial and investment reports, and denied two claims.
- Adopted Resolution 2026-061 accepting the AB 2561 workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention report.
- Directed staff to schedule a study session on a potential gas-powered leaf blower ban, anticipated for late fall 2026.
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Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Good evening, everyone. I call to order the City Council's Successor Agency Housing Authority um meeting. Um will everyone please Oh, assistant would you all answer a third regular meeting? Um there are no teleconference announcements at this time. Will you all please with the pledge of allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Item four is changes to the order of the agenda. Staff, any changes? No proposed changes tonight. Thank you, Kathy. Council, any changes? Okay. Next is report from closed session. Greg, do you have anything to report from closed session? There are no reports from the closed sessions. Thank you. Okay. Um two item six presentations. Tonight we will be recognizing our 2026 Hometown Days Ryan Greco Memorial Art Contest winners, Hailey Lau and Cairo Rizine. Could you please approach me from the front dais? Are your arts up there? It's lipply. Okay. I have a proclamation for each of you, but I'll read um Hailey's first and then I'll do the next one. Hailey Hailey Lau. Whereas in Hometown Days >> [snorts] >> Oops. Let's try this. Sorry. One second. Okay, here we go. Whereas the Hometown Days Ryan Greco Memorial Art Contest has been a cherished tradition in the city of San Carlos for over 17 years. Created in memory of Ryan Greco, a beloved St. Charles student whose passion for art inspired this enduring celebra …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the City Council as outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
•
Location.
City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
•
Provide Public Comment.
T o address the City Council, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to the City Clerk; or, you may raise your hand
when the Mayor calls for public comments.
Remote Participation
:
•
Observe via:
-
Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88256140939; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the
Meeting ID #: 882 5614 0939
-
Meeting Webportal
. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
-
Local TV.
Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
•
Provide Public Comment.
If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Councilmembers may participate in this meeting remotely pursuant to Government Code 54953.8.
1
MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL:
John …
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May 26, 2026
1
San Carlos City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
May 26, 2026 7:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor
John Dugan, Councilmember
Neil Layton, Councilmember
Sara McDowell, Councilmember
Staff Present:
Rendell Bustos, Senior Planner
Brian Cary, Communications Manager
Akanksha Chopra, Sr. Management Analyst
Sajuti Haque, Economic Development and Housing Manager
Paul Harris, Financial Services Manager
Hanieh Houshmandi, Senior Traffic Engineer
Kathy Kleinbaum, City Manager
Emma Licko, Recreation Supervisor
Andrea Mardesich, Assistant Community Development Director
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Angie Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
Al Savay, Community Development Director
Tracy Scramaglia, Assistant Public Works Director
Mike Tabak, Police Chief
Alex Tat, Principal Engineer
Kristie Woo, Associate Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venkatesh called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. TELECONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS BY COUNCIL
None.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Venkatesh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
None.
May 26, 2026
2
5. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
6. PRESENTATIONS
a. Present Proclama …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] MOVER: Rak SECONDER: McDowell
4 yea
Dugan yea · Layton yea · Rak yea · Venkatesh yea
[context] MOVER: Rak SECONDER: Dugan
4 yea
Rak yea · Dugan yea · Layton yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution 2026-059 Adopting a Technology Disruption Policy, Pursuant to Senate Bill 707. MOVER: Rak SECONDER: McDowell
4 yea
Dugan yea · Layton yea · Rak yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution 2026-060 approving Amendment 1 to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, including the fiscal year 2026-27 payment of $14,455,499; offset by the…
4 yea
Layton yea · Rak yea · Dugan yea · Venkatesh yea
Resolution Accepting a Report on the City of San Carlos’ Workforce Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Trends as Required Under Assembly Bill (AB) 2561. Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services…
4 yea
Dugan yea · Layton yea · Rak yea · Venkatesh May yea
Resolution 2026-061 accepting a report on the City of San Carlos’ workforce vacancies, recruitment, and retention trends as required under Assembly Bill (AB) 2561. MOVER: Rak SECONDER: Layton
4 yea
Rak yea · Dugan yea · Layton yea · Venkatesh yea
Tue May 26, 2026 · 06:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Closed session labor negotiations with city unions
The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators from several public‑employee unions and the City Attorney. The meeting includes public comment on items not on the agenda, followed by a report from the closed session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators Cue, Kleinbaum, Mendenhall, Rodriguez and Rubens
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators Kleinbaum and Mendenhall and the City Attorney
- Public comment on matters not listed on the agenda (limited to two minutes per speaker)
- Report from the closed session
labornegotiationsclosed-sessioncity-council
✓ Decided: City Council held closed session meetings with labor negotiators
The San Carlos City Council held a special meeting focused on closed sessions regarding labor negotiations. No substantive decisions or reports were issued following these sessions.
- Held closed session with AFSCME, Teamsters, and Management/Confidential units
- Held closed session with City Manager and Administrative Services Director
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority
Special Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 6:00 PM
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
Agenda
materials
may
be
viewed
online
at
www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda,
at
City
Hall
–
600
Elm
Street,
and
in
the
San
Carlos
Library
–
610
Elm
Street,
at
least
24
hours
prior
to
this
special
meeting.
M
embers
of
the
public
are
welcome
to
attend
this
meeting
in-
person
.
There
will
not
be
an
option to participate remotely.
MAYOR:
Pranita Venkatesh
COUNCIL:
John Dugan, Neil Layton, Sara McDowell,
Adam Rak
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Persons
wishing
to
address
the
City
Council
on
matters
NOT
on
the
posted
agenda
may
do so. Each speaker is limited to two minutes.
If
the
item
you
are
speaking
on
is
not
listed
on
the
agenda,
please
be
advised
that
the
City
Council
may
briefly
respond
to
statements
made
or
questions
posed
as
allowed
under
the
Brown
Act
(Government
Code
Section
54954.2).
The
City
Council's
general
policy
is
to
refer
items
to
staff
for
attention,
or
have
a
matter
placed
on
a
future
City
Council
agenda
for
a
more
comprehensive
action
or
report
and
formal
publ …
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May 26, 2026 1
San Carlos City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority Special Meeting
Collaboration Room, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
May 26, 2026 6:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
City Council Present:
City Council Absent:
Pranita Venkatesh, Mayor
John Dugan, Councilmember
Neil Layton, Councilmember – Arrived at 6:04 p.m.
Sara McDowell, Councilmember
Adam Rak, Vice Mayor
Staff Present: Kathy Kleinbaum, City Manager
Rebecca Mendenhall, Administrative Services Director
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Angie Rodriguez, Human Resources Manager
Gregory Rubens, City Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venkatesh called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. CLOSED SESSION
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators Cue, Kleinbaum, Mendenhall, Rodriguez and Rubens (Closed
Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Local 829 American Federation of
State, County and Municipal Employees (“AFSCME”) Unit and the American Local 856, Freight
Checkers, Clerical Employees and Helpers Union, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
("Teamsters") Unit and the Management and Confidential Units.
b. Conference with Labor Negotiators Kleinbaum and Mendenhall – (Closed Session Pursuant to
Govt. Code Section 54957.6) – City Attorney.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Crystal Mui, City Clerk
Tue May 26, 2026 · 04:00 PM
Economic Development Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
Mon May 18, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Planning and Transportation Commission Regular Meeting
Commission to recommend Northeast Area Specific Plan adoption
The Planning and Transportation Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending that the City Council adopt the Northeast Area Specific Plan, certify its Environmental Impact Report, and amend the General Plan, Zoning Map, and Municipal Code. The commission will also consider recommending amendments to the Parks and Recreation and Environmental Management Elements of the General Plan. A presentation on a potential November 2026 revenue measure is scheduled.
- Consideration of four resolutions recommending Council adopt the Northeast Area Specific Plan, certify its EIR, and amend the General Plan, Zoning Map, and Zoning Code
- Public hearing on a mitigated negative declaration and amendments to the Parks and Recreation and Environmental Management Elements of the General Plan
- Presentation on a potential November 2026 revenue measure
planningzoningspecific-planenvironmental-impactgeneral-planparksrevenue-measure
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Mhm. >> Mhm. >> everybody. It is the Planning and Transportation Commission regular meeting of May 18th, 2026. Welcome to everyone in person and on Zoom. Thanks. On tonight's agenda, um I just called the meeting to order and all commissioners are present, so there are no teleconference requests. So, that brings us to item three on the agenda. Please join me for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The flag be good. Thank you. And Andrea's going to call the roll. Commissioner Anand? Present. >> Commissioner Bundy? Present. Commissioner Kennesty? Present. Commissioner Tappias? Present. >> And Chair Clements? [snorts] Present. Thanks. First action item is item five on the agenda. We're going to look at the minutes from the April 20th meeting. Do any commissioners have any comments? Or would you like to discuss or make any corrections? No? Okay, then I need a motion to approve. I move to approve the April 20th, 2026 Planning and Transportation Commission meeting minutes. >> Thank you. And a second? I second. All right. Commissioner Anand? Yes. >> Commissioner Bundy? Yes. Commissioner Canales? Yes. Commissioner Topia? Yes. >> And Chair Clements? Yes, thank you. Okay. We are on agenda item six for tonight. It's a public comment. Um public comment note that it I don't have the text in front of me. Getting the text, sorry. …
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
May 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, City Hall
600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
This meeting will be conducted both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Zoom. Members of the public
will have the option to observe the meeting and address the Planning and Transportation Commission as
outlined below.
In-Person Participation:
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Location.
City Hall – 600 Elm Street, Council Chambers.
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Provide Public Comment.
T o address the Commission, fill out a Request to Speak Form located
in the back of the Council Chambers and submit it to staff; or, you may raise your hand when the
Chair calls for public comments.
Remote Participation
:
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Observe via:
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Zoom.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88635467439; or call 1-669-900-9128 and enter the Meeting
ID #: 886 3546 7439
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Meeting Webportal
. www.cityofsancarlos.org/agenda
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Local TV.
Comcast Channel 27 and AT&T Uverse Channel 99
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Provide Public Comment.
If you plan to make a public comment, please observe the meeting via
Zoom (see above access information), and during the public comment period for the agenda item
you wish to address, use the “raise hand” feature. If joining Zoom by phone, press *9 to “raise
hand”.
Planning and Transportation Commissioners may participate in this meeting remotely as authorized by
Government Code 54953.8.
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CHAIR
:
Kristen Clements
COMMISSIONERS
:
Twisha Anand, Su …
Wed May 13, 2026 · 07:00 PM
Youth Advisory Council Regular Meeting
YAC to plan Youth-Led Future booth and set 2026-28 subcommittee rules
The San Carlos Youth Advisory Council will approve minutes, receive reports on Hometown Days events and youth center activities, and hear subcommittee updates. New business includes discussing the May 31 Youth-Led Future activity booth and a survey, a presentation on leadership roles, and setting subcommittee guidelines for the 2026-28 term.
- Hometown Days Pop-Up Thrift Shop and Youth Vendor Fair on May 16-17
- Approval of minutes from April 15 special meeting
- Debrief of April 19 Earth Day event results
- Update on Youth Consensus Survey and San Carlos Speaker Series applications
- Discussion of multi-generational donation drive and gift making project
youth-councileventshometown-dayssubcommitteessurveyleadershipsan-carlos
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CITY OF SAN CARLOS
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)
Regular Meeting
May 13, 2026 7:00 PM
San Carlos Youth Center
1001 Chestnut Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
www.cityofsancarlos.org
AGENDA
YAC agenda materials may be viewed online at www.cityofsancarlos.org, at City Hall (600 Elm
Street), and in the San Carlos Library (610 Elm Street) at least 24 hours prior to a special
meeting, and at least 72 hours prior to a regular meeting. Persons wishing to address the
Council should fill out a speaker card located in the meeting room and deliver the speaker card
to the staff or announce an intention to speak on an item once it is called.
CHAIRPERSON: Ellora Mehta
COUNCIL:
Karan Sangani, Aditya Gupta, Avi Cancilla, Vir Rao,
Nikhil Nunna, Johan Sijp, Hanna Kent,
Eva Greenebaum, Maya Kacholiya, Keira Nayberg
ALTERNATES: Connor Huh, Doris Lin
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approve minutes from the April 15, 2026 Youth Advisory
Council Special Meeting.
4. COUNCIL REPORTS
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a. Youth Center
- Hometown Days Ryan Greco Memorial Art (Grades 6-8 & 9-12) and Coloring
Contests (Grades TK-3 & 4-5)
- Pop-Up Thrift Shop – Hometown Days, May 16-17, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Youth Vendor Fair – Hometown Days, May 16, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and May 17,
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Drop-In Special Event: Kona Ice – Youth Center, May 20, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- YAC Appointments and Meet & Greet– …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $19.6M | GIGAGEN INC Department of Health and Human Services · NEXT GEN RECOMBINANT POLYCLONAL ANTIBODY DISCOVERY PLATFORM FOR THE DE |
| $2.4M | CLEAR LABS INC Department of Health and Human Services · BAA2023-1 RESEARCH AREA 004: DEVELOPMENT OF IN VITRO DIAGNOSTICS FOR B |
| $1.5M | DIMENSIONAL DEFENSE CORPORATION Department of Defense · 8505918575!R&D-OTHER: ADVANCED DEVELOPM |
| $1.4M | SWIFT SOLAR INC Department of Defense · SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PHASE 2 SEQUENTIAL PROPOSAL |
| $1.2M | BEACON AI INC Department of Defense · ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ENHANCED ADAPTIVE RISK ANALYTICS AND AUTOMATED |
| $625,064 | CLEAR LABS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · COVID-19 GENOMIC SEQUENCING REAGENTS FOR CLEAR LABS DX ANALYZER |
| $499,990 | GENCYTE THERAPEUTICS INC Department of Health and Human Services · PHASE I SBIR CONCEPT AWARD FOR LOGIC GATED MOLECULAR ADAPTOR SYSTEM FO |
| $450,000 | EARTHTRAQ CORPORATION National Aeronautics and Space Administr · SBIR PHASE III - EARTHTRAQ PY12 RISK REDUCTION |
| $447,017 | CLEAR LABS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · COVID-19 GENOMIC SEQUENCING |
| $405,785 | PORTEXA, LLC Department of Defense · NOTEPAC-III-PRO VERTICAL COMPUTER |
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🌐 County-level context (San Mateo County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments21,569 (477,938 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$3,318/mo (66 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.1% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$121.3M
Spending$105.3M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
The money — out
source: city procurement & payrollWho the city actually cuts checks to.
201 employees on the public payroll — every position and salary is public record.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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