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At a glance: council votes — consent calendar, worker resource center, zoning introduction, budget, stormwater fee
Summary
Council approved the consent calendar (items 4–37, minus pulled items), passed specific consent pulls, introduced the zoning-code amendment, adopted the FY25–26 budget and CIP, and approved the stormwater fee increase. All roll-call votes reported were unanimous.
San Mateo — At its June 16 meeting the City Council approved a broad consent calendar and a series of individual items and legislative actions. Key vote outcomes below summarize formal actions taken during the meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Consent calendar (Items 4–37, less pulled items 13, 15, 31, 32): Approved by roll call, 5–0. Mayor Newsome and all council members voting yes. - Item 13, Worker Resource Center amendment (171 N. Hamlet Blvd.): Pulled for questions; approved 5–0 after staff confirmed periodic rodent issues were being addressed and that promotion/funding for outreach was being pursued. - Item 15, Comprehensive zoning code update professional services (PlaceWorks contract): Pulled for questions; approved 5–0. Staff said the city attorney and planning team will work with the consultant on a comprehensive, multi-year code overhaul. - Item 31, Wastewater plant mosquito abatement agreement: Pulled and approved 5–0; council noted district services and upcoming open house. - Item 32, Hillsdale Caltrain commuter shuttle agreement: Pulled for discussion and approved 5–0. Councilmembers emphasized outreach to employers along new routes to increase ridership and corporate sponsorship potential (commute.org involvement noted). - Item 38, Zoning code amendment and BMR program update (ordinance introduction): Introduced and approved 5–0 (roll call). See separate article for details. - Item 39, Fiscal Year 2025–26 budget and five-year CIP: Adopted 5–0. Staff revised revenue assumptions after likely full VLF backfill and stronger transfer-tax receipts and approved a $25 million initial contribution to a new capital investment reserve. - Item 40, Community flood and storm protection fee increase (FY 25–26): Adopted 5–0. CPI-based 2.4% increase applied to parcel fees.
All recorded roll calls in the minutes show unanimous (5–0) approval for the votes announced during the meeting.
