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Belmont
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Cathy Jordan

District 2 Council MemberReorganization with oath of office for newly elected members scheduled as item 11.B of the 2024-12-10 City Council agenda (Mayor-at-Large and Districts 2 and 4 elected Nov 5, 2024; minutes not on Granicus). month-level end: November 2028 per LAFCO roster (smcgov.org/lafco/belmont-city): District 2, four-year term ending November 2028

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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Nov 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
10
Total speaking time
50:51
Avg per meeting
5:05
Segments
561

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Oct 2026[25]

Barrett Community Center Off-Leash Dog Program

No direct cost identified, though extended hours could add field-maintenance wear and staffing needs.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Twin Pines Senior Community Center Flood Reconstruction

Reconstruction funding appropriation headed to the City Council next week; amount not stated.

medium↑Jul 2026[20]

Ralston Student Pedestrian Safety

$659,942 plus a 10% construction contingency, all bids came in over the $619,543 engineer's estimate.

high↑Jun 2026[14]

Street repaving and bike lane spending

Design contracts of $307,346 (sewer/storm), $419,015 (2027 pavement), $258,730 (inspection), plus a $100,000 budget transfer.

low↑Oct 2026[13]

Short-Term Parking Zones on Old County Road and Masonic Way

Funded from the 2026-27 Street Maintenance Fund operating budget for minor PTSC improvements — minimal cost.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

El Niño Winter Storm Preparedness

No immediate price tag, but storm damage costs could be significant without preparation; standby contractor agreements let the city respond fast.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

ALPR Data Sharing — Grand Jury Response

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

ERP Replacement Project

A 10-year total cost of ownership estimate will come with the needs assessment; replacing the system is a major multi-year investment.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

2 Davis Drive townhome project and fire station parcel

The project would require General Plan and zoning amendments and would deliver land for a new fire station funded separately by the fire district or city.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Ground-floor commercial erosion in Belmont Village

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Centennial Public Art — Happy Hydrants and Utility Boxes

No general-fund impact — funding source confirmed per the staff report.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Comprehensive City Fee Modernization

About a $1.38 monthly increase for a typical household, plus roughly $21 million in combined sewer fees collected via the tax roll.

medium↓Sep 2026[7]

Naming and Donor Recognition Policy

Creates a framework for philanthropic gifts supporting the community center campaign and centennial projects.

high↓Jul 2026[7]

Community Center Special Tax Ballot Measure

No money committed tonight; the future project could cost tens of millions, with Measure Y parcel tax revenue as the potential funding source.

high↓Sep 2026[6]

Fire Danger Along Club Drive Canyon Rim

low↓Sep 2026[6]

Halloween Street Closure Fees

The fee jumped from $100 to $300 for the neighborhood's annual closure.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Solid Waste Rate Increase for 2027

Total contractor compensation rises from $10.08 million to $10.70 million; most residential customers pay $2.53-$3.02 more per month.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

City Manager and City Attorney Compensation

Adds 4% to the base salaries of the City Manager and City Attorney.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Measure Y Accountability

Measure Y is projected to generate roughly $7.1 million annually.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

El Camino Real Complete Streets Redesign

Belmont pays nothing tonight; the countywide redesign could run up to $1 billion, half potentially covered by county sales tax measures.

Decisions during term (55)

Recorded while Jordan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of September 1, 2026 meeting minutes

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

604, 608, & 610 Harbor Boulevard Permit Extension

approved4-2Oct 20, 2026

Old County Road four-unit multifamily project — Design Review and CUP

approved6-0Oct 20, 2026

Approval of meeting minutes.

approvedOct 13, 2026

Proclamation Designating October 2026 As Domestic Violence Awareness Month (CORA)

approvedOct 13, 2026

Proclamation Observing Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 12, 2026

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9.A–9.D)

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Monthly Financial Report - August 2026

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Parking and Traffic Safety Committee – Short-Term Parking Zones

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

2025-2026 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Response regarding ALPR usage

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

Twin Pines Senior Community Center Reconstruction

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 13, 2026

Proclamation of a Local Emergency in Preparation for the 2026–2027 El Nino Winter Storm Season

approved6-0Oct 7, 2026

Consent Calendar — Approval of September 2, 2026 Minutes

approved6-0Oct 7, 2026

Centennial Hydrant and Utility Box Designs

approved6-0Oct 7, 2026

Barrett Off-Leash Dog Program — Committee Formation

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9.A-9.C)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Solid Waste Rates for 2027 (10.A)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Modernization and Comprehensive Update to City Fees (11.A)

approvedVoted yes4-1Sep 22, 2026

Citywide Naming and Donor Recognition Policy (11.B)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Employment Agreement Amendments — City Manager and City Attorney (11.C)

Voting record (21)

16 yes0 no5 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9.A–9.D)

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Proclamation of a Local Emergency in Preparation for the 2026–2027 El Nino Winter Storm Season

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9.A-9.C)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Solid Waste Rates for 2027 (10.A)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Modernization and Comprehensive Update to City Fees (11.A)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Citywide Naming and Donor Recognition Policy (11.B)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Employment Agreement Amendments — City Manager and City Attorney (11.C)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9.A–9.F)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Central El Camino Real Multimodal Plan Supporting Resolution (11.A)

Voted yesSep 8, 2026

Community Center Project — Design-Build Procurement and PLA Evaluation (11.B)

AbstainedJul 14, 2026

the Consent Business was approved

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9A-9R)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Citizen Initiative Community Center Tax Measure — Call Election (Resolution 2026-69)

AbstainedJun 23, 2026

the Consent Business was approved

AbstainedJun 23, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9.A-9.E)

Abstained from Item 9.A, approval of the May 26 and June 9, 2026 minutes.

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

General Plan Safety Element Update (Resolution 2026-52)

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

Updates to Brown Act and Local Agency Official Training Requirements (Resolution 2025-53)

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

the Consent Business was approved

AbstainedJun 9, 2026

2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Bid Authorization (9.C)

Her street is on the list of streets to be repaved under the project.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Consent Business (Items 9.A through 9.J)

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Declaration of City Owned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land (1000 O'Neill Avenue)