City Council 11.24.25 Regular Meeting

The City Council of San Carlos held a regular meeting on November 24, 2025, primarily focused on the adoption of the Downtown Specific Plan, a comprehensive 20-year roadmap for downtown development. The council discussed amendments to zoning, land use, and urban design standards, including a proposed upzoning of the SAM Trans site which was deferred for further study. Key procurement-related topics included policies for shared parking for non-residential developments, outdoor dining regulations, and infrastructure improvements aligned with the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. The council debated language regarding state law preemption and agreed to soften requirements around shared parking implementation. The meeting concluded with unanimous votes to adopt resolutions and ordinances approving the plan with amendments, excluding the SAM Trans zoning change, and directing staff to continue refining implementation details.