Town of Atherton City Council Meeting Minutes – October 19, 2022
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
OCTOBER 19,2022
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor DeGolia called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Polito, Hawkins-Manuelian, Lewis, Vice Mayor Widmer, Mayor DeGolia – Present
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORTS
City Manager Rodericks introduced the item and there were no Council questions.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 – 5)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 21, OCTOBER 5, AND OCTOBER 11, 2022
2. BILLS AND CLAIMS SEPTEMBER 2022
3. ADOPT A RESOLUTION 22-22 APPROVING AN UPDATE OF THE TOWN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND APPENDIX “A” DESIGNATING
POSITIONS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Adopted Resolution 2022-22
4. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RATIFYING PROCLAMATION OF A
STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THE TOWN AND AUTHORIZING
TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF TOWN LEGISLATIVE BODIES
PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(E) Adopted Resolution No. 22-20
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5. REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION OF REVISIONS TO THE RESOLUTION GOVERNING TOWN COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS.
Adopted Resolution No. 22-24
PUBLIC HEARING (Items 6 – 7)
6. CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING, BY TITLE ONLY, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE
ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, RETAINING EXISTING
MODIFICATIONS; AND RATIFY THE FIRE REGULATIONS, AS ADOPTED BY THE MENLO PARK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
Building Official Greenlee introduced the item and the Council conducted the public hearing. Fire Marshal Johnson also presented the Menlo Park Fire Protection District.
Council had a few questions for Fire Marshal Johnston, discussed which jurisdictions are are governed by the adoption and discussed the need to include Section 8 and City Attorney Ebrahimi suggested a strike-out to avoid confusion considering other upcoming ordinance amendments related to green building codes.
MOTION by Polito, Second by Lewis to conduct the public hearing and introduce for First Reading, by title only, an Ordinance amending Title 15 of the Atherton Municipal Code adopting by Reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code, retaining existing modifications; and ratify the fire regulations, as adopted by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, striking out Section 8 in its entirety.
AYES: Polito, Hawkins, Lewis, Widmer, DeGolia
NOES
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
7. CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY, ORDINANCE NO. 2022-XX AMENDING CHAPTER 15.19 OF THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE AND AN EV CHARGING
AND ALL ELECTRIFICATION REACH CODES, WITH EXCEPTIONS
Building Official Greenlee introduced the item and Mayor DeGolia opened the public hearing.
Rafael Reyes, Peninsula Clean Energy and Farad Farham addressed the council and discussed a variety of specifics related to electric vehicle charges, fire places, cooking facilities and other appliances.
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Council sought clarification related to when the ordinance would apply to home remodels and/or new construction.
Public Comment:
• Mike Chen
• Stacy Miles Holland, EPC Chair
• Walter Robinson
• Mike Childs
MOTION by Lewis, Second by Polito to introduce by title only, the first reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.19 of the Atherton Municipal Code by Adopting the 2022 California Green Building Code and an Electrification Reach Code and EV Charging Ordinance, with exceptions to be effective January 1, 2023.
AYES: Polito, Hawkins, Lewis, Widmer, DeGolia
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 8 – 10)
8. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK AND
RECREATION COMMITTEE
City Clerk Suber introduced the item and introduced the applicant, Bob Roeser for the Park and Recreation vacancy for a term expiring June 2026.
Bob Roeser addressed the City Council and spoke to his interest in serving.
MOTION by DeGolia, Second by Lewis to appoint Bob Roeser to the Park and Recreation Committee to a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
AYES: Polito, Hawkins, Lewis, Widmer, DeGolia
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
9. PLAYER CAPITAL TENNIS RENT CREDIT FOR TENNIS COURT CLOSURES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OVERLAY OF THE TENNIS COURTS AT
HOLBROOK-PALMER PARK
Public Works Director Ovadia introduced the item and provided background information for Council consideration.
Public Comments:
• Greg Conlon
• Bob Roeser
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Michael Jessup, Player Capital Tennis addressed the reason for the request and responded to Council inquiry.
MOTION by Lewis, Second by Widmer to approve 50% of the reimbursement request in rent reduction.
AYES: Polito, Hawkins, Lewis, Widmer, DeGolia
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
10. ADOPT A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EL CAMINO REAL COMPLETE
STREETS GAP CLOSURE PROJECT AND SUBMITTING A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR PROJECT PLANNING FUNDS
Public Works Director Ovadia introduced the item and provided background information for Council consideration.
Council discussed the item including a conversation regarding the Town’s level of influence in participating in the project, conceptual layout/designs of the El Camino Real corridor and requirements for Green Infrastructure or Improvements.
MOTION by Lewis, Second by Widmer to approve Resolution 2022-23 for local support for the El Camino Real Gap complete streets closure project grant application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for project planning funds.
AYES: Polito, Hawkins, Lewis, Widmer, DeGolia
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – None
ADJOURN
Mayor DeGolia adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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Anthony Suber
City Clerk