Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – December 21, 2022
6:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
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 – All Present
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
• Attorney Representing Bo Shein related to public protests • Steve Seabolt public comment related to public protests
PRESENTATIONS
• Proclamation in honor of Stella Parsons
City Clerk Suber read the Proclamation in honor of Stella Parsons.
ELECTION RESULTS AND CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION (Items 1 – 2)
1. DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022 STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE TOWN OF ATHERTON BASED ON THE
COUNTY OF SAN MATEO CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER’S CERTIFICATE AND
FINAL OFFICIAL CANVAS
City Clerk Suber introduced the item and presented the results certified by San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer Mark Church for the November 8, 2022 Statewide Election. Suber confirmed that based on those results the newly elected City Council Members were incumbent Rick DeGolia, incumbent Bill Widmer, and Stacy Miles Holland.
Council Member Polito thanked his colleagues on Council and made remarks related to his time served on Council.
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
DECEMBER 21, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 P.M.
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – December 21, 2022
The remaining members of Council expressed sincere thanks and gratitude for Bob Polito’s service and commitment to the Town.
MOTION by Lewis, Second by Widmer to Adopt Resolution No. 2022-26 certifying the November 8, 2022, election results for the Town of Atherton.
AYES: Polito, Hawkins-Manuelian, Lewis, Widmer, DeGolia NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
City Clerk Suber conducted the Oath of Office for Rick DeGolia, Bill Widmer, and Stacy Miles Holland.
Public Comments were received by Representatives of Marc Bermans Office.
2. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
City Clerk Suber introduced the item reviewing the process for selecting the Mayor and Vice Mayor for the Town. City Manager Rodericks provided additional guidance. • Message from Outgoing Mayor
Mayor DeGolia made remarks about his year serving the Council as Mayor thanking his colleagues on Council and highlighting several milestones including moving into the new Town Center.
• Selection of Mayor
Council Member DeGolia nominated Bill Widmer to serve as Mayor for 2023.
AYES: Holland, Hawkins-Manuelian, Lewis, DeGolia, Widmer NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
• Oath of Office for Vice Mayor
Mayor Widmer nominated Diana Hawkins-Manuelian to serve as Vice Mayor for 2023.
AYES: Holland, Lewis, DeGolia, Widmer, Hawkins-Manuelian NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
• Message from Incoming Mayor – Mayor
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – December 21, 2022
Mayor Widmer made remarks related to the historic 2022 year on Council and the challenges that lie ahead. He established an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the 100 Year Celebration and assigned Council Member DeGolia and Lewis to serve.
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORTS
There were no Council questions.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – None
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 3 – 9)
3. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 16, NOVEMBER 17 AND DECEMBER 7, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
5. 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)
6. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REOPENING THE MACK E. MICKELSON
ARTHRITIS AND REHABILITATION CENTER WARM WATER THERAPY POOL
LOCATED AT THE MILLS HEALTH CENTER IN SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA Approved Resolution 2022-28
7. APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON EMERGENCY
OPERATIONS PLAN
Approved Resolution No. 2022-28
8. ACCEPTANCE OF A $51,326 DONATION IN SUPPORT OF POLICE
DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DIVISION WITH THE PURCHASE OF A BMW PATROL
MOTORCYCLE AND IN SUPPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL ALARM MONITORING PROGRAM WITH THE PURCHASE OF AN INTERNET PROTOCOL CAPABLE ALARM MONITORING TRANSCEIVER.
9. AFFIRM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
FINDING OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, APPROVE PROJECT PLANS, AND
AUTHORIZE BID SOLICITATION FOR THE PROJECT FOR THE ATHERTON STATION REMODEL PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56085
MOTION by DeGolia, Second by Lewis to approve the Consent Calendar Items AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Lewis, Hawkins-Manuelian, Mayor Widmer Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – December 21, 2022
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARING (Items 10 – 10)
10. INTRODUCTION FOR 1ST READING AND WAIVE FUTURE READINGS OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.16
RELATED TO NOISE CONTROL
City Manager Rodericks introduced the item. He noted the opening of the public hearing and the formal introduction of the 1st reading. He reviewed the revisions and changes being proposed related to the dBA noise levels and discretionary allowance for enforcement.
Council held a discussion related to the enforcement of the ordinance and sought clarity around repeat offenders. They also discussed how the fines/penalty was being codified. City Attorney Ebrahimi addressed Council inquires.
Police Chief McCulley also clarified the enforcement process and the Police Departments general approach to enforcement related to noise violations.
Code Enforcement Officer Daley responded to Council inquiry related to the frequency and issuance of fines related to noise ordinance violations.
Public Comment:
• Mr. Manuelian made a comment.
MOTION Lewis, Second Widmer to introduce for first reading and waive future readings of an Ordinance amending Atherton Municipal Code Chapter 8.16 related to Noise Control with amendments to maximum allowance of dBA.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Lewis Widmer
NOES: Hawkins-Manuelian
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
REGULAR AGENDA - None
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Council Member Lewis congratulated and thanked all City Council Candidates from the November 8, 2022, Election.
Vice Mayor Member Hawkins-Manuelian commented on a meeting she attended with Menlo Park and Palo Alto related to building a regional community-based organization similar to A.D.A.P.T.
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – December 21, 2022
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ADJOURN
Mayor Widmer adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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Anthony Suber
City Clerk