Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Holland, Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian (Participated Virtually)– Present
PRESENTATIONS
• National Peace Office Memorial Day Proclamation
Vice Mayor Lewis read the proclamation and Chief McCulley made remarks. • Proclamation to the Menlo College Women’s Wrestling Team Council Member Widmer read the proclamation and Menlo College President Steven Wiener and Head Wrestling Coach Michael Ayal were in attendance to receive the honor. • Arbor Day Proclamation
Council Member DeGolia read the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Virtual participants made remarks.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members - NONE
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
No Comments.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 6)
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
APRIL 17, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,715,865
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 20 AND APRIL 3, 2024.
3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE FAIR OAKS LANE/LLOYDEN
DRIVE/DINKELSPIEL STATION LANE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56093
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2024 OVERLAY PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER: 56089 TO G. BORTOLOTTO & COMPANY, INC. OF SAN CARLOS FOR $787,787,78.
Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian recused herself from voting on the item.
MOTION by Widmer, Second by DeGolia to award the construction contract for 2024 Overlay Project, project number 56089 to the lowest responsive bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. of San Carlos for $787,787.78
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2024 SPRING PATCHING PROJECT - PROJECT NUMBER: 56086 TO G. BORTOLOTTO & COMPANY, INC. OF SAN CARLOS FOR $297,694.86
6. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT AWARDED TO TRIPEPI SMITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR $40,000.
MOTION by Widmer, Second by DeGolia to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1,2,3,5, and 6.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PUBLIC HEARING – None
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 7 – 8)
7. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION,
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY COMMITTEE
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024
City Clerk Suber shared a brief staff report related to the applicant. The applicant was unable to attend due to a work emergency.
Council had a short discussion related to the vacancy and process of appointment.
MOTION by Holland, Second by DeGolia to appoint Susan Garay to the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
8. CONSIDERATION OF NEXT STEPS FOR THE TRAIN STATION RENOVATION
AND HISTORY MUSEUM
City Manager Rodericks provided a brief staff report with an overview of the Subcommittee of Hawkins-Manuelian and DeGolia.
Council discussed issues related to donations, permanent loan of items, initial cost and expectation of any future costs, display cases, public fundraising, outreach, engagement of the Atherton Library, and staff time.
MOTION by DeGolia, Second by Lewis to approve a $50,000 allocation with a $10,000 contingency.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins-Manuelian NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Public Comments:
• Ken Frederick
• John Maulbetsch
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Lewis reported on C/CAG
Council Member Holland reported on the San Francisco Airport Roundtable Mayor Hawkins reported on her League of CA Cities experience and lobbying activities with City Manager Rodericks. She also provided a brief Earth Day update.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
ADJOURN
Vice Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 7:10 pm.
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – April 17, 2024
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk