TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
Christine Krolik, Mayor 1600 Floribunda Avenue
Sophie Cole, Vice Mayor Hillsborough, CA 94010
Marie Chuang, Councilmember www.hillsborough.net
Leslie Marden Ragsdale, Councilmember Phone 650-375-7400 Alvin L. Royse, Councilmember
MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023
1:00 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall and Zoom Video Conference
This meeting was held in-person at Town Hall. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff and members of the public participated in the meeting in person at Town Hall and virtually via Zoom Video Conference.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Cole, Krolik
Absent: Ragsdale, Royse
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
There were no public comments.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Acting City Manager
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 1:11 p.m.
Il. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Cole, Krolik
Absent: Ragsdale, Royse
III. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz stated that there was no report from Closed Session other than the City Council would take action in open session on the item that was discussed in Closed Session.
IV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
Monday, April 17, 2023
1. APPOINT ACTING CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE APRIL 21, 2023 Mayor Krolik opened public comment.
Dennis Moore stated the importance of finding a new city manager who is competent and committed to serving the needs and will of the homeowners and residents of the town, spoke in support of looking at external candidates, and encouraged the City Council to establish an annual plan and manage the city manager to achieve that plan.
Moore provided examples of initiatives for which he felt that did not occur and encouraged the City Council to reach out to residents who have a broad range of expertise to assist where needed.
Larry Friedberg expressed concern regarding the timing of the notice of the meeting and stated the city manager should embrace the Town's goals and values, transparency, accountability, and collaboration and should inspire and bring out the best in Town staff.
Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
City Attorney Diaz provided information regarding Brown Act noticing requirements for special meetings.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on roll call vote with Councilmembers Ragsdale and Royse absent, the City Council appointed Jan Cooke as Acting City Manager effective April 21, 2023.
City Attorney Diaz read a statement from Councilmember Ragsdale in appreciation of Ann Ritzma's service.
Councilmember Chuang, Vice Mayor Cole and Mayor Krolik provided comments of appreciation of Ann Ritzma's service.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Krolik adjourned the meeting at 1:23 p.m.
Submitted by:
Sher Nath
Lisa Natusch, City Clerk