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, DECEMBER 11, 2023
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall and Video Conference
etings of the City Council are held in-person. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff a ambers of the public participated in the meetina in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conferen
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Sevag Shirvanian
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 350 - Public Works Supervisors
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:48 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RethinkWaste Poster Contest winner Chloe L. led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz reported that the City Council met in Closed Session, direction was given to staff, and there was no reportable action.
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V. MAYOR'S STATE OF THE TOWN
Mayor Krolik presented the 2023 State of the Town.
VI. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Mayor Krolik opened nominations for the position of Mayor.
Vice Mayor Cole nominated Christine Krolik as Mayor. Councilmember Chuang seconded the nomination.
There were no further nominations.
By unanimous roll call vote, Christine Krolik was selected as Mayor.
VII. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Mayor Krolik opened nominations for the position of Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Royse nominated Sophie Cole as Vice Mayor. Councilmember Ragsdale seconded the nomination.
There were no further nominations.
By unanimous roll call vote, Sophie Cole was selected as Vice Mayor.
VIll. RECOGNITION
RECOGNITION OF RETHINKWASTE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
Mayor Krolik recognized RethinkWaste Poster Contest Middle School First Place winner Alyssa L., 6th Grade, Crystal Springs Uplands School for her poster "Can We Do Better than Raccoons?" Alyssa provided comments regarding her poster.
Mayor Krolik recognized RethinkWaste Poster Contest Elementary School Second Place winner Chloe L., 3rd Grade, West Hillsborough Elementary for her poster, "I • Sorting!" Chloe provided comments.
Mayor Krolik recognized the winners who were not present: Middle School Second Place winner Rya K., 7th Grade, Crocker Middle School for their poster, "Blue Black Green Bin" and Elementary School Honorable Mention winner Isabel Y., 5t Grade, Belmont Oaks Academy, Belmont, for their poster "Think Before You Toss!".
Heather Mata, Principal, West Elementary congratulated the winners and provided comments.
Councilmember/SBWMA Board Member Royse provided comments regarding the contest.
RECOGNITION IN HONOR OF THE MEMORY OF FORMER TOWN OF
HILLSBOROUGH MAYOR ANDREW BERWICK
Mayor Krolik provided comments in honor of the memory of former Town of Hillsborough Mayor Andrew Berwick.
RECOGNITION IN HONOR OF THE MEMORY OF FORMER SAN MATEO COUNTY
SHERIFF AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DON HORSLEY Mayor Krolik provided comments in honor of the memory of former San Mateo County Sheriff and member of the Board of Supervisors Don Horsley.
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IX. PRESENTATIONS
FIREWISE UPDATE BY DR. DAVID WEINBERG
Dr. David Weinberg, Chair, Firewise Board, provided an update on Firewise activities, introduced Board Members Paul Saffo, Kitty Mullooly, Paul Regan, Gwen Wong and Josh Cooperman, outlined Firewise goals and requested the City Council consider support for Townwide chipping and include fire mitigation in future Municipal Code reviews. Dr. Weinberg provided comments regarding the contributions of the late Miklos "Mickey" Salgo and responded to City Council questions. • MAYOR'S APPLAUSE
Mayor Krolik recognized the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) for their annual holiday toy drive and the Hillsborough Police Department for their recent work to assist a family in need. Police Corporal Robert Kalkbrenner provided comments. x. PUBLIC COMMENT I
Ben Eisler expressed concerns regarding a code enforcement matter related to the appearance of a neighbor's home and displayed photos.
Norm Torello, Medical Equipment Loan Program (MELP), provided information regarding the program to recondition, recycle and reuse donated medical equipment and displayed written materials.
XI. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
XII. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Chuang requested to remove Item 8 and Item 9 from the Consent Calendar.
Councilmember Royse requested to remove Item 5 from the Consent Calendar.
Dennis Moore requested to remove Item 5 from the Consent Calendar.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote, Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 were approved.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2023 The City Council meeting minutes of July 10, 2023 were approved as submitted.
2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2023 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The monthly claims for November 1 through November 30, 2023 were approved as submitted.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR)
TOGETHER WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report together with the Independent Auditors' Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 were accepted and filed.
4. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1.28.040 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING TOWN POLICY NO. 415: SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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REGARDING CLAIMS AND LITIGATION AGAINST THE TOWN, PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE SECTION 15378
The ordinance entitled, "Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Amending Section 1.28.040 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Relating to Claims Against the Town" was adopted and the resolution amending Town Policy 415:
Settlement Authority Regarding Claims and Litigation Against the Town was adopted.
5. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH 2024 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
Councilmember Royse provided comments and recommended adding an item related to fire insurance, stronger language related to support for regional collaboration to meet housing needs, opposition to increasing housing density, support for advancing responsible use of pesticides and including support for the evaluation of noise and health impacts of flight paths in state and federal evaluations of impacts.
Mayor Krolik opened public comment.
Dennis Moore stated that he submitted written comments regarding the item and requested the platform advocate for things that improve the quality of life for Hillsborough residents and recommended a survey of residents to understand what they want.
Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
On motion by Councilmember Royse, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution adopting the Town of Hillsborough 2024 Legislative Platform pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was continued to a future meeting.
6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The resolution establishing the Local Appointments List for calendar year 2024 was adopted.
RESOLUTION AWARDING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CHARLES ELECTRIC, INC. TO REPLACE THE GENERATOR AT FIRE STATION 32 IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,640.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
The resolution awarding to and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Charles Electric, Inc. for the installation of a new generator at Fire Station 32 in the amount of $188,640.00 with a 6% contingency of $11,318.40 for a total sum of $199,958.40 was adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND REPLACEMENT OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S BASE STATION RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $268,110.00 AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN
THE POLICE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $268,110.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
This item was considered with Item 9.
Police Chief Nelson Corteway and Communications Manager Joey Williamson responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Krolik opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution approving the purchase and replacement of the Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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Police Department's base station radio equipment from Telecommunications Engineering Associates in the amount of $268,110.00 and approving a FY 2023-24 budget amendment in the Police Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BRINC DRONES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE LEMUR 2 DRONE IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,374.53 AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE POLICE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,374.53 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
This item was considered with Item 8.
Police Chief Nelson Corteway and Corporal Robert Kalkbrenner responded to City Council questions.
Mayor Krolik opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with Brinc Drones, Inc. for the purchase of one Lemur 2 Drone in the amount of $109,374.53 and approve a FY 2023-24 budget amendment from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund in the amount of $109,374.53 was adopted.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT II
There were no speakers.
XIV. TOWN UPDATE
City Manager Doug Davis provided an informational update regarding the Town's ADU Dashboard and events and activities in the town.
XV. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Royse provided information regarding the December meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable and reported his attendance at the SBWMA annual Board retreat and the Peninsula Clean Energy annual Board retreat as an alternate on behalf of Councilmember Ragdale.
Councilmember Ragsdale reported her attendance at a meeting of the BAWSCA Board and celebration of their 20th year anniversary and the Town's Years of Service Recognition and Holiday Party.
Vice Mayor Cole expressed appreciation for the Town's Years of Service Recognition and Holiday Party.
Mayor Krolik expressed appreciation to those involved in the planning of the Town's Years of Service Recognition and Holiday Party and to the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation for the Light Up the Town event.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Krolik adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. in honor of "Rags" Ragsdale.
Submitted by:
Lisa Natusch, City Clerk