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 Ragdale, Councilmember Phone 650-375-7400 Alvin L. Royse, Councilmember
MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall and Zoom Video Conference
eetings of the City Council are held in-person. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff a embers of the public participated in the meeting in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conferen
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Greg Madding expressed concerns regarding activities at 1868 Floribunda in violation of the Town's Municipal Code and requested the Town take enforcement action against the tenants and the landlord including sending a second cease and desist order with penalties for further violations.
Duncan Beardsley, 1898 Floribunda, expressed concerns regarding hackathons occurring at 1868 Floribunda and encouraged the Town to take action on what he believes is a business operating in a residential area. Mr. Beardsley cited ongoing parking concerns and impact on property values.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Town as Plaintiff - One Potential Case
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
De Aquino v. Town of Hillsborough, et al.
San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 22CIV03845
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Town of Hillsborough v. All Persons Interested in the Matter of the Proceedings for Resolution No. 22-83 Adopting Maximum Rates for Water Service Charges San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 23CIV01028
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Town as Defendant - Four Potential Cases (see claim forms in agenda packet)
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
Monday, February 12, 2024
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Il. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. David Weinberg led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz reported regarding Closed Session Item D that the City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to reject the claims of John Lockton, David Marquardt, Judy Swanson and John Marren.
V. RECOGNITION
• RECOGNITION OF ANNE BAXTER FOR HER SERVICE ON THE CITIZENS
COMMUNICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Krolik presented a certificate of recognition to Anne Baxter for her service on the Citizens Communication Advisory Committee. Councilmembers provided comments of appreciation. Ms. Baxter provided comments.
VI. PRESENTATION
• MAYOR'S APPLAUSE
Mayor Krolik recognized Georgeann Fannon for her dedicated service to the community.
Ms. Fannon provided comments.
Mayor Krolik recognized the Public Works Department for their response to recent storms. Public Works Director Paul Willis provided comments.
Mayor Krolik recognized Natalie Gribben for her recent promotion to Deputy Director of Public Works. Deputy Director Gribben provided comments.
VIl. PUBLIC COMMENT I
There were no speakers.
VIll. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Royse and unanimous on voice vote, the Consent Calendar was approved.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2023, OCTOBER 9, 2023, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 AND DECEMBER 10, 2023 The City Council meeting minutes of September 11, 2023, October 9, 2023, November 13, 2023 and December 10, 2023 were approved as submitted.
2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
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The monthly claims for January 2024 were approved as submitted.
3. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED CM, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
THE DARRELL WATER TANK REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,336.00, RESULTING IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $825,926.00 PURSUANT TO A
PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the existing agreement with Consolidated CM, Inc. for construction management and inspection services for the Darrell Water Tank Replacement Project in the amount of $176,336.00, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $825,926.00, allocating funds from the approved Darrell Tank Improvement (Capital Improvement Plan #511) budget was adopted.
4. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ALTA PLANNING + DESIGN, INC. FOR THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN (PHASE 1) IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,675.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15306 The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for professional services with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Phase 1) in the amount of $97,675.00 pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15306 was adopted.
X. PUBLIC HEARING
5. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF THE HILLSBOROUGH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE OF SAN MATEO COUNTY, CONSISTING OF CHAPTER 6.04 OF TITLE 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA
AND TO MAKE OTHER CLARIFYING UPDATES, PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15061
City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided the staff report. Lori Morton-Feazell, Program Manager, County of San Mateo Animal Control & Licensing, provided additional information.
Mayor Krolik opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
On motion by Vice Mayor Cole, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote, the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Title 6 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code to Adopt by Reference the Animal Control Ordinance of San Mateo County, Consisting of Chapter 6.04 of Title 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the County of San Mateo, California and to Make Other Clarifying Updates, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15061" was adopted.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
6. APPROVAL OF LETTER IN OPPOSITION TO AT&T APPLICATION 22-03-003 TO THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC) TO REMOVE AT&T'S
OBLIGATIONS UNDER STATE LAW TO PROVIDE LANDLINE PHONE SERVICE PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
City Manager Doug Davis provided the staff report. Tedi Vriheas, Vice President, External Affairs, AT&T and Telecommunications Counsel Gail Karish provided additional information. Ms. Karish noted a correction to the application number referenced in the staff report to 23-03-003.
Mayor Krolik opened public comment.
Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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Dr. Jerry Saliman provided comments regarding the importance of the availability of landline phone service in an emergency and for home alarm systems.
Dennis Moore provided comments regarding the monthly cost and availability of various AT&T services in the town and recommended the City Council pursue improved cell service for the town.
Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
Following discussion, on motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on roll call vote, the City Council approved and authorized the Mayor to sign the letter in opposition to AT&T application 23-03-003 to the California Public Utilities Commission with the addition of the sentence, "Landlines are also relied upon for essential uses such as alarm service and communication during the frequent power outages that affect our community."
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT II
There were no speakers.
XIlI. TOWN UPDATE
City Manager Doug Davis provided an informational update regarding the Town's ADU Dashboard and events and activities in the town.
XIV. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at a "Coffee with Kevin" event with Congressman Kevin Mullin, a meeting of the League of California Cities Peninsula Division, and events at the town's schools in recognition of Lunar New Year.
Councilmember Royse reported that February is American Heart Month and provided statistics regarding the occurrence of heart disease, reported his attendance at a meeting of the South Bayside Waste Management Authority (SBWMA) Board and SFO Airport/Community Roundtable, and reported that he was elected chair of the Roundtable.
Councilmember Ragsdale reported her attendance at a meeting of Peninsula Clean Energy and that she will be the Vice Chair of the Bay Area Water Supply & Conservation Agency (BAWSCA) Board Policy Committee.
Vice Mayor Cole reported her attendance at a meeting of the League of California Cities Peninsula Division and a meeting of the Firewise Board.
Mayor Krolik reported her attendance at a meeting of City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and announced an upcoming Fire Insurance Town Hall.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Krolik adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m. in honor of the memory of Laura Kathleen Hosking.
Submitted by:
Mus Nath
Lisa Natusch, City Clerk