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
HERITED MAKES
MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2024
4:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall and Zoom Video Conference
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person. 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 or virtually via Zoom Video Conference.
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
There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Employment Dispute Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Agency Designated Negotiator: Mayor Christine Krolik
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Seargent David Young led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Diaz reported no reportable action was taken in Closed Session but direction was given to staff.
V. RECOGNITION
• NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL SWAT TEAM RECOGNITION
Corporal Robert Kalkbrenner provided comments and presented plaques to Chief of Police Nelson Corteway and former Chief of Police/City Manager Davis in recognition of their service to the North Central Regional SWAT Team. City Manager Davis provided
RECOGNITION OF SERGEANT DAVID YOUNG ON HIS RETIREMENT
Councilmember/Police Commissioner Marie Chuang presented a resolution of appreciation to Sergeant David Young in recognition of his retirement. Chief of Police Nelson Corteway provided comments and presented letters from the Office of Governor Newsom and Senator Becker, and a resolution from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Sergeant Young provided comments.
VI. PRESENTATIONS
PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY UPDATE BY CEO SHAWN MARSHALL
Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Shawn Marshall introduced Director of Community Affairs Marc Hershman, recognized Peninsula Clean Energy Board Member Leslie Marden Ragsdale and Alternate Board Member Al Royse, and provided a presentation. • MAYOR'S APPLAUSE
Mayor Krolik recognized the Building & Planning Department for their work on the Housing Element. Assistant Director of Building & Planning Liz Ruess provided brief comments.
Mayor Krolik recognized Tim Anderson for his promotion to Director of Building & Planning.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT I
There were no speakers.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Krolik removed Item 4 from the Consent Calendar.
Dennis Moore requested to remove Item 4 from the Consent Calendar and provided comments regarding engagement with residents regarding wireless.
Councilmember Ragsdale thanked the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation and SolMateo for their work related to Consent Calendar Items 5 and 6.
On motion by Councilmember Royse, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on voice vote. Consent Calendar Items 1. 2. 3. 5 and 6 were approved.
Mayor Krolik thanked the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation and SolMateo for their work related to Consent Calendar Items 5 and 6.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2023 AND JANUARY 8, 2024
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The City Council special meeting minutes of December 20, 2023 and regular meeting minutes of January 8, 2024 were approved.
MONTHLY CLAIMS: FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The monthly claims for February 2024 were approved as submitted.
3. ACCEPT THE MID-YEAR GENERAL FUND UPDATE REPORT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The mid-year General Fund update report pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was accepted.
4. FY 2024-25 CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING - WORK PLAN SUMMARY PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
Mayor Krolik provided comments and suggested edits to the summary for Hillsborough Neighborhood Network (HNN) funding to "support programming, outreach, and neighborhood organization" and regarding power outages, "to work with PG&E on outage prevention," and regarding the wireless summary, "engage with industry experts on enhancing access" and modify the description to "wireless and communications technology."
On motion by Councilmember Ragsdale, seconded by Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on voice vote, the FY 2024-25 Work Plan was received with amendments to the summary for HNN funding to "support programming, outreach, and neighborhood organization;" regarding power outages, "to work with PG&E on outage prevention," and regarding the wireless summary, "engage with industry experts on enhancing access" and modify the description to "wireless and communications technology."
5. APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION 24-01 FOR THE HILLSBOROUGH BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATE MAY! EVENT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15301
The Fundraising Event Permit Application 24-01 for the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation Celebrate May! event subject to the conditions recommended by staff was approved.
6. APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION 24-02 FOR THE
SOLMATEO SIGNATURE KITCHEN TOUR EVENT PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15301
The Fundraising Event Permit Application 24-02 for the SolMateo Signature Kitchen Tour event subject to the conditions recommended by staff was approved. x. PUBLIC HEARING
7. CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF THE SUBDIVISION OF 1350 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD (APN 030-091-030) INTO TWO PARCELS AND DEDICATION OF PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENTS
Deputy Director of Public Works Natalie Gribben provided the staff report.
Mayor Krolik opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m.
Ben McVeigh, Civil Engineer, on behalf of the applicant, provided information regarding the proposed project.
Dennis Moore encouraged construction of at least one ADU per property to support the town's housing needs and inquired about the possibility of having a septic tank rather than sewer lines at the properties.
Mayor Krolik closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
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The City Council provided comments regarding the potential locations of the sewer lateral.
XI. INFORMATIONAL
8. PENSION UPDATE
Finance Director Jan Cooke introduced the item. Ira Sumner, Actuary, Govinvest, provided the presentation and responded to City Council questions. City Manager Doug Davis provided additional information.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT II
There were no speakers.
XIII. 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 meeting of the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) Board of Directors in which the new Fire Chief, Dave Pucci, was welcomed and reported her attendance at a recent CERT graduation. Councilmember Chuang announced the upcoming 21-hour CERT program will be taught in Mandarin Chinese.
Councilmember Royse reported his virtual attendance at a UC Davis Aviation Noise & Emissions Symposium in his role on the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable Board of Directors. Councilmember Royse reported that informational presentations will be given at upcoming SFO Airport/Community Roundtable meetings related to unmanned aircraft.
Councilmember Ragsdale reported she will attend an upcoming California Community Choice Aggregation Conference in her role on the Peninsula Clean Energy Board of Directors and reported her attendance at her first BAWSCA Board Policy Committee meeting as Vice Chair.
Councilmember Ragsdale announced the upcoming Hillsborough Schools Foundation Fun Run will be the sunset of the Lakas Shimizu Memorial 2K Vice Mayor Cole announced the upcoming Fire Insurance Town Hall event.
Mayor Krolik reported her attendance at Hillsborough Little League opening day, displayed photos, and expressed appreciation to Stephanie Cantwell for organizing the event. Mayor Krolik announced the upcoming Memorial Day event.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Krolik adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
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Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
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Guideline 15378, 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. Senior Management Analyst Mandy Brown provided additional information.
XV. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Ragsdale reported her attendance at a meeting of the Hillsborough Recreation Commission in which it was reported that an aging community resources section with activities for seniors would be added to the quarterly Recreation Bulletin. Ragdale reported her attendance at the Hillsborough Youth Commission's Fentanyl Awareness Day, a Youth Poet Laureate event, and the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Annual Conference in which Peninsula Clean Energy won an award for their EV-Ready program.
Ragsdale reported that Hillsborough City School District en rollment is down and that BAWSCA CEO Nicole Sandkulla is retiring at the end of the year.
Councilmember Royse reported his attendance at the Hillsborough Youth Commission's Fentanyl Awareness Day, reported that the SFO Airport Director announced his retirement for the end of the year, and reported his attendance at meetings of the SBWMA Board of Directors and SBWMA Legislative Committee.
Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at the Townwide Drill and expressed appreciation to the Police Department for their assistance. Councilmember Chuang reported the first Mandarin Chinese CERT Training was held and encouraged residents to look at page 13 of the May issue of Hillsborough Living to take an emergency preparedness survey.
Councilmember Chuang announced an upcoming CCFD badge pinning ceremony and 20th anniversary celebration and reported that Caltrans is celebrating its 160th anniversary and replacing diesel trains with electric trains.
Mayor Krolik reported her attendance at a meeting of the C/CAG Board of Directors in which a presentation regarding Safe Routes to School was provided and announced the availability of a rain barrel distribution program with BAWSCA and that the Town's grant for $100,000 for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was funded in full. Mayor Krolik announced the festivities planned for the upcoming Memorial Day event and the upcoming Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Awards eventin which Councilmember Al Royse will be honored. Mayor Krolik reported her attendance at a Scholars Circle event at Kohl Mansion.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Krolik adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. in honor of the memory of former Mayor Shawn Christianson's father, Warren L. Christianson.
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Lisa Natusch, City Clerk