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, JUNE 10, 2024
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
leetings of the City Council are held in-person. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff an embers of the public participated in the meeting in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conferenc
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Cole, Krolik
Absent: Royse
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) |
Mahmood Panjwani vs. County of San Mateo, San Mateo County Health, Public Health, Policy and Planning; Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA ("PHS/SPCA"); Town of Hillsborough; Program Manager of Animal Control and Licensing
San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 23CIV04568
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor for a Day Mayling Bellingham called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
Il. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Cole, Krolik
Absent: Royse
Ill. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor for a Day Mayling Bellingham led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz reported that the City Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action.
RECOGNITION
• TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH'S MAYOR FOR A DAY - MAYLING BELLINGHAM Mayor Krolik introduced Mayor for a Day Mayling Bellingham and presented a certificate of recognition. Mayor for a Day Bellingham provided comments and introduced her family members in attendance.
• RECOGNITION OF CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY Vice Mayor Cole recognized the Central County Fire Department on their 20th anniversary. Deputy Fire Chief Ken Giacotto received the certificate of recognition.
Councilmembers provided comments.
VI. PROCLAMATIONS
• ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Councilmember Chuang read a proclamation in recognition of May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
• PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Krolik read a proclamation in recognition of June as Pride Month and expressed appreciation to staff for the Pride Month event held prior to the City Council meeting. • NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK, JUNE 16-22, 2024 Councilmember Ragsdale presented a proclamation in recognition of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week to San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Secretary and Trustee Dr. D. Scott Smith. Dr. Smith provided a brief presentation.
VII. PRESENTATIONS
• HIP HOUSING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) MATCH PROGRAM Laura Fanucchi, Director of Programs, HIP Housing, provided information regarding their ADU Match Program.
BURGLARY AND CRIME TRENDS: UPDATE BY HILLSBOROUGH POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Chief of Police Nelson Corteway provided an update on burglary and crime trends and responded to City Council questions.
MEMORIAL DAY EVENT
Mayor Krolik expressed appreciation to the Memorial Day Parade Committee and presented photos from the event.
MAYOR'S APPLAUSE
Mayor Krolik recognized former Hillsborough Beautification Foundation (HBF) President Angela Polk for her service. Ms. Polk provided comments.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT I
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Dr. David Weinberg expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department for their work to clear vegetation on a segment of Black Mountain Road.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
X. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Cole requested to remove Item 4 and Item 11 from the Consent Calendar.
Dennis Moore requested to remove Item 7 from the Consent Calendar.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote with Councilmember Royse absent, Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 were approved.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2024 AND MAY 13, 2024
The City Council meeting minutes of March 11, 2024 and May 13, 2024 were approved as submitted.
2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The monthly claims for May 2024 were approved as submitted.
3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH'S
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The resolution establishing the appropriations limit for FY 2024-25 pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.
4. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 City Attorney Christopher Diaz and City Clerk Lisa Natusch 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 Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on voice vote with Councilmember Royse absent, the resolution calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the Town of Hillsborough on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the election of three members of the City Council pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was
5. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
SAN MATEO TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held in the Town of Hillsborough on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 with the Statewide General Election and provide election services pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.
6. RESOLUTION ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS
AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The resolution adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AMENDMENT TO THE IT MANAGED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EATON &
ASSOCIATES FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) MANAGED SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $333,660.00 FOR ONE YEAR FOR A TOTAL FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,233,660.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
Dennis Moore requested the City Council establish a citizen-staffed information technology and cybersecurity advisory committee of 8-10 residents as a permanent standing committee to provide support, advice, informal oversight and guidance to Town staff on IT and security matters.
Mayor Krolik requested Mr. Moore provide his comments in writing for reference.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on voice vote with Councilmember Royse absent, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the IT managed services agreement with Eaton & Associates for comprehensive IT managed services in the amount of $336,660.00 for one year, for a total four-year contract amount of $1,233,660.00 pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED
PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $120,000.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement on behalf of the Town with Tetra Tech, Inc. for as-needed SCADA Support Services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $60,000.00 per year for two years, with the ability to extend the agreement for one additional year upon written mutual consent of both parties was adopted.
9. RESOLUTION SUBMITTING A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15306 The resolution submitting the request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission by the City/County Association of Governments for the allocation of fiscal year 2024-25 TDA Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project funding pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15306 was adopted.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR SB 1 TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The resolution adopting the list of projects for fiscal year 2024-2025 funded by SB 1, authorizing the submittal of applications for SB 1 transportation funding, and authorizing the City Manager on behalf of the Town to execute all funding documents and implement the approved funding programs pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.
11. BY MOTION, DIRECT STAFF TO NOT ENFORCE PROVISIONS OF THE TOWN'S ENERGY REACH CODE ORDINANCE NO. 783 THAT PROHIBIT NATURAL GAS AND Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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PROPANE PIPING IN NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR HEATING AND WATER HEATING PURPOSES PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15061
City Attorney Diaz provided a summary of the item.
Mayor Krolik opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
On motion by Vice Mayor Cole, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote with Councilmember Royse absent, the City Council directed staff to not enforce provisions of the Town's Energy Reach Code, Ordinance No. 783, that prohibit natural gas and propane piping in new construction for heating and water heating purposes, including 15.10.050.D and 15.10.050.E, and any other provision in the ordinance that would be considered a ban on natural gas or propane for covered appliances.
XI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TWO (2) FIVE-FOOT-WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS PURSUANT TO HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.36 RELATING TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS FOR 260 ROBIN ROAD, 280 ROBIN ROAD, 1430 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD AND 1440 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15061(b)(3), 15304 AND 15305
Deputy Public Works Director Natalie Gribben provided the staff report.
Mayor Krolik opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on voice vote with Councilmember Royse absent, the resolution accepting two (2) five-foot- wide public utility easements pursuant to Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 16.36 relating to lot line adjustments for 260 Robin Road, 280 Robin Road, 1430 San Raymundo Road and 1440 San Raymundo Road pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3), 15304 and 15305 was adopted.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY 2024-25 PROPOSED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
Assistant Finance Director Rich Santiago provided the staff report.
Mayor Krolik opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on voice vote with Councilmember Royse absent, the resolution adopting the FY 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budget was adopted.
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT I
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 tour of Hetch Hetchy reservoir and the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) badge-pinning ceremony and 20th anniversary celebration.
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Councilmember Ragsdale reported her attendance at a tour of Hetch Hetchy reservoir, announced her graduation from the Leadership Council San Mateo County 2024 Leadership CORPS Program, and reported her attendance at Hillsborough City School District Superintendent Louann Carlomagno's retirement party, the Community Visioning Workshop, and the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) badge-pinning ceremony and 20th anniversary celebration. Councilmember Ragsdale expressed appreciation for the Pride Month Vice Mayor Cole reported her attendance at a meeting of the Firewise Board and expressed appreciation for the chipping program. Vice Mayor Cole provided comments regarding the issue of homeowner's insurance fire coverage and encouraged residents to stay engaged in Mayor Krolik expressed appreciation for the events held in the last month and expressed appreciation to Town residents and staff for their participation in the Community Visioning Workshop. Mayor Krolik announced an ongoing vacancy on the ADRB and reported the recruitment would be reopened in future, and announced an upcoming Town Hall meeting regarding teenage alcohol addiction.
XV. ADJOURNMENT TO THE HILLSBOROUGH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (HPIC) MEETING
Mayor Krolik thanked Mayor for A Day Bellingham for her service.
At 8:26 p.m., Mayor for A Day Bellingham adjourned the meeting to the Hillsborough Public Improvement Corporation (HPIC) meeting in honor of her family and her favorite principal, Ms.
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Lisa Natusch, City Clerk