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, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
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)
Town as Defendant - One Potential Case (see claim form in agenda packet) B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Glenn Berkheimer and Anca Stratianu
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 856 - Public Works and Clerical Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 350 - Public Works Supervisors
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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
Raghav Ram and members of the Hillsborough Little League 10s All-Stars team led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz announced that the City Council met in Closed Session and there was no reportable action but direction was given to staff.
V. RECOGNITION
• RECOGNITION OF HILLSBOROUGH LITTLE LEAGUE 10s ALL-STARS TEAM Mayor Krolik provided comments in recognition of the Hillsborough Little League 10s All- Stars team and presented the players and coaches with certificates of recognition for their achievements. Manager John Ghreini provided comments.
VI. PROCLAMATION
• CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Krolik presented a proclamation in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to Raghav Ram, representing the Neev Ronil Foundation. Ram provided comments.
VII. PRESENTATIONS
• 2024 HILLSBOROUGH CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE
Hillsborough Concours D'Elegance Chair Emeritus Rob Fisher provided information regarding the history of the Concours d'Elegance event and the 2024 event. Mayor Krolik recognized Mr. Fisher with Mayor's Applause for his contributions.
STATE HOUSING LEGISLATION UPDATE BY RENNE PUBLIC POLICY GROUP (RPPG)
Alyssa Silhi, Director of Government Affairs, RPG, provided an update on State housing legislation. Assistant Director of Building & Planning Liz Ruess, City Manager Doug Davis, City Attorney Christopher Diaz and City Clerk Lisa Natusch provided additional information.
Mayor Krolik opened public comment.
Dennis Moore provided comments regarding pending housing litigation Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
MAYOR'S APPLAUSE
Mayor Krolik recognized Mandy Brown for her promotion to Assistant City Manager.
Councilmembers provided comments. Assistant City Manager Brown provided brief comments.
Mayor Krolik recognized Senior Management Analyst William Li for his contributions to the town. Councilmembers provided comments. Senior Management Analyst Li provided brief comments.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT I
There were no speakers.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
X. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
Monday, September 9, 2024
Mayor Krolik announced that Consent Calendar Item 4 was removed by staff.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Royse and unanimous on voice vote, Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 were approved.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 2024 The City Council meeting minutes of August 12, 2024 were approved.
2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The monthly claims for August 2024 were approved as submitted.
3. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE TOWN'S RESPONSE TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT, "RESTAURANT EXTERIORS: THE NEGLECTED SPACE" PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The Town's response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report, "Restaurant Exteriors: The Neglected Space" was approved.
4. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH RSUI GROUP, INC. FOR RENEWAL OF EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE LIABILITY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,000.00 FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
This item was removed from the agenda per staff request.
5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE CONTRACT WITH EPS INC., DBA EXPRESS PLUMBING FOR THE 2022 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION & REPLACEMENT PROJECT - PHASE 1C IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,940,252.33 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15302
The resolution accepting as complete the contract with EPS INC., dba Express Plumbing for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project 1C, the final amount of which is $2,940,252.33 and authorizing staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Project and release withheld retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws was adopted.
6. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE CONTRACT WITH D'ARCY & HARTY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE 2023 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION & REPLACEMENT PROJECT 23A IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,358,207.06 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15302
The resolution accepting as complete the contract with D'Arcy & Harty, Inc. for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project 23A, the final amount of which is $2,358,207.06, and authorizing staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Project and release withheld retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws was adopted.
7. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT PUBLIC WORKS WATER MINI EXCAVATOR AND TRAILER IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,646.89 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
The resolution approving the purchase one new 2024 Caterpillar 304 Mini Excavator and trailer from Peterson CAT in the amount of $117,646.89 from allocated funds from the Public Works Vehicle Capital Replacement Fund was adopted.
8. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 (ENERGY CODE) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 15.10.030 AND REPEALING SECTION 15.10.050 (ENERGY REACH CODE) IN ITS ENTIRETY PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 -
ADOPTION
Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
Monday, September 9, 2024
The ordinance entitled, "Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Amending Chapter 15.10 (Energy Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Hillsborough Municipal Code by amending Section 15.10.030 and repealing Section
15.10.050 (Energy Reach Code) in its entirety pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15378" was adopted.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
9. DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE(S) TO THE 2024 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE OCTOBER 16-18, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 Mayor Krolik introduced the item. City Clerk Lisa Natusch provided additional information.
On motion by Councilmember Ragsdale, seconded by Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on vote, Vice Mayor Cole was selected as the voting delegate and Councilmembers Chuang and Royse were selected as alternate voting delegates to the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly meeting on October 18, 2024.
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 expressed appreciation to staff and the City Council for welcoming the Taiwan Beishi Junior High School baseball team, encouraged residents to take the Central County Fire Department survey, announced the upcoming Neighborfest event and announced the upcoming Caltrain electrification celebrations.
Councilmember Royse reported his attendance at the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting in Woodside and the grand re-opening of the Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Pool.
Councilmember Ragsdale provided comments regarding the importance of the grand re- opening of the Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis and Rehabilitation Pool, announced the upcoming Caltrain electrification celebration in Burlingame, reported her attendance at the Hillsborough City School District back to school breakfast, reported that the new BAWSCA CEO would be announced at the upcoming BAWSCA Board meeting, announced a Peninsula Clean Energy concierge program to assist residents in electrifying their homes, and provided information regarding the Sustainable San Mateo County dashboard rollout event.
Vice Mayor Cole encouraged residents to sign up for SMC Alert to be contacted during emergency situations and provided information regarding new technology related to Al- enabled cameras to detect wildfires. Vice Mayor Cole encouraged residents to utilize wood chips for soil erosion mitigation.
Mayor Krolik expressed appreciation to the Police Department for their assistance with the Concours d'Elegance event and reported her attendance at a block party in her neighborhood and encouraged residents to host a block party to get to know their neighbors. Mayor Krolik reported her attendance on the first day of school at North School and her attendance at the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting in Woodside. Mayor Krolik announced an upcoming Town Hall meeting regarding scams and cybercrime to be led by the Police Department.
XV. ADJOURNMENT
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Monday, September 9, 2024
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. in honor of the memory of Phyllis Tankel.
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Lisa Natusch, City Clerk