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 9, 2024
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
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 Krolk called the meeting to order at 5:00 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Glenn Berkheimer
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 856 - Public Works and Clerical Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 350 - Public Works Supervisors B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Crown Castle NG West LLC v. Town of Hillsborough, et al.
San Mateo County Superior Court, Case No. 18CIV05650
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.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Former Congresswoman and San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Krolik recognized elected officials and dignitaries present at the meeting in Council Chambers and virtually on Zoom including former Mayor Kitty Mullooly, former Mayor Chick Adams, Hillsborough City School District Board President Kim Oliff, Hillsborough City School District Board Vice President Don Geddis, Hillsborough City School District Board Member An Huang Chen, and former Mayor Larry May.
Vice Mayor Cole, Councilmember Royse and Mayor Krolik introduced their families and friends present in Council Chambers on Zoom.
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss two items and stated that direction was provided to staff and there was no reportable action under the Brown Act.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT I
There were no speakers.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
VIl. CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no requests to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
On motion by Councilmember Royse, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on voice vote, the Consent Calendar was approved.
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 14, 2024 The City Council meeting minutes of October 14, 2024 were approved as submitted.
2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024 The monthly claims for November 2024 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, 2024 The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report together with the Independent Auditors' Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 was accepted and filed.
4. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2024-25 BUDGET APPROPRIATING $363,608.00
FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY
The resolution amending the FY 2024-25 budget appropriating $363,608.00 for contribution to the Central County Fire Department Joint Powers Authority was adopted.
5. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024 was adopted.
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6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
The resolution establishing the Local Appointments List for calendar year 2025 was adopted.
ORDINANCE AMENDING HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.12.010 TO
REDUCE THE APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ARCHITECTURE AND
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD - ADOPTION
The ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough amending Section 2.12.010 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code to Reduce the Appointment Requirements for the Architecture and Design Review Board" was adopted.
VIll. MAYOR'S STATE OF THE TOWN
Mayor Krolik presented the State of the Town.
IX. RECOGNITION: Councilmember Alvin L. Royse
Councilmembers shared in the reading of a resolution of appreciation of Councilmember Royse's service.
Vice Mayor Cole provided comments in recognition of Councilmember Royse and presented a gift of a book. Councilmember Ragsdale, Councilmember Chuang and Mayor Krolik provided comments in recognition of Councilmember Royse.
Public Works Director Paul Willis provided comments of appreciation of Councilmember Royse and presented him with a customized roadway monument.
Bruno Brasileiro, Field Representative, Office of Congressman Kevin Mullin, provided comments and presented a framed copy of the Congressional Record to Councilmember Royse.
Hillsborough City School District President Kim Oliff, with Board Vice President Don Geddis and Board Trustee An Huang Chen, provided comments of appreciation of Councilmember Royse and welcomed and congratulated newly elected Councilmembers.
Councilmember Royse provided outgoing comments of appreciation to members of the public, Town staff, and the City Council, and congratulated newly elected Councilmembers.
Mayor Krolik reported that a resolution of appreciation from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors was presented to Councimember Royse at a recent meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable.
Emily Salgado, Senior District Representative, Office of Assemblymember Papan, provided brief comments and presented a resolution on behalf of Senator Josh Becker and Assemblymember Diane Papan to Councilmember Royse.
Councilmember Royse stepped down from his seat at the dais.
X. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE:
• Councilmember-Elect Laurie Davies Adams
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier administered the oath of office to Councilmember-Elect Laurie Davies Adams.
Councilmember Adams took a seat at the dais.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier provided comments in recognition of outgoing Councilmember Al Royse.
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Councilmember Adams provided comments in recognition of outgoing Councilmember Royse and incoming remarks and expressed appreciation to the City Council, Town staff, former Mayors and Councilmembers in attendance, members of the Hillsborough City School District Board of Trustees, members of the community, and her friends and family. • Councilmember-Elect Sophie Cole
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier administered the oath of office to Councilmember-Elect Sophie Cole.
Cole took a seat at the dais.
• Councilmember-Elect Christine Krolik
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier administered the oath of office to Councilmember-Elect Christine Krolik.
Krolik took a seat at the dais.
XI. OUTGOING MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Krolik provided outgoing remarks.
Vice Mayor Cole provided comments in recognition of outgoing Mayor Krolik and presented a ceremonial Mayor's gavel in recognition of her service as Mayor.
Councilmember Ragsdale, Councilmember Chuang and Councilmember Adams provided comments in appreciation of Mayor Krolik's service as Mayor.
Mayor Krolik performed a song regarding her service as Mayor.
XII. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Mayor Krolik opened nominations for the position of Mayor.
Councilmember Chuang nominated Sophie Cole for the position of Mayor. Councilmember Ragsdale seconded the nomination.
By unanimous voice vote, Sophie Cole was selected as Mayor.
XIII. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier administered the oath of office to Sophie Cole.
Mayor Cole took the center seat at the dais and presided over the remainder of the meeting.
XIV. INCOMING MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Cole provided introductory remarks and expressed appreciation to the City Council, her family, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier, Town staff, and town residents.
XV. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Mayor Cole opened nominations for the position of Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Krolik nominated Leslie Marden Ragsdale for the position of Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Adams seconded the nomination.
Councilmember Ragsdale nominated Marie Chuang for the position of Vice Mayor. There was no second to the nomination.
Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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By unanimous roll call vote, Leslie Marden Ragsdale was selected as Vice Mayor.
XVI. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE: Vice Mayor
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Member-Elect Jackie Speier administered the oath of office to Leslie Marden Ragsdale.
Vice Mayor Ragsdale returned to her seat at the dais.
Councilmember Krolik congratulated Mayor Cole and Vice Mayor Ragsdale.
XVII. PUBLIC HEARING
8. CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.52 OF
THE HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT
CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
Assistant Director of Building and Planning Liz Ruess provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.
Mayor Cole opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Vice Mayor Ragsdale and unanimous on roll call vote, the urgency ordinance entitled, "An Urgency Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.52 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Comply with Recent Changes in State Law and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code" was adopted by title only with full reading waived.
XVIII. PUBLIC COMMENT I|
There were no speakers.
XIX. TOWN UPDATE
City Manager Doug Davis provided brief comments of congratulations to the newly elected Councilmembers and newly selected Mayor and Vice Mayor.
XX. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Chuang congratulated newly elected Councilmembers, recognized Police Department staff Lieutenant Geoff Chenier, Support Services Manager Kari Pechetti, Sergeant Christopher Smith, Corporal Christopher Rey and Corporal Joshua Wang for their recent promotions and thanked them for their service. Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at a community meeting hosted by OneShoreline for the Millbrae and Burlingame Shoreline Resilience Project (MBSRP) and reported that Hillsborough CERT, in partnership with Central County Fire Department and Millbrae CERT and Burlingame CERT, trained over 30 participants in lifesaving "stop the bleed" skills. Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at a meeting of the SamTrans Board of Directors in which the same-day paratransit pilot program was made permanent and reported that Sam Trans will retrofit 72 buses with protective safety barriers for operators.
Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported that the new CEO of BAWSCA, Tom Smegal, officially started and announced a recognition event for outgoing CEO Nicole Sandkulla will be held at the end of January. Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported her attendance at a meeting of a Peninsula Clean Energy ad hoc committee for their strategic plan, encouraged members of the public to take the Town Center Community Survey, welcomed Lisa Edwards to the Citizens Communication Advisory Committee, and thanked outgoing member Mahdad Nassiri for his service.
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Councilmember Krolik expressed appreciation to staff and Crystal Springs Uplands School for the recent San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting hosted by the Town.
Mayor Cole expressed appreciation to staff and Crystal Springs Uplands School for the recent San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting hosted by the Town.
XXI. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Submitted by:
Mar Natuse
Lisa Natusch, City Clerk