TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH  San Mateo County  Christine Krolik, Mayor Sophie Cole, Vice Mayor Marie Chuang, Councilmember Leslie Marden Ragsdale, Councilmember Alvin L. Royse, Councilmember  1600 Floribunda Avenue Hillsborough, CA 94010 www.hillsborough.net Phone 650-375-7400  MINUTES  MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2024 4:30 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 inp person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conference.  CLOSED SESSION CALLTOORDER ROLL CALL  Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. 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 WITHLEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING! LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) No. 22-83 Adopting Maximum Rates for Water Service Charges San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 23CIV01028 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Employment Dispute Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  Town ofHillsborough V.A All Persons Interested in the Matter of the Proceedings for Resolution  Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)  One potential case ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION The Closed Session adjourned at 5:57 p.m. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALLTOORDER ROLLCALL  I. II.  Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik  III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE    Minutes Hillsborough City Council Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 2  Youth Poetl Laureate Sierra Elman ledt the Pledge of Allegiance.  IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION  City Attorney Christopher! Diaz reported thatt the City Council meti in Closed Session and there Mayor Krolik announced an upcoming" Town Hall meeting/ regarding teenage alcohol abuse and other  was no reportable action.  forms of addiction ande encouraged the community to attend.  V. PRESENTATIONS  INTRODUCTION OF YOUTHPOETI LAUREATE SIERRA ELMAN  Burlingame City! Librarian Bradley McCulleyi introduced' Youth Poet Laureate Sierra Elman. Elman provided brief comments and read her poem, "This is What/ America Feels  Like."  MAYOR'S APPLAUSE  Mayor Kroliki recognized Phyllis Tankel for hers service tot the community. Councilmembers provided comments. Mayor Krolik invited members of the public to provide comments. The following members oft the public spoke regarding Ms. Tankel:  Lindal Fitzpatrick Patty Pascoe Paulal Meier Cheryl Westmont Amy McHugh Lilli Rey Cassie Vaden Ofelia Delgadillo Hilary Caplan Somorjai Ben Somorjai Diana Somorjai Anupama Hoey  Marilyn Miller, former Superintendent of the Hillsborough City School District  Suzy Cantor, on behalf of the Cantorfamily Charlotte Huie, Nurse Practitioner, UCSF  Mayor Krolik announcedi thee establishmento of thei inaugural Mayor's Award for a resident who" "gives back ther most and asks for thel least," and stated thet first recipient of the award is Phyllis Tankel. Mayor Krolik stated the award would be delivered to Ms. Tankel. Larry Friedberg expressed appreciation for ther recognition for his wife and provided  comments regarding her contributions to the community.  VI. PUBLIC COMMENTI There were no speakers.  VII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST There were no announcements of conflict of interest.  VII. CONSENT CALENDAR  Councilmember Ragsdale requested to provide comments on Item 3.  Mayor Krolik removed Item 2. Clerk forl her service.  Councilmember Ragsdale spoke in support of Item 3 and expressed appreciation to the City On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and    Minutes Hillsborough City Council Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 3  unanimous on voice vote, Consent Calendar items 1,2,3,4,5,6andi 7 were approved. 1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 10, 2024 AND. JULY8, The City Council meeting minutes of. June 20, 2024 and July 8, 2024 were approved. 2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: JULY1 THROUGH JULY31, 2024 PURSUANTTOCEQA  2024  GUIDELINE 15378  Finance Director Jan Cooke responded to City Council questions.  Onr motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Royse and unanimous on voice vote, the monthly claims for July 2024 were approved as submitted. 3. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE EXPANDED POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR Ill AND THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK PURSUANTTO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 The resolution adopting the classification specification for the position of Public Works Inspector III and the position of Deputy City Clerk pursuantto CEQA Guideline 15378 4. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF  was adopted.  HILLSBOROUGH PURSUANTTO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378  The resolution adopting the 2024 Salary Schedule forthe Town of ilIsboroughpursuant 5. APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING EVENTPERMIT, APPLICATION 24-07 FOR THE CASA OF SAN MATEOCOUNTY CASA UNDER THE STARS EVENTPURSUANTOCEON Thel Fundraising Event Permit Application 24-07 for the CASA of San Mateo County CASA Under the Stars event subject to the conditions recommended by staff, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15301 was adopted. 6. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE CONTRACTWITH G. BORTOLOTTO &CO, INC.FOR THE 2023 STREET RESURFACNGPROECTN THE AMOUNT OF $3,692,192.63 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 The resolution accepting as complete the contract with G. Bortolotto & Co., Inci for the 2023 Street Resurfacing Project, thet final amount of which is $3,692,192.63, and authorizing staff to file al Notice of Completion for the project and release withheld retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws was adopted. 7. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE CONTRACTWITH NORGO ENGINEERINGI FOR THE 2530 SKYFARMDRIVE STORMPIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECTI IN THE AMOUNT OF $208,625.00 PURSUANTTOCEOA GUIDELINE The resolution accepting as complete the contract with NORGO Engineering fori the 2530 Skyfarm Drive Storm Pipe Replacement Project in the amount of $208,625.00: and authorizing staff tot file al Notice of Completion for the Project and release withheld  to CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted. GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15301  15301  retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws.  IX. OLDBUSINESS  8. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) FOR THE WATER PIPELINE DESIGN FROM HARRY TRACYWATER TREATMENTPLANT TO THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH WATER SYSTEM ("HIGHLINE WATER PIPELINE")  PROJECT    Minutes Hillsborough City Council Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 4  Deputy Director of Public' Works Natalie Gribben provided the staff report. Mayor Krolik opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed On motion by Councilmember Royse, seconded by' Vice Mayor Cole and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution adopting the mitigated negative declaration and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP)for the Water Pipeline Design from Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plantto the Town of Hillsborough Water System (HighlineWater 9. 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)INI ITS ENTIRETY PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 - Director of Building & Planning Tim Anderson provided the staff report. Mayor Krolik opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Krolik closed On motion by' Vice Mayor Cole, seconded by Councilmember Royse and unanimous on voice vote, 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  public comment.  Pipeline") Project.  INTRODUCTION  public comment.  Guideline 15378" was introduced with further reading waived.  X. PUBLIC COMMENT II There were no speakers. XI. TOWN UPDATE  City Manager Doug Davis provided an informational update regarding the Town's ADU Dashboard and events and activities in the town, and responded to City Council questions. Vice Mayor Cole reported her attendance atar meeting of the Firewise Board in which the chipping program was discussed, provided an update from the Central County Fire Department regarding the Wildland Urban Interface program, and expressed appreciation for the HIP Housing flyer regarding rental of ADUS in the recentwater bill. Councilmember Ragsdale reported her attendance at a presentation regarding the San Mateo County Family Justice Center, her participation in a presentation with herLeadership Council San Mateo County CORPS class, and a' "Loneliness to Light" Series presentation atthe Peninsula Humane Society regarding how pets combat loneliness. Councilmember Ragsdale reported her attendance at the Council of Cities meeting in Foster City in which Anders Fung was appointed to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to fill the remaining term of Emily Beach, and reported her attendance ata a Senior Scam Stopper Seminar hosted by Senator Becker and Assemblymember Papan and provided information regarding prevention Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at the debut of the Caltrain electric trains andi reported that Fire Chief Pucci is ati the Crozier fire and his offer of an opportunity for Councilmembers to tour the camp at the Placer County Fairgrounds. Councilmember Chuang reported HNN is promoting block parties and encouraged neighborhoods to hosta a block party and HNN will attend to provide information regarding emergency preparedness. Councilmember Chuang announced the upcoming Neighborfest event and the monthly HNN Councilmember Royse reported his attendance at a meeting of the SFO AimportCommunity  XII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS  tips that were shared.  meetings on Tuesday momings after a Council meeting.    Minutes Hillsborough City Council Monday, August 12, 2024 Page 5  Roundtable and provided information regarding airport traffic, noise curfews and aircraft Mayor Krolik congratulated Police Department Captain Meme Colla on her promotion. Mayor Krolik reported the Town will hostt the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting in November and encouraged the community to come tot the Town Hall meeting regarding alcohol abuse and other addictions, and congratulated Councilmember Ragsdale on  procedural changes.  graduating from thel leadership program.  XII. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Krolik adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. in honor of Fire Chief Dave Pucci and the  firefighters fighting wildfires.  Submitted by,  Ao Hatl Lisa Natusch, City Clerk