This Agenda may not reflect the actual order of items. The order of items is subject to change based on Council action.7:00 REGULAR SESSION – Convene as the City Council1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ROLL CALL – Widmer, DeGolia, Lempres, Lewis, Wiest3. PRESENTATIONS•
Code Enforcement Officer Safety Awareness and Recognition Week Proclamation
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Swearing-In Oath – Dispatcher Debra Allen
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of the City Council under specified circumstances. Speakers’ time is limited to three minutes. Additionally, the public may address the Council on any subject listed on the Consent and Regular Agenda. Each speaker may address the Council once for a limit of three minutes.)5. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - Report out by City Attorney
6. CITY MANAGER’S WRITTEN REPORT AND VARIOUS DEPARTMENT ORAL REPORTS Description: The City Manager’s Report includes written reports from the Town’s various Departments. Staff is present to answer any questions the Council may have on the various issues noted in the written Reports. The Council may ask questions and discuss any of the various items.
7. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ROUNDTABLE REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 8-14) (Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and are generally considered in one motion and adopted by a single vote of the City Council. If discussion regarding a Consent Calendar item is desired, the member(s) of the City Council, public, and/or staff wishing to pull the item should so indicate at the time the Mayor calls for consideration of the Consent Calendar.)
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Report: City Clerk, Anthony Suber
Recommendation: Approve minutes for June 19, 2019
Description: This item involves approval of draft minutes from past City Council meetings. 9. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JULY, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$ 4,772,508 AND FOR AUGUST, 2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 2,664,939 Report: Finance Director, Robert Barron III
Recommendation: Approve Bills and Claims for July in the total amount of $ 4,772,508 and for August in the total amount of $ 2,664,939
10. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATIVES FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERNECE, OCTOBER 16-18, 2019 – LONG BEACH Report: Deputy City Manager/City Clerk, Anthony Suber
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 19-XX designating a voting delegate and up to two alternatives to the League of California Cities Annual Conference, October 16-18, 2019 – Long Beach.
11. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EXPENDITURES FOR BALANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF), CITIZEN’S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT Report: Chief of Police, Steven D. McCulley
Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution accepting the recommended expenditures of the remaining balance of FY 2019-20 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF), Citizen’s Option for Public Safety (COPS) Grant in the amount of $100,000 in accordance with California state requirements.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2019 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56089 Report: Public Works Director, Robert Ovadia
Recommendation: Accept work and authorize recording of a Notice of Completion for the 2019 Slurry Seal Project, Number 56089.
13. APPROVAL OF TENNIS SHELTER AND INSTALL IN HOLBROOK-PALMER PARK AND AUTHORIZATION TO USE ADDITIONAL TENNIS FUNDS Report: Park Manager, Sally Bentz-Dalton
Recommendation: Approve the Park Pacific structure and Playgrounds Unlimited installation quotes and authorize the use of additional funds from the Tennis Fund to fully fund the project.
14. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 Report: Finance Director, Robert Barron III
Recommendation: Accept the Treasurer’s Report for the Fourth Quarter Ended June 30, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARING – None
REGULAR AGENDA - (Items 15-22)15. REVIEW POSSIBLE REVISIONS TO THE VARIOUS FEES AND CHARGES ON THE TOWN MASTER FEE SCHEDULE; AND, IF APPROPRIATE, DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A FEE RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION Report: Finance Director, Robert Barron III
Recommendation: Review possible revisions to the various fees and charges on the Town Master Fee Schedule; and, if appropriate, direct staff to prepare a Fee Resolution for Adoption.
Description: This item involves a review of potential changes to fees and charges that exist within the Towns current Master Fee Schedule and is requesting direction from Council on next steps.
16. DISCUSSION ON THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE: THE 2019 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Report: AICP Senior Planner, Stephanie B. Davis
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive a report from staff on the draft 2019 General Plan Update and provide direction to staff.
Description: This will involve a discussion by the Council of the Town’s Draft 2019 General Plan Update and the associated, prepared environmental document draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Council will discuss an overview and purpose of the Town’s 2019 General Plan Update process, and the modifications proposed to the each of the State mandated required Elements of the General Plan. Ultimately, staff is recommending the Council receive the report, discuss, and provide direction to staff on any proposed or additional changes to either the 2019 General Plan or the draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The item would be scheduled for formal action by the City Council at a future date.
17. WAIVE THE FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY, AN ORDINANCE REVISING ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.40.190 REMOVING THE CAP ON MAXIMUM PENALTIES THAT CAN RESULT FROM VIOLATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMIT PROVISION Report: City Attorney, William B. Conners
Recommendation: Waive the first reading and introduce by title only, an Ordinance amending Chapter 15.40.190 of the Atherton Municipal Code removing the existing maximum amount (cap) of any penalty applied in accordance with the provisions of the Construction Time Limit provision set forth in AMC §§15.40.160 through 15.40.220.
Description: This item is the first reading of a proposed Ordinance amendment regarding removing the maximum penalty for projects that exceed the Construction Time Limits for issued permits. 18. ADOPTION OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN Report: Public Works Director, Robert Ovadia
Recommendation: Adopt the Town of Atherton Green Infrastructure Plan and authorize future administrative updates by the City Manager.
Description: This item involves the adoption of a Green Infrastructure Plan, as required by the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Quality Control Board. The Green Infrastructure Plan outlines how the Town of Atherton will shift from traditional “gray” storm drain infrastructure – which channels runoff directly into receiving waters without treatment – to a more resilient and sustainable “green” storm water system that captures, stores and treats stormwater before channeling it to receiving waters or infiltrating into the ground, when viable. The Council may act to include stormwater treatment as part of the grading and drainage requirements for certain single-family residential development projects.19. DISCUSSION OF RULE 20A UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING WORK CREDITS, INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL SALE OF ACCUMULATED WORK CREDITS AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH DIRECTION Report: Public Works Director, Robert Ovadia
Recommendation: Discuss options for use of Rule 20A Utility Undergrounding Work Credits; consider the option of selling accumulated Rule 20A work credits; and provide staff with direction.
Description: This item involves the discussion of the Town’s accumulated Rule 20A undergrounding work credits and the Rule 20 Undergrounding Program. The Council may act to direct staff to further investigate the potential sale/transfer of accumulated work credits.20. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT: “SOARING CITY PENSION COSTS – FOLLOW-UP ON GRAND JRUY REPORT OF 2017-18”
Report: Finance Director, Robert Barron III
Recommendation: Review and approve the attached response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report on their report entitled “Soaring City Pension Costs – Follow-Up On Grand Jury Report of 2017-18”
Description: This item involves the review and discussion of a letter to San Mateo County Grand Jury Report in response to their recommendations to the Town related to pension costs.
21. RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT “Electric Vehicle Adoption in the Cities and County of San Mateo” Report: Chief of Police, Steven D. McCulley
Recommendation: Consider the attached response to the San Mateo Grand Jury on their report entitled “Electric Vehicle Adoption in the Cities and County of San Mateo,” and, if appropriate, authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter
Description: This item involves the review and discussion of a letter to San Mateo County Grand Jury Report in response to their recommendations to the Town for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions22. CIVIC CENTER PROJECT UPDATE Report: Interwest Consulting Group Project Manager, Marty Hanneman
Recommendation: N
one. This report is informational only.Description: This item involves a review of Civic Center construction updates including expenses. 23. COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
24. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
25. PUBLIC COMMENTS
26. ADJOURN
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