review by CDFW. Also an eDNA sampling plan was scoped
for obtaining California red-legged frog and California tiger salamander presence information on a pond located just
outside of the project area. [2021-2022]
County of Santa Clara-Parks and Recreation
Department, Sanborn Nursery Dump Demolition and
Remediation, Saratoga, CA. Conducted Biological
Assessment in an area adjacent to Sanborn County Parks
that had habitat for California red-legged frog, California giant salamander and San Franciso dusky footed
woodrats in a partially developed area within redwood
forest, oak woodland and other natural communities.
Conducted an aquatic resource delineation that included determing whether there was a significant nexus of two
artificial offstream reservoirs to jurisdictional resources. [2021-2022]
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Sunol
Pipeline Project, Sunol, CA. Conducted an aquatic
delineation survey for a pipeline replacement project for a potable water pipe that traverses Arroyo de la Laguna
Creek. Prepared an Aquatic Resource Delineation Report
for the project. [2021]
FEMA, FEMA ESA Consultations for Disaster Related
Infrastructure Projects, Northern California. Conducted ESA consultations, site visits, desktop survey analysis, prepared no effect determinations, informal consultations with ESA review forms and formal consultations with
Biological Assessments. Conducted these analysis for
California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, Santa Cruz long-toed salamander, Alameda whipsnake,
central California coast DPS steelhead and other wildlife species. [2018-2019]
CS Solar, California Tiger Salamander Drift Fence/Pitfall Trap Study and Construction Project, Gustine, CA.
Implemented a California tiger salamander drift
fence/pitfall trap study for a proposed solar farm in the San Joaquin Valley (Stanislaus County). Coordinated the construction crews on constructing and installing the drift fence and pitfall traps for over 32 drift fence arrays.
Conducted surveys and biological monitoring for
construction and operation of the drift fence/pitfall traps for California tiger salamanders. [2018]
City of Pleasanton, I-680/Sunol Boulevard Interchange
Improvement Project, Pleasanton, CA. Conducted
biological field surveys, wetland delineation and tree
survey for interchange improvement project in habitat for California tiger salamanders, California red-legged frogs and Alameda whipsnake. Prepared an Aquatic Resources
Delineation Report and a Natural Environment Study
Report for the project. [2020-2021]
City of San Jose, Fire Station #8 Ancillary Garage
Demolition Project, San Jose, CA. Conducted an
evaluation of the garage demolition project on the bank of Coyote Creek for environmental permits. Delineated the
ordinary high water mark for determination of Clean Water Act 404 jurisdiction. [2021]
City of San Jose, Evergreen Riparian Restoration
Project, San Jose, CA. Conducted an aquatic resources
delineation for two creeks in a developed suburban area of San Jose. Documented the conditions in the creek with
several arid west ordinary high water mark datasheets.
Conducted a Habitat Assessment and delineation of
riparian habitat. Prepared a memorandum report that
provided the results of the aquatic resource delineation and riparian habitat delineation. Prepared a 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement for the riparian
restoration projects for submittal to CDFW. [2021-2022] Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority and
Caltrans, Phase 5 US 101 Express Lanes Project, San
Jose, CA. Conducted Aquatic Resource Delineation for
highway and bridge widening project on US 101.
Delineated instream wetlands associated with San Tomas
Aquino Creek. Prepared ARDR Report. [2020-2021]
Alameda County Transportation Commission and
Caltrans, SR-84 Expressway Widening and SR 84/I-680
Interchange Improvement Project, Sunol, CA. Performed
as lead permitting biologist for exceptionally complicated permitting project where roadway widening and
intersection improvements occur in an area with a perennial creek, wetlands, riparian corridor, ephemeral creeks, oak woodland and habitat for ESA and CESA listed wildlife
species. Prepared permit applications for CWA Section 404 Permit Application to the Army Corps of Engineers, Section 401 Water Quality Certification Application to the San
Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board, and
California 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement Application. Also coordinated and contributed to the
preparation of an ITP permit application and BO
Amendment. Coordinated and prepared applications to get them through the review process. [2018-2022]
California American Water, California American Water
Monterey Pipeline Project, Monterey, CA. Lead Biologist, coordinated, conducted, and led biological monitoring for construction of the Monterey pipeline through the cities of Pacific Grove, Monterey, and Seaside. Conducted
environmental awareness training for workers, lead
preconstruction nesting bird surveys, identified a suitable buffer for an identified nest, mapped trees along roadways affected by the pipeline project, obtained tree permits, and monitored tree excavation. Conducted habitat
assessments, vegetation mapping, and wildlife surveys
from Monterey to the Salinas River. Conducted botanical surveys in sand dune and maritime chaparral habitats as well as burrow habitat surveys for California tiger
salamander. [2013–2018]
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Karin Goetter Beck, RPA, RPH
Senior Archaeologist
Education
MA, Cultural Resources
Management, Sonoma State
University, 2005
BA, Anthropology, University of
California, Los Angeles,
1996
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 12
With Other Firms: 16
Training and Certifications
Soils Identification Class, 2021
ACRA NRHP Criteria
Evaluations, 2021
ACRA Budgeting for CRM
Professionals, 2007
CEQA Architectural History
Workshop (AEP), 2018
CEQA Environmental Review
Workshop (CA Preservation
Foundation), 2016
CEQA & Historic Preservation
Workshop (CA Preservation
Foundation), 2015
Adult CPR/First Aid, 2020
FEMA Security Badge, 2017-20
Railroad Safety Training, 2019
Comparative Osteology
Workshop (SCA annual
meeting), 2010
Flint-knapping Workshop,
2005-2005
Ceramics Identification
Workshop (SCA annual
meeting), 2003
Mammalian Osteology
Internship, 2000
Museum Archiving Internship,
1999
Professional Affiliations
Register of Professional
Archaeologists (RPA)
Register of Professional
Historians (RPH)
Society for Historical
Archaeology
Society for California
Archaeology
Friends of the Cowell Lime
Works Historic District,
Advisory Board Member
Licenses/Registrations
Register of Professional
Archaeologists, #15758
Register of Professional
Historians, #597
Summary
Ms. Beck has over 28 years of experience in prehistoric and historical archaeology and cultural resources management throughout California. Her experience includes conducting records searches at multiple California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS) Information Centers, archival research; field survey, excavation, and data collection; laboratory analysis and collections management; resource and built-environment evaluation; and project management. Ms. Beck has worked on various projects including federal, state, and local transportation, land development, and energy projects to determine site significance under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. She has prepared an extensive number of technical studies that have been used to support successful client consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). Ms. Beck has conducted numerous architectural surveys, and prepared historic contexts and evaluations of historic resources throughout central and northern California.
Project Experience
Town of Hillsborough, 101 Tiptoe Lane, Hillsborough,
Hillsborough, CA, Archaeologist. Conducted a record
search at the NWIC, a literature review, and prepared a Cultural Resources Assessment memorandum to support
an IS/MND. AECOM prepared an Initial Study and
associated CEQA documents for a new two-story
residence with a detached accessory dwelling unit, and
cabana for a total proposed floor area of approximately 12,528 square feet (8.4% Floor Area Ratio) on a 148,957 square foot vacant lot. The proposal also includes a sport court, pool, tree removals, a driveway, retaining walls and extensive grading including approximately 11,205 cubic
yards (CY) of cut, 725 CY of fill for a total export of approximately 11,205 CY.
South Main Mixed-Use Redevelopment Project,
Redwood City, San Mateo County, CA. Archaeologist.
Conducted a record search at the NWIC, literature review, pedestrian survey, and Native American outreach for this project that proposes to develop six blocks located along El Camino Real Corridor for residential, commercial, and office space. A prehistoric archaeological site CA-SMA358/H was previously identified and recommended eligible for the NRHP. Prepared an archaeological testing plan that included Geoprobe boring and mechanical
trenching to further understand the nature of the site
within the project footprint.
City of Fremont, Ursa Residential Project EIR, Fremont, CA. Archaeologist who conducted record search and
contributed to the cultural resources section of the EIR.
The project proposes a 17-lot residential subdivision
within an existing residential suburb of Fremont, which includes relocation of a potentially historic structure.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Highway
17 Wildlife Passage and Regional Trail and Wildlife
Crossings Project, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, CA.
Archaeologist. Conducted research, Native American
outreach, prepared technical report (in progress) for trails and wildlife crossings project. [2021-Present, 60635999] San Mateo County Transportation Authority, US 101
Managed Lanes North Project, San Francisco and San
Mateo Counties, CA. Archaeologist. Preparation of a
combined Historical Resources Evaluation Report (HRER)
report for the proposed “HOT” lanes improvement project.
Fallon Ranch Main Residence, Livermore, CA. Historical
Archaeologist. Prepared the Historic American Building
Survey (HABS) documentation for the Fallon Ranch Main
Residence prior to its demolition.
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Karin Goetter Beck, RPA, RPH AECOM
Senior Archaeologist
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Sunol Valley Golf Course Grazing Infrastructure Project, Sunol,
Alameda County, CA. Archaeologist. Project
management for archaeological monitoring of the grading and utility trenching within the golf course for the
purposes of transforming the golf course into
pasturelands.
Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System, Santa
Clara County Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA. Field Director/Lead Archaeologist. Conducted archival
research on the history of the County Hospital and its
associated cemetery; managed the excavation of burials
from the cemetery; identified and analyzed historical
artifacts associated with the burials and the hospital; and co-authored a summary excavation report.
Diablo Grande Residential Development, Stanislaus
County, CA. Archaeologist/Historical Archaeologist.
Conducted an extensive survey and tested numerous
archaeological sites; conducted archival and historical research; prepared DPR forms for numerous prehistoric
and historical resources.
City of Pleasanton, Interstate 680/Sunol Boulevard
Interchange Improvements Projects, Alameda County,
CA. Archaeologist. Conducted a record search at the
Northwest Information Center (NWIC) and Native
American consultation, survey, and prepared an ASR and
HPSR.]
City of Mountain View Public Works, Shoreline Lake
Improvements Project, Mountain View, Santa Clara
County, CA. Archaeologist. Conducted a records search
at the NWIC and the Native American Heritage
Commission; prepared an Initial Study (IS).
Contra Costa County Public Works Department, Marsh
Creek Road Bridges Replacement Project - Update,
Unincorporated Clayton/Brentwood, Contra Costa
County, CA. Archaeologist. Conducted a survey of
additional project area, prepared Department Parks and
Recreation (DPR) form for an archaeological site, prepared a Supplemental Archaeological Survey Report (ASR) and
Historic Properties Survey Report (HPSR).
Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), All Electronic Tolling on Bay Area Bridges Project, Alameda, Contra Costa,
Marin, San Mateo, and Solano Counties, CA.
Archaeologist. Conducted a review of the existing records search results and literature review. The work conformed to Caltrans’ Screened Undertakings.
City of Petaluma Public Works, Proposed Caulfield
Bridge, Petaluma, CA. Archaeologist. Conducted a
records search at the NWIC and field survey; prepared a Preliminary Cultural Resources Assessment.
Metropolitan Transportation Commission, State Route
37 Traffic Congestion Relief Project, Sonoma, Napa,
and Solano Counties, CA. Archaeologist. Conducted a
record search at the NWIC, literature review, survey,
geoarchaeologist testing; prepared an ASR, XPI, and
HPSR.
City of San Jose, 2020 OBAG Pavement Resurfacing
Project, San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA.
Archaeologist. Conducted a records search at the NWIC
and Native American outreach.
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority – Madera Station
Relocation Project, Madera, Madera County, CA.
Archaeologist. Conducted a records search at the South
San Joaquin Valley Information Center (SSJVIC), historical research, and Native American outreach. Prepared a
technical memorandum to inform an Initial Study.
Caltrans Revalidation State Route 84 Expressway
Widening and State Route 84/Interstate 680
Interchange Improvements Project, Alameda County,
CA. Archaeologist. Conducted a review of the existing
records search results of additional project area, prepared a technical memorandum to address effects to cultural
resources.
Caltrans State Route 113 Preliminary Environmental
Analysis Report (PEAR), Solano County, CA.
Archaeologist. Conducted a record search at the NWIC
and a literature review. Prepared the cultural resources section of the PEAR for an improvement project along
State Route 113 between State Route 12 and the City of
Dixon, Solano County.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Environmental
Constraints Analysis, Entire BART System, Northern
California. Archaeologist. Conducted analysis of the
entire BART system and identified archaeologically
sensitive areas of proposed communication towers.
Prepared the cultural resources section for the
Environmental Constraints Analysis. [2018-2019]
City of Mountain View, US 101/Shoreline Boulevard
Northbound Off-Ramp Modification Project, Mountain
View, Santa Clara County, CA. Archaeologist. Conducted
a record search at the NWIC, conducted Native American
consultation, conducted survey, prepared Historical
Resources Compliance Report (HRCR) and ASR. [2018]
San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, Valley Rail
(Altamont Corridor Express [ACE]) – Stockton (Cabral
Station) Parking Expansion Project, San Joaquin
County, CA. Archaeologist. Conducted records search at
the NCIC, historical research, and Native American
outreach. Prepared an ASR, and XPI for the improvement
of the parking lot of the abandoned Western Pacific
Railroad Depot. The Depot is on the NRHP but has been
partially destroyed and demolished by fire; AECOM is
proposing its removal from the NRHP list. Conducted XPI trenching to test for National Register-eligible resources related to the Depot or other land uses. Results will be reported in the HPSR.
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Wendy Copeland
Environmental Planner (Water Quality/Hydrology/Geology/Other CEQA Topics) Education
MS, Plant Pathology, University
of Georgia, 1999
BS, Plant Science, University of
Delaware, 1985
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 14
With Other Firms: 6
Training/Certifications
Forest Plan Implementation,
“Plan to Project,” U.S. Forest
Service
Professional Affiliations
Society of Vertebrate
Paleontology
Geological Society of America
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Summary
Wendy Copeland is an environmental scientist with 20 years of experience. Ms. Copeland specializes in environmental analyses related to aesthetics (visual resources), geology, paleontology, minerals, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and recreation. She has worked on projects throughout the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and throughout the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range. She has worked on both CEQA and NEPA projects for a wide variety of clients, ranging from private industry (residential/ commercial developers and power companies) to government regulatory agencies—local (city/county planning and public works departments throughout northern California), State (California Department of Water Resources, California State Parks, California Department of Transportation, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) and federal (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and U.S. Forest Service).
Project Experience
City of Mountain View, Shoreline Lake Improvements
Project IS/MND, Santa Clara County, CA. Authored the
aesthetics (visual resources), agriculture and forestry resources, energy, geology and soils, hazards and
hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land
use, mineral resources, paleontological resources,
population and housing, public services, recreation,
utilities and service systems, and wildfire sections of this IS/MND to improve the shoreline of Sailing Lake, within Shoreline Regional Park. The project includes installation of rip-rap to protect the north shoreline from erosion, inwater work to remove sediment from the area around the boat launch ramp, construction of a new concrete kayak
launch ramp, replacement of the existing boat docks with a new floating dock system, replacement of the existing maintenance boat dock with a new fixed pier, and
regrading of the south beach to provide an improved
launch area for windsurfing and paddle boarding.
City of Mountain View, Sailing Lake Dam Access Road
Improvement Project IS/MND, Santa Clara County, CA.
Authored the aesthetics (visual resources), agriculture and forestry resources, energy, geology and soils, hazards
and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use, mineral resources, paleontological resources,
population and housing, public services, recreation,
utilities and service systems, and wildfire sections of this IS/MND to improve the stability of the existing Sailing Lake Dam within Shoreline Regional Park. The project includes construction of a new stability berm and blanket drain, raising the dam crest, and widening the paved access
road over the dam to address seepage issues at the toe of the dam and provide additional stability for construction traffic using the road on top of the dam for access to the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Mountain
Tunnel Project IS/MND and U.S. Forest Service EA,
Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties, CA. Authored the
visual resources, geology/soils/minerals, and hydrology and water quality sections of this IS/MND, and a separate EA for the Stanislaus National Forest, to upgrade 19 miles of the Mountain Tunnel, which was constructed in 1925 to carry drinking water from Hetch Hetchy Reservoir to
SFPUC customers in the San Francisco Bay Area. In
addition to work inside the tunnel and at access points, the project includes approximately 10.5 miles of roadwork at six different locations, and construction-related staging areas in 30 different locations. Some of the work areas are located adjacent to the designated Tuolumne Wild and
Scenic River corridor.
Santa Clara County Department of Parks and
Recreation, Sanborn County Park Demolition and
Remediation Project IS/MND, Santa Clara County, CA.
Authored the geology and paleontological resources,
hazards and hazardous materials, and hydrology and
water quality sections of this IS/MND to remediate a
former privately-owned nursey site acquired by the park and planned for future use as a new campground. Portions of the 57-acre site were contaminated by the former
owners, who used large several areas as an unauthorized dump for various light industrial wastes (fuels, oils,
pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers), household wastes, nursery materials, trailers, car and tractor parts, steel drums and other materials.
California Department of Parks and Recreation,
Carnegie State Vehicular Recreation Area Expansion
EIR, Livermore, CA. Authored the geology, minerals, and paleontological resources and the hydrology and water
quality sections for an EIR evaluating the impacts of
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Petra Unger AECOM
Environmental Planner (Water Quality/Hydrology/Other CEQA Topics)
of the SVRA including new OHV trails, an interpretive
center, and picnic and camping areas. Prepared a
constraints analysis related to soil erosion caused by offroad vehicles for alternatives development. Assisted with development of General Plan policies related to geology, soils, erosion, seismicity, landslides, water quality, and floodplain development.
Sacramento County Department of Parks and
Recreation, Dry Creek Trail Phase II Extension IS/MND,
Sacramento County, CA. Authored detailed analyses
related to aesthetics, recreation, paleontological
resources, flooding and water quality, and hazardous
materials (sites on the Cortese List), and prepared CEQA Appendix G checklist responses for agricultural
resources, hazards, hydrology, land use, population and housing, public services, utilities, and wildfire. This IS/MND evaluated the impacts from extending the existing Dry
Creek Trail in the Dry Creek Parkway by approximately 6 miles to provide additional pedestrian, bicycle, and
equestrian recreational opportunities and increased
connectivity with local and regional parks.
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Red
Rock Canyon State Park General Plan Update EIR, Kern
County, CA. Authored the geology, paleontological
resources, minerals, hazards and hazardous materials,
and hydrology and water quality sections of this EIR
evaluating the impacts of an updated General Plan
intended to guide future activities on 27,000 acres. The General Plan addresses changes in land use from SVRA
trails to pedestrian/equestrian trails, and increased
protection for unique geologic features, cultural and
paleontological resources, and scenic resources.
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Prairie
City State Vehicular Recreation Area General Plan EIR,
Rancho Cordova, CA. Authored the geology, minerals,
and paleontological resources section, as well as the
cumulative hydrology and water quality impacts analysis, for an EIR evaluating the impacts of a General Plan
intended to expand and guide future activities in the
SVRA, including new OHV trails, a new visitor center,
staging and picnic areas, restrooms, and a nonmotorized recreational area that would include opportunities for
picnicking, wildlife viewing, and guided vernal pool
interpretative hikes.
City of Chico, Bidwell Park Master Management Plan
Update and Associated Park Improvement Projects EIR,
Chico, CA. Authored the geology, soils, and mineral
resources section of this EIR for the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan Update, which included a Trails Plan,
Horseshoe Lake Area Concept Plan, Cedar Grove Area
Concept Plan, and Disc Golf/Trailhead Area Concept Plan.
All of the area plans included multiple proposed trails throughout the park (both paved and unpaved), stream
crossings, picnic areas, interpretive facilities and signage, parking lots, and restrooms.
Lehigh Southwest Cement Company and Hanson
Permanente Cement, Inc., Permanente Creek
Restoration Project EIR, Santa Clara County, CA.
Authored the geology and paleontological resources
sections of this EIR for a stream restoration project in Permanente Creek, in an area adjacent to existing quarry and cement plant operations. The project would restore
portions of the streambed, banks, and floodplain by
removing rock material, removing culverts, changing the stream meanders, restoring the floodplain, and planting riparian vegetation.
City of Pleasanton, Lions Wayside Park and Delucchi
Park Master Plan IS/MND, Pleasanton, CA. Authored the
geology, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, minerals, and paleontological resources
sections of this IS/MND to underground a portion of
Kottinger Creek through Lions Wayside Park and
construct various improvements in both parks including
connecting paths, a new bandstand, picnic area, and
restrooms.
City of Winters, Winters Sports Park IS/MND, Winters,
CA. Authored the paleontological resources section of
this IS/MND prepared for development of a sports park,
including baseball, softball, and an indoor facility for street hockey, on a 30-acre site in the City of Winters.
Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District, Plaza Park,
Village Park, and Community Clubhouse Master Plan
IS/MND, Sacramento, CA. Authored the visual resources,
geology and paleontological resources, hydrology and
water quality, and hazards and hazardous materials
sections of this IS/MND to upgrade, improve, and unify
two existing adjacent parks. The project included
additional parking and pedestrian pathways, new
landscaping, safety lighting, and renovations at the
existing clubhouse and amphitheater, in a historic area of downtown Fair Oaks.
U.S. Forest Service and Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency, Nevada Stateline-to-Stateline Bikeway South
Demonstration Project EA, South Lake Tahoe, CA.
Authored the earth resources section of this EA for a 3.2- mile-long pedestrian/bicycle trail along South Lake Tahoe between Stateline, Nevada and Crystal Bay, Nevada. The
project involved construction of a paved, shared-use path designed to meet ADA and ASSHTO standards. The
project also included a new parking area and
interpretive/educational signage.
California Department of Water Resources, Addendum
to Suisun Marsh Habitat Management, Preservation,
and Restoration Plan EIR, Suisun Marsh, CA. Prepared
the geology and groundwater section of this EIR
addendum evaluating proposed tidal restoration of a
combined 609 acres at Bradmoor Island and Arnold
Slough, along with adaptive management actions at the
existing Blacklock restoration site in the northeastern Suisun Marsh.
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Danny DeBrito
Environmental Planner-Transportation/Traffic
Education
BS, Environmental
Management and
Protection, Minor in
Sustainable Environments,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo,
2017
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 2
With Other Firms: 6
Training and Certifications
AECOM certified project
manager
Clean Water Act Section 404:
Nationwide and Other
Specialized Permits, UC
Davis Extension
Association of Environmental
Professionals (AEP)
Conferences (2016, 2019,
2020)
Salmonid Restoration
Federation (SRF) Annual
Conference (2022)
Professional Affiliations
American Planning Association
(APA), Northern Chapter
Summary
Danny DeBrito is an environmental planner and AECOM certified project manager with experience providing CEQA review for urban buildings and utility infrastructure projects, including electrical transmission lines, substations, water supply pipelines, diversion dam rehabilitation, and battery energy storage projects. Danny is also familiar with infill development projects in urbanized areas and the challenges that these projects face, having supported numerous local agencies through CEQA review of highly scrutinized projects. He has been supporting SMUD on the environmental review for the Station J Bulk Transmission Substation Project and is familiar with SMUD’s templates and review procedures. Danny will manage the day-to-day tasks for this project, including coordination with SMUD, internal AECOM team members, and subconsultants, managing schedule and budget, and ensuring the overall quality of work products.
Project Experience
City of San Mateo, Peninsula Heights Residential
Project, San Mateo, CA. Associate Project Manager.
Danny prepared an Initial Study for the proposed
redevelopment of a 15.45-acre site with 290 residential units, consisting of a mix of townhomes, single-family
homes, and stacked flats. Danny coordinated closely with technical support teams, including air quality and
greenhouse gases, noise, and traffic. The project was
particularly challenging given that it was one of the first projects in San Mateo to undergo review in alignment with the City’s recently adopted vehicle miles traveled (VMT) policy.
City of San Mateo, 406 E. 3rd Avenue Mixed-Use
Development Project, San Mateo, CA. Assistant Project
Manager. Danny assisted in preparation of an IS/MND for the proposed redevelopment of a 0.88-acre site with a
four-story office/residential mixed-use building containing approximately 100,000 square feet of office space and 25 residential units.
City of San Mateo, 303 Baldwin Avenue Mixed-Use
Project, San Mateo, CA. Assistant Project Manager.
Danny assisted in preparation of an IS/MND for the
proposed redevelopment of a 0.94-acre site with a fivestory office/residential/commercial mixed-use building containing approximately 60,000 square feet of office
space, 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, and 64 residential units. The project was located within the downtown historic district; thus, a careful analysis of project consistency with adjacent historic buildings and structures was required. Further, the project site was
found to be highly archaeologically sensitive, and a
prescriptive management plan had to be developed to
mitigate potential impacts from excavation of the
subsurface parking garage.
City of Santa Clara, El Camino Real Specific Plan, Santa Clara, CA. Associate Project Manager. Danny assisted
with preparation of an EIR for the El Camino Real Specific Plan, a City-led plan for specific land use changes and development standards for growth envisioned through
2040 along the El Camino Real corridor in Santa Clara.
Danny prepared the majority of EIR technical sections,
provided QA/QC of subconsultant deliverables, and
provided project management support.
City of Mountain View, East Whisman Precise Plan,
Mountain View, CA. Assistant Project Manager. Danny
assisted in preparation of a Programmatic EIR for an areawide development plan to facilitate new residential land uses and expanded commercial land uses, open spaces,
and multi-modal connectivity within a 412-acre area of
Mountain View. The Programmatic EIR allowed for future
projects to tier off the analysis to streamline
environmental review within the Precise Plan area.
City of Morgan Hill, Morgan Hill Technology Center and
Mixed-Use Development Project, Morgan Hill, CA.
Associate Project Manager. Danny assisted in the
preparation of an EIR for the proposed development of an 89-acre project site with approximately 1.04 million
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Danny Debrito AECOM
Environmental Planner-Transportation/Traffic
square feet of light industrial uses, 45,000 square feet of industrial office uses, 50,000 square feet of
retail/commercial uses, and 319 residential units. Traffic and air quality effects from the increase in truck trips were the primary environmental issues on the project. Danny
assisted with preparation of the environmental document, response to the numerous public comments received,
and coordination with the client and the City for this
controversial project.
City of San Jose, Portswood Drive General Plan
Amendment and Rezoning Project, 2019, San Jose, CA.
Associate Project Manager. Danny prepared an IS/ND for
a proposed General Plan amendment and rezoning of an
approximately 8.6-acre site owned by Pacific Gas &
Electric Company (PG&E) to potentially allow for the
development of single-family residential units and
expansion of single-family residences in the future. Danny prepared the environmental document and managed
schedule and budget for the project.
City of Mountain View, El Camino Real Streetscape
Improvements, Mountain View, CA. Associate Project
Manager. Danny prepared a Categorical Exemption for
various multimodal transportation improvements,
including installation of bicycle facilities and pedestrian crossing enhancements, within the four-mile El Camino
Real corridor (State Route 82) in Mountain View. The
proposed improvements would occur within Caltrans
right-of-way and would be integrated into a planned
Caltrans repaving project. Danny’s role on the project
included preparation of environmental documentation,
local and state filings, and general project management.
City of San Jose, The Carlysle Residential Project, San Jose, CA. Associate Project Manager. Danny prepared an
Addendum to the Downtown Strategy 2040 EIR for the
proposed development of a 21-story mixed-use building
with 290 residential units, 124,000 square feet of office space, and 8,000 square feet of ground-level retail. Danny prepared the environmental document, attended client
meetings, and coordinated with technical subconsultants.
City of San Jose, Cambrian Park Plaza, San Jose, CA.
Associate Project Manager. Danny assisted in preparation of an EIR for a proposed mixed-use project consisting of a hotel, apartment buildings with ground floor commercial including retail and restaurant uses, an assisted living facility, townhomes, single-family homes, community park areas and promenades, a fitness park area, and a
playground on an approximately 18-acre site. The project was applied for as a “Signature Project”, which are defined by the City of San Jose as projects that serve as the
catalyst for development of an entire urban village area.
Danny prepared environmental document sections,
attended client meetings, and coordinated with
subconsultants throughout the project.
NextEra Energy Transmission, Pre-CAISO Selection
Support, Oakland, CA. Environmental Planner. AECOM
provided pre-CAISO selection support, including
preparation of Preliminary Environmental Assessment
(PEAs) in compliance with CPUC requirements, to support three separate conceptual transmission line alignments in the South San Francisco Bay Area. Danny prepared
various technical sections for the PEAs and provided
project management support.
City of San Jose, Almaden Boulevard Tower, San Jose,
CA. Associate Project Manager. Danny prepared an
Addendum to the Downtown Strategy 2040 EIR for the
proposed redevelopment of an approximately 0.99-acre
site with a 20-story office tower. Key issues for the project were its location in proximity to several sensitive cultural sites and cumulative air quality impacts from several other ongoing construction projects. Danny managed schedule,
budget, and preparation of the environmental document.
City of San Jose, Oakland Road Industrial Project, San
Jose. CA. Associate Project Manager. Danny prepared an
Initial Study for the proposed development of 39,100
gross square feet of industrial office and warehouse uses on an approximately 2.1-acre project site. Danny assisted with preparation of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Station J Bulk
Transmission Substation Construction Project EIR,
Sacramento, CA. Environmental Planner/Deputy Project
Manager. AECOM is preparing an Initial Study,
Environmental Impact Report, and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program for the Station J Bulk
Transmission Substation Construction project. Danny is
serving as Deputy Project Manager for the project,
managing schedule, coordinating document preparation
with internal staff, and preparing sections of the EIR.
City of Hayward, Carlos Bee Boulevard Residential
Project, Hayward, CA. Associate Project Manager. Danny
prepared an IS/MND for a nine-unit single-family
residential subdivision on an undeveloped 1.63-acre site in the Hayward Hills. The project’s geotechnical review presented a unique challenge due to the site’s proximity to the Hayward fault line. Danny managed schedule,
budget, and preparation of the environmental document,
in addition to attending public hearings in support of the City.
City of Burlingame, Topgolf Burlingame Project,
Burlingame, CA. Associate Project Manager. Danny
assisted in preparation of an IS/MND for a proposed
Topgolf entertainment center on a 13-acre portion of
City-owned property. Due to the project’s location
adjacent to the San Francisco Bay along the Pacific
Flyway, a key migratory bird route along the West Coast, the placement of 90-foot-tall net poles for the facility required careful consideration and mitigation under CEQA to minimize and monitor for potential bird collisions.
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Agatha Mondala Kim, PE, QSP/QSD
Environmental Engineer
Education
BS, Environmental Engineering,
California (CA) Polytechnic
State University, San Luis
Obispo, CA, Magna Cum
Laude, June 1999
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 1
With Other Firms: 23
Licenses/Registrations
Professional Engineer (Civil) CA
#C69032
QSD/QSP #25533
Training and Certifications
40-Hour HAZWOPER and 8-
Hour HAZWOPER
Supervisor
OSHA 10
First Aid/CPR
Summary
Ms. Kim has more than 23 years of experience providing and managing civil and environmental engineering projects in the public and private sectors. She has helped clients with various stages of property development and asset management, from due diligence reviews (Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)) for property transactions; through remediation feasibility studies to case closure of contaminated sites; through engineering design, construction oversight, and quality assurance (CQA), including environmental compliance; to environmental health and safety (EHS) and regulatory compliance during day-to-day operations and maintenance of new and old facilities.
Project Experience
California Department of General Services, Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment at the Former Gilroy
Armory, Gilroy, CA. As Project Manager, Ms. Kim
coordinated and/or managed field activities and
reportable delivery. Scope of work included the
acquisition of well permits, advancement of borings for the collection of soil samples, installation of temporary monitoring wells for the collection of groundwater
samples, laboratory analysis, and preparation of a
summary report documenting the findings. [03/2023-
08/2023; 60705666]
San Juan Unified School District (SJUSD),
Environmental Services, Sacramento, CA. As Project
Engineer, Ms. Kim has been assisting the Project Manager with environmental support for the redevelopment of two middle school sites. Scope of work includes the
preparation and review of subsurface investigation work plans, reports, and technical memorandums. AECOM
regularly meets with the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), the SJUSD, and the contractor to provide timely, appropriate, and effective solutions during
construction. [02/2023-present; 60682851]
Shimmick/FCC/Impregilo - Joint Venture, San
Francisco, CA. As the Environmental Compliance
Manager (ECM), Ms. Kim served as the liaison between
Shimmick/FCC/Impregilo Joint Venture, Port of Long
Beach, Caltrans, and related regulatory agencies, such as Long Beach Fire Department, Harbor Patrol, DTSC, State
Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD), regarding
environmental issues, promoting communication and
transparency among the project's shareholders. She
implemented the site Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) and managed Best Management Practices
(BMPs) as the Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner
(QSD/P), supervising up to six crews of labor to detail, install, update, and confirm completion of BMP action
items. Ms. Kim provided oversight of wastewater
treatment systems, including sampling, calibration, and reporting requirements for the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for SWRCB or for
sanitary sewer permit compliance with the City of Long
Beach. She also managed the groundwater monitoring
program, coordinated sampling events, and collected and provided continual data analysis of groundwater
elevations and contaminant concentrations in real-time as they related to ongoing construction activities in the
immediate vicinity of the monitoring points and the action levels established by the client contract. As ECM, Ms. Kim created and/or updated project deliverables, such as work plans, permitting, and reports pertaining to environmental issues, for example: monitoring and notifications related to Fugitive Dust, volatile organic compound (VOC)-
contaminated soil, and Asbestos Containing Materials
(ACM); Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) NPDES Quarterly Self-Monitoring Reports,
SWRCB SWPPP Annual Reports, Sanitation District
Monitoring Reports, Spill Prevention Countermeasures
and Control Plan (SPCC), and Certified Unified
Participating Agency (CUPA) Hazardous Material Business Plan (HMBP) submittals. Ms. Kim spearheaded the
company's environmental training program, including the creation, distribution, and presentation of training module and in-house pamphlets. [1/2015-7/2018]
Presidio of San Francisco, Environmental and
Construction Services, San Francisco, CA. Ms. Kim
provided overall general programmatic support to the
Presidio Trust as needed and assisted with several
projects within the Presidio of San Francisco National
Park. As Project Manager, she coordinated, managed, and conducted soil sampling and characterization activities for several areas throughout the Park, most notably during
restoration operations for the Quartermaster Reach
Wetland Habitat. Scope of work included preparing
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Agatha Mondala Kim, PE AECOM
Environmental Engineer
proposals, work plans, fieldwork documentation, and the summary report, which was used to obtain Clean Closure
status with DTSC for land use control areas. As a QSD/P, she assisted with performing inspection and sampling
activities during the construction of the Tunnel Tops
Recreation Area. As Senior Engineer, Ms. Kim prepared
design drawings and specifications, Soil Management
Plans and Soil Reuse Technical Memorandums, SiteSpecific Health and Safety Plan, revisions of the SWPPP and Changes of Information submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) SMARTS website as
needed, CQA Plans and Final Reports. She provided CQA
oversight and environmental compliance during
construction, attended OAC meetings, responded to RFIs, and reviewed contractor submittals. [2/2019-10/2022]
TRC Companies, Waste Disposal Agricultural Facilities,
Nationwide. EHSS Program Engineer who oversaw the
waste program and coordinated air permitting nationally, as well as managing stormwater reporting for CA facilities to the SWRCB SMARTS website. [5/2021-11/2021]
Partner Engineering and Science, Inc, Various Projects, Southern California. Senior Engineer/Senior Project
Manager who reviewed Phase I ESAs, and conducted and
supervised Phase II Subsurface Investigations and Site
Characterizations. Her work included coordination and
performance of field activities, equipment, and staff;
analysis of data; reporting writing, review, and
professional sign-off; and follow-up with regulatory
agencies and clients as needed. She also directed
remediation activities for various sites, such as:
excavation of petroleum hydrocarbon-impacted soil from
former gasoline stations and solvent-impacted soil from former dry cleaning facilities; installation and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of a soil vapor extraction (SVE)
system to mitigate perchloroethylene and
trichloroethylene in subsurface soil, including the
installation of SVE wells and associated conduits in the public right-of-way and on private property; and
application of chemical-resistant epoxy to the floor of an active dry cleaning facility. Work included the preparation and submittal of grading plans and shoring plans as
needed; inspections of the surrounding areas, including the shoring, fencing, and access/egress, to determine
safety and security issues; coordination and field
supervision of subcontractors and vendors;
implementation and maintenance of SWPPP BMPs; soil
sampling and analysis to define impacts to the subsurface and confirm removal according to regulatory guidelines; and supervision of excavated material and waste disposal.
Ms. Kim provided field services and professional reviews of soil sampling data for excavated soil to determine
appropriate transport and disposal, and/or reuse at
various construction sites. She also assisted in the
development of a feasibility study for a Superfund site and provided background materials for litigation support.
[1/2011–12/2014]
Trihydro Corporation, Various Projects, Signal Hill, CA.
As Project Engineer/Senior Project Manager, Ms. Kim
directed and enhanced O&M of a hydrocarbon recovery
and groundwater remediation system and an SVE system
at an active oil refinery, involving regular communication with and preparation of regulatory compliance reports for submittal to the LARWQCB and/or the SCAQMD; on-going
evaluation of the efficiency of the remediation systems; preparation of performance/progress reports for
document control; and upgrade and expansion of the
remediation system based on current environmental
conditions and determination of proper remedies required based on historical trends of subsurface impacts. She
also planned and managed the excavation of leadcontaining materials in conjunction with the closure of two land treatment units at an active oil refinery involving the determination of safety and security issues, evaluation of the liners' condition, soil sampling and analysis to define potential impacts to the subsurface, and supervision of soil removal and waste disposal. [7/2008–12/2010]
AEI Consultants, Various Projects, Hermosa Beach, CA.
As Project Manager, Ms. Kim conducted and supervised
Phase II Subsurface Investigations and Site
Characterizations, Groundwater Monitoring Reports for
reporting to the LARWQCB, and Methane Investigation
Reports and/or Methane Mitigation Plans for submittal to the Los Angeles Department of Building Services. Work
included the coordination and performance of fieldwork, equipment, and staff; data analysis; reporting writing, review, and professional sign-off; and follow-up with
regulatory agencies and clients as needed. She also has experience acquiring closure status for various sites,
primarily gasoline stations, dry cleaning facilities, and chemical use facilities. Work included coordinating and supervising field activities including excavation, disposal of contaminated materials, protection from stormwater,
and maintaining public safety; providing confirmation
samples in accordance with cleanup standards; and
communicating with the local regulatory agencies. As
Senior Engineer, Ms. Kim prepared Grading and Drainage
plans and Erosion Control Plans for land redevelopment
projects. [1/2006-6/2008]
PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY
AECOM, Project Manager, Feb 2023 – Present
TRC Companies, Inc., Senior Project Manager, Jul 2018 – Jan 2023
Shimmick/FCC/Impregilo - Joint Venture, Environmental
Compliance Manager Jan 2015 – Jul 2018
Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., Senior Project
Manager, Jan 2011 – Dec 2014
Trihydro Corporation, Senior Project Manager, Jul 2008
– Dec 2010
AEI Consultants, Inc. Senior Project Manager, Jan 2006 – Jun 2008
John M. Cruikshank Consultants, Project Engineer, May
2001-Nov 2005
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Jenifer King
Environmental Planner (Water Supply/Other CEQA Topics)
Education
BS, Wildlife Biology, California
State University, Long
Beach, 1995
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 21
With Other Firms: 7
Summary
Jenifer King is an environmental analyst and project coordinator with 28 years of experience for medium to large projects.
She has worked with clients and supervised staff on projects, researched and written sections for California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA) documents, analyzed project impacts, developed mitigation measures, conducted alternatives analysis, and evaluated natural resource management for water resources and flood management projects, habitat restoration projects, public building and development projects, and transmission infrastructure and energy projects. Jenifer specializes in complex analyses in the areas of land use (permitting, zoning, annexation, Lake Tahoe area land coverage requirements, and compatibility analyses), agricultural resources (Storie soil index rating, Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program classification, and Williamson Act cancellation), hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, environmental justice, socioeconomics, and provision of water and wastewater services (service area boundary changes, supply and demand calculations, treatment and conveyance capacity, assessment of infrastructure plans, and Senate Bill 610 water supply assessments). She also has experience in permitting and regulatory compliance, including Sections 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act and California Department of Fish and Wildlife streambed alteration agreements.
Project Experience
City of Fremont, Ursa Residence Project Focused EIR,
Fremont, CA. Environmental planner who prepared the
land use and alternatives sections. The Ursa Residential Development Project involves preparation of an Initial
Study and the completion of a Focused EIR for the City of Fremont. The project is an infill subdivision of 17 for-sale, single family homes and the rehabilitation of an historic home on-site that would be relocated as part of the
proposed project. Working closely with City staff, AECOM suggested a number of alternatives for consideration in the Focused EIR that would reduce the historic resource impacts and substantially attain most of the project
objectives.
City of Fremont, Silicon Sage Fremont Boulevard Mixed
Use Development Project, Fremont, CA. Environmental
planner who prepared the aesthetics and land use
sections. The project proposes development of a mixed
use development with 72 townhomes, 64 apartments,
23,450 square-foot shopping center, 1,550 square-foot
café, and a 2,610 square-foot daycare center. The project includes demolition of a former City fire station, which is eligible for historic listing. The EIR focuses on impacts to historical resources and noise, with other environmental resource topics analyzed and screened from further
consideration during the Initial Study process.
City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use
Development Initial Study and EIR. Environmental
planner who prepared the utilities, population and
housing, and public services sections of the IS and the alternatives chapter of the EIR. Greystar GP II, LLC (the applicant) proposes an integrated mixed use project
involving approximately 8.30 acres on six blocks along the El Camino Real Corridor and another 0.15 acres on a
separate parcel in downtown Redwood City. The proposal
included one residential building with 252 multi-family residential units, 60 of which were affordable housing, and four commercial office buildings with nearly 500,000
square feet of offices and approximately 10,000 square
feet of child care, as well as additional active/recreational uses, amenities and open space. AECOM prepared the
Initial Study of the primary site, with the expectation that certain topics would need to be further evaluated in a
focused EIR.
City and County of San Francisco, Gateway Industrial
Center Initial Study and EIR, San Francisco, CA.
Environmental planner who prepared the utilities an,
population and housing sections of the IS. AECOM
prepared technical reports and environmental documents
for a new multistory complex in two production,
distribution, and repair structures encompassing
approximately 2 million gross square feet. Uses were to include manufacturing and maker space; laboratory;
parcel delivery and last-mile delivery; and wholesale and storage. Each building was designed to be flexible
warehouse space with a partially enclosed, multi-level
vehicular structure, including a truck court, vehicular circulation areas, and parking areas for a range of vehicle types including tractor trailers, medium and small trucks, buses, shuttle buses, vans and cars. Several sustainability features also were included in the project.
Santa Clara County, Young Ranch Subdivision EIR,
Santa Clara County, CA. Environmental planner who
prepared the aesthetics and land use sections. The Young Ranch Residential Project involved a General Plan
amendment to accommodate about 80 new single-family
residential lots, 16 secondary units, and a community
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Jenifer King AECOM
Environmental Planner (Water Supply/Other CEQA Topics)
center on the eastern side of the Santa Clara Valley in unincorporated Santa Clara County. The project also
required a zoning amendment to enable the transfer of
developable lots from project lands within the San Jose city limits to the portion of Young Ranch proposed for
development. Key issues examined in the EIR were the
proposed clustered subdivision’s consistency with the
General Plans of the County and the City and visual
compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.
Santa Clara County Parks, Sanborn County Park
Nursery Demolition Project IS/MND, Santa Clara
County, CA. Environmental planner who wrote various
sections of the IS/MND. County Parks intend to demolish existing structures, remove debris, and remediate
contaminated soil at this dilapidated former commercial nursery site, so that the property can be opened for public use and redeveloped in accordance with the Sanborn
County Park Master Plan. AECOM performed a series of
task orders relating to the project, including supplemental soil sampling, preparation of a remedial workplan, and
preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the remedial actions, in accordance with CEQA. AECOM also assisted the County with tribal
consultation under AB52 and is currently assisting the
County with implementation of biological and cultural
mitigation measures during construction.
Santa Clara County, Former City Hall Demolition EIR,
San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA. Environmental
planner who wrote various sections of the EIR. AECOM
prepared an EIR for the proposed demolition of the former San José City Hall building on County land, which is
eligible for listing on federal, state, and local historic registers. The building is currently vacant and is not in a usable condition, with ongoing maintenance and security costs borne by the County. Extensive consideration was
given to alternatives, including adaptive rehabilitation and re-use of the building for affordable housing. The Draft EIR was publicly notified within six months.
Santa Clara County, 231 Grant Educator Workforce
Housing Project EIR, Santa Clara County, CA.
Environmental planner who wrote various sections of the EIR. AECOM prepared an EIR and associated technical
reports (historic resource evaluation, traffic impact
assessment, and noise assessment) for a four-story
teacher housing project proposed by the County’s
Facilities and Fleet Department, with support from the City of Palo Alto, Facebook, and local school districts. The project would provide 110 residential units to serve
school district employees that often fall within the
“missing middle”—those who earn too much to qualify for other affordable housing options, but too little to afford market rates. Key issues include construction noise and vibration, hazardous materials, traffic, and aesthetics.
Although this is a County led project, the site is within the City of Palo Alto and the environmental documentation is considering the thresholds and policies of both
jurisdictions.
San Mateo County, Middlefield Road Improvements
Project IS/MND, North Fair Oaks, CA. Environmental
planner who prepared the aesthetics and population and
housing sections. CEQA Task Lead for preparation of an
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for a proposed road diet, streetscape improvements, utility
undergrounding, and sewer replacement along
approximately 2,300 feet of Middlefield Road.
Sacramento Commons Redevelopment Project
Planning, Entitlements, and EIR, Sacramento, CA.
Environmental planner who prepared the land use, public services, and utilities sections. Sacramento Commons is a proposed Transit Priority Project that would redevelop
four city blocks in downtown Sacramento as a highdensity, mixed-use, transit-oriented development.
AECOM prepared a Master Plan, planning entitlement
application, and EIR with the City of Sacramento as the CEQA lead agency. The EIR incorporates information from the City of Sacramento 2030 General Plan Master EIR and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments
Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable
Communities Strategy and will demonstrate the project’s consistency with the City’s Climate Action Plan, the newly adopted Planning and Development Code, and the Central
City Urban Design Guidelines.
Yamanee Mixed-Use Project Sustainable Communities
Environmental Assessment (SCEA), Sacramento, CA.
Environmental planner who prepared the aesthetics, land use, and hazards sections. The Yamanee project involved preparation of a sustainable communities’ environmental assessment (SCEA) for the Yamanee site, a proposed new
multi-story, mixed-use building southeast of the
intersection of 25th and J Streets in Sacramento,
California. The SCEA was prepared pursuant to Section
21155.2 of the California Public Resources Code. Our
scope of services in preparing the SCEA included
evaluating existing conditions and potential impacts to air quality; biological resources; cultural resources; energy; geology, soils, and paleontological resources; greenhouse gas emissions; hazards and hazardous materials;
hydrology and water quality; noise and vibration; public services; recreation; transportation and traffic; and utilities and service systems.
City of Pleasanton, Lions Wayside Park, and Delucchi
Park Master Plan IS/MND, Pleasanton, CA. Authored the
agricultural resources, land use, population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities and service
systems sections of this IS/MND to underground a portion of Kottinger Creek through Lions Wayside Park and
construct various improvements in both parks including
connecting paths, a new bandstand, picnic area, and
restrooms.
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Kathleen Kubal, RPA
Senior Archaeologist
Education
MA, Cultural Resources
Management, Sonoma State
University, 2011
BA, Anthropology and French,
West Virginia University,
2002
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 12
With Other Firms: 7
Training and Certifications
2014/Sedimentology and
Stratigraphy, San Francisco
State University
2014/Field Studies of Soils in
California Ecosystems, UC
Davis
2013/40-Hr. HAZWOPER
2013/Trench Safety
Competent Person Training
2012/Geography of Soils, San
Francisco State University
2012/Process
Geomorphology, San Jose
State University
2011/Section 106 Essentials
from the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation
2010/Geoprocessing with
ArcGIS Desktop
2004/Archaeological Field
School, Stanford University
Licenses/Registrations
Register of Professional
Archaeologists, #989257
Professional Affiliations
Society for California
Archaeology
Register of Professional
Archaeologists
Summary
Kat has over 19 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resources management in California. She has conducted numerous state and federally permitted projects, and has authored or co-authored many types of reports, including archaeological survey reports, archaeological and geoarchaeological testing plans, archaeological evaluation reports, geoarchaeological sensitivity reports, and cultural resources sections in both National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents. Kat completed a Master’s degree at Sonoma State University and has since taken numerous geoscience courses, giving her the necessary skillset to employ a multidisciplinary approach to the study of buried archaeological site potential.
Project Experience
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Highway
17 Wildlife and Trail Crossings CEQA-NEPA, Los Gatos,
Santa Clara County, CA. Senior review for Native
American outreach, technical report (ASR/HPSR) for
Caltrans District 4 review and to support CEQA and NEPA documents for the Highway 17 wildlife and regional trail crossings and trail connections project. Environmental
review is required for consideration of four highway
crossing alternatives, including two wildlife under
crossings at two separate locations, plus two recreational trail over crossings at two separate locations. The Project also includes installation of up to six miles of wildlife directional fencing and construction of up to nine miles of associated connecting trails.
East Bay Regional Park District, On-Call Cultural
Resources and Monitoring Support Contracts, Alameda
and Contra Costa Counties, CA. Cultural Program lead
for a variety of projects for the park district such as Fuels Management Program, Park Restroom Facility & Water
Line Upgrade, Tilden Park facility upgrades, and various preconstruction surveys and monitoring services.
Stanton Architecture, 345 4th Street Development
Project, San Francisco, CA. Project Manager. Managed
CEQA compliance and acted as AECOM Project Manager
for this development project in San Francisco. Conducted subsurface geoarchaeological testing and reviewed the
technical report, including documentation of soil
taxonomy and geomorphological analysis.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC),
Mountain Tunnel Improvements Project IS/MND and EA,
Tuolumne County, CA. Cultural resources lead for studies and IS/MND under CEQA and EA under NEPA for the
SFPUC’s proposed improvements to the Mountain Tunnel,
a 19-mile tunnel that is part of SFPUC’s water delivery system from the Tuolumne River watershed to SFPUC
customers in the San Francisco Bay Area. The project
encompasses staging, spoils disposal, and construction
activities at multiple locations along the tunnel alignment, including areas within the Stanislaus National Forest. For cultural resources, we completed pedestrian surveys of
the project work areas and prepared an Archeological
Survey Report and Historical Resources Evaluation. We
are currently providing environmental compliance support during construction including tracking compliance with
the project’s mitigation measures and permit conditions, biological surveys and monitoring, archaeological
monitoring, and environmental inspections. The
environmental documents address project effects on
recreational facilities and users in the Stanislaus National Forest, including noise and aesthetic effects. Other key issues included cultural resources, special status plants and wildlife, invasive weed spread, and vegetation
removal. A detailed analysis of the project’s potential noise and visual and noise effects on golden eagles was conducted, and AECOM worked closely with the project
team to modify the project to minimize potential effects.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), U.S. 101 Express Lanes Project, Santa Clara County, CA.
Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Lead. Managed CEQA
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Kathleen Kubal, RPA AECOM
Senior Archaeologist
including archaeological, historical, and geological
research, and notification of local Native American tribal representatives. Conducted XPI geoarchaeological and
archaeological testing. Prepared the HPSR, reviewed the ASR, and co-authored the XPI report.
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, State
Route 85 Express Lanes, Santa Clara, CA. Archaeologist.
Managed Section 106 compliance for environmental
clearance, including archaeological, historical, and
geological research and consultation with local Native
American tribal representatives. Directed the
archaeological survey and conducted extended Phase I
(XPI) geoarchaeological and archaeological testing.
Prepared historic property survey report and co-authored the archaeological survey report and XPI reports.
RELATED California Residential, 1601 Mariposa Street
Development Project, San Francisco, CA. Conducted a
subsurface geoarchaeological investigation in support of CEQA mitigation measures and prepared an
archaeological/geoarchaeological testing report,
including documentation of soil taxonomy and
geomorphological analysis.
Emerald Fund, Inc., 150 Van Ness Avenue Development
Project, San Francisco, CA. Project Manager and
Technical Lead. Conducted a subsurface
geoarchaeological investigation for this San Francisco
development project. Assisted in preparation of an
archaeological/geoarchaeological testing report in
support of CEQA mitigation measures, including
documentation of soil taxonomy and geomorphological
analysis.
County of San Mateo, Highway 101 Managed Lanes
Project, San Mateo County, CA. Task Lead. Responsible
for cultural resources technical studies including
preparation of a combined Archaeological Survey Report
and Extended Phase I (XPI) report. AECOM prepared a
suite of technical reports in support of the 101 Express Lanes Project. The project involved the conversion and
creation of high occupancy vehicle and high occupancy
toll lanes along a 20-mile stretch of Highway 101 in San Mateo County.
California College of the Arts, 188 Hooper Street
Archeology, San Francisco, CA. Geoarchaeologist.
Conducted subsurface testing using a Geoprobe drill rig.
Initial testing revealed a buried deposit approximately 45 feet below ground surface. Consequently, The team
conducted multiple mechanical excavations using a drill rig to define the site boundary, evaluate the site for
eligibility for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, and to recover as much data as possible prior to development of the parcel.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and San
Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Eddy &
Ellis Street Project, San Francisco County, CA. Project Manager/Archaeologist. Managed Section 106
compliance for environmental clearance, including
archaeological and historical research, and notification of local Native American tribal representatives. Provided
oversight and quality assurance for Caltrans-specific
Section 106 documents, including the ASR, HPSR, and
FOE documents. Prepared the ESA Action Plan. The
project converted portions of Eddy and Ellis Streets, in the City of San Francisco, from one-way streets to two-way
streets. The project is situated in a National Register Historic District, which necessitated Caltrans standard mitigation measures and documentation in
Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) and Secretary of the Interiors Standards (SOIS) Actions Plans.
San Francisco Public Works Department, Second
Street Improvement Project, San Francisco County, CA.
Quality Assurance. For California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans)-specific Section 106
documents, including the Archaeological Survey Report
(ASR), Historic Property Survey Report (HPSR), and
Finding of Effects (FOE) documents. Prepared the
environmentally Sensitive Area Action Plan. AECOM
prepared cultural resources studies as part of our work preparing the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report (SEIR) to the Bicycle Plan EIR prepared by the San Francisco Planning Department in connection with the
Project.
1169 Market Street, LP, Trinity Place Development
Archaeological Consulting, San Francisco, CA. Project
Manager. Managed CEQA compliance and acted as
AECOM Project Manager for this large development
project in San Francisco. Conducted subsurface
geoarchaeological testing and contributed to the
technical report, which documents soil taxonomy and
provides a geomorphological analysis
1700 Market Street, LLC, 1700 Market Street
Archaeological Consulting, San Francisco, CA. Project
Manager for this development project in San Francisco.
Provided Quality Assurance review of cultural resources reports, which were prepared in compliance with CEQA
mitigation measures. [2016-2020]
2177 Third Street Property Owner LLC, 2177 3rd Street
Archaeological Testing Plan, San Francisco, CA. Project Manager and Geoarchaeologist. Assisted with
archaeological testing as per required mitigation
measures, During testing a large historic-era (post-1906 earthquake and fire) archaeological site was encountered.
The site was explored and determined ineligible for listing in the California Register in consultation of City and
County of San Francisco Planning. The results of the
subsurface investigation were documented in a final
report/
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Rosemary Laird
Senior Biologist
Education
MS, Marine Science, College of
William and Mary,
Williamsburg, VA, 2001
BS, Conservation Resource
Studies, University of
California, Berkeley, 1990
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 21
With Other Firms: 8
Professional Affiliations
Society of Wetland Scientists
Friends of San Pablo Bay
National Wildlife Refuge,
Board Member 2008-2010
Summary
Ms. Laird is a Biologist with more than 29 years of experience, implementing and managing biological resource projects. Her experience includes permitting, construction monitoring, wetland delineations, and conducting surveys for a wide variety of different organisms and ecological systems. She has 20 years of experience working on projects in evaluating and avoiding or minimizing potential impacts to wildlife, wetlands, and other natural resources. These projects include habitats in onshore, shoreline, near shore, and riparian environments as well as upland habitats. Assessment techniques include preliminary evaluation of available data from databases and satellite imagery, and field studies, including wetland delineations and habitat and/or species surveys. These projects frequently require permits from federal, state, and local agencies, as well as construction and post-construction monitoring for environmental compliance and mitigation success.
Ms. Laird works with staff from the National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and other state and local agencies.
Project Experience
Town of Hillsborough, 711 Bromfield Biological
Assessment, Hillsborough, CA. Biologist who conducted
biological assessment for improvements to residence
that was designed by master architect William Wurster in 1932 (completed in 1934), and landscaping at the
property that was originally designed by master
landscape architect Thomas D. Church, for potential
eligibility for listing in the CRHR and/or NRHP.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission,
Environmental Services 2012-2023 - Skyline Boulevard
Ridge Trail Extension EIR, San Mateo County, CA.
Biologist who provided senior review of biological
technical studies. AECOM prepared an environmental
impact report for a six-mile extension of the Fifield-Cahill Ridge Trail, which parallels State Route 35 (Skyline
Boulevard) through the commission's Peninsula
watershed, connecting the completed 10-mile northern
segment of the trail with the Golden Gate National
Recreation Area's Phleger Estate. AECOM also prepared
the California Department of Transportation natural
environment study report for the proposed project,
including wetland delineation reporting.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Bioregional
Habitat Restoration Program, San Francisco Peninsula
Monitoring, San Mateo County, CA. Senior biologist who
reviewed staff biologists’ draft reports for monitoring for six bioregional habitat restoration (BHR) sites on the San Francisco Peninsula. AECOM services included technical
support and compliance monitoring for natural resource
management during maintenance, construction, and
remedial activities at the restoration sites.
Sacramento County, Community Development
Department, Sloughhouse Solar Project EIR,
Sacramento County, CA. Senior Biologist. Provided
senior review of biological studies for a utility-scale solar project in unincorporated Sacramento County. This
project includes re-developing a 400-acre site to produce 50 megawatts of renewable energy. Infrastructure
includes solar panels and associated infrastructure,
battery energy storage facilities, ancillary buildings, and tie-in infrastructure to existing electrical lines adjacent to the site.
Sacramento County, Community Development
Department, Dry Creek Parkway Trails Phase II
Biological Surveys Sacramento County, CA. Senior
Biologist. Provided senior review of Special Status
Species Report. AECOM conducted biological resource
surveys (aquatic resources, arborist, special-status
species) and cultural resource surveys for the Dry Creek Parkway Trails Phase II project.
San Juan Unified School District, Katherine Johnson
Middle School EIR, Sacramento County, CA. Senior
Biologist. Provided senior review of Biological Resources section of EIR analyzing the impacts of this controversial project moving a local middle school to a new site. [2022, 60682851]
San Juan Unified School District, Arcade Middle School
Major Renovations Project, Sacramento County, CA.
Senior Biologist. Provided senior review of biological
resources reports supporting CEQA documentation
analyzing major renovations and construction for to a
middle school. [2022, 60682886]
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Rosemary Laird AECOM
Senior Biologist
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Section 7 ESA Programmatic Biological Assessment.
Project Manager. Worked with a team to research and
develop a consultation framework under Section 7 of the ESA for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for FEMA Region IX as the first phase in a larger ongoing
statewide consultation effort. This consultation is for compliance with ESA Section 7 for listed species
regulated by NMFS and USFWS.
Sacramento Regional Transit District, Arcade Creek
Slope Repair Project, Sacramento, CA. Biologist.
Provided senior review of field aquatic resources
delineation and delineation report. SacRT is proposing
slope repair, including installation of riprap, along Arcade Creek under SacRT’s existing creek overcrossing bridge.
Initial slope stabilization measures were installed when the Arcade Creek Bridge was constructed as part of the Blue Line in 1983/1984. A 2019 biannual field inspection of the Arcade Creek Bridge commissioned by SacRT revealed
that the rock slope protection under the bridge had
washed away. This task order covers environmental
support for SacRT to address CEQA compliance as well as environmental permitting requirements.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission,
Rehabilitation of Existing San Joaquin Pipelines,
Oakdale, CA. Permitting Specialist. Coordinate permitting activities for biological resources for rehabilitation and maintenance of 3 existing 47.5-mile long water
transmission pipelines. Prepared programmatic biological assessment for Section 7 consultation and coordinated
other permit activities. Preparation of biological and
mitigation measure sections for project EIR/EIS.
Kinder Morgan, Alameda Creek Exposure Repair, Sunol,
CA. Project Manager. Coordinated natural resources
surveys, wetland delineations, and federal and state
permitting under a USACE emergency RGP5 permit for
repair of petroleum products pipeline exposure.
Emergency RGP5 permit included consultation with
USFWS. RWQCB 401, and CDFW LSAA and ITP permits
also obtained for the project. Coordinated project
compliance monitoring and revegetation, prepared postconstruction monitoring plan.
Kinder Morgan, Old River Exposure Repair, Orwood, CA.
Lead Biologist. Coordinated natural resources surveys,
wetland delineations, and federal and state permitting
including consultation with USACE, NMFS, USFWS
RWQCB 401, and CDFW permits for the project.
Coordinating project compliance monitoring,
revegetation, and post-construction monitoring plan.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood
Disasters throughout California, CA. Lead Biologist.
Assisted FEMA with compliance with ESA, MSA, MBTA,
and FWCA for hundreds of projects resulting from the
three 2017 flood and multiple 2018 fire, presidentiallydeclared disasters covering most of California (multiple counties). The projects include repair of facilities
damaged by the floods and fires, including but not limited to, stream embankments, culverts, roads, bridges,
buildings, in a wide variety of locations throughout the State. Also assisting with coordination under the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between FEMA
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
California American Water, Monterey Peninsula Water
Supply Project, Monterey County, CA. Task Lead.
Coordinated natural resources surveys, wetland
delineations, and federal and state permitting (i.e.,
endangered species consultations, USACE wetland
delineations, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act) document
preparation for water transmission pipelines for the
project.
Chevron Pipe Line Company, BAPL Mallard Farms HDD,
Fairfield, CA. Task Lead. Coordinated and completed
natural resources surveys and wetland delineations in
Suisun Marsh, and federal and state permit applications, including endangered species consultation and a USACE
404 delineation and permit for pipeline replacement by
horizontal directional drilling in Suisun Marsh.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), ESA
Consultations for 2015 California Wildfire Disaster,
Lake and Calaveras Counties, CA. Biologist. Assisting
FEMA with ESA compliance for post-wildfire repair
activities and projects that will reduce the risk of post-fire erosion, debris flows, and flooding in and near the burn areas. Conducting biological evaluations, habitat
assessments, and preparation of ESA consultation
documents for projects that include large-scale removal of hazard trees, culvert repairs, erosion control, and
hydroseeding.
FEMA, ESA Reviews for Structural Elevations, Sonoma
County, CA. Biologist. Conducted desktop reviews and
site visits for multiple elevation projects, including the Cline Elevation, Rio Nido Lodge, Sonoma County flood
structural elevations (approx. 15 locations), which resulted in no effect determinations for listed species.
Chevron Richmond Refinery, Nesting Bird Management,
Richmond, CA. Project Manager. Conducting field surveys on oil and gas refinery sites to assess existing level of osprey activity, manage existing nests, and provide
recommendations for nest deterrents and artificial nest platforms. Meeting regularly with client, legal team, and CDFW to develop long-term management strategies.
FEMA, ESA Consultations for 2014 Napa Earthquake
Disaster, Napa and Solano Counties, CA. Biologist.
Assisted FEMA with ESA Section 7 compliance for various projects a result of the Napa earthquake disaster. The
projects include bridge, culvert, road, and structural
repairs. Reviewed multiple projects, conducted site visits in the field, provided ESA recommendations to FEMA,
assisted FEMA with ESA Section 7 consultations with
USFWS and NMFS and prepared BAs and other
documentation to support these consultations.
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Mohammad Issa Mahmodi
Traffic and Noise/Air Quality Analyst
Education
MS, Civil Engineering,
Transportation and
Infrastructure Systems,
Purdue University, 2008
BS, Civil Engineering, Structural
Engineering, Kabul
University, 2000
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 12
With Other Firms: 10
Training and Certifications
Traffix (8.0), AECOM, 2013,
SoundPLAN 7.2, Navcon
Engineering, CA, 2013
Integrated Noise Model (INM
7.0a), AECOM, 2010
Air Quality Analysis and
Regulations in California,
2009, ArcGIS, California,
2008,
Transportation Research
Board (TRB), Washington
D.C.,2006 and 2007
MicroStation, Air Quality/
Traffic Noise Models (TNM,
RD-77-108), Indiana, 2006
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil
Engineers (ASCE)
International Road Federation
(IRF)
Purdue University, Institute of
Transportation Engineers
(ITE)
Summary
Mr. Mahmodi is a Traffic and Noise/Air Quality Analyst with more than 20 years of civil and environmental engineering experience, employing technical, analytical, and documentation skills to produce accurate traffic, noise, and air quality studies and impact analyses in compliance with CEQA/NEPA requirements and thresholds, as well as to meet local, State, and federal regulations. Mr. Mahmodi has prepared studies on industrial, energy, transportation, transit, infrastructure, flood control, mixed-use developments, recreation, and other construction projects, as well as public policy documents such as general plans. He has conducted field traffic studies, air noise monitoring, construction air quality monitoring, underwater noise monitoring, traffic modelling, noise/hydroacoustic modeling, vibration modeling, air quality modeling; traffic analyses, noise and vibration analyses, and air quality analyses. He also has developed analytical databases for air quality and noise data management.
Project Experience
Town of Hillsborough, Tiptoe Lane Residence Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Hillsborough/San Mateo, CA. Traffic and Noise Analyst
for an IS/MND for a new two-story residence on Tiptoe
Lane in Hillsborough, California. The residence includes a detached accessory dwelling unit, and cabana.
Researched and reviewed traffic data sources; collected project-related traffic data; and conducted traffic analysis.
Calculated roadway segment traffic volumes for existing conditions, project construction, and project operation scenarios, evaluating compliance with congestion, safety, hazards, and emergency access standards. Compiled
findings into a comprehensive noise and vibration section report to ensure compliance with tCEQA, complete with
references and associated appendices, alongside a traffic and transportation report. Additionally, reviewed
reconnaissance documents and aerial images of the site, determined noise monitoring locations, and conducted a
thorough on-site noise survey. Prepared ambient noise
conditions and summarized pertinent regulations and
applicable standards. Conducted transportation noise
modeling, construction noise modeling, construction
vibration modeling, and other stationary and operational noise and vibration modeling. Ensured compliance with
CEQA through noise and vibration impact analysis.
Santa Clara County, 231 Grant Avenue Work Force
Housing EIR, Palo Alto, CA. Noise Analyst for EIR
evaluating a four-story teacher housing project (110 units) to serve school district employees that often fall within those who earn too much to qualify for other affordable housing options, but too little to afford market rates. Issa conducted a thorough review of project documents and
project specifics to ensure compliance with Caltrans'
requirements. Assessed the project area through project maps and site visits to identify influential factors on noise levels. Prepared a detailed work plan, delineating tasks essential for the noise study. Determined noise survey
locations for Traffic Noise Model (TNM) Validation,
conducted the noise survey and compiled and prepared
project CAD files. Coded geometric input data for TNM
using ArcGIS, Microstation, and office applications.
Developed TNM validation model. Collected and prepared
existing traffic volumes for modeled roadways. Collected and prepared traffic volumes for future conditions of build and no-build. Developed traffic noise models for future build and no-build conditions. Conducted impact analysis and identified affected receivers. Noise barrier analysis was conducted, evaluated feasibility and reasonableness.
Findings were compiled into the Noise Study Report,
aligning with Caltrans' specifications, alongside
references and associated appendices. Labor and
construction costs of feasible noise barriers were
evaluated, compared with Caltrans cost allowance for
feasible noise barriers, and documented per Caltrans'
requirements. Additionally, a Noise Abatement Decision
Report (NADR) was prepared to address necessary noise
abatement measures.
Santa Clara County, Former City Hall EIR, San Jose, CA.
Noise Analyst. Supported an environmental impact report evaluating the proposed demolition of the former San
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Mohammad Issa Mahmodi AECOM
Traffic and Noise/Air Quality Analyst
Jose City Hall, which is eligible for listing on the National and State historic registers and is a city and county
landmark. Assessed project area and determined noise
survey locations using area maps and site visits and
conducted a thorough noise survey on-site. Prepared
ambient noise conditions and summarized pertinent
regulations and applicable standards. Conducted
transportation noise modeling, construction noise
modeling, construction vibration modeling, and other
stationary and operational noise and vibration modeling.
Conducted noise and vibration impact analysis, ensuring compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Compiled findings into a comprehensive noise
and vibration section report, complete with references, and associated appendices.
City of Saratoga, House Family Vineyards EIR,
Saratoga, CA. Noise Analyst for EIR for the proposed
vineyard project. Winery operations would include public and private tastings and special private events, such as weddings, birthdays, graduations, and charity events. The proposed project would consist of modifying an existing unpermitted tasting deck and fire access road,
construction of a new subterranean wine cave and
secondary fire access road. In addition, the project would involve an open space easement exchange. Issa assessed
project area and determined noise survey locations using area maps and site visits and conducted a thorough noise survey on-site. Prepared ambient noise conditions and
summarized pertinent regulations and applicable
standards. Conducted transportation noise modeling,
construction noise modeling, construction vibration
modeling, and other stationary and operational noise and vibration modeling. Conducted noise and vibration impact analysis, ensuring compliance with CEQA. Compiled
findings into a comprehensive noise and vibration section report, complete with references, and associated
appendices.
City of Saratoga, Retirement Community Expansion
Environmental Impact Report, Saratoga, CA. Noise
Analyst for an EIR evaluating an expansion of a private residential community for seniors. The project proposes three new Independent Living residential apartment
buildings at the campus, as well as a new meeting room
addition to the existing 1912 Mission Revival-style Manor building. AECOM is providing services for the preparation of an environmental impact report for the proposed
campus expansion to the Saratoga Retirement
Community (SRC). Issa assessed project area and
determined noise survey locations using area maps and
site visits and conducted a thorough noise survey on-site.
Prepared ambient noise conditions and summarized
pertinent regulations and applicable standards.
Conducted transportation noise modeling, construction
noise modeling, construction vibration modeling, and
other stationary and operational noise and vibration
modeling. Conducted noise and vibration impact analysis, ensuring compliance with CEQA. Compiled findings into a comprehensive noise and vibration section report,
complete with references, and associated appendices.
Sacramento County Community Development
Department, Winding Ranch IS/MND, Sacramento
County, CA. Noise Analyst for an IS/MND evaluating the
25-acre project proposing 81 residential parcels, one
high-density residential parcel, gas station, convenience store, and car wash along with five (5) retail tenant
buildings, and a detention basin in the unincorporated
community of Carmichael/Old Foothill Farms. Assessed
project area and determined noise survey locations using area maps and site visits and conducted a thorough noise survey on-site. Prepared ambient noise conditions and
summarized pertinent regulations and applicable
standards. Conducted transportation noise modeling,
construction noise modeling, construction vibration
modeling, and other stationary and operational noise and vibration modeling. Conducted noise and vibration impact analysis, ensuring compliance with CEQA. Compiled
findings into a comprehensive noise and vibration section report, complete with references, and associated
appendices.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Sunol Pipe
CEQA, Sunol, CA. Air Quality Analyst for environmental
documentation in support of a water supply pipeline
replacement project, including a stream crossing. AECOM work included EIR addendum, biological and cultural and documentation for regulatory agency permitting and
approvals, and a conceptual restoration plan for the
streambed. Issa researched and collected input data, and conducted air quality analyses encompassing criteria
pollutants, and greenhouse gases (GHG) assessments in
compliance with federal and state standards. Utilized
industry-standard models such as CalEEMod to evaluate
emissions, dispersion patterns, and potential pollutant concentrations and assess the impact of the project on air quality. Compiled findings into the Air Quality report, complete with detailed references and associated
appendices.
City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use
Development EIR, Redwood City, CA. Noise Analyst for
initial study and focused EIR evaluating a proposed 8.3- acre urban mixed-use redevelopment along the El Camino
Real Corridor. Issa assessed project area and determined noise survey locations using area maps and site visits and conducted a thorough noise survey on-site. Prepared
ambient noise conditions and summarized pertinent
regulations and applicable standards. Conducted
transportation noise modeling, construction noise
modeling, construction vibration modeling, and other
stationary and operational noise and vibration modeling.
Conducted noise and vibration impact analysis, ensuring compliance with CEQA. Compiled findings into a
comprehensive noise and vibration section report,
complete with references, and associated appendices.
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Suzanne McFerran
Environmental Planner (Air Quality/GHG)
Education
MA, Environmental Science
and Management, University
of California, Santa Barbara,
2012
BS, Integrative Biology,
University of California,
Berkeley, 2006
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 12
With Other Firms: 5
Professional Associations
Association of Environmental
Professionals
American Planning Association
Summary
Suzanne McFerran has 17 years of experience in the field of environmental science and management, including work on CEQA/NEPA, air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, public outreach and communications, and program and project management. Her diverse academic and professional background has allowed her to provide a multidisciplinary approach in providing services to and developing solutions for federal, State, and local agencies and private sector clients. As an environmental scientist and planner at AECOM, Suzanne works on a variety of project types, including private and public sector development, municipal general plans, flood control and environmental restoration, and linear energy transmission and transportation. Specifically in support of air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, she has experience in quantifying potential criteria air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions associated with construction and operational project phases using emissions modeling software and spreadsheet calculations. Suzanne evaluates project-related emissions in relation to existing conditions and the ever-evolving regulatory framework around air quality and greenhouse gases to identify potential impacts and develop mitigation measures to avoid or minimize emissions.
Project Experience
City of Woodland, Woodland Research and Technology
Park Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report,
Woodland, CA. Deputy Project Manager and Technical
Lead. Ms. McFerran managed the environmental work for
the overall EIR and performed the air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy technical analyses and modeling, and
authored the respective CEQA sections for the project’s EIR. The analyses considered emissions associated with
buildout of the Specific Plan Area and uses, as proposed in the Specific Plan, and is informed by project-specific traffic analysis, to provide for future CEQA streamlining where applicable.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Mountain
Tunnel Improvements IS/MND, Tuolumne and Mariposa
Counties, CA. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Analyst.
Ms. McFerran conducted criteria air pollutant and
greenhouse gas emissions quantification to support the
respective impact analyses of the IS/MND and to serve as inputs for the Health Risk Assessment. The Project
evaluated improvements encompassing 19 miles
underground, including work inside the tunnel and
improvements to maintenance and access points. The air
quality and greenhouse gas analyses considered relevant guidance from the Tuolumne and Mariposa County Air
Pollution Control Districts, as well as guidance from San Francisco Environmental Planning and the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District CEQA Guidelines.
City of Marysville, General Plan Update and Specific
Plan Zoning, Marysville, CA. Technical Lead for air quality and GHG analyses. AECOM is providing services to assist with the general plan update, downtown specific plan,
zoning ordinances, and environmental review under the
Regional Housing Master Services Agreement.
City of Woodland, Annexation CEQA Exemption,
Woodland, CA. Deputy Project Manager and Lead Author.
AECOM evaluation and documentation in the form of an
exemption checklist to support a CEQA exemption for
annexation of areas within the City’s sphere of influence.
City of San Francisco. San Francisco Gateway Project,
San Francisco, CA. Technical Lead. Ms. McFerran is
conducting the operational energy, air quality, and
greenhouse gas impact analyses. Her work includes offmodel emissions calculations, and energy quantification for operations of the proposed development in the PDRIndustrial land use designated zone. She also provides the technical review of construction-related emissions,
developes emissions inputs to inform the project’s Health Risk Assessment, and serves as author of the EIR and
supporting technical memoranda. Ms. McFerran works
closely with the city, project sponsor, projet design team, and noise and transportation analysts to develop and
refine project-specific modeling inputs, as well as identify opportunities to minimize project-related emissions.
Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District, Plaza Park,
Village Park, and Community Clubhouse Master Plan
IS/MND, Sacramento, CA. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas
and Energy Analyst. Performed the air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy technical analyses and modeling, and
authored the air quality, greenhouse gas and energy
CEQA sections for the project’s IS/MND to upgrade,
improve, and unify two existing adjacent parks. The
project included additional parking and pedestrian
pathways, new landscaping, safety lighting, and
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Suzanne McFerran AECOM
Environmental Planner (Air Quality/GHG)
renovations at the existing clubhouse and amphitheater, in a historic area of downtown Fair Oaks.
Town of Loomis, General Plan Update and EIR, Loomis,
CA. Deputy Project Manager and Technical Reviewer. The
Town is updating its General Plan to reflect changes in regulations, the economy, technology, and community
expectations since the prior General Plan adoption in
2001. Tasks include regular collaboration with the
consulting team, Town, and stakeholders; review and
revision of the General Plan Technical Background Report; preparation of open house and committee meeting
materials; review and revision of several General Plan
elements based on regulatory requirements, technical
analysis, and stakeholder input; and production of the
General Plan Update EIR.
Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission, and
City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Sphere of Influence
Amendment and Multi-Sport Complex Environmental
Impact Report, SEIR, and Air Quality Management Plan,
Elk Grove, CA. Technical Lead, Reviewer and Project
Coordinator. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality,
greenhouse gas, and energy technical analyses and
modeling, and authored the respective sections of the
project’s EIR and SEIR and served as technical reviewer for the Air Quality Management Plan, which serves to
implement longterm emissions reductions under future
development of the plan area. Her work has involved
project-level analysis of the proposed multi-sport park complex and programmatic analysis of potential future
development of more than 400 acres. This work has led to follow-on contracts to support CEQA streamlining of
individual development projects within the plan area.
Stanislaus County, Crows Landing Industrial Business
Park Specific Plan and EIR, Stanislaus County, CA.
Technical Lead for air quality and GHG analyses. AECOM
prepared a Specific Plan, Specific Plan EIR, and several supporting technical studies for reuse of a 1,500-acre
former Naval Air Station in Stanislaus County. The Specific Plan is designed to leverage competitive advantages of
this location for relevant industry sectors, and to provide flexible guidance that can guide development in this area over the next 30 years. Based on AECOM’s performance
on the Specific Plan and EIR, we were also asked to
prepare NEPA EA as well as assist the County with
obtaining funding for infrastructure improvements.
City of Ceres, Whitmore Ranch Specific Plan and EIR,
Stanislaus County, CA. Technical Lead for air quality and GHG analyses. AECOM prepared a Specific Plan and EIR
and provided general plan amendment assistance for the
94-acre Specific Plan Area which provides for a range of densities and housing types, parkland and other open
space, existing schools, and supportive infrastructure.
City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Crossing Specific Plan EIR, Elk Grove, CA. Air Quality, GHG, and Energy Technical
Analyst. Leading the air quality and GHG analysis and also the separate Air Quality Management Plan that is required for the Specific Plan and subject to review by the
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management
District. AECOM is preparing an EIR analyzing a specific plan for approximately 320 acres of land within the City’s Sphere of Influence that proposes a mix of residential and non-residential uses, as well as public facilities and
infrastructure required to support the development.
City of West Sacramento, General Plan Update and EIR,
West Sacramento, CA. Technical Lead for air quality and GHG analyses. AECOM is updating the City’s General Plan, with a focus on the Housing Element, Safety Element,
Mobility Element, and environmental justice. AECOM is
integrating this General Plan work with our ongoing work to prepare a Resiliency and Climate Action Plan, with
coordinated environmental review and public engagement
for the two planning efforts. AECOM is identifying key
areas of climate vulnerability and strategies the City can implement to adapt and become more resilient to the
future effects of climate change. The Mobility Element will be updated in a coordinated fashion, including
coordinated changes to evaluate vehicular travel demand (VMT), and consider the benefits of changes in
transportation policy as a part of our work on the
Resiliency and Climate Action Plan.
City of Suisun City. Highway 12 Logistics Center,
Suisun City, CA. Deputy Project Manager and Technical
Analyst. Ms. McFerran serves as the Deputy Project
Manager for the Project’s EIR and is also the technical lead for the air quality, energy and greenhouse gas sections of the EIR. Evaluation considers the proposed development, offsite utility and roadway improvements, as well as
supporting transportation-related emissions, including
both worker and truck trips and rail for goods movement.
City of Roseville, General Plan 2035 EIR, Roseville, CA.
Technical Analyst. Ms. McFerran performed the air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy technical analyses and
modeling, and authored the respective sections for the
project’s EIR. The analysis was a detailed evaluation of the existing and proposed future land use within the planning area, using travel demand forecasts and related VMT to
estimate mobile-source emissions, and taking into
account the extent to which the General Plan policies
promote infill development and improved bicycle,
pedestrian and transit mobility options.
Cargill, Mixed Sea Salts Phase 2A, San Francisco Bay
Area, CA. Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy
Analyst. Ms. McFerran performed the calculations of
criteria air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption and authored the respective
sections of the project’s Initial Study. Calculations were performed using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) and U.S. EPA AQ-42 Compilation of Air
Pollutant Emissions Factors for each of two force main
pipeline conveyance alignment alternatives. The
evaluation considered construction and operational
project phases and was consistent with Bay Area Air
Quality Management District CEQA Guidelines.
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Timothy Milliken
Botanist/Certified Arborist
Education
M.A., Botany, Humboldt State
University, 1998
B.A., Botany, Minors in Biology
& Art, Humboldt State
University, 1996
A.A., Art & Horticulture, Diablo
Valley College, 1990
Post Graduation Studies in
Environmental Mgmt & Eng.,
Landscape Architecture,
Technical Communication,
University of California,
UC Berkeley Extension
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 2
With Other Firms: 27
Licenses/Registrations
International Society of
Arboriculture -Certified
Arborist WE-5539A
California Department of
Pesticide Regulation,
Qualified Applicator License
137256
Professional Affiliations
American Bryological and
Lichenological Society;
California Botanical Society;
California Lichen Society;
California Native Plant Society;
Friends of the Jepson
Herbarium;
International Society of
Arboriculture;
Professional Pesticide
Applicators Association
Summary
Mr. Milliken is a botanist and certified arborist with experience identifying, surveying, and mapping special-status plants and sensitive natural communities, trees, lichens, and bryophytes. Mr. Milliken has 29 years of experience conducting botanical surveys and wetland delineations. He also prepares habitat restoration plans, monitoring reports, and general technical reports. Mr. Milliken is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist with 26 years experience and has indepth knowledge tree biology, tree species, tree resilience to impacts, and tree protection. He has knowledge of local tree ordinances and is highly skilled and capable to interpret local tree ordinances, identify native and ornamental trees, and facilitate construction projects where trees are important resources. Mr. Milliken is licenced by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation and manages AECOM’s regional licensed pesticide control business branch office. Mr. Milliken has hands-on experience using integrated pest management techniques including tarping, mechanical, and chemical control of weeds associated with sensitive habitat areas and rare plants.
Project Experience
Santa Clara County Parks, Sanborn County Park
Nursery Demolition Project, Santa Clara County, CA.
Arborist. As an integral part of the approval and
implementation of a Remedial Action Plan by the
Department of Toxic Substances Control, Mr. Milliken
analyzed, inventoried and mapped 432 trees within
Watson Park, San Jose, California. In addition to the
arborist report, the City requested a plan to save a
heritage oak tree that would be surrounded by four feet of fill. Mr. Milliken researched root aeration techniques and provided the City with cross sectional renderings that
illustrated the tree’s finished appearance in the landscape.
The arborist report and presentations were part of a large volume of documentation needed to support the
environmental analysis.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Bioregional
Habitat Restoration Program, Alameda and San Mateo
Counties, California. Mr. Milliken is involved as a
biological monitor and as a site manager. As biological monitor, he trains contractors about special-status
species, clears areas prior to work, and performs other tasks to help protect species and habitats from impacts.
As site manager, he identifies maintenance tasks, assigns tasks such as cut back encroaching trees, shrubs, areas of dense competing grasses.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Fuel
Reduction Program Highway 35 Botanical Surveys,
Santa Clara County, CA. One of several botanists who
inventoried and identified vascular plants, mapped
invasive species infestations, and mapped and described sensitive natural communities and populations of specialstatus plant species. Reports included a botanical resources survey report and worker environmental
awareness training documents. The objective of this
project is to identify, and document protected botanical resources associated with a suite of land stewardship
activities planned for the Project Area. The Project Area includes portions of nine preserves (Miramontes Ridge,
Purisima Creek Redwoods, El Corte de Madera, La Honda
Creek, Windy Hill, Russian Ridge, Skyline Ridge, Monte
Bello, and Long Ridge), plus 9 parking lots and landing zones.
County of San Mateo, Smart Corridors Natural
Environment Study, San Mateo County, CA. Mr. Milliken
surveyed and mapped wetlands, trees, and assessed
potential habitat for rare plant species in preparation of a Caltrans NES document. The proposed project consisted
of 104 traffic cameras and 148 trailblazer signs along the US 101 corridor within a heavily urbanized portion of San Mateo County.
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Timothy Milliken AECOM
Botanist/Arborist
East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD), Bay Area Ridge Trail: Niles to Walpert Ridge, Alameda County, CA. Mr.
Milliken assessed biological resources for a proposed trail that would connect the Garin and Dry Creek Regional Park trail system to Vallejo Mill Historic Park in the Town of Niles. He mapped and described vegetation, conducted
special-status plant surveys, and made a list of plants for the project area. Although no special-status plants were detected, two sensitive natural communities were
identified within the project area (California Sycamore Woodland and Purple Needlegrass Grassland).
City of Mountain View, General Plan Update, Mountain
View, Santa Clara County, CA. Vegetation Mapping for
Mountain View General Plan Update. Mr. Milliken helped
document the existing biological conditions as needed for the environmental baseline analysis EIR of the Mountain View General Plan Update. Mr. Milliken described the
vegetation of all habitats occurring within the City (from oak woodlands to coastal salt marsh) and highlighted the potential for occurrence of special-status plant species based upon the available literature. Although four specialstatus plants (alkali milk-vetch [Astragaus tener var. tener], Congdon’s tarplant [Centromadia parryii ssp. congdonii], Point Reyes bird’s-beak [Cordylantus maritimus ssp.
palustris], and Hoover’s button-celery [Eryngium
aristulatum var. hooveri]) were known historically from the area, only one (Congdon’s tarplant) has the most potential to occur in the Planning Area based on the likely presence of suitable habitat.
Urban Greening Plan, Berkeley, Alameda County, CA.
Mr. Milliken assisted in the preparation of a city-wide tree inventory. By walking city streets and visiting every tree encountered, he collected a variety of tree attributes, including species, condition, diameter, height, and
geographic location. This data provided information that city crews could use to keep track of the urban forest
resource including tracking hazardous trees, tree
maintenance, and new tree locations.
EBRPD, Bay Area Ridge Trail: Las Trampas Regional
Park Planning Project, Contra Costa County, CA. Mr.
Milliken assessed biological resources for a trail extension within the southern area of Las Trampas Regional Park. He mapped and described vegetation, conducted specialstatus plant surveys, and made a list of plants for the project area.
EBRPD, San Francisco Bay Trail: Goodrick Avenue Gap
Closure Project, Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA.
Mr. Milliken trained field crew in proper root and branch pruning methods. Observed branch trimming and
excavation beneath large blue gum eucalyptus.
EBRPD, San Francisco Bay Trail: Lake Merritt
Connector, Oakland, Alameda County, CA. Mr. Milliken
prepared an arborist report for the proposed connector
segment that will link the San Francisco Bay Trail to the existing bike and pedestrian trails at Lake Merritt.
EBRPD, Wildfire Hazard Reduction and Resource
Management Plan, FEMA Fuels Reduction, Alameda and
Contra Costa County, CA. Mr. Milliken participated in
completing pre-treatment and post-treatment vegetation
clearing assessments throughout District lands in the East Bay Hills. He conducted vegetation mapping, rare plant
surveys, and woody plant cover assessments for Alameda
whipsnake.
EBRPD, San Francisco Bay Trail: Goodrick Avenue Gap
Closure Project, Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA.
Mr. Milliken trained field crew in proper root and branch pruning methods. Observed branch trimming and
excavation beneath large blue gum eucalyptus.
EBRPD, San Francisco Bay Trail: Pinole Shores to
Bayfront Park EIR Pinole, Contra Costa County, CA. Mr.
Milliken conducted special-status plant surveys to
support the environmental documentation for East Bay
Regional Park District’s San Francisco Bay Trail gap
closure connecting Pinole Shores to Bayfront Park.
County of San Mateo, US 101/Holly Street Interchange -
San Carlos NES, San Mateo County, CA. Mr. Milliken
assisted in the preparation of a Natural Environment Study for proposed interchange improvements, including a
pedestrian overcrossing of US 101. He performed a tree
survey and provided advice to the potential presence of special-status plant in the project area.
City of Santa Rosa, Geyser’s Recharge Rare and
Special-Status Plants, Sonoma County, CA. Mr. Milliken
conducted special-status plant surveys, mapped and
described vegetation, identified plants and made a list of plants for the project area, and surveyed trees. Postproject, Mr. Milliken monitored restored/enhanced native habitat areas, and tracked development of restored native grasslands, special status plant populations. Mr. Milliken mapped and managed non-native invasive plants in
serpentine areas with populated with a rare Streptanthus.
Mr. Milliken used a string trimmer to reduce weeds in
sensitive plant communities near special-status plants.
City and County of San Francisco, India Basin Salt
Marsh Wetland Creation and Enhancement, San
Francisco, CA. Mr. Milliken monitored the vegetation and delineated tidally influenced constructed wetlands
adjacent to the San Francisco Bay. The increase of salt marsh plant species was quantified.
Lennar Corporation, Polo Ranch, Scotts Valley, CA.
Mr. Milliken managed special-status plant habitat within the project’s conservation easement. Mr. Milliken
designed and implemented a habitat enhancement and
protection plan for the Endangered Scotts Valley
polygonum. The effort resulted in an over 200-fold
increase in plant numbers and preservation of the last
remaining colony of the plant. Mr. Milliken enhanced
habitat by using power tools to cut back encroaching
trees, shrubs, areas of dense competing grasses. Mr.
Milliken protected plants from herbivory with cages.
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Elizabeth Nielsen, PE
Water Quality and Hydrology
Education
MS, Civil and Environmental
Engineering (Water
Resources), University of
California - Berkeley, 2005
BS, Biology, University of
California - Los Angeles,
1998
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 16
With Other Firms: 4
Training and Certifications
OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
Training
2008/Water Quality in the San
Francisco Bay Estuary
Licenses/Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer, CA,
#80046
Professional Affiliations
California Stormwater Quality
Association
Summary
Ms. Nielsen has a technical background in hydrology and hydraulics, water quality, contaminant transport, chemistry, biology, and engineering. Her expertise includes surface water analyses, California Environmental Quality Act/National Environmental Policy Act analysis, and environmental compliance and permitting. She is familiar with federal, state, and local water quality regulations. Ms. Nielsen has managed various components of interdisciplinary projects and prepared technical studies and environmental compliance documents in coordination with scientists, engineers, and planners to find the best path forward on complex proposals and challenges. This diverse background has enabled her to effectively integrate various components of interdisciplinary projects.
Project Experience
City of Fremont, Ursa Residence Project Focused EIR,
Fremont, CA. The Ursa Residential Development Project
involves preparation of an Initial Study and the completion of a Focused EIR for the City of Fremont. The project is an infill subdivision of 17 for-sale, single family homes and the rehabilitation of an historic home on-site that would be relocated as part of the proposed project. Prepared the hydrology and water quality section of the environmental document. Evaluated site drainage in comparison to San
Francisco Bay RWQCB’s Municipal Regional Permit and
Alameda County Clean Water Program C.3 requirements.
City of Fremont, SiliconSage Mixed Use Development
Project Focused EIR, Fremont, CA. Prepared the
hydrology and water quality section for a Focused EIR for a proposed mixed use residential, retail, and office project around a historic fire station on a 4.5-acre site in the Centerville community of Fremont. The project involves
about 130,000 multifamily housing units on two to three floors (including market rate and affordable housing units), 25,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor, and
recreational amenities. The focused EIR explored the
potential effects to the historic fire station which may be refurbished or demolished under two alternative designs and describing the tradeoffs and possible mitigation
measures to inform Planning Commission and the City
Council.
City of Fremont, Fremont Boulevard Mixed-Use CEQA
Documentation, Fremont, CA. Civil Engineer. AECOM is
preparing CEQA documentation (initial study and focused environmental impact report) for a proposed new 4.5-acre mixed-use development featuring ground-floor retail and aboveground multi-family residences fronting onto
Fremont Boulevard.
Santa Clara County, Young Ranch Cluster Subdivision -
Draft Environmental Impact Report, Santa Clara County,
CA. Prepared the hydrology and water quality section of the draft EIR and the cumulative nitrogen loading
assessment technical study. A mass balance approach
was used to calculate the cumulative nitrate loading, which accounts for the nitrate inputs from the onsite wastewater treatment systems on the residential lots and from rainfall recharge and accounts for losses due to denitrification in the soil column. The draft environmental impact report
evaluated a proposed 79-lot cluster subdivision on the
2,150-acre property on Coyote Ridge, within the open
hillsides of unincorporated Santa Clara County. The
project would consist of 79 residential lots (including 40 lots via a density transfer from parcels within the city of San Jose), 16 of which could be developed with secondary units, and a 4,000-square-foot community center, with the remainder of the site (1,947 acres) preserved in perpetuity as open space.
Santa Clara County, Young Ranch Cluster Subdivision -
Draft Environmental Impact Report, Santa Clara County,
CA. Prepared the hydrology and water quality section of the draft EIR and the cumulative nitrogen loading
assessment technical study. A mass balance approach
was used to calculate the cumulative nitrate loading, which accounts for the nitrate inputs from the onsite wastewater treatment systems on the residential lots and from rainfall recharge and accounts for losses due to denitrification in the soil column. The draft environmental impact report
evaluated a proposed 79-lot cluster subdivision on the
2,150-acre property on Coyote Ridge, within the open
hillsides of unincorporated Santa Clara County. The
project would consist of 79 residential lots (including 40 lots via a density transfer from parcels within the city of San Jose), 16 of which could be developed with secondary units, and a 4,000-square-foot community center, with the -141-
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remainder of the site (1,947 acres) preserved in perpetuity as open space.
Crescent Heights, Inc, 10 South Van Ness Avenue
CEQA, San Francisco, CA. Civil Engineer. AECOM is
preparing a focused environmental impact report for a 40- story, 400-foot-tall, high-rise mixed-use building at Van Ness and Market. The project includes both commercial
and retail components, below-grade parking.
California State Coastal Conservancy, South Bay Salt
Pond Restoration - Phase II, Alameda, Santa Clara, and
San Mateo Counties, CA. Deputy Project Manager and
Task Lead. Responsible for preparation of the public draft EIS/R and final EIR for a multi-agency effort to restore tidal marsh habitat, reconfigure managed pond habitat,
maintain or improve flood protection, and provide
recreation opportunities and public access at the Eden
Landing Ecological Reserve. AECOM assisted the Project
Management Team in implementing its Phase II actions
with planning, environmental analysis, permitting, CEQA clearance, hydrodynamic modeling, geotechnical analysis, and engineering design for the Alviso, Ravenswood, and
the Eden Landing pond complexes. Stakeholder
coordination and collaboration were critical parts of the performed work.
East Bay Municipal Utilities District, General
Environmental On-Call Services, Alameda County, CA.
Engineer. Validated environmental monitoring data
associated with remedial actions at the Bixler, Walnut
Creek and Rock Ridge facilities. Identified constituents of concern and prepared isocontour maps of historical data for presentation in groundwater and soil-gas monitoring reports for the Bixler facility in Brentwood.
US Bureau of Reclamation, Mendota Pool Bypass and
Reach 2B Improvements - San Joaquin River
Restoration Program, Fresno, and Madera Counties, CA.
Task Lead. Responsible for preparation of the draft and final EIS/EIR, development of the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, preparation of the draft NEPA
Record of Decision and CEQA findings, and statement of
overriding considerations. Assisted with public and
resource agency meetings, reviewed or prepared
permitting documents (e.g., biological assessments,
jurisdictional delineation, Section 404 permit, 404(b)(1) information, Section 401), and responded to changing
project and client needs. SJRRP is a comprehensive longterm effort to restore flows to the San Joaquin River from Friant Dam to the confluence of Merced River to support salmon reintroduction to portions of the river that have been dry since the construction of the dam. Components
of the Reach 2B project include increasing channel
capacity and incorporating riparian habitat, providing fish passage at water control structures, and construction of a new channel bypassing Mendota Pool.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Point
Discharge Review - TO 20, Stanislaus and Tuolumne
Counties, CA. Evaluated discharge locations associated
with water infrastructure operations and maintenance
activities with consideration of environmental regulations, permitting, and compliance. Prepared technical reports
describing the discharges, associated permits, potential non-compliance issues, and recommended compliance
actions.
California American Water Company, Monterey
Peninsula Water Supply Project, Monterey County, CA.
Engineer. The Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project is an overhaul of CAW’s water distribution and transmission system which integrates recycled water, desalination, and storm water recapture with its existing system.
Collaborated on NPDES permitting strategies. Prepared
supplemental information in the permit application for the subsurface seawater intake system, the seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant, the brine discharge system, and associated facilities to enable a determination that these features comply with Water Code Section
13142.5(b) and the desalination amendments to the
Ocean Plan.
Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department,
Senador Mine Phase 2, San Jose, CA. Engineer. Prepared
the hydrology and water quality section for an IS/MND for restoration activities implemented in a mercury impacted watershed. Project activities include removal of historic mine wastes, repairs of erosional features within the creek channel and upland areas, and construction of drainage
channels to redirect runoff to less vulnerable reaches of the creek. These actions comply with the Guadalupe River mercury TMDL. Prior activities characterized erosion
potential and mercury concentration in soils to identify and prioritize these areas for remedial action.
City of Petaluma, Rainier Cross-Town Connector
Environmental Impact Statement, Petaluma, CA.
Engineer. Prepared the final the hydrology and water
quality section of an EIR for a new arterial roadway
extending beneath an elevated portion of Highway 101.
Developed a conceptual design for a treatment control
water quality BMP, in compliance with the Sonoma County standard urban stormwater mitigation plan and MS4
permit. Provided testimony at the City Council hearing on the Final EIR water quality results and responded to client comments regarding hydraulic technical studies.
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Paola Peña
Air Quality/GHG Analyst
Education
BS, Environmental Chemistry –
Environmental Systems,
University of California, San
Diego
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 7
With Other Firms: 3
Professional Affiliations
Association of Environmental
Professionals
Summary
Ms. Peña is an air Quality Scientist with experience in preparing project-level air emissions inventories of criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gases. She provides air quality and climate change impact analysis for incorporation into environmental impact assessments in CEQA-related projects. Ms. Peña has experience in applying California’s Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 as well as the requirements of CEQA to air quality and greenhouse gas projects through emissions modeling and spreadsheet calculations analysis. Her work with evaluating environmental impacts in relation to local, regional, and federal regulations, allows her to understand air quality and climate change impacts for new development projects, and ensure development projects have assessed the associated air quality and greenhouse gas issues. Ms. Peña also has experience in public and stakeholder engagement and facilitation for a range of projects, including climate change adaptation and resilience, mobility, and transportation planning, and CEQA projects. Ms.
Peña’s stakeholder engagement and public facilitation work has included outreach and communications strategy development, public meeting planning and facilitation, development and implementation of educational materials, public participation training and risk communication training for agencies, interactive website content development, online surveys, fact sheets, and newsletter development.
Project Experience
City of Fremont, SiliconSage Mixed-Use Development
Project, Fremont, CA. Developed the air quality and
greenhouse gas sections of the CEQA Initial Study and
EIR, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions estimates for the construction and
operation of a mixed-use project within a transit-oriented development overlay district.
City of Fremont, Ursa Residential Development Project,
Fremont, CA. Developed the air quality and greenhouse
gas sections of the CEQA IS, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions estimates for
the development of a 2.67-acre parcel for single family homes
County of San Mateo, Middlefield Road Streetscape
Improvement Project, San Mateo County, CA.
Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas sections of the CEQA IS/MND, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions estimates for the
reconfiguration of a roadway to include roadway
improvements, parking, bike lanes, and pedestrian
amenities.
Oakland 29 Apartments, LLC, 295 29th Street
Residential Infill Project, Oakland, CA. Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas technical report, including the criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions
estimates for the construction and operation of a
residential infill project in the Broadway Valdez District Specific Plan near downtown Oakland.
City of San Jose, Gallup and Mesa Affordable Housing
Project, San Jose, CA. Developed the air quality and
greenhouse gas analysis in support of an Environmental
Assessment Determinations and Compliance Findings for
HUD-assisted Projects for an approximately 42,000-sf
mixed-use affordable housing development consisting of
46 residential units.
City of Woodland, General Plan Update EIR, Health Risk
from Roadways Analysis, Woodland, CA. Assisted in
analyzing project-specific roadways based on associated traffic data and land use information in accordance with Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Roadway Protocols.
City of Redwood City, South Main Mixed-Use EIR,
Redwood City, CA. Developed the criteria air pollutant
and greenhouse gas emission estimates for a focused
environmental impact report evaluating a proposed
development project located at 1301 and 1601 El Camino
Real. The proposal includes one residential building with 252 multi-family residential units, 60 of which are
affordable housing, and four commercial office buildings with nearly 500,000 sf of offices and approximately
10,000 sf of childcare, as well as additional
active/recreational uses, amenities, and open space. The Applicant proposes to replace and improve an additional 23 affordable units on the City-owned portion of Parcel C, a majority of which are currently uninhabited.
BUILD, Inc. and City and County of San Francisco, India Basin Mixed-Use Development Project EIR, San
Francisco, CA. Assisted in the development of the air
quality and greenhouse gas emission estimates and
associated technical reports for the 39-acre mixed-use
development and recreation project with elements of
restoration along the India Basin shoreline of the Bay.
AECOM prepared an environmental impact report to
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Air Quality/GHG Analyst
develop one of the last remaining waterfront parcels in the City and County of San Francisco.
TZK Broadway, Inc., ZinZanni Hotel & Theater MixedUse Development Project IS/MND, San Francisco, CA.
Developed the air quality and greenhouse gas sections of the IS/MND which was environmentally cleared under
CEQA in 2019. The project would remove the existing
parking lot and construct a mixed-use development with
three components: a 29,570 gsf entertainment venue that would house Teatro ZinZanni’s historic spiegeltent and
285-seat dinner theater venue; a 118,000 sf, four-story hotel; and an approximately 14,000 gsf, privately financed and maintained public park.
City and County of San Francisco, Gateway Industrial
Center Environmental Impact Report, San Francisco,
CA. Assisted in the air quality and GHG emissions analysis for a CEQA Initial Study followed by a Focused EIR for an industrial complex in the southern portion of San
Francisco. [60551390]
City of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Multi-Sports Complex and
Southeast Industrial Area Specific Plan, Air Quality
Mitigation Plan, Elk Grove, CA. Air Quality Scientist.
Prepared the Air Quality Mitigation Plan pursuant to
mitigation measure requirements to quantify project
emissions of ozone precursors and implement
Sacramento Metro Air Quality Management District
approved reduction measures to achieve a 35 percent
reduction in ozone precursors.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Headquarters
Renovation IS/MND, Sacramento, CA. Air quality
specialist estimated construction emissions associated
with additional construction and demolition of buildings and drafted the air quality and greenhouse gas analyses sections for an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration Addendum for SMUD’s Headquarters
Renovation Project. Improvements include alterations to improve campus connectivity and meet current fire and
life safety code requirements; selective replacement of landscape areas with lower water use plant material;
replacement of outdated and hazardous site utilities and irrigation system; site security upgrades; incorporation of employee outdoor work spaces and public interactive
areas.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Station E
Substation Project, Sacramento County, CA. As Air
Quality/GHG Analyst, Paola estimated construction
emissions associated with installation of a new substation with overhead and underground utilities lines, steel
structures, and electrical equipment to replace an existing substation. Drafted the air quality and greenhouse gas
analyses sections for an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Addendum.
Contra Costa County Public Works Department, TO 5
Buchanan Field, Concord, CA. Prepared air quality
assessment in support of CEQA documentation for a
commercial space development near Buchanan Field in
Concord.
BART, Market Street Canopies and Escalators
Modernization Project, San Francisco, CA. Developed
the air quality and greenhouse gas sections of the CEQA IS/MND, including the criteria air pollutants and
greenhouse gas emissions estimates for the installation of canopies and replacement of escalators along Market
Street in downtown San Francisco.
US NASA - Ames Research Center, Research Center AE 2017-2022 - Lease Negotiations, Moffett Federal Airfield, CA. AECOM is providing support for lease
negotiations for new housing parcel at the NASA
Research Park South that will include approximately 2,000 dwelling units and 100,000 gsf of retail and commercial uses.
San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency
Transportation Authority (WETA), Richmond Ferry
Terminal Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measure Memo,
Richmond, Contra Costa County, CA. Developed the
technical analysis of GHG mitigation measures, such as
biodiesel ferry fuel, on-site solar, and purchase of
emission offsets, required to be implemented in the
project design, including a discussion of emission
reductions and costs. [60545059]
Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan Update
Program EIR, San Diego, CA. Developed the air quality
and global climate change analysis for the environmental document analyzing the comprehensive update to the
Midway-Pacific Highway Community Plan, which is
intended to guide development through 2035 build-out of the Community Plan. The Community Plan Update
provides a detailed policy direction to implement the
General Plan with respect to the distribution and
arrangement of land uses (public and private); local street and transit network; prioritization and provision of public facilities, community, and site-specific urban design
guidelines; and recommendations to preserve and
enhance natural open space and historic and cultural
resources within the Midway-Pacific Highway community.
Old Town Community Plan Update Program EIR, San
Diego, CA. Developed the air quality and global climate change analysis for the environmental document
analyzing the comprehensive update to the Old Town
Community Plan, which is intended to guide development
through 2035 build-out of the Community Plan. The
Community Plan Update provides detailed policy direction to implement the General Plan with respect to the
distribution and arrangement of land uses (public and
private); local street and transit network; prioritization and provision of public facilities, community, and site-specific urban design guidelines; and recommendations to
preserve and enhance natural open space and historic
and cultural resources within the Old Town community.
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Nikita K. Subramanian
Environmental Planner
Education
B.E. Chemical Engineering /
BITS Pilani Dubai
Campus/2016
MSc. Environmental Science/
New York University/2018
Years of Experience
With AECOM: 4
With Other Firms: 4
Training and Certifications
CEQA: A Step-by-Step
Approach, UC Davis
Continuing and Professional
Education
10-hr OSHA Construction
Safety Training
40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER
Training
Licenses/Registrations
Civil Engineer NC
Summary
Ms. Subramanian has been with AECOM for 4 years. In March 2023, she transferred from her previous role as a Hydraulics, Hydrology, and Drainage Designer at AECOM Raleigh, NC to the Oakland, CA office as an Environmental Planner. So far, she has assisted Project Managers in preparing National Environmental Policy Act/California Environmental Quality Act (NEPA/CEQA) documentation and has supported several other technical study reports and research for projects on Caltrans facilities. Her previous experience includes performing storm water design, analysis, and calculations under the guidance of senior engineers of the team. This involved using GEOPAK Drainage, HydroCAD, and several other design software to analyze hydraulic flows through conduits, or free flowing bodies such as rivers. She also has some experience in the field of Environmental Science, where she assisted with several Phase II Site Investigations and analysis in the states of New York and New Jersey by developing thorough knowledge of standard field sampling procedures for various environmental media (soil, groundwater, and soil vapor).
Project Experience
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Highway
17 Wildlife and Regional Trail Crossings and Trail
Connections Project, Santa Clara County, CA. Assisting
in the preparation of an Initial Study with Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND)/Environmental Assessment
(EA), including summarizing technical study reports for areas such as Paleontology and Hydrology. AECOM is
providing California Environmental Quality Act and the
National Environmental Policy Act services for the
Highway 17 wildlife and regional trail crossings and trail connections project. Environmental review is required for consideration of four highway crossing alternatives and one no-build alternative, including two wildlife under
crossings at two separate locations, plus two recreational trail over crossings at two separate locations apart from the wildlife undercrossing locations. These four separate locations were identified to advance to environmental
review during the Project Initiation phase. The project also includes installation of up to six miles of wildlife directional fencing and construction of up to nine miles of associated connecting trails. At ultimate build out, two separate
crossing structures are anticipated: one for wildlife and one for recreation trail users, as well as directional fencing and connecting trails to the recreational trail crossing.
State Route 1/Manor Drive Overcrossing Improvement
Project, San Mateo County, CA. Assisting in drafting a
Community Impact Assessment report and will be
assisting with preparation of other technical studies and a Draft and Final Environmental Document in the near
future.
Managed Lanes North Project, San Mateo County, CA.
Assisting Senior Environmental Planners with drafting
technical reports, namely, Energy and Climate Change
reports, and summarizing individual resource sections for the Draft Environmental Document, such as Hydrology
and Water Quality. [8/2023 – Present]
Valley Link Project, Alameda and San Joaquin Counties,
CA. Assisting with drafting the Hydrology and Water
Quality, and Geotechnical, Soils, and Paleontology
sections for the NEPA EA and CEQA Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) documents.
Hydrology, Hydraulics, and Drainage Designer
US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington, MILCON
Vertical Design 2019-2024 - MOTSU-22012 Rail
Recapitalization Design, Rail Replacement, Sunny Point, Wilmington, NC. Performed hydraulic and drainage
analysis for over 20 miles of a rail line. Analysis involves delineation of drainage areas, calculating time of
concentration and discharges to estimate culvert and
ditch sizes.
BR-0043, Replacement of Bridge 780151 on US 158/NC
14 over US 29, Rockingham County, NC. Assisted in the
design of storm sewer and ditch systems using GEOPAK
Drainage and drew up Redline Plans for submission to
NCDOT.
BR-0041, Replacement of Bridge 780001 on SR 2817
over US 29, Rockingham County, NC. Assisted in the
design of storm sewer and ditch design using GEOPAK
Drainage and drew up Redline Plans for submission to
NCDOT.
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Environmental Planner II
North Carolina Department of Transportation, R-2553,
US 70 Kinston Bypass, Lenoir, Jones and Craven
Counties, NC. Assisted the Hydraulics Department
Manager with preparation of a Hydraulic Analysis Report and calculations for 23 major stream crossing sites that were identified along the project corridor.
South Carolina Department of Transportation,
Statewide Scour Assessment, Columbia, SC. Hydraulics
Designer. Responsible for inspection, assessment, and
calculation of scour on select bridges throughout the
state of South Carolina.]
Texas Department of Transportation, Southeast
Connector Project, Design Build, Fort Worth, TX. Storm
Sewer System Designer for frontage roads, using
GEOPAK Drainage, the nearly $1.6 billion base-bid
Southeast Connector project consists of the design,
construction, and maintenance of over 16 miles of nontolled freeways, frontages, and local access in the Fort Worth area at interchanges I-820, I-20, and US 287.
L-328 Piedmont Pipeline, NC. Actively assisted with the design of conveyances through construction of a 7-milelong gas pipeline using AutoCAD. Hydraulic calculations were performed with the SCS method, through use of WIN
TR-55.
B-5721, Bridge Replacement SR2177 (Dan Valley Road)
over Mayo River, Rockingham County, NC. Actively
assisted the team with HEC-RAS Analysis, MOA Narrative, and Bridge Survey Report (BSR).
Other Project Experience
20-08 Steinway St, Long Island City, New York City
(NYC) Mayor’s Office of Environmental Remediation
(OER) Project, New York City, NY. Primary Environmental Scientist, Site Health and Safety Officer, and Site Task Leader, responsible for execution and oversight of field work for the 0.23-acre site in collection of 14 soil, 4 groundwater, and 6 soil vapor samples, as well as
reporting of findings and results, and preparation of the Remedial Investigation Report (RIR). Assisted in
preparation of Remedial Action Work Plan (RAWP) upon
receiving approval of the RIR.
447 Euclid Avenue, Brooklyn, NYC OER Project, New
York City, NY. Primary Environmental Scientist, Site
Health and Safety Officer, and Site Task Leader,
responsible for execution and oversight of field work for the 0.44-acre site in collection of 17 soil, 3 groundwater, and 5 soil vapor samples, as well as reporting of findings and results in the RIR.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, IH & Environmental
Consulting 2017-2020 - Middle & High Schools Drinking
Water, Charlotte, NC. Role. AECOM provided
environmental planning and investigation services to
support a proactive testing program for lead and copper in drinking water across the 200 schools that comprise
the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools public school district in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Working in
partnership with the school district since 2017, AECOM is responsible for every facet of the program from planning and stakeholder engagement to sampling and
identification of remedial actions to reduce the risk of lead in water at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. AECOM
worked closely with Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools to
develop a sampling program, communications plan, and
stakeholder engagement process. As a result of this
partnership, Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools successfully reduced the risk to its students -resulting in a more
positive learning environment. Though not required by the State of North Carolina, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
and AECOM partnered to proactively evaluate and reduce
the risk of lead in drinking water at the district's facilities.
Sampling at schools is prescribed by the USEPA's 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools and Child
Care Facilities - the 3Ts are training, testing and taking action. These and additional state drinking water
guidelines were used to develop and execute the program for the school district. Significant pre-planning and
meetings with internal stakeholders were conducted in
advance of sampling. Internal stakeholder engagement
included leadership from school nutrition, after school enrichment, custodial services and the CharlotteMecklenburg Schools Environmental Health and Safety department. The AECOM project team supported
community outreach activities throughout the program
including internal and external fact sheets, email blasts, and frequently asked questions. Approximately 200
schools were evaluated and sampled across multiple
phases based on the age of the school and age of the
student population. AECOM conducted site wide
inventories of consumption points and water sampling
and utilized AECOM's ESRI-based mobile data platform,
Collector, for the inventory and sample collection
documentation and results. The platform expedited data
entry, improved quality, and reduced the cost of database management.
City of Raleigh, Atlantic Avenue Road Widening,
Raleigh, NC. Role. AECOM is providing services for the
widening of Atlantic Avenue.
Confidential Power Company, Environmental Contract
2018-2021 - Pipeline Extension, Winston-Salem, NC.
Role. AECOM is providing engineering services for design of an approximately 3.5-mile extension of a pipeline from a regulator station (RS) to an area near a high pressure
distribution pipeline. The scope includes modifying the RS as well as designing a new regulator station at the new end of the pipeline. The project will also include design of a pipeline from the new station to the final connection with the existing high pressure distribution pipeline.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our publicand private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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15 EXHIBIT B
Schedule of Charges/Payments
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AECOM On-Call Environmental Consulting Services
May 1, 2023
Hourly Rates
AECOM has specialists in all of the disciplines required for work under this contract. Our maximum billing hourly billing rates for labor classifications that may be used in the Master Services Agreement are presented in the chart below.
AECOM Labor Rates
Staff Classifications/
Job Title
Hourly Rates
Principals/Project Directors $210-$350
Project Managers $150-$230
Project Professional 5 $175-$225
Project Professional 4 $145-$185
Project Professional 3 $120-$170
Project Professional 2 $105-$135
Project Professional 1 $90-$115
Technician/ Admin/ Project Assistant 2 $115-$150
Technician/ Admin/ Project Assistant 1 $80-$115
Billing Rate Adjustments
Classifications have been assigned based on current level of experience. Select staff may change categories over the course of the contract as a result of increased expertise and responsibilities over time. Labor cost of work authorized in subsequent calendar years will be based on current billing rates for those years.
Other Direct Expenses
Direct expenses are billed at the amount charged, as described below, unless otherwise specified by the contract.
1. Out-of-pocket expenses (such as, but not limited to, travel, messenger service, lodging, meals, blueprint, supplies): Cost, as charged to AECOM.
2. Subcontractor management fee: 5%
3. Passenger cars: current federal rate for mileage or vehicle rental plus fuel at cost
4. Reproduction at cost typically: $0.05 per page (B/W; 8-1/2" x 11"); $0.18 (color; 8-1/2" x 11")
5. Specialized equipment usage fee (e.g., air/noise monitoring equipment, GPS, etc.): $50-$500/day Invoicing
Unless otherwise specified by contract, the following provisions will apply: Invoices are issued every month and are payable upon receipt.
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16 EXHIBIT C
Sample Task Order Form
TASK ORDER
Task Order No. _______
Agreement: AS NEEDED [GENERAL ENGINEERING/INSPECTION/MATERIAL TESTING/GEOTECHNICAL/SCADA/MUNICIPAL AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT]
SERVICES
Consultant: [INSERT NAME OF CONSULTANT]
The Consultant is hereby authorized to perform the following services subject to the provisions of the Agreement identified above:
Project Title:
CIP #:
Town Contact Name & Email:
Description of work:
List any attachments:
Dollar Amount of Task Order: Not to exceed $_____,_____.00 Completion Date: _____________
The undersigned Consultant hereby agrees that it will provide all equipment, furnish all materials, except as may be otherwise noted above, and perform all services for the work above specified in accordance with the Agreement identified above and will accept as full payment therefore the amount shown above.
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED
By: Dated:
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH [INSERT NAME OF CONSULTANT]
Dated: Dated:
By: By:
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17 EXHIBIT D
Values Statement
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS, AND COMMUNITIES
VALUES STATEMENT
As a member of the Town of Hillsborough City Council or of a Hillsborough board or committee, I agree to uphold the Town mission statement and adhere to the following values. I will:
• Serve with integrity and be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars and the natural environment.
• Treat everyone with respect, listen to understand, and promote civility, courtesy, and thoughtfulness in all interactions.
• Create an atmosphere where individual members, Town staff, and members of the community are free to express their ideas and work to their full potential. • Promote public and individual trust through honest and open practices and communications.
• Recognize and celebrate the diversity of our community through the pursuit of equal access, equal participation, and fair treatment for all. • Work collaboratively with others toward the common good in order to achieve innovative solutions for the public benefit.
• Maintain a balanced sense of community and quality of life through the protection and improvement of our natural and built environments.
• Respect the dignity and privacy of individuals and organizations. • Safeguard the community from the threats of natural, technological, or other threats to our safety and wellbeing.
• Avoid and discourage conduct which is divisive or harmful to the best interests of Hillsborough.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
9 CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13, 2024
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
SUMMARY: Since 1969, the State of California has required that all local governments adequately plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. California’s local governments meet this requirement by adopting housing plans (Housing Elements) as part of their General Plan, which is also required by the state. General plans serve as the local government’s "blueprint" for how the city and/or county will grow and develop.
General Plan
The General Plan is a local government's long-term blueprint outlining the community's vision for the jurisdiction. Every jurisdiction in California is required to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan, and all land use approvals and decisions made by the jurisdiction must be consistent with that General Plan.
The Town's General Plan includes the following six chapters, known as “elements”: Housing, Land Use, Circulation, Open Space & Conservation, Public Safety, and Noise.
Under California law every jurisdiction in the State is required to update the Housing Element of its General Plan every eight years. The Town just completed the update of its Housing Element for the 2023-2031 planning period, receiving certification from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 28, 2024.
The Housing Element of the Hillsborough General Plan is intended to plan for the housing needs of the Hillsborough community while meeting the State’s housing mandates. The Housing Element analyzes housing needs in Hillsborough, the resources available to meet those needs, and the governmental and non-governmental constraints that tend to work against increasing the supply of affordable housing. Goals, policies, and action programs were crafted to facilitate the Town’s ability to meet the state requirements in a way that is consistent with the character of the Town.
The Hillsborough Housing Element represents a creative plan to meet local and regional housing needs in a community that does not meet the urban norms around which the State Housing Element law was created.
Annual Progress Report Overview
Government Code § 65400 and § 65700 mandate that all jurisdictions submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the status of their General Plan and their progress in its implementation to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and HCD by April 1 of each year. Jurisdictions must also provide this report to their legislative body for acceptance. -153-
Agenda Staff Report – Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024
The APR is intended to ensure that the goals, policies, and action items of the jurisdiction’s General Plan are being implemented and that progress is being in made in meeting the required number of new units identified in the jurisdiction’s Housing Element. Additionally, in 2019 an update to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code § 54220 et seq.) was signed into law, requiring local agencies to include in their APRs specified information relating to surplus lands, beginning with the 2021 report.
Housing Element APR
The Housing Element portion of the APR fulfills statutory requirements to report certain housing information, including the Town’s progress in meeting its share of the area’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA). This allocation is given to the region by the State every eight years and is a portion of that allocation is then assigned to each jurisdiction by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). The nine-county Bay Area region is currently in the sixth cycle planning period (RHNA 6) which runs from 2023–2031. The current reporting year is for 2023 (January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023).
The Town of Hillsborough’s RHNA 6 allocation is 554 net new units distributed over four income categories, as assigned by ABAG. The Town’s total allocation and unit count breakout by income level is detailed below:
Income Level RHNA 6 Allocation
Very Low Income (0-50% AMI) 155
Low Income (51-79% AMI) 89
Moderate Income (80-119% AMI) 87
Above Moderate Income (120% AMI+) 223
Total 554
Per the RHNA 6 assignment, 331 of these units must be at affordable levels, meaning they must be accessible to very low, low- and moderate-income households (up to 120% of the Area Median Income or “AMI”). The remaining 223 units must be available to above moderate-income households (120% AMI and above).
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Agenda Staff Report – Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024
For example, a family of four (two parents, two children) would qualify for a Low Income (80% AMI) unit, if the parents make less than $149,100 combined.
The maximum affordable rent payments, as determined based on the above AMI are as follows:
Income Category 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Very Low $1,742 $2,091 $2,415 $2,695
Low $2,788 $3,346 $3,865 $4,312
Median $3,484 $4,182 $4,830 $5,390
Town Progress Towards RHNA 6
Between January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, the first reporting year of RHNA 6, the Town issued land-use entitlements for 61 ADUs, and issued building permits for 50 ADUs, and issued certificates of occupancy for 36 ADUs. All this was done while still working with the State to obtain certification of our Housing Element. We anticipate even greater success in the years to come, as we roll out the Town’s comprehensive ADU education and outreach campaign. • LOW-INCOME UNITS: The Town issued building permits for 35 low-income units (very low, low- and moderate-income categories) through the development of ADUs. • ABOVE-MODERATE INCOME UNITS: The Town issued permits for 16 above-moderate units. Of that total, 15 are ADUs and 1 is a net new single-family home on a vacant lot.
Note: The construction of replacement dwellings (after teardown) on a previously developed lot does not contribute to the Town’s net new single-family homes.
Methodology for Determining Housing Affordability
Recognizing that the cost of land and construction, along with other factors that lead the to the high cost of housing in Hillsborough, as a part of the Town’s Housing Element Opportunity Site analysis, HCD accepted the following adjusted ADU income breakdown methodology:
• 30% of ADUs are projected to serve very low-income households; • 20% of ADUs are projected to serve low-income households; • 20% of ADUs are projected to serve moderate income households; and • 30% of ADUs are projected to serve above moderate income households.
In an effort to obtain more granular, local data, each year the Town also surveys all property owners who have built an ADU in the previous year. The survey asks for information on the intended use and potential rental rate of the ADU. The survey is not mandatory, however, and completed surveys are rarely returned, making a valid statistical analysis essentially unachievable.
For this reason, during this reporting period, the Town has opted to utilize the methodology outlined above.
General Plan APR
Each element of Town’s General Plan identifies implementation tasks which are intended to assist the Town in achieving the goals and objectives of that element, and the General Plan as a whole.
These tasks have subsequently been assigned to various City departments, based on the skills needed for task completion.
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Agenda Staff Report – Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024
Each department is responsible for tracking progress as implementation is rolled out, and reporting that progress to the Building and Planning Department at the beginning of each calendar year.
Attachment 2 is an overview of key implementation efforts over the past calendar year.
Surplus Land APR
In accordance with the Surplus Land Act, on or before December 31 of each year, each county and city in the state must: “make a central inventory of all surplus land … within the jurisdiction of the county or city that the county or city or any of its departments, agencies, or authorities owns or controls” (the “Inventory List”), and immediately thereafter make the Inventory List available, without charge, to those who request it.” Pursuant to newly amended Government Code § 54230(a)(2), the Town must also submit the Inventory List to HCD by April 1, each year, as a part of their APR.
At the December 14, 2020 City Council meeting a resolution was adopted declaring two small buffer strips and two landscaped islands as town-owned, non-exempt surplus properties. These small remnant parcels are now also listed in the APR, as required by state law. The two landscaped islands are not Hillsborough Beautification Foundation (HBF) projects. No additional properties were added to the surplus land inventory in 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the preparation and consideration of the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) as ongoing administrative or organizational activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2023 General Plan & Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APRs)
2. General Plan Annual Implementation Progress Report
3. Surplus Land Inventory List
PREPARED BY: Liz Ruess, Assistant Director of Building & Planning RECOMMENDATION: Accept the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report. -156-
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Policy No./ Action No. Policy/Action Responsible Dept. Status/Implementation Land Use Element
Action LU 1.1
The ADRB will apply the
Hillsborough Residential Design
Guidelines when reviewing new
construction and significant
remodeling.
ADRB, Building and
Planning Department Ongoing
Action LU 1.2
The Town will enforce its Residential
Landscaping requirements to
maintain the attractive visual
character of Hillsborough, as well as
to promote water conservation.
ADRB, Building and
Planning Department
Ongoing - The Town updated the
Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (WELO) in 2021 to
comply with SB1383.
Action LU 1.3
The Town will enforce its Nuisance
Ordinance, which allows for the
clean-up of overgrown properties
that pose a safety hazard or create a
visual nuisance inconsistent with
the character of Hillsborough.
Code Enforcement Ongoing
Action LU 2.1
The Town will enforce the
Construction Management
Ordinance to ensure the timely
completion of construction projects.
Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing - Building Division continues
to conduct Bi-monthly monitoring.
Action LU 2.2
The Town will explore methods to
clarify for the public the Town’s
various development review and
construction processes.
Planning & Building
Department
Ongoing - Building and Planning
Department continues the annual
Design, Permitting and
Construction Forum for residents
and design professionals.
Action LU 3.1
The Town will provide for public
review and involvement prior to
approval of any proposed change to
the conditions of a private school
permit.
Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing - As per HMC 17.16.030 any
amendments to a permit to operate
shall be referred to the city council.
Amendments requiring design review
shall first be reviewed by the ADRB,
then referred to the City Council.
Action LU 3.2
The Town will provide notice to the
HCSD when a private school
proposes new development or a
change to operations so that the
District may comment on the
proposal.
Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Action LU 4.1
The Town will continue to utilize its
budget planning process to ensure
that Town-provided services are
maintained at a level that meets the
community’s needs.
Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing - Adopted balanced budget.
Conducted Rate Studies and
Increased Rates where needed. All
services are funded and there has
been no decrease in service.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Action LU 4.3
The Town will support the HCSD in
the preparation and
implementation of its Facilities
Master Plan.
Building and Planning
Department Completed.
Action LU 4.4
The Public Works Department will
continue to monitor water and
sewer distribution and collection
lines to determine those needing
repair and provide needed repair, as
feasible.
City Council, Public
Works/Engineering
Department
Ongoing - Implementing sewer
system management plan (2019)
Action LU 4.5
The Town will continue to
implement the Recycling of
Construction and Demolition
Ordinance to minimize the amount
of construction debris disposed of in
the landfill.
Public Works
Director/Building &
Planning Department
Ongoing - Updated in 2021 to comply with
requirements set forth by SB 1383.
Action LU 4.6
The Town will continue to contract
for the collection of household
recycling from each home on a
regular basis. When renewing or
amending the contract,
consideration will be given to the
need to meet the State’s 50%
diversion requirements for solid
waste, the ease of pick-up, hours of
collection, visual design of recycling
containers, location where
containers are collected for pick-up
and overall cost for recycling
collection.
Public Works Director The Town has achieved a
diversion rate of 74.5% for the CY
2023.
Action LU 4.7
For Town contracted services, the
Town will utilize the contract
negotiation process to ensure that
the specific needs of the community
for various services, such as
telecommunications, library and
refuse collection, will be met by the
selected service provided.
Department Heads Ongoing
Circulation Element
Action C 1.1
The Public Works Department will
continue to utilize the Pavement
Management System to plan for the
on-going maintenance of the Town’s
roadways.
Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing - As of 12/31/2023,
Town has PCI of 83
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Action C 1.2
The Police Department will monitor
accident reports and complaints to
identify locations that are at high
risk for accidents. They will work
with the Public Works Department
to identify and implement
appropriate improvements to
reduce the incident of accidents.
Police, Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action C 2.1
The Town will work with SM County,
the SFPUC and Caltrans to
implement feasible improvements
at the intersection of Black
Mountain Road/Hayne Road/Skyline
Blvd. to improve traffic flow or limit
the amount of regional cut-through
traffic traveling into the Town. Such
improvements might include adding
a separate eastbound left-turn land
and a separate shared through/rightturn lane. The Town may consider adoption of traffic impact fees to
fund the Town’s share of
improvements.
Police, Public
Works/Engineering
Improvements at the intersection of
BlackMountain Road/Hayne
Road/Skyline Blvd. to improve traffic
flow or limit the amount of regional
cut-through traffic traveling into the
Town are complete.
Action C 2.2
The Town will work with HCSD
through the District’s Facility Master
Plan process to identify roadway
improvements for site access and onsite circulation at the schools, as well as explore and implement
traffic control programs to reduce
congestion in the area around the
public schools. The Town will also
work with the District to identify
and implement short-term
measures, such as providing
additional police presence, to
address traffic congestion until longterm improvements are made.
Police, Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing - Town provides annual
funding to support crossing guard
program.
Action C 2.3
The Town will work with the School
District and local private schools to
develop a network for parents to
facilitate organizing carpools as well
as encouraging safe walking and
biking.
Police Ongoing
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Action C 2.4
The Town will identify minimum
Levels of Service for intersections
and roadways shared with adjacent
communities and pursue
agreements with adjacent
communities to maintain those
intersections at the agreed upon
Level of Service.
Police, Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action C 2.5
While accepting a lower Level of
Service where appropriate, the
Town will monitor every 5 years via
traffic counts roadway segments or
intersections that are operating at
LOS D or lower. The Town will
explore feasible mitigation
measures to reduce congestion at
these locations.
Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action C 3.1
The Town will review all
construction plans for conformance
with Municipal Code parking
requirements.
Building & Planning
Department Ongoing
Action C 3.2 The Town will update the parking
strip requirement.
Public
Works/Engineering Completed in 2010
Action C 4.1
The Town will coordinate with the
School District and other entities to
develop “Suggested Routes to
School Plans” for all public and
private schools in the Town. Plans
shall identify all pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, and traffic control
devices for residents to determine
the most appropriate travel routes.
The plans shall also identify existing
easements for potential use for offstreet pedestrian pathways.
Police Ongoing - Eucalyptus Pathway
completed in 2023 utilizing grant
funding secured through C/CAG
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Action C 5.1
The Town will pursue the creation of
an off-street bicycle trail along
Crystal Springs Road, consistent
with the County’s Trail Plan and
Bicycle Route Plan. In this effort, the
Town will work with current
property owners, including the
SFPUC, to incorporate the trail into
future development along the route.
The Town will recommend that the
County of San Mateo research,
identify and compete for available
funding to assist with the
completion of the trail. Hillsborough
will also request that the County
and C/CAG study feasible
alignments that would avoid
negatively impacting sensitive
biological resources located along
San Mateo Creek.
Building and Planning
Department/Public
Works/Engineering
Will occur in conjunction with
development proposals along Crystal
Springs Road.
Action C 5.2 The Town will develop a
community awareness program to
encourage local use of safer bicycle
routes, including referring residents
to the C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee’s bicycle route
map. The Town will include bicycle
and pedestrian safety and
enforcement when developing
community awareness programs.
Police Ongoing - Currently developing Bike
and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP)
Action OSC 1.1
The Town will continue to cooperate
with the HCSD through their Joint
Powers Agreement to maintain the
Hillsborough Recreation
Department.
City Council, City
Manager
Continued support through Council
members serving as Town
commissioners. Continued funding
to support crossing guards for
school operations. Advertisement
of programs in Town
communications. Town-provided
facilities for programming
Action OSC 1.2
The Town will adopt an ordinance in
compliance with the Quimby Act to
require new development to
provide land dedication and/or inlieu fees in the amount equal to 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 new
residents.
Building and Planning
Department Adopted in 2006
Open Space and Conservation Element
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Action OSC 3.1
The Town will evaluate the Tree
Removal Ordinance to recognize the
need to allow for a system of
gradual replacement of important
trees as they age to ensure that
there is a mixture of healthy trees in
the community and that there is not
a period during which all of the
trees die of old age at the same
time.
Building and Planning
Department
Revised ordinance related to tree
removal in 2022. Process included
substantial community outreach
and improved clarity of processes
and utilization of a town certified
arborist.
Action OSC 3.2
The Public Works Department will
be responsible for maintaining the
health of trees on public property as
necessary. Trees on private
properties should be maintained by
property owners.
Public Works/Code
Enforcement
Public Works conducts an annual
windshield survey to inspect
roadways of dead and low hanging
trees in the Town over public rightof-way to mitigate risk.
Action OSC 3.3
The Town will continue to direct
residents to the procedures in the
Voluntary Resolution of Disputes
Regarding Trees and Views
Ordinance to allow neighbors to
come to agreement on a balance
between the desire for larger trees
and preservation of views.
City Manager, Code
Enforcement
Continued public education on best
practices regarding working with
neighbors on tree removals. Included
information on what residents
can/should do about trees blocking
their views on the Town website.
Action OSC 3.4
The Town will provide information
to residents on how to reduce the
impact of deer on private property,
such as planting vegetation that
deer generally dislike and fencing.
Residents will be reminded that it is
illegal to feed deer and that it poses
a risk.
Building & Planning
Department
As applicable and through landscape
application plan review.
Action OSC 4.1
The Town will adopt and implement
a Creek Protection Ordinance to
ensure that new development does
not have a negative impact on
creeks and streams.
Public
Works/Engineering
Town complies with CEQA
requirements.
Action OSC 4.2
The Town will continue to
participate in the San Mateo
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Program
Public
Works/Engineering,
Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing
Action OSC 4.3
The Town will encourage property
owners to incorporate water
conservation techniques into their
landscaping to reduce water usage.
City Council, Public
Works, Building and
Planning Department,
Newsletter
Regular water conservation tips and
reminders (in coordination with
BAWSCA) regularly published in
Town communications
Action OSC 5.1 The Town will continue to enforce
the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
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Action OSC 5.2
The Town will require projects
subject to CEQA to analyze impacts
to cultural resources per state law.
Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Action OSC 5.3
The Town will require construction
projects to stop if archaeological or
paleontological resources are
uncovered during grading or other
on-site excavation activities.
Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Public Safety Element
Action PS 1.1
The Central County Fire Department
will review plans for all new
buildings and major additions and
make recommendations for
modifications to reduce fire hazard.
Fire
Ongoing – plans are reviewed for fire
access capabilities, water supply and
fire sprinklers, and landscape
projects within WUI area
Action PS 1.2
When property owners are not
correctly maintaining their property,
the Town will implement fire control
maintenance measures as needed,
provide necessary fire prevention
improvements on properties that
pose a public safety threat, and pass
the costs on to the owners.
Fire
Ongoing – Adopted ordinances for
code and wildland-urban interface
enforcement outline actions to
ensure safety risk is reduced
Action PS 1.3
The Town will work with the Central
County Fire Department to review
and update, if necessary, the Town’s
and Department’s regulations and
approach regarding fire protection
to ensure adequate fire protection.
Fire
Ongoing – 2019 California codes
were adopted by local municipal
code that includes fire protection
measures
Action PS 1.4
The Town will continue to work with
the Central County Fire Department
to ensure that regional approaches
to fire protection and suppression
are implemented in Hillsborough.
Fire
Ongoing – county-wide dispatching
system provides emergency response
based on closest apparatus location
to incident
Action PS 2.2
The Town will continue to
implement its Hillside Lot Size
Ordinance.
Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action PS 2.2
The Town will continue to require
construction plans for all new
houses to be reviewed by a
registered professional engineer.
Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Action PS 3.1
The Town will review all new
building plans & substantial
renovations for compliance with the
UBC and any additional state or
federal seismic safety regulations
prior to permit approval.
Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing. The Town currently utilizes
the California Building Standards
Code (CBSC) or International Building
Code (IBC).
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Action PS 3.2
The Town will distribute
information to residents on
emergency procedures in case of an
earthquake.
Fire
CCFD continues to provide
information to Town residents for all
hazards including earthquakes.
Encouraging residents to subscribe to
SMCAlert the county’s mass
notification system to receive real
time public safety information.
Zonehaven and the “Know Your
Zone” campaign is another platform
we encourage residents to familiarize
themselves with that provides real
time public safety information on a
map-based website.
Action PS 4.1
The Town will continue to
participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program
Public Works & Building
and Planning
Departments
Ongoing
Action PS 5.1
The Police Department will continue
to provide information on crime
prevention and community
outreach.
Police
Ongoing - FLOCK or the crime
mapping now available on the
website.
Action PS 5.2
The Town will continue to support
the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District in monitoring
air pollutants.
City Council, City
Manager
Promoted links to BAAQMD website
and “Spare the Air” days in Town
communications.
Action PS 5.3
The Town will continue to promote
energy conservation by the public
and private sectors.
City Council, City
Manager, Building and
Planning, Public Works
Departments; Newsletter
Continued messaging about energy
conservation, rebates, and utilization
of clean energy in Town
communications.
Action PS 5.4
The Town will work with the County
to offer a periodic drop-off program
for household hazardous waste and
distribute information on
alternative non-toxic landscaping
treatments, especially to the
Country Club and schools.
Public Works/Recycling
Specialist
Annual e-waste event sponsored
with SBWMA; battery drop-off
located at Town Hall; Integrated Pest
Management Plan kept up to date
with current practices
Action PS 6.1
The Town will develop a local
emergency preparedness plan that
identifies a city chain of command,
outlines an action checklist and
coordinates with the SM County
Emergency Operations Plan.
Fire
Ongoing - the joint
Hillsborough/Burlingame Emergency
Operations Plan outlines emergency
preparedness and response on a
local level
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Action PS 6.2
The Town will provide community
awareness and education programs
for citizens describing procedures
and evacuation routes to be
followed in the event of a disaster.
Fire/Police
San Mateo County now utilizes a
real time public safety platform
'Genasys’ that provides real time
emergency information on a mapbased website. The “Know Your Zone” public education campaign
was launched in November 2020.
This platform allows first responders
to identify and direct individuals on
procedures and evacuation routes
following an incident. This platform
will be exercised in the periodic local
and county-wide emergency
functional drills.
Action PS 6.3
The Town will conduct periodic drills
using emergency response systems
to test the effectiveness of the
Town’s procedures.
Fire
Annually: Coordinated and
performed jointly with the CCFD and
the City of Burlingame to staff a
FEMA approved single Emergency
Operations Center (EOC). CCFD,
Burlingame and the Town follow the
SEMS/NIMS guidelines for Homeland
Security Exercise and Evaluation
Program (HSEEP) in conducting
annual workshops, seminars, drills,
and exercises within the Town and in
coordination with the county and the
region that include CERTs,
neighborhood network groups and
community members. These drills
include testing of emergency
communications and scenario based
incident response.
Noise Element
Action N 1.1
The Town will continue to advocate
that noise abatement measures are
taken by Caltrans for Caltrans
roadways affecting the Town,
whenever feasible.
Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action N 1.2
The Town will continue to
enforce the Noise Ordinance &
respond to Unruly Gatherings
Ordinance and Toy Ordinance.
Police Ongoing
Action N 1.3
The Police Department will continue
to enforce the California Vehicle
Code pertaining to noise standards
for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Police Ongoing
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Action N 2.1
The Town will continue to
participate on the
Airport/Community Roundtable and
coordinate with the SFO Airport
Land Use Commission and SFO’s
Aircraft Noise Abatement Office.
City Council, City
Manager
Continued support through Council
member serving as Town liaison on
roundtable.
Action N 2.2
The Town will cooperate with the
Comprehensive Airport Land Use
Plans’ requirements for review of
proposed land use policy actions
within land influenced by airports.
Building and Planning
Department When applicable
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ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Surplus Land Inventory List
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
10 CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13, 2024
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: APPROVE THE ANNUAL “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 785 REGARDING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15061(B)(3)
SUMMARY: On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 481 (Government Code Sections 7070-7075) into law, requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt a military equipment use policy (“Policy”), as well as obtain annual re-approval from City Council of the Policy in order to continue the use of previously acquired military equipment. The term “military equipment,” as used in AB 481, does not necessarily indicate equipment used by the military.
Items deemed to be “military equipment” include, but are not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile launchers, long range acoustic devices, and flashbangs. The list of items considered “military equipment” by AB 481 are employed by many law enforcement agencies across the country as best practices to enhance citizen and officer safety.
Pursuant to AB 481, the Hillsborough Police Department prepared a Military Equipment Policy which was adopted by Ordinance No. 785 of the City Council on May 9, 2022. AB 481 requires the submission of an annual military equipment report to the governing body which details information about how and when the military equipment was used in the preceding calendar year, including: 1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and purpose of its use. 2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment. 3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. 4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year submission of the annual military equipment report. 5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. 6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment. The annual military equipment report for the calendar year 2024 is available in Attachment 4.
Also included as Attachment 3 is the updated inventory list of military equipment that the Department maintains, in accordance with Government Code section 7072. The list also includes, in the interest of complete transparency, the equipment owned and utilized by the regional sevencity SWAT Team, as Hillsborough relies from time to time on that team’s services to supplement its own police operations. The use of the military equipment identified on the inventory list is vital to the Department’s mission and will continue to be strictly regulated through internal processes and oversight.
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Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024
Ordinance No. 785 and the adopted Policy provide for safeguards to the public’s safety, welfare, and civil rights and ensure transparency, oversight and accountability measures are in place. The Department will continue to be required to conduct annual audits of the equipment to ensure compliance with the policy, annually report to the City Council the use of this equipment, and seek approval prior to acquiring any additional military equipment.
The annual military equipment report for the calendar year 2024 is being submitted to the City Council for consideration at its regular meeting of May 13, 2024 at which time members of the public may discuss and ask questions. In addition, members of the public may contact Chief Nelson Corteway via email at [email protected] or 650-375-7450 with questions or concerns. Information about upcoming public meetings is available on the Town's website at Hillsborough.net.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the current equipment is presently funded and included in the FY 2024-25 budget. Funding requests for additional equipment not already included in the Department’s budget will return to Council for approval on an as-needed basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The City Council’s action to approve the annual report and to renew its military equipment ordinance is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act, as it can be seen with certainty that the action will not have a significant effect on the environment pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3).
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Military Equipment Ordinance No. 785
2. Military Equipment Use Policy
3. Military Equipment Inventory
4. Annual Military Equipment Report, Prepared Pursuant to Government Code § 7072 PREPARED BY: Nelson Corteway, Chief of Police
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ORDINANCE NO. 785
(UNCODIFIED) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
HILLSBOROUGH ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY AND
ADDING THE POLICY TO THE HILLSBOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY MANUAL
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH HEREBY FINDS AND ORDAINS:
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021 Governor Newsom signed a series of policing reform legislation items into law. These laws are aimed at increasing police transparency, and Assembly Bill ("AB") 481 in particular requires law enforcement agencies to adopt a special or military equipment use policy ("Policy") prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the law. The Policy must be adopted by ordinance at a regular meeting of the governing body (the City Council) for that agency; and WHEREAS, AB 481 requires adoption of the Policy before the law enforcement agency can take action to request military equipment as defined by the statute; seek funds (such as grants or inkind donations) for acquiring military equipment; actually acquire military equipment, either permanently or temporarily by owning, borrowing, or leasing; collaborate with other law enforcement agencies to deploy or use military equipment in the agency's territorial jurisdiction; use new or existing military equipment in a manner not previously subject to AB 481 's scope; solicit or respond to a proposal for, or enter into an agreement with, any person or entity to seek funds for, apply for, acquire, use, or collaborate in using military equipment; or to acquire military equipment through any other means not specifically detailed in the statute; and
WHEREAS, to continue to use military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, the law enforcement agency must commence the process of adopting the Policy no later than May 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with AB 481, the proposed Policy will be made available on the Police Department's website within 30 days of the public hearing by the City Council to adopt the Policy. Once adopted, the Policy will be made publicly available on the Police Department's website for as long as the covered military equipment is available for use; and WHEREAS, in accordance with AB 481, the Policy is being placed on the agenda as an open session item at a regular meeting of the City Council, and public comment on the item will be allowed in accordance with the Brown Act; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance shall be reviewed by the City Council at least annually, and based on an annual military equipment report that must be submitted to the City Council pursuant to AB 481, the City Council shall determine whether each type of military equipment identified in the report has complied with the standards for continued approval. If the City Council cannot make such a determination, it shall either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of equipment, or require modifications to the Policy in a manner to resolve the lack of compliance. -173-
ATTACHMENT 1
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals.
The City Council hereby finds that all of the foregoing recitals and the staff report presented herewith are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Findings.
Pursuant to Government Code§ 7071(d)(l), as may be amended or renumbered from time to time, the City Council hereby makes the following findings in support of its adoption of the Policy:
A. The military equipment identified in the Policy is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
B. The proposed Policy will safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
C. If the Police Department purchases military equipment pursuant to the Policy, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
D. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
Section 3. Military Equipment Use Policy Adopted.
In light of the findings set forth in Section 2, and in accordance with AB 481, the Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated in full by reference is hereby adopted by the City Council.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance takes effect thirty (30) days after adoption.
Section 5. Severability.
If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person orcircumstance is held to be invalid, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or applicationand, to this extent, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 6. No less than five days prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk published a summary of this Ordinance in accordance with Government Code section -174-
36933. The City Clerk will certify to the passage of this Ordinance by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough, California, and cause a summary to be published once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in accordance with Government Code section 36933.
Section 7. The City Council finds that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not resultin a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3)(the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Codeof Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change tothe environment, directly or indirectly.
ORDINANCE NO. 785 of the Town of Hillsborough introduced on April 11, 2022, and adopted on May 9, 2022, by the following vote of the City Council:
AYES: Councilmembers Royse, Krolik, Chuang, Cole, May
NOES: Councilmembers None
ABSENT: Councilmembers None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None
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Policy
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Hillsborough Police Department
Hillsborough PD Policy Manual
Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy establishes guidelines for the acquisition, funding, use and reporting of "military equipment," as the term is defined in Government Code section 7070. This policy is provided to fulfill the obligations set forth in Assembly Bill No. 481 (2021) (AB 481). These obligations include but are not limited to seeking approval on specific items deemed to be military equipment and requirements related to compliance, annual reporting, cataloging, and complaints regarding these items.
It is the policy of the Hillsborough Police Department (Department) that there are legally enforceable safeguards,including transparency, oversight, and accountability measures in place to protect the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties before military equipment is funded, acquired, or used.
The acquisition of military equipment and its deployment in our communities may impact the public's safety and welfare. AB 481 has declared that the public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by local government officials, as well as a right to participate in any government agency's decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment.
Decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used should give strong consideration to the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties, and should be based on meaningful public input.
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Law enforcement agency – The Town of Hillsborough's Police Department Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
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Hillsborough Police Department
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• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• TASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Hillsborough Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Hillsborough Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
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(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department A list of equipment currently held by the Department or in coordination with another local agency is attached to this Policy as Exhibit "A" and incorporated into this Policy by reference. The inventory list will be updated each year as part of the annual report required pursuant to AB 481.
Exhibit A - Military Equipment List
706.5 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE GUIDELINES
The Hillsborough Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can be very dynamic in nature. A variety of military equipment options can greatly assist incident commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe manner. The use of military equipment is restricted for use only in certain instances and in some cases only by certain units. While this procedure is wide-ranging, it is not all inclusive. There may be instances wherein unpredictable critical incidents demand the need for incident commanders to authorize military equipment to be used in a manner not outlined within this procedure. In scrutinizing those particular instances, the judgment of the incident commander influenced by the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and information available at the time will be used.
It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific units to recognize the particular circumstances wherein military equipment should be employed to enhance the safety of the public and officers, and to bring a critical incident to a safe resolution.
Exhibit A identifies the various types, descriptions, and guidelines for usage of military equipment currently employed by the Hillsborough Police Department.
Please note that all manufacturer descriptions contained within Exhibit A are referenced via publicly accessible website source citations. The website source citations utilized in this policy are for military equipment descriptive purposes only, and are not an endorsement by the Town or the Hillsborough Police Department of a particular product or vendor 706.6 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a.
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(b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.7 USE IN EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES
In exigent circumstances and with the approval of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the Police Department may acquire, borrow and/or use military equipment that is not included in this policy. If the Department acquires, borrows, and/or uses military equipment in exigent circumstances, in accordance with this section, it must take all of the following actions:
• Provide written notice of that acquisition or use to the City Council within 30 days following the commencement of such exigent circumstance, unless such information is confidential or privileged under local, state or federal law. • If it is anticipated that the use will continue beyond the exigent circumstance, submit a proposed amended policy to the City Council within 90 days following the borrowing, acquisition and/or use, and receive approval, as applicable, from the City Council. • Include the military equipment in the Department's next annual military equipment report.
706.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Absent exigent circumstances, military equipment should not be used by any other law enforcement agency or member in this jurisdiction unless the military equipment is approved for use in accordance with this policy.
706.9 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory.
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706.10 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
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HILLSBOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT
MILITARY EQUIPMENT LIST
2023 (Calendar year) Hillsborough Police Department Military Equipment List:
The Hillsborough Police Department (“HPD”) does not possess any tactical equipment that it has obtained from the military, nor does it possess any equipment that was specifically designed for military use.
Regardless, California Government Code §7071(b) requires that law enforcement agencies submit a proposed Military Equipment Use Policy to their governing body for approval. This inventory list is accordingly provided in connection with an Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy for use by the Hillsborough Police Department.
California Government Code §7070 provides a list of equipment types that are “military equipment” for purposes of this policy requirement, and this Military Equipment Use Policy includes information for any such equipment types that are possessed by the Hillsborough Police Department, or reasonably likely to be deployed in Hillsborough by other law enforcement partners.
Pursuant to California Government Code §7070(d)(6), and in accordance with California Government Code §7072, the Hillsborough Police Department will submit to the Hillsborough City Council an Annual Military Equipment Report and will make that report publicly available on its internet website.
The Hillsborough City Council will use the Annual Military Equipment Report as a mechanism to ensure the Hillsborough Police Department’s compliance with this Military Equipment Use Policy, and to help it determine whether to approve, revise, or revoke components of the Military Equipment Use Policy for the subsequent year.
Pursuant to California Government Code §7070(d)(7), members of the public may register complaints or concerns or submit questions about the use of each specific type of Military Equipment in this policy by any of the following means:
1. Via email to: [email protected]
2. Via phone call to: (650) 375-7470
3. Via mail sent to:
Hillsborough Police Department
Attn: Military Equipment Use Coordinator
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
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ATTACHMENT 3
The Hillsborough Police Department is committed to responding to complaints, concerns and/or questions received through any of the above methods in a timely manner.
The remainder of this Military Equipment Use Inventory List is divided into two sections.
Section One lists qualifying equipment that is owned and/or utilized by the Hillsborough Police Department. Section Two lists qualifying equipment that is not owned or regularly utilized by the Hillsborough Police Department, but which is known to be owned and/or utilized by law enforcement units with which the Hillsborough Police Department collaborates and/or participates for law enforcement purposes.
Section One: Qualifying Equipment Owned/Utilized by the Hillsborough Police Department1
1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Category 1) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost a. Equipment Type: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drones) – CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1)
b. Quantity Owned/Sought: 3 owned/ 0 sought in FY2024/2025 c. Lifespan: Approximately 5 years
d. Equipment Capabilities: Remotely piloted aerial vehicles capable of providing live and recorded video images captured from aerial positions, including images enhanced by optical zoom lenses.
e. Manufacturer Product Description:
Mavic Air 2: The DJI Mavic Air 2 combines a foldable and portable frame with a high-end camera system. The 3-axis gimbal sports a 1/2″ CMOS sensor capable of capturing 8K Hyperlapse time-lapse shots, 4K60 video, 240 fps slow-motion 1080p video, and up to 48MP stills. In addition, both photos and video can be captured in HDR. All footage can be saved to 8GB of internal storage and on optional SD cards up to 256GB in size.
The DJI Mavic Air 2 contains a host of built-in tracking technologies and intelligent obstacle avoidance. Focus-Track combines three different tracking features with abilities that include tracking of subjects and following predetermined flight paths. The Advanced Pilot Assistance Systems 3.0 (APAS) is aware of the Mavic Air 2 in 3D space and its proximity to people and objects to help avoid accidental collisions. Return to Home (RTH) and precision landing options are supported so one can easily and safely retrieve the drone when the mission is complete.
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A 3500mAh battery can keep the Mavic Air 2 flying for up to 34 minutes at a time. While in the air, one can fly the drone at speeds up to 43 mph up to
11.5 miles away. The included remote controller supports Ocu-Sync 2.0 technology to provide one with flight telemetry data and a live view of what the drone sees on an attached viewing device. It can transmit up to 1080p quality video from up to 6.2 miles away.
The BRINC Lemur 2 drone is equipped with high-resolution 4k daytime, night vision & FLIR (Long Wave Infrared) Thermal Sensor/Cameras which can efficiently conduct search and rescue operations, monitor large crowds during events, and aid in law enforcement and firefighting efforts. BRINC Lemur 2 is feature rich for its relatively small size. Some unique features and equipment the BRINC Lemur 2 airframe has: - Floodlights (Low light no light area illumination)- Propeller bumpers (Protection for the propellers)- Perch Mode (Ability to land and observe with the motors off)- 3D LiDAR sensors (Produces real time mapping as it flies in and out of rooms) - 2 Way communications for de-escalation efforts (first responders can call the drone and communicate through an integrated loudspeaker)- Live Stream Off-Site (Remote viewing for incident commanders)- Turtle Mode (Ability to upright itself if it falls on its back)- Ability to lift items up to 1 pound- All manufacturing and repair services are completed in the USA One of the most innovative tools for this drone is its integrated Glass Breaker tool. This tool allows the drone to break tempered, automotive, and most residential glass. The Glass Breaker allows BRINC Lemur 2 to gain access into structures. This attachment can be used to ventilate buildings during structure fires, make entries during crisis situations to enable the search for suspects and victims which directly results into saving lives. The BRINC Lemur 2 drone is versatile, customizable, and can be tailored to meet our Town’s specific requirements. Additionally, it adheres to the highest safety standards, including collision avoidance systems, failsafe mechanisms, and compliance with local regulations.
f. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Any use of a UAS will be in strict accordance with constitutional and privacy rights and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The use of the UAS potentially involves privacy considerations. Absent a warrant or exigent circumstances, operators and observers shall adhere to FAA altitude regulations and shall not intentionally record or transmit images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., residence, yard, enclosure). Drone operators and observers shall take reasonable precautions to avoid inadvertently recording or transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Reasonable precautions can include, for example, deactivating or turning imaging devices away from such areas or persons during UAS operations. g. Training Required: Prior to piloting any UAS/Drone staff members must secure an FAA Remote Pilot License and complete all training required by our FAA COA.
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h. Purpose: UAS/Drones may be utilized to enhance the Department’s mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective. To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the following situations, which include but are not limited to:
i. Major collision investigations.
ii. Search and rescue, including for missing persons.
iii. Natural disaster management.
iv. Crime scene photography.
v. Suspect apprehension.
vi. Tactical operations and scene security.
vii. Crisis communication.
viii. Response to specific requests from local, state or federal fire authorities for fire response, rescue, evacuation, and/or prevention.
ix. Hazardous material monitoring, such as a chemical spill or similar event.
x. Terrorist / active shooter event and response.
i. Authorized Use: Only assigned flight operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the DJI Mavic Air 2 or the Brinc Lemur 2 drones during approved flight. All other applicable HPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, HPD Policy 324 – Search and Seizure, HPD Policy 334 – Missing Persons, HPD Policy 613 – Unmanned Aerial System Operations, HPD Policy 706 – Vehicle Use, HPD Policy 408 –Special Weapons and Tactics.
j. Expected Lifespan: 10 years.
k. Fiscal Impact: The initial costs of equipment, licensing, software, and training was approximately $120,000 which included the procurement of a Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the FAA through Skyfire Consultants. Ongoing cost associated with current UAS operation and maintenance is estimated to be less than $1000 per year. The one-time purchase price for the Brinc Lemur 2 drones was $109,374.53, which entered the Hillsborough Police Department into a 5-year contract for service and operation.
2. Breaching Apparatus: Slugs (Category 7) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost
a. Equipment Type: Royal Arms Tesar-1, 2, & 4 cost: $1,000, quantity: 200.
Shotgun breaching rounds are specialty shotgun shells utilized for door breaching. The Royal Arms Tesar-2 rounds contain compressed copper powder and are fired through a specialized breaching shotgun barrel. The copper powder is designed to strike and destroy the lock throw inside of the door, allowing entry into the room or structure. The powder is designed to dissipate after striking the lock throw to minimize entry into the target space for the safety of occupants and officers. Designed to breach heavy locks, dead-bolts, and hinges mounted inside of solid oak or steel doors.
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Shotgun breaching rounds are used to gain rapid access to a room or structure when an emergent law enforcement need exists.
Tesar 1 (model FE182) defeat wood doors, locks, and hinges.
Tesar 2 (model FE183) defeat locks, dead-bolts and hinges (oak-steel doors).
Tesar 4 (model FE185) defeat Class 3 doors, locks, and hinges. b. Purpose: To defeat door locking mechanisms and safely enter a structure. c. Authorized Use: Explosive breaching may only occur after authorization by the Incident Commander or SWAT Commander in the field, and during training exercises. All other applicable HPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, HPD Policy 324 – Search and Seizure, HPD Policy 408 Special Weapons and Tactics.
d. Expected Lifespan: Until expended.
e. Fiscal Impact: Individual unit price of approximately $4 each. Estimated between $0 and $1,000 annually.
3. Specialized Firearms and Ammunition (Equipment Category 10) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost
a. Equipment Type: The Carbine Rifle is a firearm, capable of accurately stopping an armed subject at various distances. The Carbine Rifle is a magazine fed, shoulder fired firearm, designed for semi-automatic fire.
Benefits of a shoulder fired semiautomatic rifle over the traditionally carried handgun is increased accuracy which helps to minimize collateral injury or death. The Carbine Rifle does not have an expiration and will need to be serviced or replaced when the rifle fails or breaks. The .223 / 5.56 cartridge is used as a lethal option designed to stop a violent encounter. The projectile is capable of penetrating soft body armor being worn by armed subjects. Bushmaster AR-15/M4, cost: $16,500, quantity: 11, Colt AR15, cost: $18,000, quantity: 12, Troy AR15, cost: $6,800, quantity: 4. i. The Speer Gold Dot .223 Remington, 55 grain, soft point cartridge is the primary duty ammunition deployed during potential lethal encounters. The Gold Dot bullet is optimized to ensure expansion out of barrels down to 10” at a wide variety of velocities out to 200 yards. The Gold Dot in .223 caliber ammunition can be used in department rifles
chambered in both .223 and newer rifles chambered in 5.56, extending the service life of older .223 chambered rifles.
Cost: $1,500, quantity: 2000.
ii. The Winchester 5.56 Remington, 55 grain full metal jacket cartridge is the primary training ammunition used with
department rifles while offering a lower cost alternative compared to duty use ammunition. Cost: $10,472, quantity:
28,000.
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iii. Centurion Arms Mark 12 precision AR15. This rifle bridges the gap between standard AR15 rifle and the GA Precision .308 rifle, cost: $2,500, quantity: 1.
iv. The Black Hills OTM 5.56, 77 grain, cartridge is duty ammunition has a superior ballistic coefficient and
performance to any comparable projectile in its weight class.
Its OTM design provides accurate performance during
critical incidents. This Black Hills 5.56mm NATO cartridge was designed for AR-15 platform firearms. The Black Hills
5.56mm NATO is loaded with a 77 grain, OTM bullet. The
bullets are extremely accurate and have thin jackets that are held to exact tolerances in diameter and weight. Their
accuracy has been renowned worldwide. Cost: $5,334,
quantity: 6,000.
v. The Hillsborough Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) was formed in 1996, in response to very
dangerous or violent tactical encounters. The SWAT
Precision marksman element deploys with precision rifles, which enables the stopping of an armed subject at a safe distance. The Precision Rifle does not have an expiration and will need to be serviced or replaced when the Rifle fails or breaks. Hillsborough Police precision rifles include the Centurion Arms Mark 12 precision AR15 with Black Hills
OTM 5.56, 77 grain ammunition, and GA Precision .308
semiauto rifle with RUAG .308 164 gran/196 grain
ammunition.
The .308 Winchester cartridge: is a rimless, bottlenecked rifle cartridge. The .308 WIN. cartridge is used as a Lethal option designed to stop a violent encounter. The projectile is capable of penetrating soft body armor being worn by armed subjects. GAPrecision GAP 10 Rifle cost: $7,842, quantity: 2. vi. The RUAG .308 WIN., 164 grain, Tactical cartridge is ammunition deployed during potential lethal encounters, when shooting through barriers. The 164-grain projectile is capable of accurately striking targets behind an angled window or windshield, without the risk of unpredictable bullet deflection Conventional bullets break apart or fragment when penetrating glass, which does not allow an accurate hit.
Cost: $1,720, quantity: 600
vii. The RUAG .308 WIN., 196 grain, Armor Piercing cartridge is ammunition deployed during potential lethal encounters, when shooting through heavy barriers. The 196 grain
projectile is capable of accurately striking targets behind armor, without the risk of unpredictable bullet deflection.
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Cost: $900, quantity: 200
viii. Selections of which of the above ammunition to use is dependent on the threat and the environment (to include barriers, weather conditions, distance, uninvolved parties, etc.
b. Purpose: To be used as precision weapons to address a threat with more precision and/or greater distances than a handgun, if present and feasible. c. Authorized Use: Only members that are POST certified and complete yearly required qualification and training are authorized to use an AR rifle. Only members of the Hillsborough SWAT team are authorized to use precision rifles after completing the required CA-POST required training and monthly qualification/training. All other applicable HPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, HPD Policy 300 – Use of Force, HPD Policy 313.6 – Firearms Training and Qualifications, HPD Policy 408 – Special Weapons and Tactics.
d. Expected Lifespan:
i. AR15 Rifle – Approximately 10 years.
ii. The Speer .223 Remington, 55 grain – No expiration. iii. The Winchester 5.56 FMJ, 55 grain- No expiration.
iv. Centurion Designated Marksman rifle -Approximately 10 years. v. The Hornady .223 Remington, OTM, 77 grain – No expiration. vi. Precision 308 Rifle-Approximately 10 years.
vii. The RUAG .308 WIN., 164 grain-No expiration.
viii. The RUAG .308 WIN., 196 grain-No expiration.
e. Fiscal Impact:
i. AR15 Rifle-Annual cost between $0-$41,300 (purchased over 20 years).
ii. The Speer .223 Remington, 55 grain–Annual cost between $0- $1,500.
iii. The Winchester 5.56 FMJ, 55 grain-Annual cost between $0- $10,472.
iv. Centurion Designated Marksman rifle -Annual cost between $0- $2,500.
v. The Black Hills .223 Remington, 77 grain–Annual cost between $0- $5,334.
vi. GA Precision GAP 10, .308 Rifle-Annual cost between $0-7,842. vii. The RUAG .308 WIN., 164 grain – Annual cost between $0 - $1,720.
viii. The RUAG .308 WIN., 196 grain – Annual cost between $0 - $900.
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a. Equipment Type: A Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (NFDD) is a device that creates a bright flash and loud sound to temporarily divert the attention of subjects in the immediate area. NFDD are used to distract and temporarily incapacitate dangerous suspects by overwhelming their senses of vision and hearing. The distraction allows officers to seize a moment of opportunity to take control of high-risk situations.
i. NFDD CTS 7290 emits a loud “bang” and a flash of light, cost:
$905, quantity: 20.
b. Purpose: To produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short-term (6 - 8 seconds)
physiological/psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage.
c. Authorized Use: Diversionary Devices shall only be used:
i. By HPD officers who have been trained in their proper use. ii. In hostage and barricaded subject situations.
iii. In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to officers.
iv. During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety.
v. During training exercises.
All other applicable HPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, HPD Policy 300 – Use of Force, HPD Policy 408 – Special Weapons and Tactics.
d. Expected Lifespan: NFDD 7290M – 5 years.
e. Fiscal Impact: NFDD 7290M – Annual cost between $0 - $905.
5. PepperBall Launcher (Category 12) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost (Not in service-pending)
a. Equipment Type: PepperBall FTC launcher system that uses high pressure air to deliver PAVA powder projectiles (similar to a paint ball delivery system). System capable of launching projectiles at a subject up to 60’.
System capable of area saturation up to 160’. Non-lethal option to offer law enforcement officers to deliver chemical agents and kinetic energy impacts to subjects in a potentially violent encounter. De-Escalation tool used to avoid further injuries or lethal options on a subject. Cost: $1,200, quantity:
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especially in confined, interior spaces. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 0.5% PAVA Powder.8230. Cost: $3,412 quantity: 1500 PepperBall VXR LIVE-X PROJECTILE: The VXR Live-X Projectile is a non-lethal round.
The projectile contains approximately 10x the PAVA of the VXR LIVE projectile. This projectile is best for direct impact or area saturation.
Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280- 425 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 150ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. 390+ft. The projectile contains 2.5% PAVA powder.
Cost: pending. Quantity: pending.
b. Purpose: To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable. PepperBall FTC launchers give officers the ability to address an armed and/or violent suspect(s) with non-lethal munitions that deliver both chemical agent and kinetic energy impact. This combination can be extremely effective in gaining compliance or reducing threat potential with an armed and/or violent suspect(s). Due to its design, pepper balls can be delivered from a larger standoff distance allowing for added degree of officer safety. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include but are not limited to:
i. Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals. ii. Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
iii. Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained. iv. Potentially vicious animals.
v. Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
c. Authorized Use: Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use the PepperBall launchers. All other applicable HPD policies remain in effect, to include, but not limited to, HPD Policy 300 – Use of Force.
d. Expected Lifespan:
i. Pepper Ball FTC launcher system: No expiration.
ii. Live Projectile: 1 year.
iii. Live-X Projectile: 1 year.
Fiscal Impact:
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Section Two: Qualifying Equipment known to be owned and/or utilized by law enforcement units with which the Hillsborough Police Department collaborates and/or participates for law enforcement purposes
1. Equipment Type: Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicles - CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(1)
a. Quantity Owned/Sought: None (outside owned)
b. Lifespan: Approximately 15 years
c. Equipment Capabilities: Vehicles are capable of being remotely navigated to provide scene information and intelligence in the form of video and still images transmitted to first responders.
d. Manufacturer Product Description: Unavailable.
e. Purpose/Authorized Uses: To enhance the safety of potentially dangerous situations by providing first responders with the ability to capture video and still images of hazardous areas prior to, or in lieu of, sending in personnel. f. Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment owned, maintained, and operated by another agency.
g. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: The use of unmanned, remotely piloted, powered ground vehicles potentially involves privacy considerations. Absent a warrant or exigent circumstances, operators and observers shall adhere to all applicable privacy laws and shall not intentionally record or transmit images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., residence, yard, enclosure). h. Training Required: The North County Regional SWAT Team provides internal training for staff members prior to allowing them to pilot these vehicles.
i. Other Notes: The Hillsborough Police Department participates in the North County Regional SWAT Team (NCR SWAT). This equipment is owned and operated by NCR SWAT through the San Mateo Police Department. While the Hillsborough Police Department does not own or operate this equipment, it could be used in Hillsborough by NCR SWAT if they are deployed to an incident within city limits.
2. Equipment Type: Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) - CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(2)
a. Quantity Owned/Sought: None (outside owned)
b. Lifespan: Unknown
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c. Equipment Capabilities: Capable of transporting personnel and equipment while providing them with armored protection from gunfire. d. Manufacturer Product Description: Unavailable.
e. Purpose/Authorized Uses: To move personnel and/or resources in support of tactical operations in which there is reason to expect potential armed resistance requiring protection.
f. Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment owned, maintained, and operated by another agency.
g. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: The MRAP can be deployed any time tactical operators determine that there is a need to move personnel and/or resources into areas in which they have reason to expect potential armed resistance requiring its protection.
h. Training Required: The North County Regional SWAT Team provides internal training for staff members prior to allowing them to drive MRAP vehicles.
i. Other Notes: The Hillsborough Police Department participates in the North County Regional SWAT Team (NCR SWAT). This equipment is owned and operated by NCR SWAT through the San Mateo Police Department. While the Hillsborough Police Department does not own or operate this equipment, it could be used in Hillsborough by NCR SWAT if they are deployed to an incident within city limits.
3. Equipment Type: Wheeled vehicles that have a breaching apparatus attached - CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(3)
a. Quantity Owned/Sought: None (outside owned)
b. Lifespan: Unknown.
c. Equipment Capabilities: Capable of breaching doors, gates, and other points of entry.
d. Manufacturer Product Description: Unavailable.
e. Purpose/Authorized Uses: Breaching doors, gates, and other points of entry.
f. Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment owned, maintained, and operated by another agency.
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g. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Breaching vehicles can be deployed any time tactical operators determine that it is necessary to complete a lawful breaching. For a breaching to be lawful, it will generally need to be supported by a search or arrest warrant, or exigent circumstances.
h. Training Required: The North County Regional SWAT Team provides internal training for staff members prior to allowing them to drive breaching vehicles.
i. Other Notes: The Hillsborough Police Department participates in the North County Regional SWAT Team (NCR SWAT). This equipment is owned and operated by NCR SWAT through the San Mateo Police Department. While the Hillsborough Police Department does not own or operate this equipment, it could be used in Hillsborough by NCR SWAT if they are deployed to an incident within city limits.
4. Equipment Type: Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatus that are explosive in nature - CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(7)
a. Quantity Owned/Sought: None (outside owned)
b. Lifespan: Unknown.
c. Equipment Capabilities: Capable of breaching doors, gates, windows, and other points of entry.
d. Manufacturer Product Description: Unavailable.
e. Purpose/Authorized Uses: Breaching doors, gates, windows, and other points of entry.
f. Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment owned, maintained, and operated by another agency.
g. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Breaching apparatus that are explosive in nature can be deployed any time tactical operators determine that it is necessary to complete a lawful breaching, and non-explosive breaching methods are not tactically practicable. For a breaching to be lawful, it will generally need to be supported by a search or arrest warrant, or exigent circumstances.
h. Training Required: The North County Regional SWAT Team provides internal training for staff members prior to allowing them to use explosive breaching apparatus.
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operated by NCR SWAT through the San Mateo Police Department. While the Hillsborough Police Department does not own or operate this equipment, it could be used in Hillsborough by NCR SWAT if they are deployed to an incident within city limits.
5. Equipment Type: Flashbang grenades, explosive breaching tools, tear gas and pepper balls - CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(12)
a. Quantity Owned/Sought: None (outside owned)
b. Lifespan: Unknown.
c. Equipment Capabilities: Capable of breaching doors, gates, windows, and other points of entry, creating explosive distractions, and/or deploying tear gas or pepper chemical.
d. Manufacturer Product Description: Unavailable.
e. Purpose/Authorized Uses: breaching doors, gates, windows, and other points of entry, creating explosive distractions, and/or deploying tear gas or pepper chemicals.
f. Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment owned, maintained, and operated by another agency.
g. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: Breaching apparatus that are explosive in nature can be deployed any time tactical operators determine that it is necessary to complete a lawful breaching, and non-explosive breaching methods are not tactically practicable. For a breaching to be lawful, it will generally need to be supported by a search or arrest warrant, or exigent circumstances. Tear gas and pepper balls can only be deployed in accordance with all applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force, crowd control, etc.
h. Training Required: The North County Regional SWAT Team provides internal training for staff members prior to allowing them to use any of these items.
i. Other Notes: The Hillsborough Police Department participates in the North County Regional SWAT Team (NCR SWAT). This equipment is owned and operated by NCR SWAT through the San Mateo Police Department. While the Hillsborough Police Department does not own or operate this equipment, it could be used in Hillsborough by NCR SWAT if they are deployed to an incident within city limits.
6. Equipment Type: Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - CA Gov’t Code §7070(c)(13)
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a. Quantity Owned/Sought: None (outside owned).
b. Lifespan: Unknown.
c. Equipment Capabilities: LRAD systems are a type of Acoustic Hailing Device (AHD) used to send messages over long distances. LRAD systems produce much higher sound levels (volume) than normal loudspeakers or megaphones. Over shorter distances, LRAD signals are loud enough to cause pain in the ears of people in their path.
d. Manufacturer Product Description: LRAD systems are a type of Acoustic Hailing Device (AHD) used to send messages over long distances. LRAD systems produce much higher sound levels (volume) than normal loudspeakers or megaphones. Over shorter distances, LRAD signals are loud enough to cause pain in the ears of people in their path. e. Purpose/Authorized Uses: Can be used to disperse unlawful crowds and/or to disrupt the activities of person(s) who represent an immediate threat to others.
f. Fiscal Impacts: None. Equipment owned, maintained, and operated by another agency.
g. Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: LRADs can only be deployed in accordance with all applicable State, Federal and Local laws governing police use of force, crowd control, etc.
h. Training Required: The North County Regional SWAT Team provides internal training for staff members prior to allowing them to use any of these items.
i. Other Notes: The Hillsborough Police Department participates in the North County Regional SWAT Team (NCR SWAT). This equipment is owned and operated by NCR SWAT through the San Mateo Police Department. While the Hillsborough Police Department does not own or operate this equipment, it could be used in Hillsborough by NCR SWAT if they are deployed to an incident within city limits.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
May 13, 2024 – Annual Military Equipment Report,
Prepared Pursuant to Government Code § 7072
In accordance with Government Code section 7072, the Hillsborough Police Department hereby submits for City Council review and approval the following annual military equipment report.
1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
All military equipment owned by the Department, which is detailed in Exhibit A to the Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy, was used exclusively for the purposes designated by that Policy. In general, those purposes include use of specialized firearms and ammunition to address threats with more precision and/or from a greater distance than handguns; use of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles for enhanced investigation and community safety; use of mine resistant ambush protected vehicles (MRAP) for transporting officers and supporting personnel during high-risk tactical operations; use of a breaching shotgun and ammunition to defeat door locking mechanisms and safely enter a structure; use of wheeled vehicles with an attached breaching apparatus to breach doors, gates, and other points of entry remotely; use of noise flash diversionary devices to produce atmospheric over-pressure and brilliant white light and, as a result, can cause short‐term (6‐8 seconds) physiological/ psychological sensory deprivation to give officers a tactical advantage; use of long range acoustic devices (LRAD) to disperse unlawful crowds and/or disrupt the activities of person(s) who represent an immediate threat; use of projectile launch platforms and associated munitions to limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable; and use of pepper ball launchers and projectiles to limit conflict escalation and use of lethal force. In 2023, the equipment used by the Department included the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for tactical operations, search and rescue operations, as well as crimes in progress for enhanced investigative and community safety purposes; use of ambush protected/armored vehicles for transportation of officers during high risk tactical operations . All officers received the requisite training and qualifications to commence or continue using the Department’s equipment as appropriate.
2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
The Department did not receive any complaints or citizen outreach concerning the Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy or ongoing use of said equipment.
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2 There were no violations of the Policy, and accordingly, no audits or actions took place in response.
4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report.
Costs associated with military equipment in 2023 included the maintenance of all Department equipment, as well as replacement ammunition when needed. These costs were accounted for in the City’s 2023 budget. The Department will return to City Council for approval of any budgetary requests associated with the purchase of new military equipment in 2023.
5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
The quantity for each type of military equipment, including the new equipment purchased in 2023, is listed in Exhibit A to the Military Equipment Use Policy, available on the Town’s website and in person at the Department.
6. If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
The Department purchased two Brinc Lemur 2 drones via City Council authorization on December 11, 2023 and is awaiting delivery. This approved expenditure by Council will result in adding two new unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to our current fleet in the next calendar year. The Brinc Lemur 2 drones have been accounted for in the inventory list.
Replacement ammunition for existing equipment will be purchased as needed, in accordance with Department procedures.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
11 CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13, 2024
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH WRA
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS FOR POST CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND
REPORTING SERVICES FOR THE SANDRA HAYNE STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,200.00, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $338,750.00
PURSUANT TO A PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION SUMMARY: On August 13, 2018, the City Council awarded a contract for regularity permitting and CEQA documentation services to WRA Environmental Consultants (WRA) for the Sandra Hayne Storm Drain Replacement Project (“Project”) in the amount of $79,200.00. The City Council subsequently approved two amendments to the contract on March 8, 2021 in the amount of $21,850.00, and on July 11, 2022 in the amount of $169,500.00 for a total contract amount of $270,550.00. As part of this scope, WRA successfully prepared and obtained required environmental permitting, performed a biological assessment, and prepared the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP), and provided additional environmental support services for monitoring and reporting for the first year post construction.
The project was completed about one year ago and additional support services are needed for post construction monitoring and reporting for years two through five. Therefore, staff is now recommending that the City Council enter into a third amendment to the contract in the amount of $118,200.00 for a new total contract amount of $388,750.00. The scope of the additional support includes multiple site visits each year to inspect and assess the habitat restoration conditions, followed by reporting as required by the State regulatory agencies.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the proposed additional services is $118,200.00, which would be added to the previously authorized contract sum of $270,550.00, for a total cost of $388,750. It is recommended that funding for this project be allocated from the Sandra Hayne Storm Drain CIP Budget (#803) and Storm Drain Improvements – MP high priority (#801) in the amount of $118,200.00.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15063, the Town of Hillsborough prepared an Initial Study to evaluate the potential adverse environmental effects of the Project. The Initial Study concluded that potential significant environmental effects could occur from project implementation in the following issue areas: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities and service systems, and wildfire. However, mitigation measures were identified that would reduce these potential impacts to -197-
Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024
less-than-significant levels. The City Council adopted the Final IS/MND at the January 11, 2021 City Council meeting. The City Council’s approval of this third amendment for ongoing inspections has already been analyzed from an environmental perspective as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Council on January 11, 2021. None of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental MND (as specified in CEQA section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15163) are present. This has been determined as there is no evidence in the record that (1) substantial changes are proposed for the Project that will require major revisions of the MND, (2) substantial changes will occur with respect to the circumstances under which the Project will be undertaken that will require major revisions in the MND, or (3) new information, which was not known and could not have been known when the MND was certified, has become available.
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the existing contract with WRA Environmental Consultants for post construction monitoring and reporting services for the Sandra Hayne Storm Drain Repair Project in the amount of $118,200.00, for a total contract amount of $338,750.00 pursuant to a previously adopted mitigated negative declaration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH WRA ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTANTS FOR POST CONSTRUCTION MONITORING AND REPORTING
SERVICES FOR THE SANDRA HAYNE STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,200.00, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $338,750.00 WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains the Town’s storm drain system; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2018, the City Council awarded the contract for environmental support services for the Sandra Hayne Storm Drain Repair Project (“Project”) to WRA Environmental Consultants (“WRA”); and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2021, the City Council approved a first amendment to the contract for environmental support services necessary for the Project to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and State regulatory permitting requirements in the amount of $21,850; and WHEREAS, on July 11, 2022, the City Council approved a second amendment to the contract for environmental support services necessary for additional regulatory permitting compliance and construction support services in the amount of $169,500; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2021, the City Council adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the Project; and
WHEREAS, The City Council’s approval of this third amendment for ongoing inspections has already been analyzed from an environmental perspective as required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the City Council on January 11, 2021. None of the circumstances requiring preparation of a subsequent or supplemental MND (as specified in CEQA section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15163) are present. This has been determined as there is no evidence in the record that (1) substantial changes are proposed for the Project that will require major revisions of the MND, (2) substantial changes will occur with respect to the circumstances under which the Project will be undertaken that will require major revisions in the MND, or (3) new information, which was not known and could not have been known when the MND was certified, has become available; and
WHEREAS, the Project construction is complete and post construction monitoring and reporting for years two through five are required to comply with the Project’s regulatory permits; and
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2 WHEREAS, WRA Submitted a proposal to provide additional services in the amount of $118,200.00 and staff has determined the fee and level of effort reasonable to perform the work; and
WHEREAS, funding will be allocated from the Sandra Hayne Storm Drain CIP Budget (#803) and Storm Drain Improvements – MP high priority (#801).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the existing contract with WRA Environmental Consultants for post construction monitoring and reporting services for the Sandra Hayne Storm Drain Repair Project in the amount of $118,200.00, for a total contract amount of $338,750.00.
Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 13th day of May 2024, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
12 PUBLIC HEARING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13, 2024
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SETTING AND CONFIRMING FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 SUMMARY: The Town of Hillsborough provides the community with a wide variety of municipal services, including, but not limited to, police and fire protection, water delivery, wastewater collection, street maintenance, storm drainage, planning and development services, and building inspection services. General-purpose revenues, such as property taxes, fund community services like police protection. User fees cover the cost of providing services that have special benefits to an individual or group, such as a planning application, building permit, or encroachment permit associated with personal projects/property.
The proposed fees are intended to provide full cost recovery for the services rendered. However, the City Council may waive fees to subsidize and/or provide incentives to promote certain activities, provided those subsidies or incentives are funded with unrestricted revenue. Examples include the waiving or lowering of fees for accessory dwelling units, solar panels, and hazardous tree removal.
New Fees
There are two new proposed fees for FY 2024-25.
1. Public Works- Storm Drain Review New Single-Family Residence (NSFR) create and replace <10,000 SF of Impervious Area- $1,387: Fee for cost recovery for Public Works staff to review development submittals for compliance with the new state-mandated Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit requirements.
2. Building & Planning- Tree Removal- Arborist Report (Actual Cost): On March 13, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 789 amending the Town’s Municipal Code relating to Tree protection and preservation pursuant to CEQA, to promote tree preservation while balancing property rights and environmental sustainability. Amendments to the code included revisions to the review process for tree removal applications, adding a required review by a Town-qualified arborist. When the ordinance was adopted, the fee schedule did not include a mechanism to recover the costs associated with this arborist review. Therefore, a new fee is being proposed to serve as a cost-recovery mechanism for the arborist review. Any staff time related to the tree removal would be already captured in a building or planning permit prior to the Tree RemovalArborist Report.
Changes to Existing Fees
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Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024
Most Fees and charges for Police, Planning, Building, Engineering, and Public Works special services were updated last fiscal year. The Town revises the fees and charges every few years to update the labor rates and scope of work to ensure full cost recovery for the services performed by staff. For FY 2024-25, the fees will be reflected with updated staff labor rates.
Last year, the Town did not update the Planning fees because at the time staffing models/processes were not finalized due to the recent reorganization. In the Proposed FY 2024-25 Master Fee schedule, the Planning fees are updated with labor rates, reassessed scope of work and improved efficiencies.
Deleted Fees
A few fees have been discontinued, as the service is no longer provided or relevant, or the costs are captured in another fee.
Sewer and Water Rates
Sewer and water rates are presented on the Schedule of fees at the maximum allowable rates as adopted for the five-year sewer and water rate series. Each year, these rates are separately reviewed and adopted by resolution for implementation on July 1 for sewer rates and January 1 for water rates. The rates that are currently in effect remain until reviewed and adopted by resolution.
Water and sewer connection fees are annually adjusted based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost 20-City Average Index (ENR-CCI), which was 0.6%. Proposed connection fees on July 1, 2024, are $17,978.00 for water and $17,496.00 for sewer.
Fire Fees-Central County Fire Department
The Town’s Master Fee Schedule includes fees administered by the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) to Town customers so they can see all costs for their project. CCFD fees include care facility inspections, re-inspections, construction, sprinkler systems, permitting, and standby fire services. All fees are paid by the customer directly to CCFD and are not imposed by the Town. The FY 2024-25 CCFD fee schedule was approved by the CCFD Board on April 10, 2024.
San Mateo County Animal Control Fees & Charges
The Town’s Master Fee Schedule includes fees administered by San Mateo County for Animal Control. The county has updated those Fees for FY 2024-25.
FISCAL IMPACT: Fees fully recover the Town’s cost to perform the services and are reported as revenues in the various funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) as ongoing administrative or organizational activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges
2. Resolution - Fees and Charges
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Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024
3. Resolution - Water and Sewer Connection Fees
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION:
1. Open the public hearing and receive comments;
2. Close the public hearing; and
3. Adopt the resolution setting and confirming the fees and charges for FY 2024-25; and
4. Adopt the resolution authorizing water and sewer connection fees for FY 2024-25 effective July 1, 2024.
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APPENDIX A
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES
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ATTACHMENT 1
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
SPECIAL TAX, SERVICE CHARGES & OTHER CITYWIDE FEES
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 Business License Tax
Category 1 - Permit Business
(i.e. those businesses that must
obtain permits for specific work
projects in the Town) (payable
at the time permit is applied for
or before service and
collected by Building
Department with the building
permit) (T-1)
.5% of permit value
with $20 minimum
.5% of permit value
with $20 minimum
Category 2 - Non-Permit
Business (those businesses not
in Category 1 or Category 3)
(T-2)
.5% of Gross
Receipts with $100
minimum
.5% of Gross
Receipts with $100
minimum
Category 3 – Title Insurance
Companies (based on policy
amount)
$.30 per $1,000 $.30 per $1,000
Administrative fee $100 $100
Additional fee for each sales
associate in brokerage firms $25 $25
Additional fee for home
occupation business to
reimburse for Fire Inspection
to be assessed by
Central County Fire
Department
to be assessed by
Central County Fire
Department
Penalty to obtain business
license (5.04.230B)
$200 + 20% + 1 ½%
per month
$200 + 20% + 1 ½%
per month
Penalty to renew business
license (5.04.230A)
$200 + 50% + 1 ½%
per month
$200 + 50% + 1 ½%
per month
Business Vehicle Sticker $20 each $20 each
Public Safety Special
Tax Voter approved on June 1998
Improved Property $570 $570
Unimproved Property $218 $218
Sewer (annual
service)
Residential (Equivalent
Dwelling Unit) $3,985 $4,145
Hillsborough Racquet Club $2,203 $3,444
Cal Trans Rest Stop $21,122 $21,140
Crystal Springs Upland School $17,535 $19,482
Burlingame Country Club $78,909 $70,880
Crystal Springs Golf Club $21,521 $28,601
Hillsborough School District $40,251 $43,108
Nueva School $3,985 $6,218
Sewer Capital
Construction
Development Fee
Residential connection $17,391 $17,496
Residential with 2nd unit
including guest unit Actual Cost Actual Cost
Commercial connection rate
based on flow with minimum
amount to be determined by
PW
Actual Cost Actual Cost
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Bi-Monthly Water Charges: The bi-monthly water volume and service charges presented above reflect the maximum allowable rates for each fiscal year. To see the Town’s current water rates, refer to the Town website: https://www.hillsborough.net/188/Water-Service-Rates.
SPECIAL TAX, SERVICE CHARGES & OTHER CITYWIDE FEES
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 Storm Drainage
Assessment
Ordinance 541 6/27/94
(Collected by County) $7.34 $7.34
Bi-Monthly Volume
Charge Maximum Allowable
Maximum
Allowable
Customer
Category Tier Size (Bi-Monthly Units)
Residential (HCF) $/HCF $/HCF
Tier 1 1 to 20 $6.77 $7.11
Tier 2 21 to 44 $8.98 $9.43
Tier 3 45 to 70 $14.43 $15.15
Tier 4 Over 70 $19.50 $20.48
Revenue
Stabilization Factors Level of Water Conservation Maximum Allowable
Maximum
Allowable
10% 1.05 1.05
20% 1.11 1.11
30% 1.19 1.19
40% 1.30 1.30
50% 1.45 1.45
Bi-Monthly Water
Service Charge Meter Size
Maximum
Allowable
$/Meter Size
Maximum
Allowable
$/Meter Size
¾” $153.50 $161.18
1” $181.62 $190.70
1 ½” $244.87 $257.12
2” $329.22 $345.68
3” $554.12 $581.83
6” $1,509.99 $1,585.49
8” $2,353.40 $2,471.07
Non-Residential $9.53 $10.01
Water Penalty For each unit above allotment
(see Note) $10 $10
Water Deposit Assessed to all new accounts $500 $500
Water Hydrant
Meter
Deposit (To be refunded after
use) $2,000 $2,000
Water Usage $14.18 $14.18
Water Delinquent
Bills
Basic penalty (unpaid after 30
days) 10% 10%
Interest (unpaid after 30 days) .5% per month .5% per month Additional penalty (after
delinquency notice) .5% per month .5% per month
Water Capital
Construction
Development Fee
1 inch $17,871 $17,978
1 ½ inch Actual Cost Actual Cost
2 inch Actual Cost Actual Cost
3 inch (rate based on delivery
capacity) Actual Cost Actual Cost
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Bi-Monthly Water Charges: The bi-monthly water volume and service charges presented above reflect the maximum allowable rates for each fiscal year. To see the Town’s current water rates, refer to the Town website: https://www.hillsborough.net/188/Water-Service-Rates.
SPECIAL TAX, SERVICE CHARGES & OTHER CITYWIDE FEES
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 6 inch (rate based on delivery
capacity) Actual Cost Actual Cost
Miscellaneous
Events
Accounts referred to collection
agencies
+ 47% of amount
owed
+ 47% of amount
owed
Annual Report or Budget
Document $50 $50
Invoicing fee $25 $25
Photocopies $1 + $.20 each $1 + $.20 each
Fundraising Events Application fee (includes Fire
Dept fee of $200) $500 $500
Public notification fee (ADRB
and Fundraising Applications) $80 $80
Sign fee $175 $175
Police or Fire Additional
Resources:
Minor Event Actual with
minimum of $1,000
Actual with
minimum of $1,000
Major Event Actual with
minimum of $5,000
Actual with
minimum of $5,000
All Other Personnel Actual Actual
ALL OTHER STAFF
TIME Assistant Planner $130 $129
Associate Planner $168 $188
Assistant Building & Planning
Director $250 $287
Building Official $182 $224
Building Inspector I $115 $132
Building & Planning Director $245 $334
Building & Planning Technician $120 $108
Planning Manager $222 $-
Sr. Bldg Inspector/Plan Checker $165 $192
Sr Building & Planning
Technician - $141
Senior Planner $172 $203
City Attorney Actual cost + 20%
administrative fee
Actual cost + 20%
administrative fee
Landscape Architect Actual cost Actual cost
Tree Removal – Arborist Report - Actual cost
All Others Actual cost Actual cost
Other Contractual Services Actual cost + 20%
Admin fee
Actual cost + 20%
Admin fee
Non-Sufficient Funds Actual Charge by
the Bank
Actual Charge by
the Bank
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
PLANNING DIVISION
Fee Description Task Description Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 Annexation
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Pre-application
review by Planner $1,033 $1,229
Administrative
Design Review
Minor Architectural
project
Additions less than
400 sq. ft. with no
Architectural
Style/Exterior
Material changes
$589 $646
Major Architectural
Project
Additions of 400 sq.
ft. or larger and/or
Architectural
Style/Exterior
Material changes
$985 $1,090
Minor Landscape
project
Tier I (Less than
5,000 sq. ft.) of new
irrigated area.
$547 $681
Major Landscape
project
Tier II (5,000 sq. ft.
or more) of new
irrigated area
and/or projects in
WUI areas
$716 $916
Landscaping
Required by ADRB $778 $1,017
Antennas and
Satellite dishes $304 $341
Gates, Columns,
and/or fencing
along the street
$481 $593
First request for 1-
year extension of
Administrative
approval
$401 $533
Emergency Tree
Removal1 $274 $353
First request for 1-
year extension of
ADRB approval
$537 $678
Public Notification
Fee for
Administrative
Design Review
$163 $190
ADRB
Roofing $1,454 $1,746
Major Landscape
Plans $1,958 $2,085
Minor Landscape
Plans $1,065 $1,321
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
PLANNING DIVISION
Fee Description Task Description Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 Ground floor
additions > 500 sq.ft $1,813 $2,189
Upper level
additions $2,119 $2,546
New house; Tear
downs $3,389 $4,081
Substantial
Remodel /
Architectural Style
Change
$2,830 $3,535
Houses exceeding
8,000 sq.ft - ADRB
review
$3,833 $4,277
Houses exceeding
12,000 square feet -
ADRB review
$4,784 $5,253
Houses exceeding
8,000 sq. ft – City
Council Review
$3,762 $4,333
Revisions to
approved plans $1,686 $2,035
Satellite dishes,
antennas $1,116 Removed
Continuance for
design changes ½ of original fee ½ of original fee
Subsequent request
for 1-year extension
of ADRB or Admin
approval
$875 $1,046
Appeal of ADRB
decision $4,394 $5,054
Appeal of an
Administrative
Determination
$1,954 $2,333
Preliminary review
by ADRB $1,963 $2,308
Subsequent review $917 $1,198
Public Notification
Fee for ADRB
Application
$279 $320
Code Amendments
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Removed
Conceptual /
Developmental
Plans
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Ministerial Review -
SB 9 "Lot Split" $963 $1,190
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
PLANNING DIVISION
Fee Description Task Description Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 Ministerial Review -
SB 9 "Two-Unit
Project"
$1,235 $1,476
Covenant against
property to insure
continued
use/action
(Restrictive
Covenant)
$493 $557
Environmental
documents Initial study Actual cost Actual cost
Categorical
exemption
Actual Cost base
on consultant rate
Actual Cost base
on consultant rate
Negative
Declaration
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
EIR
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
General Plan
Amendment Actual cost Actual cost
Private Schools,
Permit to Operate
Actual cost with
$7,500 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$7,500 minimum
deposit
Private Schools,
Annual Certification Under 25 Students $431 $431
Private Schools,
Annual Certification Over 25 Students $766 $900
Accessory Dwelling
Unit Application $685 $685
Accessory Dwelling
Unit Recordation
Fee
$296 $296
Accessory Dwelling
Unit Exception $905 $905
Variance, Nonconforming
structure
$5,800 $6,119
Wireless
Communication
Facilities Permit
Application
Actual cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Minor Wireless
Communications
Facilities Permit
Application
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Wireless Appeal
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
BUILDING DIVISION
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 Historic Building
Demolition Discretionary permit Actual cost with $2,000 minimum Actual cost with $2,000
minimum
Certificate of hardship Actual cost Actual cost
Temporary Uses Trailers, prefab & roll-away
houses $450 $450
Construction trailers $425 $425
Scan of Document Per page $3.00 each $3.00 each
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES
INTRODUCTION
The Town of Hillsborough has adopted the 2022 California Building Code (CBC) that includes the 2021 edition of the International Building Code (IBC), the 2021 edition of the International Residential Code (IRC), the 2021 editions of the Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes (UMC and UPC), and the 2021 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Building and Combination Permit Fees are based on the valuation of the project, which is the fair market value of labor and materials of the complete project, including materials and permanent fixtures.
The Building Official determines cost per square foot, upon which to base the valuation. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit fees are often based on the number of hours staff spent on a particular project.
Town waives fees on second units except for plan check fees and the basic fees for photovoltaic systems.
SUMMARY AND BREAKDOWN OF FEES
Building Permit Fee The Building Permit Fee shall be as set forth in the Fee Schedule (See Table 1-A/18)
Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing
Permit Fees
See Schedules E/18, M/08 & P/18.
Technology Fee The Technology Fee is charged on all permits and is 5% of all Permit Fee.
SMIP Fee The SMIP (Strong Motion Instrumentation Program) fee is a state fee collected on all building permits issued by local agencies and subsequently remitted to the State.
CalBSCF The CalBSCF (California Building Standards Administration Fund) fee is a state fee collected on all building permits issued by local agencies and remitted to the State.
General Plan Maintenance Fee The fee is intended to reimburse agencies for State mandates for land use policies.
Construction Vehicle Street Impact Fee The fee is intended to raise additional funds to improve streets that are impacted or heavily utilized by construction vehicles.
Business License Fee The business license fee is assessed on businesses including contractors operating within the Town limits. For convenience of administration, fees assessed on contractors and other construction related vendors, are collected upon issuance of the building permit.
Plan Review Fee The fee is assessed when plans are required for the issuance of the building permit.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
Revised Inside Plan Check Fee This fee is based on actual time and computed based on current hourly rate.
Revised Outside Plan Check Fee This fee is based on actual cost.
Renewal Fee for an Expired Permit A renewal fee will be assessed for an expired permit based on the length of time from issuance and the value of the original permit.
Stop Work Issued When a Stop Work Notice is issued for work being performed without permits or performed beyond the scope of existing permits, a special investigation and inspection shall be made before permits may be reissued for such work and a fee will be charged.
Construction Site Stop Work When a Stop Work Notice is issued for work or conditions that violate California or Municipal Codes, a reactivation fee will be assessed.
Reinspection Fee When the work for a called inspection is not ready or not accessible to the inspector, a fee will be assessed and must be paid prior to calling the next inspection
Special Fee When the Building Inspection Department requested necessary services that are not included in the fee schedule, the Building Official may assess and collect such fees that are necessary to defray the cost of the service.
Fee Adjustment In instances where the strict application of the fee from this Schedule would constitute a substantial inequity to an applicant or to the Town, the Building Official shall be authorized to adjust such fees on a case-by-case basis. Any such adjustment shall be recorded in writing and entered into the appropriate files.
TABLE 1-A/18 – BUILDING AND COMBINATION PERMITS
Type of Fee How
Charged Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
Building Permit Fee:
$1-$4,000 $175 $203
$4,001-$25,000
$158 for the first $4,000 plus
$14.30 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000
$158 for the first $4,000 plus
$14.30 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000
$25,001-$50,000
$468.51 for the first $25,000
plus $10.21 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including
$50,000
$468.51 for the first $25,000 plus
$10.21 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $50,000
$50,001-$100,000
$720.90 for the first $50,000
plus $7.35 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $100,000
$720.90 for the first $50,000 plus
$7.35 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $100,000
$100,001-$500,000
$1,086.95 for the first $100,000
plus $5.90 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $500,000
$1,086.95 for the first $100,000
plus $5.90 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $500,000
$500,001-$1,000,000
$3,446.05 for the first $500,000
plus $5.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $1,000,000
$3,446.05 for the first $500,000
plus $5.00 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to
and including $1,000,000
$1,000,000 and up
$5,944.80 for the first
$1,000,000 plus $3.75 for
$5,944.80 for the first $1,000,000
plus $3.75 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
TABLE 1-A/18 – BUILDING AND COMBINATION PERMITS
Type of Fee How
Charged Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof
SMIP Per permit .01% (0.0001) of permit
valuation
.01% (0.0001) of permit
valuation
CalSSCF Per permit $1 per $25,000 of permit
valuation
$1 per $25,000 of permit
valuation
Business License Tax Per permit .5% (0.005) of permit
valuation with $20 minimum
.5% (0.005) of permit valuation
with $20 minimum
General Plan Maintenance Fee Per permit .51% (0.0051) of permit valuation (8/8/22)
.51% (0.0051) of permit
valuation (8/8/22)
Construction Vehicle Impact
Fee Per permit .83% (0.0083) of the job value
(7/1/06)
.83% (0.0083) of the job value
(7/1/06)
Technology Fee 5% (.05) of the permit fee
(7/1/03)
5% (.05) of the permit fee
(7/1/03)
Building Plan Check Fee Per permit
with plans 65% of the permit fee 65% of the permit fee
Building Bond Deposit Project >
than 50K 2% (0.02) of the job valuation 2% (0.02) of the job valuation Scan of Document Per page $3.00 each $3.00 each
Expedite Plan Check Fee Per hour SUM OF (Consultant cost + 20%) + (staff time x 1.5)
SUM OF (Consultant cost +
20%) + (staff time x 1.5)
Revision Plan Check Fee Per hour SUM OF (Consultant cost + 20%) + (staff time x 1.5)
SUM OF (Consultant cost +
20%) + (staff time x 1.5)
Stop Work Issued Pursuant to HMC § 15.04.070
+ Staff time
Pursuant to HMC § 15.04.070 +
Staff time
Public utility maintenance &
emergency tree removal Each Actual Cost Actual Cost
Re-inspection / Additional
Inspection Fee $151 $174
After Hour Inspection Fee (3
hour minimum) Each
3 hr min x 1.5 hourly rate
Additional hours at 1.5 x rate
Sunday = 3 hr min hourly rate
x 2
3 hr min x 1.5 hourly rate
Additional hours at 1.5 x rate
Sunday = 3 hr min hourly rate x
2 Staff time charge/lost job card Staff time Staff time Renewal fee for expired permit:
< 1 year
> 1 year
Staff time
Staff time plus valuation of
the remaining work
Staff time
Staff time plus valuation of the
remaining work
Construction Trailers Actual Cost Actual Cost
Recycle Monitoring Cost Cost + 20% (refer to HMC §
15.18.030)
Cost + 20% (refer to HMC §
15.18.030)
Recycle Fines
Pursuant to HMC § 15.18.040
(Up to ten times the cost of
the permit)
Pursuant to HMC § 15.18.040
(Up to ten times the cost of the
permit)
Building Bond Penalties Pursuant to HMC § 15.30.060 Pursuant to HMC § 15.30.060 Code Enforcement Penalties Refer to HMC § 15.04.070 +
staff time
Refer to HMC § 15.04.070 + staff
time
Permit Expired Fees Per hour Staff time charges Staff time charges Special Project Direct Cost See summary and
breakdown of fees
See summary and breakdown
of fees
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
TABLE 1-A/18 – BUILDING AND COMBINATION PERMITS
Type of Fee How
Charged Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
Civil Engineering Plan Check
Fee Per hour Cost + 20% admin fee Cost + 20% admin fee
Engineering
Inspection/Consulting Per hour Cost + 20% admin fee Cost + 20% admin fee Outside Structural Plan Check Per hour Cost + 20% admin fee Cost + 20% admin fee Erosion Control Inspection Per hour See ENGINEERING SECTION See ENGINEERING SECTION Fire Plan Check/Review Per hour Charged directly by CCFD Charged directly by CCFD Copy of files or plans on a CD
or Disc $65 $76
REROOF:
< 5 SQUARE FEET
5 TO 40 SQUARE FEET
> 4O SQUARE FEET
VALUED @ $11,001 - $244.40
VALUED @ $25,001 - $440.51
VALUED @ $35,001 - $542.61
VALUED @ $11,001 - $244.40
VALUED @ $25,001 - $440.51
VALUED @ $35,001 - $542.61
SCHEDULE E/18 – ELECTRICAL AND COMBINATION PERMIT
Type of Fee How
Charged Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
Electrical Permit Fee $179 $203
Electrical Combination Permit
Fee $76 $88
Additional
Appliance/Unit/Repair Each $46 $53
Business License Tax Per permit .5% .5%
Technology Fee Per permit 5% 5%
Generator Each $146 + BASE FEE $170 + BASE FEE
Electrical Services:
< 600 V up to 400 AMPS
< 600 V 400+ AMPS
Each
Each
$151 + BASE FEE
$205 + BASE FEE
$174 + BASE FEE
$238 + BASE FEE
New Single Family Residential Per SF $0.11 per square foot $0.11 per square foot Addition/Alteration < 1,150 SF Per SF $175 + BASE FEE $203 + BASE FEE Addition/Alteration > 1,150 SF Per SF $0.10 per square foot $0.10 per square foot Kitchen Each $145 + BASE FEE $167 + BASE FEE
Bathroom Each $116 + BASE FEE $134 + BASE FEE
Swimming Pools/Spa Each $270 + BASE FEE $302 + BASE FEE Tennis Courts Each $175 + BASE FEE $203 + BASE FEE
Landscape Lighting Each $175 + BASE FEE $203 + BASE FEE Temporary Power Each $88 + BASE FEE $101 + BASE FEE
Photovoltaic
< 10kw
> 10kw
Each
Each
$299
$299
$203
$203
Re-inspection / Additional
Inspection Fee Per hour $149 $167
Staff Time Charge Per hour See schedule See schedule
Plan/Revision Plan Check Fee Staff time charges Staff time charges Direct Cost See summary and
breakdown of fees
See summary and breakdown
of fees
Photo Copy $1.00 for 1st page, $0.20 each
additional page plus tax
$1.00 for 1st page, $0.20 each
additional page plus tax
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
SCHEDULE E/18 – ELECTRICAL AND COMBINATION PERMIT
Type of Fee How
Charged Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
EVC and Battery Storage
Systems FEES ARE WAIVED $203
SCHEDULE M/18 – MECHANICAL AND COMBINATION PERMIT
Type of Fee How
Charged Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
Mechanical Permit Fee $188 $211
Mechanical Combination
Permit Fee $78 $90
Additional
Appliance/Unit/Repair Each $58 $66
Business License Tax Per
permit See table above See table above
Technology Fee Per
permit See table above See table above
Plan & Revision Plan Check
Fee Per hour Actual staff time Actual staff time
New Single Family
Residential Per SF $0.10 per square foot + BASE FEE $0.10 per square foot + BASE FEE Addition/Alteration:
< 1,056 SF
> 1,056 SF Per SF
$158 + BASE FEE
$0.09 per square foot + BASE FEE
$176 + BASE FEE
$0.09 per square foot + BASE FEE
HVAC/Heating System
Replacement Each $158 + BASE FEE $176 + BASE FEE
Additional appliances Each $29 $33
Home Efficiency Review $126 /hour + BASE FEE $126 /hour + BASE FEE Stop Work Penalties Pursuant to HMC § 15.04.070 +
Staff time
Pursuant to HMC § 15.04.070 +
Staff time
Re-inspection Fee /
Additional inspection fee Each $158 $176
Staff Time Charge Per hour See schedule See schedule
Plan/Revision Plan Check
Fee Per hour Staff time charges Staff time charges
Direct Cost See summary and breakdown
of fees
See summary and breakdown
of fees
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
SCHEDULE P/18 – PLUMBING PERMIT AND COMBINATION PERMIT
Type of Fee How
Charged Adopted FY 22-23 Proposed FY 24-25
Plumbing Permit $187 $217
Plumbing Combination Permit
Fee $71 $82
Business License Tax Per permit See table above See table above Technology Fee Per permit See table above See table above New Single Family Residential Per SF $0.11 per square foot $0.11 per square foot Addition/Alteration:
<950 SF
>950 SF Per SF
$116 + BASE FEE
$0.10 per square foot
$134 + BASE FEE
$0.10 per square foot
Additional Appliances Per Unit $29 $33
Kitchen Each $145 + BASE FEE $167 + BASE FEE
Bathroom Each $116+ BASE FEE $134+ BASE FEE
Swimming Pools Each $267 +BASE FEE $304 +BASE FEE
Sewer & Water Test Each $350 + BASE FEE $405 + BASE FEE Backflow Device for Sewer Each $111 + BASE FEE $128 + BASE FEE Sewer Lateral Replacement Each $111 + BASE FEE $111 + BASE FEE Drainage/Irrigation $205 + BASE FEE $238 + BASE FEE
Stop Work Penalties Pursuant to HMC § 15.04.070
+ Staff time
Pursuant to HMC § 15.04.070 +
Staff time
Re-inspection / Additional
Inspection Fee $151 $174
Plan & Revision Plan Check SUM OF (Consultant cost +
20%) + (staff time)
SUM OF (Consultant cost +
20%) + (staff time)
Staff time charge See schedule See schedule
Direct Cost See summary and
breakdown of fees
See summary and breakdown
of fees
Sewer Connections –
Residential & Commercial
See Special Tax, Service
Charges, & Other Citywide
Fees
See Special Tax, Service
Charges, & Other Citywide
Fees
New Water Service or Meter
See Special Tax, Service
Charges, & Other Citywide
Fees
See Special Tax, Service
Charges, & Other Citywide
Fees
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 Address Change Quarterly approval where house
currently exists $1,295 $1,385
Accelerated process, in addition to
above $454 $481
Appeal fee $807 $845
Construction
Vehicle Impact
Refer to Building Department Fee
Schedule
Encroachment
Permits With Engineering Review $959 $1,051
Over the Counter $611 $693
Additional service added to the
base encroachment permit:
1. Utility Trench $229 $261
2. Curb & Gutter $229 $261
3. Parking Strip $229 $261
4. Driveway Apron $229 $261
5. Curb Drains $229 $261
6. Bell Holes $229 $261
7. Sewer Tie-in $229 $261
8. Storm Drains $229 $261
9. ROW fixtures $229 $261
10. Planting in ROW $229 $261
Inspection Staff time cost Staff time cost
Reinspection/Extra inspection $207 $236
Revocable encroachment permit
(REP) $2,866 $3,356
Erosion Control
Inspection (in
addition to
grading fees for
erosion control
during wet
season)
Level 1 $1,471 $1,471
Level 2 Additional $2,575 Additional $2,575
Level 3 $3,910 + actual cost
in excess of 10 hours
$3,916 + actual cost
in excess of 10 hours
Re-issue $1,471 $1,471
Exceptions Grading $736 $787
Right-of-Way $736 $787
Fire Flow Test Flow Hydrant $569 $606
Non-flow $342 $375
Grading Permit Application fee $120 $141
Grading Permit Base Fee $1,164 $1,193
< 500 cubic yards to be moved $1,762 $1,834
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25 500 – 1,499 cubic yards to be
moved $3,292 $3,397
> 1,500 cubic yards to be moved
and transport to and from site >=
1,500 cubic yards
$7,418 $7,648
> 1,500 cubic yards to be moved
and transport to and from site is <
1,500 cubic yards
$5,726 $5,860
Land Divisions Abandonment
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Tentative Map
Actual Cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Actual Cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Parcel/Final Map
Actual Cost with
$23,972 minimum
deposit + $365/lot
Actual Cost with
$23,972 minimum
deposit + $365/lot
Lot Line Adjustment
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Park Permit $791 $799
Roadway Slurry Seal in-lieu fee $4/square yard $4/square yard Stop Work Permit Reactivation fee (per occurrence) $1,989 $2,180 -218-
TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION – SPECIAL SERVICES
Fee
Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
Sewer Video
Review
Review and process private
sewer lateral videos $376 $412
Storm Drain
Review
NSFR create and replace
<10,000 SF of Impervious Area - $1,555
General
Service
Request
Sewer – Regular work hours Actual Cost Actual Cost
Streets – Regular work hours Actual Cost Actual Cost
Water – Regular work hours Actual Cost Actual Cost
Sewer – After work hours Actual cost
(3hrs/$646 minimum)
Actual cost
(3hrs/$664 minimum)
Streets – After work hours Actual cost
(3hrs/$661 minimum)
Actual cost
(3hrs/$739 minimum)
Water – After work hours Actual cost
(3hrs/$667 minimum)
Actual cost
(3hrs/$685 minimum)
Sewer Lateral
Test
PW review (required at time of
sale of property) $434 $495
Water Meter
Upgrade and
Service Tap
Short Service – upgrade to 1
inch $8,916 $9,128
Short Service – 1 inch to 1.5 inch $10,024 $10,236
Short Service – 1 inch or 1.5 inch
to 2 inch $10,233 $10,445
Long Service (more than 5 feet
into roadway) Upgrade to 1
inch
$19,747 $20,315
Long Service (more than 5 feet
into roadway) 1 inch to 1.5 inch $20,855 $21,423
Long Service (more than 5 feet
into roadway) 1 inch or 1.5 inch
to 2 inches
$21,064 $21,632
Stand Alone Meter
Replacement Charge $2,596 $2,596
Resetting pavers/flagstone with
meter upgrade
Contractor’s Actual
Cost with $1,000
minimum deposit
Contractor’s Actual
Cost with $1,000
minimum deposit
Water Reconnection Charge (regular
work hours) $197 $201
Reconnection Charge (after
hours) $667 $685
*regular hours
Reconnection Charge (Qualify for
Low Income) $50 $50
*after hours
Reconnection Charge (Qualify for
Low Income) $150 $150
Manual Water Meter Read $178 $182
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 23-24 Proposed FY 24-25
Abatement cost Per lot or nuisance
declared
Actual + 100% admin fee
with $250 minimum
Actual + 100% admin fee
with $250 minimum
Alarm Permit $60 $60
False Alarm (1st and 2nd) Free of Charge Free of Charge Monitoring Fee $24/month $24/month
Character Letter $25 $29
Copies Police Report $22 $24
Fingerprints (per card) $24 $28
Repossession fee
(GC 41612) $15 $15
Vehicle Release $43 $48
All Other Services Police Officer $197 $219
Police Corporal $220 $247
Police Sergeant $241 $287
Code Enforcement
Officer $179 $192
Communications Officer $172 $193
Community Service
Officer $95 $112
Police Records Supervisor $149 $163
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FIRE FEES – CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY2023-24
Adopted
FY2024-25
Care Facilities Inspections
Pre-inspection of licensed community care (per
hour)
H&S Code
§13235 $190 $207
Residential Care Facility for Elderly serving 6 or
fewer persons – fire inspection enforcement
H&S Code
§1569.84
Fee set by
State
Fee set by
State
Residential Care Facility $381 $413
Large Family Day Care $111 $111
Skilled Nursing Facilities $741 $805
Hospital/Institution $3,621 $3,941
Re-Inspections
Second re-inspection (fee per inspection) $126 $130
Third and subsequent re-inspection (fee per
inspection) $157 $164
Construction Fees
General Fire & Life Safety Services
Consultation & Research
Pre-application meetings & Design
Review
Property Survey
General Construction Inspections
Processing, Scheduling, and Record
Keeping
12% of
Building
Permit fees
for
Commercial,
NonResidential
and MultiFamily
Residential
12% of
Building
Permit fees
for
Commercial,
NonResidential
and MultiFamily
Residential
Building or Planning Plan Check Fees (per hour) $224 $241 Expedite Building or Planning Check Fees
(2 hour minimum) $412 $428
Consultation and Planning (per hour) $302 $314
Alternate Means of Protection Review (per hour) $423 $436 Additional Construction Inspection (all permits)
(per hour) $185 $201
Fire Alarm/Fire Protection Systems
Permit for Sprinkler Monitoring System $228 $244
Permit for Manual System $228 $244
Permit for Automatic System $408 $440
Permit for Combination System $588 $636
Fixed Fire Extinguishing System Permit $318 $342
Standpipe System Permit $408 $440
Storage Tank (above or below ground) Permit $228 $244
Multi-Residential or Commercial Fire Alarm system
remodel or extension $228 $244
Multi-residential or commercial minor fire alarm
remodel or repair (device relocation/adjustment) $183 $195 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
Permit
§510, CFC
Title 24 Part 9 $465 $504
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FIRE FEES – CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY2023-24
Adopted
FY2024-25
Fire Sprinkler Systems
One or two Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler System
(NFPA 13D) - flat fee including 2 inspections
(additional inspections will be charged at the
hourly rate of the staff who perform each
inspection)
$588 $636
Fire Pump Permit $228 $244
New Multi-Residential or Commercial Fire sprinkler
System (NFPA 13 or 13R) Permit – flat fee including
2 inspections (additional inspections will be
charged at the hourly rate of the staff who
perform each inspection)
$948 $1,028
Multi-Residential or Commercial Fire Sprinkler
system remodel or extension $273 $293
Fire Sprinkler minor remodel or repair (sprinkler
head relocation/adjustment) $183 $195
Underground Fire Service Line Permit $408 $440
Fire Flow Information Admin Fee
(Please refer to fee schedule for each city for
respective fire flow fees for each city)
$39 $39
Miscellaneous Fees and Permits
Community CPR / AED Class
$40 Resident
$50 NonResident
$40 Resident
$50 NonResident
Labor Rate for Mechanic Shop $125 $125
Photographs from investigations Cost of
Reproduction
Cost of
Reproduction
Photocopies NEW $1 + .20
cents/page
$1 + .20
cents/page
Fire Incident Reports (not including photographs) $15 $15 Non-Sufficient Funds | Returned Check Fee NEW As charged by Bank
As charged
by Bank
Work without a construction permit (fees to be
determined at Fire Marshal’s discretion)
Up to 10
times the
permit fees
Up to 10
times the
permit fees
Emergency Response Costs for Driving under the
Influence. (Billing upon conviction) Govt. Code
§53150-58
Costs
according to
Personnel
Schedule
below plus
Apparatus
cost of $140
as set by
State
Costs
according to
Personnel
Schedule
below plus
Apparatus
cost of
$173.47/ hr.
as set by
State
False Alarms
$540 for 3 to
5 and $1,080
for 6 or more
$638 for 3 to
5 and $1,276
for 6 or more
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FIRE FEES – CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY2023-24
Adopted
FY2024-25
Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Inspection $200 $200
Change of Use inspection (usually triggered by
new business license) $155 $156
Hazardous Materials Clean-up/Response
Costs
according to
Personnel
Schedule
below plus
Apparatus
cost of $140
as set by
State
Costs
according to
Personnel
Schedule
below plus
Apparatus
cost of
$173.41/hr. as
set by State
Standby Service
Firefighter (per hour – minimum of 3 hours) $127 $139
Fire Captain (per hour – minimum of 3 hours) $146 $160
Battalion Chief (per hour – minimum of 3 hours) $168 $190 Engine Company (per hour – minimum of 3
hours
plus apparatus costs – per day as set by the
State)
$480 per hour
+ $141.96/hr.
for apparatus
$489 per hour
+ $173.47/hr.
for apparatus
Personnel Costs (per hour)
Administration $73 $75
Firefighter $127 $139
Fire Captain $146 $160
Fire Prevention Specialist $90 $90
Fire Inspector $180 $196
Deputy Fire Marshal $190 $208
Battalion Chief $168 $190
Fire Marshal $232 $260
Deputy Fire Chief $238 $287
Fire Chief $289 $323
General Permits
Aerosol Products $206 $223
Amusement Buildings $341 $370
Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 10 or less units $161 $166 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 11 to 25 units $184 $188 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 26 to 100 units $206 $211 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 101 to 300 units $356 $362 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 301 or more
units $446 $452
Apartments (Specialized Inspection) $116 $117
Aviation Facilities $611 $664
Battery System $611 $664
Carnivals and Fairs $341 $370
Christmas Tree Lot $341 $370
Combustible Fiber Storage $341 $370
Combustible Material Storage $341 $370
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
FIRE FEES – CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY2023-24
Adopted
FY2024-25
Commercial Occupancy Assigned to Prevention $116 $117
Commercial Rubbish-Handling Operation $341 $370
Compressed Gases $341 $370
Cryogens $341 $370
Dry Cleaning Plants $341 $370
Dust-Producing Operations $341 $370
Exhibits & Trade Shows – Display Booth $341 $370
Exhibits & Trade Shows – With Open Flame $341 $370
Exhibits & Trade Shows – Display Fuel Powered
Equipment $341 $370
Explosives or Blasting Agents $611 $664
Fire Hydrants and Water Control Valves $336 $365
Fireworks $611 $664
Flammable or Combustible Liquids $611 $664
Hazardous Materials $611 $664
High-Piled Combustible Storage – 20,000 square
feet or less $621 $674
High-Piled Combustible Storage – more than
20,000 square feet $711 $772
Highrise H&S§13214(b) $636 $643
Hot-Work Operations $341 $370
Liquefied Petroleum Gasses $611 $664
Liquid-or gas-fueled Vehicles or Equipment in
Assembly Buildings $611 $664
Live Audiences $611 $664
Lumber Yards storing in excess of 100,000 board
feet $476 $517
Magnesium Working $341 $370
Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations $341 $370
Open Burning $341 $370
Organic Coating $341 $370
Ovens, Industrial Baking and Drying $341 $370
Parade Floats $341 $370
Places of Assembly $566 $615
Production Facilities $566 $615
Pyrotechnical and Special Effects Material $611 $664
Radioactive Materials $341 $370
Refrigeration Equipment $476 $476
Repair Garage $341 $370
Spraying and Dipping $341 $370
Tents, Canopies, and Temporary Membrane
Structures $516 $561
Tire Storage $341 $370
Wood Products $341 $370
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
SAN MATEO COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL FEES & CHARGES
(a) License Fees
Dogs
Unaltered dog
1-year license $ 55.00
3-year license $ 160.00
Unaltered dog Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $ 23.00
3-year license $ 64.00
Altered dog
1-year license $ 25.00
3-year license $ 70.00
Altered dog Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $ 10.00
3-year license $ 25.00
Misc. dog fees
Late fee $ 20.00
Duplicate tag $ 10.00
Cats
Unaltered cat
1-year license $ 20.00
3-year license $ 55.00
Unaltered cat Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $ 12.00
3-year license $ 31.00
Altered cat
1-year license $ 8.00
3-year license $ 19.00
Altered cat/ Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $ 5.00
3-year license $ 12.00
Misc. cat fees
Late fee $ 7.00
Duplicate tag $ 5.00
(b) Redemption Charges
Type A & B (large or medium size animals — horses, cows, hogs, sheep, etc.)
Impound cost $ 100.00
Board cost per day $ 30.00
Trailering cost (per use) $ 100.00
Type C (dogs, and cats)
Impound Costs — First Impound
Altered — licensed, wearing tag $ 40.00
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $ 65.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $ 55.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $ 85.00
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
SAN MATEO COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL FEES & CHARGES
.
Impound Costs — Second Impound
Altered — licensed, wearing tag $ 90.00
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $ 125.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $ 105.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $ 140.00
Impound Costs — Third Impound
Altered — licensed, wearing tag $ 135.00
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $ 155.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $ 155.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $ 180.00
Impound Costs — Fourth Impound
Altered — licensed, wearing tag $ 180.00
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $ 215.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $ 200.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $ 240.00
Impound Costs — Fifth Impound and up
Altered — licensed, wearing tag $ 225.00
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $ 260.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $ 245.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $ 285.00
Board charges (per day)
Altered — dogs $ 25.00
Unaltered — dogs $ 35.00
Altered — cats $ 16.00
Unaltered — cats $ 22.00
Type D (small size animals, e.g., birds, hamsters, or other) Impound cost $ 20.00
Board cost $ 10.00
(c) Surrender, Euthanasia and DOA (Dead on Arrival) Disposal Fees Dog — Licensed or unlicensed
Surrender $ 60.00
Euthanasia $ 50.00
DOA Disposal $ 30.00
Cat — Licensed or unlicensed
Surrender $ 60.00
Euthanasia $ 50.00
DOA Disposal $ 30.00
Rabbit/Small Animal
Surrender $ 40.00
Euthanasia $ 30.00
DOA Disposal $ 15.00
Litter of Three or more
Surrender $ 50.00
Euthanasia $ 40.00
DOA Disposal $ 20.00
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
SAN MATEO COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL FEES & CHARGES
.
Bird/Fowl
Surrender $ 20.00
Euthanasia $ 15.00
DOA Disposal $ 20.00
All Other Companion Animals (Reptiles, Amphibians, etc.) Surrender $ 25.00
Euthanasia $ 25.00
DOA Disposal $ 20.00
Farm Animals
Surrender $ 60.00
Euthanasia: Under 100 pounds $ 60.00
Over 100 pounds $ 125.00
DOA Disposal: Under 100 Pounds $ 30.00
Over 100 pounds $ 100.00
(d) Other Animal Control Fees
Quarantine Fee $ 60.00
Dangerous Animal Permit (DAP) Fee $ 300.00
DAP Inspection Fee $ 100.00
DAP Signage $ 15.00
Field Retrieval/Return Fee $ 40.00
Breeding Permit Fee $ 150.00
Fancier Permit and/or Exotic Pet Fee $ 100.00
Return Check Fee $ 25.00
Service Dog Application Processing Fee $ 50.00
The Town’s latest ordinance 6.12.070 adopts the San Mateo County Fee Schedule for animal control services. The above fees reflect the County’s fee schedule. Any updates to the County Fee Schedule that are not reflected on this schedule supersede the fees on this schedule.
**These fees are charged by the County of San Mateo and are remitted to the Town based on contractual formula. -227-
RESOLUTION NO. 24-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SETTING AND CONFIRMING THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) provides the community with a wide variety of municipal services, including, but not limited to, police and fire protection, water delivery, wastewater collection, street maintenance, storm drainage, planning and development services, and building inspection services; garbage flat fee and San Mateo County Animal Control fee and charges; and
WHEREAS, annually, the Town sets the fees and charges necessary to provide services; and
WHEREAS, the Town develops a Cost Allocation Plan that reflects the full cost of providing the services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action has been properly noticed as required by various provisions of the Mitigation Fee Act as applicable, including but not limited to, Government Code Section 66018 following publication requirements set forth in Government Code Section 6062a; and
WHEREAS, included in the Town of Hillsborough Schedule of Fees and Charges is the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) master fee schedule. All CCFD fees presented are collected or remitted to CCFD and are not retained by the Town.
WHEREAS, the Financial Advisory Committee, the City Council and the public have been presented in an open and noticed public meeting, all of the details of the proposed changes in the fees and charges schedule and the related Cost Allocation Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, determined and ordered by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough, California, that:
SECTION 1. The above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference incorporated herein.
SECTION 2. The City Council called a public hearing for May 13, 2024, at City Council Chambers, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed Fees and Charges. Notice of the public hearing was given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town once a week for two weeks commencing at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing, with at least 5 days intervening between the first and last publication. On May 13, 2024, at the time and place set for the public hearing, the City Council -228-
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2 heard and considered all oral and written presentations and comments made regarding the proposed Fees and Charges.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds and determines that:
(a) The Fees and Charges established by this resolution:
(1) are imposed for a specific government service provided directly to the payor, or for reasonable regulatory costs of the Town for issuing licenses and permits, performing
investigations, inspections, and administrative enforcements of the Town’s Municipal Code or other rules or ordinances; (2) are no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity for which the Fee or Charge is imposed; and
(3) the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity for which the Fee or Charge is imposed.
(b) The Fees and Charges are not taxes within the meaning of California Constitution article XIII C, section 1(e).
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby adopts the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Town of Hillsborough Schedule of Fees and Charges outlined in Exhibit “A” hereto attached and the related Cost Allocation Plan. This Fees and Charges imposed by this Resolution shall supersede any prior fees or charges imposed by resolution or otherwise by the City Council, to the extent such prior fees or charges conflict herewith.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase in this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this resolution or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.
Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
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3 This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 13th day of May 2024, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AUTHORIZING WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007, the City Council passed an ordinance amending Sections 13.20.030 and 13.32.105 whereby water and sewer connection fees respectively are annually adjusted based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost (ENR-CCI) 20-City Average Index; and WHEREAS, the ENR-CCI 20-City Average Index used for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 is
0.6%; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fees and charges for FY 2024-25, if adopted, would be effective July 1, 2024, until amended; and
WHEREAS, the actions taken pursuant to this Resolution do not constitute an “increase” to any fee or charge subject to article XIII D, section 6 of the California Constitution, and do not constitute the imposition of new connection fees under Government Code section 66013, because they are being adjusted in accordance with a pre-approved formula; and WHEREAS, fees and charges adjusted pursuant hereto do not exceed the cost of the service for which they are imposed; and
WHEREAS, the Financial Advisory Committee, the City Council and the public have been presented in an open and noticed public meeting, all of the details of the proposed changes to the water and sewer connection fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby authorizes sewer service charges and sewer and water connection fees for FY 2024-25, effective July 1, 2024, as follows:
Water and Sewer Residential Connection Fee
Adopted
fiscal year
2023-24
Proposed
fiscal year
2024-25
Sewer Capital Construction Development Fee $17,391 $17,496 Water Capital Construction Development Fee $17,871 $17,978 This resolution shall be printed and posted upon the authorized official bulletin boards of the Town of Hillsborough.
Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
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2 This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 13th day of May 2024, by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
13 NEW BUSINESS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 13, 2024
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO POLICY 408: PURCHASING TO UPDATE PURCHASING LIMITS, PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 SUMMARY: The Town often contracts with firms and individuals for developing and maintaining infrastructure and operations. The Town last updated its current purchasing policy, Policy 408, in 2019. The purpose of the purchasing system is to establish efficient procedures for the purchase of goods and supplies, equipment, and professional and nonprofessional services to ensure the lowest possible cost with quality needed and transparency. Staff reviewed contract award authority of similar cities, including when they were last updated and determined that the Town of Hillsborough’s current limits are not in keeping with the current economic conditions. The results of the comparative research are below:
Cities (Date Updated)
Purchasing Authority
City Manager City Council
Atherton (2023) Up to $50,000 Greater than $50,000
Belmont (2019) Up to $50,000 Greater than $50,000
Brisbane (2019) Up to $200,000 Greater than $200,000
Burlingame (2013) Up to $100,000 Greater than $100,000
Colma (2014) Up to $75,000 Greater than $75,000
Daly City (2013) Up to $75,000 Greater than $75,000
Foster City (2011) Up to $60,000 Greater than $60,000
Hillsborough (2019) Up to $30,000 Greater than $30,000
Los Altos Hills (2023) Up to $60,000 Greater than $60,000 Menlo Park (2019) Up to $75,000 Greater than $75,000
Millbrae (2021) Up to $50,000 Greater than $50,000
Redwood City (2020) Up to $100,000 Greater than $100,000 San Bruno (2024) Up to $75,000 Greater than $75,000
San Carlos (2012) Up to $75,000 Greater than $75,000
San Mateo (2018) Up to $100,000 Greater than $100,000
South San Francisco
(2019) Up to $150,000 Greater than $150,000
Woodside (1996) Up to $20,000 Greater than $20,000
Based on the purchasing authority in other jurisdictions, staff suggests raising the threshold for which City Council approval is required up from $30,000 to $75,000. Unlike many of the other jurisdictions, Hillsborough’s policy contains a provision which requires approval by both City -233-
Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
May 13, 2024