Agenda — Hillsborough City Council, April 14, 2025

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
Sophie Cole, Mayor 1600 Floribunda Avenue
Leslie Marden Ragsdale, Vice Mayor Hillsborough, CA 94010 Laurie Davies Adams, Councilmember www.hillsborough.net Marie Chuang, Councilmember Phone 650-375-7400
Christine Krolik, Councilmember

A G E N D A
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person in Council Chambers. As a courtesy and technology permitting, the meeting will also be held virtually via Zoom Video Conference. However, the Town cannot guarantee that the public’s access to the Zoom virtual platform will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue.

In the event a Councilmember is participating remotely under the requirements of Government Code Section 54953 with regard to “just cause” or an “emergency” situation as those terms are defined in the Brown Act, the Town will stop the meeting if there is any technology disruption until such time that the public is reconnected to the live in person meeting and able to provide comment.

To attend the meeting in person:1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 To provide Public Comment in person: Members of the public wishing to speak on the agenda item are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers may speak for up to three minutes.

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CLOSED SESSION (5:00 pm)

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Members of the public may provide public comments on the item on the Closed Session agenda. Members of the public participating in person are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Members of the public participating via the Zoom platform may use the “raise hand” feature or, if calling in by phone, press *9 on the telephone keypad. Speakers are limited to one comment per Closed Session item.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) This portion of the agenda is for Councilmembers to disclose any conflict of interest related to the item on the Closed Session agenda.

Any Councilmember who has confirmed a conflict of interest or has reason to believe they have a conflict of interest should disclose the conflict for the record and abide by the disqualification requirements contained in FPPC regulations.

CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Agency Designated Negotiator: Mayor Sophie Cole

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 pm)
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
V. RECOGNITION
• RECOGNITION OF CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT STRIKE TEAMS VI. PROCLAMATIONS
• NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK, APRIL 14 - 18, 2025 • ROTARY CLUB OF BURLINGAME & HILLSBOROUGH
VII. PRESENTATIONS
• INTRODUCTION TO BAWSCA CEO/GENERAL MANAGER TOM SMEGAL AND

UPCOMING WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS
• ONESHORELINE UPDATE BY CEO LEN MATERMAN
VIII. TOWN UPDATE
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda.

Members of the public participating in person are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Members of the public may provide comments via the Zoom platform by using the “raise hand” feature or, if calling in by phone, by pressing *9 on the telephone keypad. In response, the Town will unmute the speaker and allow them to speak on any topic for up to three minutes. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
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speaking time may be reduced to no less than 2 minutes, at the discretion of the Mayor. Members of the public are limited to one comment at this time. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or acting on non-agenda items, and generally limits the ability of the Council to respond to any public comments made regarding non-agenda items.

X. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This portion of the agenda is for Councilmembers to disclose any conflict of interest related to any item on the agenda. Any Councilmember who has confirmed a conflict of interest or has reason to believe they have a conflict of interest should disclose the conflict for the record and abide by the disqualification requirements contained in FPPC regulations.

XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar includes routine items which do not require discussion. A Councilmember may remove an item for discussion, and any member of the audience may request a Councilmember to remove an item for discussion. The items are approved in one motion.

1. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2025 AND MARCH 10, 2025

2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025

3. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025

4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT

AN APPLICATION TO THE EMPLOYMENT RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE LIABILITY COVERAGE

6. APPROVE THE ANNUAL “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 785 REGARDING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY

7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MARINA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC.

FOR AS-NEEDED CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301

8. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED CM, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED

CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301

9. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH WRA, INC. FOR ASNEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $300,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301

10. RESOLUTION (1) AWARDING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JV LUCAS PAVING, INC. FOR THE 2025 STREET Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
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RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,520,146.42, PLUS ALTERNATIVE BID ITEM B IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,920.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,545,066.42, WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,506.64 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $2,799,573.06; AND (2) APPROVE A FY 2024-25 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIP #401) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,772,161.06, ALL UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301

11. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00, FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $355,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301

12. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MURGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY FOR

ON-CALL SEWER AND STORM DRAIN VIDEO AND CLEANING SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $75,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301

13. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH 4LEAF, INC., BUREAU VERITAS, CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, TRB + ASSOCIATES, URBAN37, INC., VCA CONSULTANTS, AND WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 XII. PUBLIC HEARING

14. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN AND APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 1350 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD (APN 030-091-030) INTO TWO PARCELS
XIII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
This section of the agenda provides the City Council an opportunity to report their participation in activities related to any intergovernmental committee assignments.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL:

Members of the public may provide written comments to the City Council regarding any item on the agenda up to two hours before the meeting to [email protected] or by mail/in person at 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda prior to the deadline, except as exempt from public disclosure under applicable law, will be available for public inspection on the Town website, and in the City Clerk’s Office at 1600 Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
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Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010, during regular business hours. All oral comments made at public meetings, including a speaker’s name, are recorded and included as part of the public record in the meeting minutes. Meeting minutes are publicly accessible via the Town website and via various internet search engines. Written comments, including a commenter’s name, are a public record and subject to disclosure on the Town website and/or upon request under the California Public Records Act (with personal contact information including personal email addresses and personal phone numbers redacted).

AUDIO / VISUAL ADVISORY:

Those persons who wish to use PowerPoint or other mediums when presenting to the City Council will be required to submit media items to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Media items can be emailed to [email protected].

AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDINGS:

Please be advised that under the Brown Act, any person has the right to record the City Council meeting, including the audience in attendance, using an audio or video recording device subject to certain exceptions. Please be aware that by attending a City Council meeting, you may be audio or video recorded.

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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
1 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2025 AND MARCH 10, 2025
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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025
5:15 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person at Town Hall. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff and members of the public participated in the meeting in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conference.

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.

CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Town as Plaintiff – One Potential Case

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cole led the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christiopher Diaz reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding initiation of litigation; direction was given to staff and there was no reportable action under the Brown Act.
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V. PROCLAMATION
• BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Councilmembers shared in the reading of a proclamation in recognition of February 2025 as Black History Month.

VI. TOWN UPDATE
City Manager Doug Davis provided an informational update regarding events and activities in the town.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.

IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Krolik requested to provide comments on Item 6.

Councilmember Ragsdale requested to provide comments on Item 12.

Councilmember/Building and Planning Commissioner Krolik provided information regarding the applicants to the Architecture and Design Review Board.

Councilmember Ragsdale provided comments in appreciation of the inclusion of the Legislative Update agenda item.

Mayor Cole requested legislative updates for June through September 2025 to allow the City Council to review pending legislation for response. Assistant City Manager Mandy Brown stated that the Legislative Update would be a regular monthly City Council meeting agenda item.

Regarding Item 8, Resolution Authorizing Compensation and Benefits Adjustments for Unrepresented Employees, Mayor Cole announced that the Brown Act requires a verbal report of the recommendations for final action on the salary or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of a local agency executive during the open meeting in which the final action is to take place, which includes the Department Head positions in the Unrepresented group.

Mayor Cole reported the salary adjustments include a 3.75% cost of living increase for the Assistant City Manager, Chief of Police, Director of Finance, Director of Building and Planning and Director of Public Works, and the new annual salaries are:

Assistant City Manager: $221,827.94
Chief of Police: $275,907.64
Director of Building and Planning: $255,810.45
Director of Finance: $255,810.45
Director of Public Works: $273,377.92
Mayor Cole stated that the City Manager’s salary would be evaluated in the upcoming months in conjunction with his performance appraisal.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Ragsdale and unanimous on roll call vote, the Consent Calendar was approved.

1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 2025 The City Council special meeting minutes of January 27, 2025 were approved.

2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2025
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The monthly claims for January 2025 were approved as submitted.

3. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR A WATER RATE COST-OFSERVICE STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,550.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15273 AND PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080(B)(8)
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a water rate cost-of-service study in an amount not to exceed $65,550.00 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15273 and Public Resources Code Section 21080(B)(8) was adopted.

4. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

AN AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC FOR A SOLID WASTE RATE COST-OF-SERVICE STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,690.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15273 AND PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080(B)(8)
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for a solid waste rate cost-of-service study in an amount not to exceed $59,690.00 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15273 and Public Resources Code Section 21080(B)(8) was adopted.

5. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH 2025 LEGISLATIVE

PLATFORM
The resolution adopting the Town of Hillsborough 2025 Legislative Platform was adopted.

6. RESOLUTION APPOINTING THREE MEMBERS TO THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD: ONE TO A REGULAR SEAT FOR A PARTIAL TERM FEBRUARY 11, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2025, ONE TO AN ALTERNATE SEAT FOR A PARTIAL TERM FEBRUARY 11, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026 AND ONE TO AN ALTERNATE SEAT FOR A PARTIAL TERM FEBRUARY 11, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2027
The resolution appointing three members to the Architecture and Design Review Board:
one to a regular seat for a partial term from February 11, 2025 through December 31, 2025, one to an alternate seat for a partial term February 11, 2025 through December 31, 2026, and one to a second alternate seat for a partial term February 11, 2025 through December 31, 2027 was adopted.

7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE

HILLSBOROUGH POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION UNIT
The resolution authorizing compensation adjustments for Hillsborough Police Officers Association unit employees was adopted.

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ADJUSTMENTS

FOR UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES
The resolution authorizing compensation and benefits adjustments for Unrepresented employees was adopted.

9. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF

HILLSBOROUGH
The resolution adopting the 2025 Salary Schedule for the Town of Hillsborough was adopted.

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STREET CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $75,000.00, WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR A THIRD YEAR, PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Aguilar and Sons, Inc. for on-call street construction and maintenance services in the amount of $75,000.00, with an option for the City Manager to extend upon mutual agreement of both parties for a third year, pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.

11. RESOLUTION AWARDING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH APB GENERAL ENGINEERING FOR THE CHATEAU

DRIVE SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $588,620.00, WITH A 20% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,724.00, FOR TOTAL COST OF $706,344.00 PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 The resolution awarding to and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with APB General Engineering for the Chateau Drive Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $588,620.00, with a 20% contingency of $117,724.00 if needed, for a total cost of $706,344.00 pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.

12. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The January 2025 CPPG Legislative Summary was received.

X. PUBLIC HEARING

13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING (A) THREE (3) COMCAST PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIX (6)

BATTERY CABINETS (UTILITY BOX OUTDOOR FIXTURES) AT LOCATIONS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF-WAY (TWO (2) CABINETS NEAR 20 BENGLOE LANE, TWO (2) CABINETS NEAR 1780 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD, AND TWO (2) CABINETS NEAR 978 TOURNAMENT DRIVE); AND (B) THE CITY ENGINEER’S RECOMMENDATION TO GRANT COMCAST’S REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO POLICY NO. 19-01

FOR THESE INSTALLATIONS, PURSUANT TO CEQA DETERMINATIONS Associate Civil Engineer Doug Belcik provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz, City Manager Doug Davis and Public Works Director Paul Willis provided additional information.

Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 6:33 p.m.

Applicant Alex Youn, Director, Government Affairs, Comcast, provided information regarding the application. Eli Wright, Senior Manager of Construction, Comcast, provided additional information.

Hans Schmidt, 985 Tournament Drive, stated he did not receive notice from the Town regarding the project, expressed concerns regarding the accuracy of the address for the proposed Tournament Drive location and inquired about the impact of the battery cabinets on public health and safety due to potential fire danger.

Applicant Alex Youn and Eli Wright responded to City Council questions and stated that they knocked on doors and hung door hangers at neighboring properties.

Mayor Cole closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.

Councilmember Chuang disclosed she drove by the three proposed locations.

Mayor Cole re-opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.

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Following discussion, Josh Cooperman provided additional comments to recommend that the Conditions of Approval include the largest, heaviest bollards.

Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m.

On motion by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution approving three (3) Comcast permit applications for the installation of six (6) battery cabinets (Utility Box Outdoor Fixtures) at locations in the public right of-way (two (2) cabinets near 20 Bengloe Lane, two (2) cabinets near 1780 Black Mountain Road, and two (2) cabinets near 978 Tournament Drive); and granting Comcast’s request for an exception to Policy No. 19-01 for these installations, pursuant to CEQA determinations was adopted with the understanding that Comcast will work with the Public Works Department, the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation and other entities to the best of their ability to address the issues of aesthetics at the sites.

XI. DISCUSSION

14. UPDATE ON LONG-TERM FINANCIAL NEEDS
Finance Director Jan Cooke provided the staff report.

Mayor Cole opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed public comment.

XII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at a meeting of the CalCities Peninsula Division in which a legislative update was presented and reported that newly wrapped SamTrans buses in honor of Lunar New Year and Black History Month are now in service.

Councilmember Adams reported her attendance at a meeting with Public Works Director Paul Willis in her role as Public Works Commissioner, reported that she will be the C/CAG Board of Directors alternate member and Mayor Cole will be the primary member, announced her attendance at upcoming meetings of the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation and the Hillsborough Neighborhood Network and reported her attendance at subcommittee meetings with Mayor Cole. Councilmember Adams provided comments regarding the “plain English movement” to make legal terminology more accessible to the public. Councilmember Adams presented photos from her attendance at the CalCities New Mayors and Council Members Academy and an orientation and tour of the Shoreway Environmental Center in her role as a member of the RethinkWaste Board.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported her attendance at a meeting of the CalCities Peninsula Division, a retirement event for BAWSCA CEO Nicole Sandkulla, and a meeting with Public Works staff and new BAWSCA CEO/General Manager Tom Smegel. Vice Mayor Ragsdale announced Peninsula Clean Energy’s new website and rollout of their “turnkey concierge” program and reported her attendance at a meeting of Sustainable San Mateo County. Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported her attendance at a meeting of San Mateo County and Thrive Alliance regarding wildfire safety and a CERT course, and shared emergency preparedness tips.

Councilmember Krolik reported her attendance at a meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable in which she was appointed Chair, a monthly meeting of the Peninsula Roundtable, and a kickoff meeting of the Memorial Day planning committee.

Mayor Cole encouraged residents to attend the upcoming Emergency Preparedness information session and reported the Firewise website has been updated.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.
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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
4:15 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person at Town Hall. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff and members of the public participated in the meeting in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conference.

This meeting included teleconference participation by Councilmember Marie Chuang under the “just cause” provisions of the Brown Act.

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang (by teleconference), Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole Councilmember Chuang announced that she was participating in the meeting by teleconference under the “just cause” provisions of the Brown Act for care of a family member.

PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no speakers.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Cole announced the Closed Session items:

A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Town as Plaintiff – One Potential Case
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Litke v. Town of Hillsborough, San Mateo Superior Court No. 23-CLJ-05921 C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang (by teleconference), Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole Councilmember Chuang participated in the meeting by teleconference under the “just cause” provisions of the Brown Act for care of a family member.

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cole led the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz reported the City Council met in Closed Session and gave direction to staff regarding Items A and B, and no action was taken regarding Item C.

Mayor Cole expressed support to the Hillsborough Police Department and neighboring agencies involved in the investigation related to the shooting of the Hillsborough Police Officer and expressed appreciation to the community for their support.

V. PRESENTATION
• HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE UPDATE BY UNITED POLICYHOLDERS AND

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
Joel Laucher, Program Specialist, United PolicyHolders, and Lisa Strange, Northern California Outreach Manager, California Department of Insurance, provided an update on Homeowners’ Insurance and responded to questions.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.

Dr. David Weinberg, Firewise, stated that the entire Hillsborough community is a Firewise district.

Dan Capon provided comments regarding insurance rates and the California Department of Insurance.

Unidentified student inquired about the review of appeals.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

VI. TOWN UPDATE
City Manager Doug Davis provided an update on the officer involved shooting and upcoming events and activities in the town.

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mike Chuang announced an upcoming Townwide Drill which will focus on disaster medical operations.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no announcements of conflict of interest.

IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Vice Mayor Ragsdale requested to provide comments on Items 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Councilmember Chuang requested to remove Item 4 from the Consent Calendar.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale provided comments in appreciation of the fundraising events in Consent Calendar Items 6, 7, 8 and 9.

On motion by Vice Mayor Ragsdale, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on roll call vote, Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were approved.

1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 13, 2025 AND FEBRUARY 12, 2025
The minutes for the January 13, 2025 and February 12, 2025 meetings were approved.

2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2025 The monthly claims for February 2025 were approved as submitted.

3. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A FEE AGREEMENT WITH EIDE BAILLY LLP FOR AUDIT SERVICES The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a fee agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for audit services was adopted.

4. FY 2025-26 CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING – WORK PLAN SUMMARY City Manager Davis responded to City Council questions.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on roll call vote, the FY 2025-26 Work Plan was accepted.

5. REVISED 2025 COUNCILMEMBER REPRESENTATIVES TO TOWN AND REGIONAL

ASSIGNMENTS
The revised 2025 Councilmember Representatives to Town and Regional Assignments were accepted.

6. APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION 25-01 FOR THE HILLSBOROUGH BEAUTIFICATION FOUNDATION CELEBRATE MAY! EVENT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15301
The Fundraising Event Permit Application 25-01 for the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation Celebrate May! event subject to the conditions recommended by staff was approved.

7. APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION 25-02 FOR THE

SOLMATEO SIGNATURE KITCHEN TOUR EVENT UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15301
The Fundraising Event Permit Application 25-02 for the SolMateo Signature Kitchen Tour event subject to the conditions recommended by staff was approved.

8. APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION 25-03 FOR THE

PARCA AUXILIARY ANNUAL LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15301
The Fundraising Event Permit Application 25-03 for the PARCA Auxiliary Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show subject to the conditions recommended by staff was approved.

9. APPROVAL OF FUNDRAISING EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION 25-04 FOR THE HILLSBOROUGH SCHOOLS FOUNDATION’S 2025 FUN RUN UNDER CEQA -15-
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GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15301
The Fundraising Event Permit Application 25-04 for the Hillsborough School Foundation 2025 Fun Run subject to the conditions recommended by staff was approved.

10. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The February 2025 Legislative Update was received.

11. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A $100,000.00 REWARD FOR INFORMATION

LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE

FOR THE SHOOTING OF OUR TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH POLICE OFFICER ON FEBRUARY 22, 2025 UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
City Manager Doug Davis responded to City Council questions.

On motion by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution establishing a $100,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the shooting of our Town of Hillsborough Police Officer on February 22, 2025 under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

X. OLD BUSINESS

12. DIRECT STAFF ON NEGOTIATING THE POTENTIAL 40 BAYWOOD AVENUE PROPERTY DONATION UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
City Manager Doug Davis provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz and City Clerk Lisa Natusch provided additional information.

Mayor Cole opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed public comment.

Councilmember Krolik moved to direct staff to proceed with negotiations to accept the donation of 40 Baywood.

The motion died due to lack of a second.

Following discussion, on motion by Mayor Cole, seconded by Vice Mayor Ragsdale and unanimous on roll call vote, the City Council directed staff to schedule a City Council Study Session in approximately 30-60 days to develop a counter proposal for the 40 Baywood Avenue property, with the staff to provide any legal documents related to deeds and deed restrictions.

XI. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Chuang reported the availability of a Hillsborough Neighborhood Network survey, reported her attendance at a meeting of the SamTrans Board of Directors, and announced an upcoming City Council meeting presentation by OneShoreline.

Councilmember Adams reported her attendance at a Leadership Council San Mateo County Elected Leaders Training, a meeting with Mayor Cole regarding Tobin Clark, and a meeting of the League of California Cities Tri-Caucus.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported that the Public Works Department solar panels funded by a Peninsula Clean Energy grant are operational, reported her attendance at a meeting of the Peninsula Clean Energy Board, announced a commute.org app called CommuteStar and reported a program for a guaranteed ride home to encourage carpooling. Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported her attendance at Senator Becker’s Virtual Town Hall regarding wildfire preparedness, announced that the Hillsborough Youth Commission created a statewide California Association of Youth Commissions, and reported her attendance at a Leadership Council San Mateo County program and a tour of Crystal Springs Road with a resident related to wildfire preparedness.
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Councilmember Krolik reported an item related to emergency communications has been added to the upcoming Citizens Communication Advisory Committee meeting agenda, announced the upcoming Concours d'Elegance and Memorial Day Parade events, and reported her attendance at a meeting of the Architecture and Design Review Board and Senator Becker’s Virtual Town Hall regarding wildfire preparedness.

Mayor Cole reported her attendance at a meeting of the C/CAG Board of Directors, a Leadership Council San Mateo County program, and Hillsborough Little League opening day.

XII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
2 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: MONTHLY CLAIMS: MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025 SUMMARY: The monthly claims for the month of March 2025 in the amount of $4,294,724.68 are submitted for approval.

FISCAL IMPACT: Claims have been expended pursuant to the approved budget.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is exempt from environmental review under 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: Monthly Claims Listing
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve the monthly claims for March 2025 as submitted. -19-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

REPORT OF GOODS & SERVICES PURCHASED
DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025
PREPARED BY:

Alan Singh
Docusign Envelope ID: 349ABF25-B1CF-49A8-A275-364D44DECF27 -20-
GOODS & SERVICES PURCHASED $1,911,833.52
NET SALARIES & TAXES PAID 1,137,257.08
HEALTH BENEFIT PREMIUMS 200,007.71
CCFD FUNDING 804,376.33
SAN FRANCISCO WATER PAYMENTS 241,250.04
TOTAL COST OF GOODS & SERVICES TO BE APPROVED $4,294,724.68

FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE

CITY MANAGER DATE
DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025

SUMMARY OF PURCHASES

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
Docusign Envelope ID: 349ABF25-B1CF-49A8-A275-364D44DECF27 4/8/2025
4/8/2025
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COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
For the Month of March 2025
Mar-25 Mar-24 Mar-23
Goods & Services Purchased:

Operations 1,546,666.24 3,220,131.04 1,413,507.13
Capital 365,167.28 1,673,848.18 1,140,739.83
Net Salaries & Taxes Paid 1,137,257.08 1,565,500.61 1,434,421.68 Health Benefit Premiums 200,007.71 186,249.38 170,996.55 Bond Payments 0.00 0.00 45,403.74
CCFD Funding 804,376.33 703,368.00 654,879.00
San Francisco Water Payments 241,250.04 201,387.52 185,422.91 Total $4,294,724.68 $7,550,484.73 $5,045,370.84
NOTES:

Operations -
payments made in 2024, such as San Mateo Recology and the City of San Mateo Clean Water Program.

Capital -
Net Salaries & March 2025 payroll had two payroll periods compared to three periods in March 2024. The Taxes Paid - increase is also due to timing of filling open positions and cost of living increase effective January 1, 2025.

CCFD -
Water -
to the SFPUC rate increase and higher units purchased.

FY 24/25 spending is consistent with FY 23/24 spending except for timing of reoccurring Capital project spending in March 2025 is primarily for Priority Basin Project. Highline Water Project, Macadamia Storm Project , and the Street Resurfacing Project.

FY 24/25 contribution is based on budget/contract.

There was an SFPUC wholesale water rate increase on July 1, 2024 to $5.67 (from $5.21, a 8.8 % increase). The increase in FY 24/25 as compared to FY 23/24 is attributed Docusign Envelope ID: 349ABF25-B1CF-49A8-A275-364D44DECF27 -22-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING MARCH 2025
CK # VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
16775 ACTION TOWING AND ROAD SERVICE TOW - TRUCK #309 PW 433.13 16776 AIXTEK EQUIP - PC/LAPTOP/MONITORS/MAINT-NETWORK SQL IT 50,862.50 16777 AMERICAN WATER COLLEGE, LLC SOFTWARE - WATER TRAINING HUB PW 5,957.00 16778 ANN STAR FORMAN FEE - NOTARY SERVICES FEB '25 BP 15.00 16779 ASSURE MSP, INC EQUIP - VERKADA CAMERAS PD 14,606.94 16780 AT&T 1/19/25-2/18/25 218.34
16781 AT&T 1/20/25-2/19/25 PD 170.73
16782 AT&T 1/10/25-2/9/25 1,761.38
16783 AT&T 1/20/25-2/19/25 155.55
16784 AT&T 1/19/25-2/18/25 272.93
16785 AT&T 2/5/25 PD 538.67
16786 AT&T 2/7/25 PD 538.67
16787 BAY AREA GEOTECHNICAL GROUP 2023 STREET RESURFACING PRJ MAT TEST PW 23,194.85 16788 BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY & CONSERVATION AGENCY WATER SUPPLY MODEL PROGRAM DEC '24 PW 3,560.00 16789 BAY PRO MAR '25 LANDSCAPE MAINT VARIOUS SITES HBF 3,621.00 16790 BENNETT MARINE UTILITY, LLC MAINT - STERILIZE/CHLORINATE MULTIPLE SITES PW 6,970.00 16791 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PD/PW 6,603.55
16792 MARY BRIDGET MALEY-CANNON HISTORICAL DESIGN REVIEW BP 5,626.80 16793 BUILDCHECK AI, INC CONSULT - ADRB APPLICATIONS MAR '25 BP 745.00 16794 BURLINGAME COUNTRY CLUB COUNCILMEMBER RECOGNITION DINNER 1/19/25 CC 2,449.57 16795 BURNETT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC MAINT - MAR '24 HBF LANDSCAPE VARIOUS SITES 10,045.46 16796 CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC CO. INSTALL-OUTLET/WIRING CPT OFFICE/GARAGE PD 12,745.46 16797 CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS, LLC SOFTWARE - CMMS ASSET MANAGE BUNDLE 2025 PW 37,117.06 16798 CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT MAR '25 FISCAL CONTRIBUTION 804,376.33 16799 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICE PW 1,896.49 16800 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 SUPPLIES - FIRST AID KIT GATE HOUSE PD PW 5.28 16801 CITY OF BURLINGAME DEC '24 SEWER BILLING PW/FEB '25 LIBRARY SERVICES C 201,447.28 16802 CITY OF SAN MATEO MAR '25 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 24,786.88 16803 GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES PARTS - PRV/PUMP CONTROL VALVES PW 4,069.85 16804 CLARK PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL - PW 134.00
16805 COMCAST FEB '25 PW 484.43
16806 COMCAST JAN '25 CALNET NONCGEN LINE IT 4,900.16
16807 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION LEGAL 2/22/25 NOTICE CEQA NOI CL 1,228.24 16808 DAN OKANO EQUIP - CHAINSAW PW 1,960.80
16809 DEGREE HVAC, INC INSTALL - ZONE DAMPER ACTUATOR PD PW 1,135.00 16810 DOANE AND HARTWIG WATER SYSTEMS, INC EQUIP - TIDAL WAVE MIXER FORESTVIEW TANK PW 19,944.53 16811 EPRINTS & DOCUMENT SERVICES PRINT - ENVELOPES CM 504.28 16812 EVERBRIDGE, INC SOFTWARE - NIXLE360 2/10/25-2/9/26 PD 5,832.00 16813 FASTENAL COMPANY SUPPLIES - PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIP PW 412.85 16814 FASTRAK LANE TOLL 2/20/25 PD 12.50
16815 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC PARTS - ELECTRIC MOTOR/BIT PW 3,109.05 16816 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC PARTS - PRESSURE GAUGES/SIGNS PW 1,002.61 16817 FLOWATER EQUIP - FEB '25 WATER STATION CM 147.66
16818 FOLGER GRAPHICS, INC PRINT - QUARTERLY NEWSLETTERS Q1 2025 CM 4,610.00 16819 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS MAR '25 JANITORIAL SERVICES PW 9,466.05 16820 GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY HR 19,600.00 16821 GLENN BERKHEIMER MAR '25 LABOR RELATIONS HR 1,700.00 16822 GO NATIVE, INC MAINT - VEGETATION MANAGE VARIOUS SIGHTS PW 23,395.19 16823 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES DEC '24 VARIOUS PARTS & SUPPLIES PW 1,221.41 16824 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF SAN FRANCISCO PARTS - SCADA BACKUP BATTERIES PW 567.31 16825 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. PARTS - CUSTOM SIGNS PW 315.00 16826 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP FEB '25 BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES BP 2,000.00 16827 JIM RUIZ COMPOSITE SKETCH PE 500.00
16828 JR PETERS CO INC INSTALL - LOTS/FITTINGS STATION 32 PW 2,297.50 16829 KRONOS SAASHR, INC. FEB'25 PAYROLL PROCESSING FN 2,113.48 16830 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SAN MATEO COUNTY FEE - NEW ELECTED LEADERS CLASS COLE 2/28/25 CC 125.00 16831 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES PEN DIVISION CM 500.00 16832 MASTERPIECE GARDENERS, INC MAINT - FEB '25 HBF LANDSCAPE VARIOUS SITES 900.00 16833 METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP INC CONSULT - JAN '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 10,755.00 16834 MINUTEMAN PRESS-SAN MATEO PRINT - BUSINESS CARDS PD 1,367.19 16835 MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP LLC JAN '25 HR SERVICES CM 4,160.00 16836 NAPA AUTO PARTS - BURLINGAME SUPPLIES - EPOXY PD 16.97 16837 NORCAL RENTAL GROUP LLC SUPPLIES - PROPANE PW 47.06 16838 ANKAR CYCLES INC PARTS - STAND BRACKET MOTORCYCLE PD 46.14 16839 ODYSSEY POWER CORPORATION REPAIR - GENERATOR HAYNE PW 1,239.55 Docusign Envelope ID: 349ABF25-B1CF-49A8-A275-364D44DECF27 -23-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING MARCH 2025
16840 DELUXE BUILDER INC REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 30,475.00 16841 FUSE SERVICE INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 408.15 16842 GAMBRIOLI DEVELOPMENTS INC REFUND - LS BUILD DEPOSIT BP 1,705.00 16843 JOSHUA & KATHERINE AMOROSO REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 12,645.00 16844 KIMBERLY BERG REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 19,106.00 16845 NEJASMICH INC REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 9,103.50
16846 RIVER ENGINEERING INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 452.60 16847 JAMES O'LEARY REIMB - WORK BOOTS BP 175.39
16848 MARGARET STRATTON REIMB - TRAVEL EXP/COFFEE GOAL SESSION CC 65.40 16849 MARGARET STRATTON REIMB - FOOD FIRE & PD DEBRIEF MEETING 2/28/25 CM 196.73 16850 SOPHIE COLE REFUND - NOV '24 ELECTION DEPOSIT BAL CC 341.51 16851 WILLIAM RACANELLI REIMB - TRAVEL EXP INSPECTOR SEMINAR 1/24-29/25 BP 623.40 16852 REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REFUND - DUPLICATE BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FN 104.00 16853 ELIZABETH & JOSHUA KAHN REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 85.90 16854 JENISE HENRIKSON REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 500.00 16855 JENNIFER & LENNY LOW REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 105.70 16856 JOSHUA LEVENBERG REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 337.15 16857 MATT RUSSELL REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 280.31 16858 MICHAEL TRIMBLE REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 200.53 16859 MILAN SHEN REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 256.80 16860 STEPHANE FYMAT REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 329.65 16861 PACIFIC OFFICE AUTOMATION, INC EQUIP - PLOTTER PRINTER PW 8,374.00 16862 PG & E 1/15/25-2/12/25 MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS 18,902.78 16863 PG & E EV ENGINEER ADVANCE PRJ CORP YARD PW 3,500.00 16864 PRIORITY 1 MAINT - FEB'25 MULTIPLE VEHICLES PD 3,350.00 16865 PUBLIC RISK, INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS, AND MANAGE JAN - MAR '25 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM HR 1,120.56 16866 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC POSTAGE METER LEASE 12/30/24 - 3/29/25 FN 532.59 16867 QUENCH USA, INC EQUIP - WATER STATION 2/28/25-3/27/25 PD 186.47 16868 SAN MATEO LOCK WORKS, INC. PARTS - DEADBOLT LOCKS PD 672.00 16869 SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING 2024 SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION UPGRADE 24A PW 7,000.00 16870 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION JAN '25 COPIER CHARGES 3,913.19 16871 SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC REPAIR - FIRE SPRINKLERS PD 3,280.00 16872 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY JAN '25/FEB '25 GROUP LIFE/ADD/LTD ASSESSMENT 6,093.25 16873 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 1,186.84 16874 SUPERIOR TANK SOLUTIONS, INC MAINT - PIPE PAINTING PUMP STATIONS PW 22,800.00 16875 T-MOBILE USA INC. 1/21/25-2/20/25 PD 161.20
16876 TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION, INC TANK ANNUAL INSPECTION REPORT PD 950.00 16877 TELSTAR INSTRUMENTS MAINT - SMARTCOVER SERVICE VARIOUS LOCATION PW 1,684.00 16878 SAMUAL OAKLEY CONSULT - FEB '25 ARBORIST SERVICES BP 1,150.00 16879 THOMSON WEST FEB'25 INVESTIGATIVE WEBSITE PD 1,045.45 16880 UNDERGROUND REPUBLIC WATER WORKS, INC UNDERGROUND REPUBLIC WATER WORKS, INC 8,310.46 16881 UTILITY TELECOM, INC. FEB '25 ETHERNET & CIRCUITS IT 408.66 16882 VERIZON WIRELESS 3/3/24-4/2/24 MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS PW/PD 7,624.20 16883 VIKING SHRED LLC FEB'25 DESTRUCTION SERVICES PD 92.99 16884 WECO INDUSTRIES, LLC EQUIP - NOZZLE & VARIOUS ITEMS PW 4,028.98 16885 WILSEY HAM SEWER CIP 1D DESIGN PRJ PARROTT PW 18,542.59 16886 ADP, LLC MAR '25 MASTERTAX SOFTWARE SUPPORT FN 86.29 16887 ALL FENCE COMPANY, INC. REPAIR - FENCE ROWAN TREE PW 1,920.00 16888 ASSURE MSP, INC MAINT - VERKADA CAMERAS PD 1,485.42 16889 AUTO PRIDE CAR WASH, INC FEB'25 CAR WASHES PD 148.98 16890 BAY AREA GEOTECHNICAL GROUP 2023 STREET RESURFACING PRJ MAT TEST PW 5,055.75 16891 BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY & CONSERVATION AGENCY WATER LOSS CONTROL PROGRAM JAN '25 PW 31,954.82 16892 BAYSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS INC PARTS - NUTS/BOLTS PW 35.68 16893 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP FEE - JAN '25 LEGAL SERVICE 90,832.66 16894 BIG STATE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC SUPPLIES - PAINT/GLOVES PW 1,967.43 16895 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PD/PW 3,228.94
16896 BURNETT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC INSTALL - PLANTS VISTA PARK PW/PLANTS HBF 4,138.75 16897 CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC CO. INSTALL - WIRING MARLBOROUGH TANK SCADA PW 1,502.14 16898 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICE PW 334.50 16899 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 SUPPLIES - FIRST AID KIT PD/TH PW 1,112.37 16900 GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES REPAIR - VALVE TOURNAMENT PW 4,531.52 16901 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT FEB'25 MICRO CHANNEL LINES PD 82.25 16902 CORE & MAIN LP PARTS - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 2,707.81
16903 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUPPLIES - COLILERT TEST SEWER PW 32.00 16904 CROWN CASTLE INC SETTLEMENT REFUND 100,000.00
16905 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. PWD PROGRAM MANAGE&VARIOUS PRJ 12/28/25-1/31/25 47,288.94 16906 DEBORAH YACOBELLIS CONSULT - CRW/TRACK IT FEB '25 BP 1,575.00 16907 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OCT'24/FEB '25 FINGERPRINT SERVICE PD 98.00 Docusign Envelope ID: 349ABF25-B1CF-49A8-A275-364D44DECF27 -24-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING MARCH 2025
16908 ESHERICK HOMSEY DODGE AND DAVIS, ARCHITECS, PC JAN' 25-FEB '25 TOWN VISION/HOUSING ELEMENT BP 13,490.94 16909 EIDE BAILLY LLP JUN'24 AUDITING SERVICES SCO FILING FN 4,000.00 16910 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. OCT-DEC'24 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 4,678.00 16911 EOA, INC STRAWBERRY HILL SUBDIVISON MAPPING PW 4,610.00 16912 EPRINTS & DOCUMENT SERVICES PRINT - BUSINESS CARDS STAFF HR 71.26 16913 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC PARTS - FIRE HYDRANTS/METER BOXES PW 15,190.45 16914 FLOWATER EQUIP - MAR '25 WATER STATION FN/BP 328.12 16915 FREYER & LAURETA, INC HIGH LINE WATER PRJ DESIGN PW 165,626.37 16916 GO NATIVE, INC MAINT - VEGETATION MANAGE VARIOUS SIGHTS PW 7,431.15 16917 GOOD CITY COMPANY CONSULT - FEB '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 7,983.75 16918 GRAINGER SUPPLIES - SPRAY PAINT/TAPE/FUEL CANS PW 624.81 16919 GRAY'S PAINT & WALLPAPER OF THE PENINSULA, INC SUPPLIES - TAPE/VARIOUS ITEMS PW 272.27 16920 HAZEN AND SAWYER, DPC LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY PRJ PW 49,808.29 16921 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. SUPPLIES - PAINT PW 177.19 16922 KARIN SIDWELL HISTORICAL DESIGN REVIEW BP 8,200.00 16923 LEXIPOL, LLC SOFTWARE - LEFTO FTO TRAINING 4/15/25-3/31/26 PD 1,639.09 16924 NOEL L. MILLER, INC. REPAIR - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER GMC #309 PW 535.06 16925 NORCAL RENTAL GROUP LLC EQUIP - BOOM RENTAL PW 1,674.28 16926 2225 FOREST VIEW LLC REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 173.20 16927 ALEXANDER & SOFYA KOSHEVATSKY REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16928 AMAR MEHTA TRTEE REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16929 AMBER FENG REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00
16930 ANDY CHEN & NISSANA AKRANAVASERI REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16931 APOLLO OUTDOOR LLC REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16932 BENJAMIN & HEATHER TURNER REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16933 CASSIDY & THOMAS CHO REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16934 CHANG YUNG HSIANG REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16935 DENISE LAUGESEN REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16936 GRIFFIN KING REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16937 JEREMY & JULIE VEIT REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16938 MATTHEW & MARY KIRCHER REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 250.00 16939 McGRIFF ARCHITECTS REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 156.44 16940 PETER & JOANIE SCHLAMPP TR REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 1,810.00 16941 RAYMOND & NANCY PAYNTER REFUND - ADRB APPEAL FEE BP 2,653.00 16942 RICHARD RONG REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16943 SAMARA LIVING INC REFUND - ADU RECORDING FEE BP 296.00 16944 SUNG IL BAIK TR REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 15,000.00 16945 CHRISTIAN COBAR REIMB -TRAVEL EXP VEHICLE INSPECT CLASS 2/25-27/25 $982.10 16946 CHRISTINE KROLIK COUNCILMEMBER RECOGNITION DINNER 1/19/25 CC 2,449.57 16947 JIM O'LEARY REIMB - INSPECTOR WORK SHIRTS 2/16/25 BP 87.62 16948 EMIL LIN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 99.00
16949 ERIC LIN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 99.00
16950 ERIC WANG REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 16951 EUGENE LAO REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 16952 GINA HAN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00
16953 JING-FENG LIN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 16954 KEN LIN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 89.00
16955 MATT KEN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00
16956 SANTAMARIA CONCRETE REFUND -DEPOSIT HYDRANT METER CALTRANS PRJ PW 1,863.87 16957 SEASONS RESIDENTIAL, INC. TOWN HALL RENDERINGS CM 844.00 16958 WILLIAM FREEMAN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 16959 MICHAEL BREEN REFUND - WATER DEPOSIT BALANCE FN 167.56 16960 PAGE & TURNBULL, INC HISTORIC DESIGN REVIEW BP 2,993.56 16961 PG & E 1/30/25-3/2/25 MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS 6,384.29
16962 PG & E EV ENGINEER ADVANCE PRJ TOWN HALL PW 3,500.00 16963 PRIORITY 1 REPAIR - MULTIPLE VEHICLES PD 11,126.80 16964 RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC BUILDING/PLANNING ORG ASSESSMENT CM 21,250.00 16965 RKMS INC PARADE 2025 - CABLE CARS 5,059.60
16966 SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES - AMMUNITION PD 20,360.94 16967 SAN MATEO COUNTY FORENSIC LAB FEB'25 CRIME LAB SERVICES PD 2,523.20 16968 SAN MATEO LOCK WORKS, INC. KEY - EVIDENCE ROOM PD 27.19 16969 SAN MATEO LUMBER CO., INC MATERIALS - WOOD/CONCRETE PW 87.04 16970 EVERCOMMERCE SOLUTIONS INC SUPPORT - ALARM COMPUTER 5/2/25-5/1/26 PD 4,995.00 16971 SFPUC FINANCIAL SERVICES JAN '25 - WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS PW 940.00 16972 SHAWN KIRBY FEB '25 POOL SVC PW 1640 RENTAL PW 200.00 16973 SMARTWAVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC EQUIP - ARUBA APC/WIFI CONSULTATION TESTING IT 5,518.44 16974 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 1,515.17 16975 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - DWOCP FEE - WATER OPERATOR EXAM D1 STAFF PW 30.00 Docusign Envelope ID: 349ABF25-B1CF-49A8-A275-364D44DECF27 -25-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING MARCH 2025
16976 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - DWOCP FEE - WATER OPERATOR EXAM D1 STAFF PW 70.00 16977 T-MOBILE USA INC. CASE TOWER DUMP PD 150.00
16978 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES MAR'25 COMM CENTER/BASE PD 2,345.50 16979 TIMBERLINE TREE SERVICE, INC. MAINT - TREE REMOVAL/TRIM MULTIPLE SITES PW 6,550.00 16980 TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC. FEB'25 CITATION PROCESSING & SCANNER PD 1,631.53 16981 ULINE, INC. SUPPLIES - SAFETY BOLLARDS/HANGING BAR PW 833.81 16982 UNITED LABORATORIES SUPPLIES - SEWER LIFT-ZYME PW 3,833.13 16983 VELOCITY TRIPLE AUTOMOTIVE INC PURCHASE - 2025 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE PD 44,721.34 16984 VERIZON CONNECT NWF INC FEB '25 - GPS MONTHLY SERVICES PW 1,379.10 16985 WRA, INC CONSULT - EIR ASSESSMENT BP/SANDRA/HAYNE DRAIN 3,332.50 TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES FOR THE MONTH PAID BY CHECK $2,323,941.37 CALPERS RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS 254,083.95
VISA PAYMENTS 37,454.76
RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS 100,729.77
OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 0.00
TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES FOR THE MONTH $ 2,716,209.85
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
3 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025
SUMMARY: Government Code Section 53646(b) requires that the Quarterly Investment Report be rendered to the City Council during public session within 45 days of the quarter's end.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.

ATTACHMENTS: Quarterly Treasurer's Report
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
4 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
SUMMARY: The Town’s legislative consultant, California Public Policy Group (CPPG), has provided a Legislative Summary for March 2025 (Attachment 1).

Attachment 2 includes letters submitted by the Town since the March 10, 2025 City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: This item is exempt from environmental review under 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 to the environment.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. March 2025 CPPG Legislative Summary

2. Letters submitted since March 10, 2025 City Council meeting PREPARED BY: Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
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To: Doug Davis, Town Manager
Town of Hillsborough
From: Dane Hutchings
Founder + CEO
California Public Policy Group
Re: CPPG Legislative Summary – March 2025

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legislative Session in Full Swing
The 2025 legislative session is in full swing with hundreds of bills being referred to their respective policy committees. Committee hearings are well underway with stacked agendas and will continue to increase in frequency until early June as the Legislature hits several deadlines. The deadline for bills tagged as fiscal to be referred out of Appropriations committees is May 23. From there, all bills must be passed by their house of origin by June 6 to be sent to the opposite house (i.e., all Senate Bills must advance to the Assembly and vice versa). Additionally, all “spot” bills had to be amended by the end of March to include substantive language. This resulted in an influx of new bills throughout the month and therefore what CPPG is tracking for you, including as priority, continues to evolve. The Legislature will adjourn for Spring Recess on April 10 and return on April 21.

The Legislature also conducted several informational and oversight hearings of interest in March.

These are when the Legislature invites subject matter experts and stakeholders in a policy area to each give several minutes of panel testimony to a committee. They are held so that the Legislature can gather information on a specific policy so that they are better able to consider any connected legislation, usually in relation to a recent major event or policy action. No votes are taken during informational or oversight hearings.

Permitting Reform Legislation Package
On March 27, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) issued a press release announcing that she was leading a bipartisan permitting reform legislation package. The bill package contains more than 20 bills “aimed at making housing more affordable by slashing red tape, removing uncertainty, and drastically diminishing the time it takes to get new housing approved and built.” The press release also stated, “The package targets the five key bottlenecks that delay housing development:
application, CEQA compliance, entitlement, post-entitlement, and enforcement. By addressing inefficiencies at every step, lawmakers aim to reduce project timelines, cut costs, and get shovels in the ground faster.”
Homeowners’ Insurance Oversight Hearings
On March 12, the Senate Insurance Committee held an oversight hearing discussing “California’s Insurance Market and Key Factors and Future Outlook in the Aftermath of Recent Wildfires.” Panelists consisted of Department of Insurance staff (but not Commissioner Ricardo Lara), consumer advocates, insurer representatives, and insurance market experts. Speakers and legislators agreed that the state’s insurance market is outdated and needs updates to ensure market -32-
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Possible solutions to the insurance crisis included streamlining the rate approval process, utilizing updated catastrophe models, encouraging risk mitigation efforts like home hardening, and increasing transparency and accountability in rate-setting.

The agenda for this hearing can be found here.

On March 19, the Assembly Insurance Committee held their own homeowners’ insurance oversight hearing, due to the absence of the Commissioner at the Senate’s hearing. The hearing’s subject was “Sustainable Insurance Strategy: Post Southern California Wildfires.” The Committee heard testimony from Commissioner Lara on his Department’s efforts to stabilize the insurance market in the wake of the Los Angeles fires. Commissioner Lara also make assurances that the implementation of the Sustainable Insurance Strategy remains on track. He highlighted efforts to hold insurance companies accountable, ensure prompt claim payments, and protect consumer interests through initiatives like the consumer claim tracker and expanded disaster assistance programs.

Legislators raised pressing concerns about the financial burden on homeowners, the adequacy of the FAIR Plan as a last-resort option, and the need for greater consumer education. Commissioner Lara addressed these issues by detailing the Department’s efforts to provide regulatory oversight on proposed rate increases and wildfire mitigation discounts. The Commissioner noted his commitment to collaborating with legislators and community members to strengthen market stability, expand consumer protections, and improve transparency in the insurance industry.

The agenda for this hearing can be found here.

Brown Act Informational Hearing
On March 19, the Senate Local Government Committee held an informational hearing on the Brown Act exploring ways to improve public access, participation, and transparency in local government meetings. Discussions highlighted the benefits of remote participation in increasing engagement, particularly for seniors, people with disabilities, and those with limited access to in-person meetings, while also addressing concerns about the financial burden on local governments.

Panelists shared successful hybrid meeting models and emphasized the need for regional collaboration to share resources and best practices. Additional topics included challenges like technological disruptions and the importance of maintaining in-person access alongside remote options. Committee members expressed interest in pursuing legislative updates to ensure equitable participation and enhanced transparency in local governance.

The agenda for this hearing can be found here.

Carrier of Last Resort Informational Hearing
On March 19, the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee held an informational hearing on the Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) policy to examine its past, present, and future. Key speakers included Dr. Sherry Lichtenberg of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Ana Maria Johnson and Robert Osborn from the California Public Utilities -33-
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While industry representatives argued that COLR obligations are outdated in a state where 70% of residents are wireless-only, the PAO stressed the importance of maintaining affordable and reliable services for underserved communities. The CPUC highlighted its commitment to protecting public safety and ensuring equitable access to communication services, particularly in rural areas and tribal regions. Legislators raised concerns about emergency preparedness, service quality, and consumer protections in the absence of COLR obligations. As the CPUC continues its rulemaking process, including public hearings and workshops, it was emphasized that the focus will remain on balancing the modernization of telecommunications infrastructure with the responsibility to serve all Californians, ensuring that no communities are left behind.

The agenda for this hearing can be found here.

CPPG ACTIVITY
CPPG continues to review priority bills—keeping Town staff apprised of developments on legislation during our standing meetings and throughout the month as needed. CPPG continues to work hand in hand with Town staff to gather Town-specific information while actively engaging with lawmakers and agency officials on legislation of interest to the Town. CPPG has marked 95 bills as “priority” for the Town and will continue to bring bills of potential interest to staff for review in the coming weeks.

Positioned Legislation
• AB 259 (Rubio, Blanca) Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences. o Status: Assembly Local Government
o Position: Support
• AB 470 (McKinnor) Telephone corporations: carriers of last resort. o Status: Assembly Communications and Conveyance
o Position: Oppose
• AB 968 (Boerner) Electric bicycles: disclosure.
o Status: Assembly Transportation
o Position: Support
• SB 239 (Arreguín) Open meetings: teleconferencing: subsidiary body. o Status: Senate Local Government
o Position: Support
• SB 677 (Wiener) Housing development: streamlined approvals. o Status: Senate Housing
o Position: Oppose

LOOKING FORWARD
• April 11-18: Spring Recess
• June 6: Last day for the Legislature to pass bills out of their house of origin • June 15: Legislature must pass the primary budget bill • June 30: Governor must sign the primary budget bill
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
March 20, 2025
The Honorable Tina McKinnor
Member, California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 5520
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Assembly Bill 470 – OPPOSE As Amended March 17, 2025 Dear Assemblymember McKinnor:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, we regretfully oppose your Assembly Bill 470, which would allow a Carrier of Last Resort (COLR) provider to abandon essential responsibilities and phase out reliable and affordable access to basic telephone service for all Californians. The residents of the Town of Hillsborough have limited mobile reception in and around our town. Landlines are often the only way many of our residents can ensure access to essential public safety services, healthcare services, and family members. They are also relied upon for essential uses such as alarm service and communication during the frequent power outages that affect our community. Our residents depend on landline operations to stay connected, safe, and emergencyready.

AB 470 automatically relieves any provider of its COLR obligations when it sends a notice to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) when it self-determines that it currently has no customers or population in a particular area, and it is “well-served” by alternative voice services. This bill establishes a process wholly outside of any oversight framework, gifting for-profit monopolies with financial incentives to make selfinterested findings and be the sole arbiters to the truth and accuracy of that information.

Moreover, the customer challenge process outlined in AB 470 is also outside of any neutral venue, like the CPUC. Given the COLR’s notice to the CPUC is automatically deemed approved, any successful customer challenge is a farce. AB 470 limits successful customer challenges to two years of continued service, and makes no guarantees that any service be available to the customer following that time period given the lack of COLR protections.

The CPUC’s core function is to balance procedures and safeguards to protect consumers as well as ensure the provision of safe, reliable utilities and infrastructure at reasonable rates. AB 470 puts the industry’s interests ahead of the needs of a diverse state. COLR rules remain essential and must continue to prioritize consumer protections and universal access while facilitating the transition to modern networks.

We support the evolution to more advanced technologies that provide reliability, redundancy and ubiquitous access to connectivity, for both internet and voice service. However, AB 470 does not provide a true transition process for communities to receive these modern telecommunications offerings and instead is a process for companies to phase out essential services at the cost of public safety and consumer safeguards.

For these reasons, we oppose AB 470.

Town Hall
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Town of Hillsborough
March 20, 2025
Sincerely,
Sophie Cole
Mayor
cc: Members of the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Assemblymember Diane Papan
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
5 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE EMPLOYMENT RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE LIABILITY COVERAGE
SUMMARY: The Employment Risk Management Authority (ERMA) is a statewide joint powers authority (JPA) designed to provide broad coverage and tailored loss prevention services to reduce the employment practices liability (EPL) exposures of California public entities. Currently, ERMA provides coverage to two direct members and 11 JPAs, including PLAN JPA. While the Town’s participation in PLAN JPA provides risk-shared coverage in various areas, the Liability Memorandum of Coverage does not contain EPL protections, which includes coverage against certain employment related issues like claims of harassment, discrimination, violence, and other workplace misconduct.

ERMA has met all the high professional standards established by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) in the areas of governance, finance, claims control, safety, and loss control and is fully accredited by CAJPA. CAJPA’s accreditation process requires reviews by independent consultants in the areas of accounting, claims adjusting, and actuarial analysis.

As a member of an underlying JPA, the Town can join ERMA at a reduced contribution rate. Along with a risk-shared protection of up to $1 million against potentially unlawful employment practices and discrimination claims, members also have additional excess EPL coverage of $3 million, totaling $4 million in coverage.

Currently, the Town is covered for EPL claims through RSUI Group, Inc., with $3 million in EPL coverage. After careful consideration, Town staff believes that ERMA’s EPL coverage and the variety of additional services and programs available to members would be a better fit for the Town’s needs.

In order to be considered by the ERMA Board of Directors for inclusion, the Town is required to submit a letter of intent to participate, complete a liability application, submit seven years of audited financial statements, and provide employment practices loss information. In addition, ERMA also requires that the Town adopt a resolution expressing its desire and commitment to participate in ERMA for a required three-year minimum participation period. If approved, coverage will start July 1, 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT: The Town’s initial ERMA contribution is estimated to be $88,052 annually at a Self-Insured Retention (SIR) of $100,000.00. The current contribution to RSUI Group, Inc. is $74,900.00 with an SIR of $200,000.00.
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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: William Li, Administrative Services Manager RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Employment Risk Management Authority for employment practice liability coverage.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN

APPLICATION TO THE EMPLOYMENT RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE LIABILITY COVERAGE
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) wishes to obtain employment practices liability (EPL) coverage beginning July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Employment Risk Management Authority (ERMA) is a self-insured joint powers authority (JPA) created for the sole purpose of EPL coverage; and
WHEREAS, ERMA is comprised of various public entities who risk-share up to $1 million against potentially unlawful employment practices and discrimination claims; and
WHEREAS, ERMA has met all of the high professional standards established by the California Association of JPAs (CAJPA) in the areas of governance, finance, claims control, safety and loss control and ERMA is fully accredited by CAJPA. CAJPA’s accreditation process requires reviews by independent consultants in the areas of accounting, claims adjusting, and actuarial analysis; and
WHEREAS, ERMA provides services to both joint powers insurance authorities and individual public entities; and
WHEREAS, the Town has determined that it is in its best interest to become a member of ERMA for the purpose of continuing coverage for EPL claims; and
WHEREAS, ERMA requires the Town to pass a Resolution expressing its desire and commitment to participate in ERMA, which requires a three year minimum participation period. The Town also understands it will be bound by the provisions in the ERMA Joint Powers Agreement just as though it were fully set forth and incorporated herein whether our entity had signed it individually or through an underlying joint powers insurance authority.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to submit an application to the Employment Risk Management Authority for employment practice liability coverage.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of April 2025, 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
6 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: APPROVE THE ANNUAL “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 785 REGARDING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY 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.

Under 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 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.

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complete transparency, the list also includes the equipment owned and utilized by the regional 7- city 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.

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 2025 is being submitted to the City Council for consideration at its regular meeting of April 14, 2025 at which time members of the public may discuss and ask questions. Members of the public may also view a display of our equipment annually at the Hillsborough Neighborhood Network (HNN) Neighborfest event in the fall. Members of the public may contact Chief Nelson Corteway at any time via email at [email protected] or 650-375-7450 with any questions or concerns. Visit the Town's Agenda Center web page for information about upcoming public meetings.

FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the current equipment is presently funded and included in the proposed budget for FY 2025-26. Funding requests for additional equipment not already included in the Department’s budget will be brought to the City 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
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Military Equipment Annual Report and renew Ordinance No. 785 regarding a Military Equipment Policy.
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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. -49-
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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.

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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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Military Equipment
Hillsborough Police Department

POLICIES

EXHIBIT A
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709
Hillsborough Police Department

POLICIES
Military Equipment
709.1 PURPOSE, SCOPE AND PHILOSOPHY
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 requirementsrelated 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.
709.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):

Governing body - The City Council.

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 Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2022/03/13, All Rights Reserved.

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Military Equipment
Hillsborough Police Department

POLICIES
does not include a handheld, one-person ram .
• 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.
• T ASER® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by the governing body or a state agency to requireadditional oversight.
709.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Hillsborough Police Department that members of this Department comply with provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 709.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police shall 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 military 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 (GovernmentCode § 7072).
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the Department will respond in a timely manner.
709.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
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 . [OPTIONAL: We recommend adding the below redline section as a new 709.5 (and renumbering the subsequent sections accordingly) but it's not required.] 709.5 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 709.5 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 or ordinance introduction 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 ):
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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. 709.6 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. 709.7 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.
709.8 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall 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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709.9 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
2022 Hillsborough Police Department Military Equipment List:

POLICY 709

EXHIBIT A
The Hillsborough Police Department does not possess any tactical equipment that it has obtained from the military, nor does it possess any equipment that was 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 Annual Military Equipment Report will include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:

1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the 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 following 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 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:
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1. Via email to: [email protected]

2. Via phone call to: (650) 375-7470

3. Via mail sent to:

The Hillsborough Police Department
Attn: Military Equipment Use Coordinator
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
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 Department

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: 1 owned
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 OJI 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 HOR. All footage can be saved to 8GB of internal storage and on optional SD cards up to 256GB in size.

The OJI 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 30 space and its proximity to people and objects to help avoid accidental collisions. Return to Home (RTH) and -58-
precision landing options are supported so one can easily and safely retrieve the drone when the mission is complete.

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.
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.
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.
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i. Authorized Use:

Only assigned flight operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to operate the DJI Mavic Air 2 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 $10,000 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.

2. Breaching Apparatus: Slugs (Category 7) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost
a. Equipment Type:

Royal Arms Tesar-1, 2, & 4 cost: $1,000, quantity: 250. 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. Royal Arms Tesar2 rounds are good until expended if stored properly. 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:
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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 1 0" 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
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alternative compared to duty use ammunition. Cost:
$10,472, quantity: 28,000.

Ill. 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 AR 15 with Black Hills OTM 5.56, 77 grain ammunition, and GA Precision .308
semiauto rifle with RUAG .308 164 gran/196 grain
ammunition.

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
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b. Purpose:

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. Conventional bullets break apart or
fragment when penetrating armor, which does not allow
an accurate hit. 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.

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. AR 15 Rifle - Approximately 10 years.

II. The Speer .223 Remington, 55 grain - No expiration.

Ill. 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.

Ill. 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.

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VIII. The RUAG .308 WIN., 196 grain -Annual cost between $0 - $900.

4. Flashbangs (Category 12) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost 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. b. Purpose:

I. NFDD CTS 7290 emits a loud "bang" and a flash of light, cost:
$905, quantity: 20.

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)
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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: 4.

PepperBall LIVE PROJECTILE, the basic PepperBall projectile contains 2% PAVA pepper powder, and is designed for direct impact and area saturation, 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 1 Ox 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. RioUcrowd control and civil unrest incidents.

Ill. 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.
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d. Expected Lifespan:

I. Pepper Ball FTC launcher system: No expiration.

II. Live Projectile: 1 year.

Ill. Live-X Projectile: 1 year.

Fiscal Impact:

I. PepperBall Launcher: estimated between $0 and $1,200 annually.

II. Live Projectile: estimated between $0 and (pending) annually.

Il l. Live-X Projectile: estimated between $0 and (pending) annually.

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.
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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
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)
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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.
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.
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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.
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.

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.
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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)
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.
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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.

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.

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.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.

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• 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.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • 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).
(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.

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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.

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. (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.

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(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).

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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
2024 (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.

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.

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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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.

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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.

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 1 Quantities possessed by the Department as identified in this inventory list may be subject to change throughout the year based on usage, replacement, and urgent Department needs. Any fluctuations in equipment quantity will be reported to the City Council in accordance with AB 481 each year. -79-

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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.
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.
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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.

Royal Arms Tesar-2 rounds are good until expended if stored properly.

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.

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b. Purpose: To defeat door locking mechanisms and safely enter a structure. c. Authorized Use: Ballistic 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. Breaching Apparatus: Kinnetic Breaching Tool (Category 7) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost
a. Equipment Type: Kinetic Breaching Tool “KBT”, cost $10,603, quantity:1.

The KBT from Kinetic Breaching Technology is a revolutionary new mechanical breaching tool that bridges the gap between traditional mechanical breaching, shotgun breaching, and explosive entry. The KBT utilizes a proprietary .45 Caliber handgun blank to deliver up to 850 ft/lb of force through a hardened steel ram. Unlike explosive or shotgun breaching, however, all of the force is mechanically driven through a ram. This means that no projectile or explosive energy leaves the device except for the force of the ram which is permanently captured in the device. The ramming surface is narrow enough to focus on a single hinge, yet powerful enough to breach steel security doors. The KBT has an 8-shot cylindrical magazine that allows for multiple shots and also provides for rapid reload in a scenario when more than 8 shots are required (i.e., breaching numerous consecutive doors). At a total length of just 36" it can also be used in very confined spaces while allowing the team to stack up closer to the breacher because no backswing is required. The tool weighs only 28lb and features a shock reduction handle system that reduces recoil force and makes it simple for the tool to be operated by a single person. All the above mentioned increases safety for civilians, suspects and officers. All department members authorized to deploy the Kinetic Breaching Tool must successfully complete a department breaching course and qualifications as required by law and policy.
b. Expected Lifespan: Approximately 10 years.
c. Fiscal Impact: HPD has an inventory of 200 blanks, at a cost of $595 which includes the replacement buffer spring for annual maitenance. Due to operational readiness and capabilities in support of first responder missions the periodic purchase of the KPT .45 caliber blanks and/or KBT may be required during the year. Any such purchase would be through existing HPD budget and/or grant/donation and in compliance with established City purchasing rules.

4. Breaching Apparatus: Vulcan II Munitions Pole (Category 7) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost
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a. Equipment Type: Vulcan II Munitions Pole “Bang Pole”. A lightweight, telescoping pole that extends the reach of NFDD from 8ft to 13ft and has the ability to breach elevated windows, cost: $3,368, quantity:1. b. Expected Lifespan: No expiration.
c. Fiscal Impact: No reoccuring annual cost.

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, Lone Star Armory TX4, cost: $5,019, quantity: 3, Daniel Defense MK18, cost: $1,621, quantity: 1.
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: $6,520, quantity: 11,000.
ii. 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.
iii. 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. This ammunition has
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been phased out and no longer being purchased.
iv. 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, GA Precision .308 semiauto rifle with RUAG .308 164 grain/196 grain ammunition, and Seekins Precision .308 bolt action rifle with RUAG .308 164 grain/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.
v. 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
vi. 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.

Conventional bullets break apart or fragment when
penetrating armor, which does not allow an accurate hit.

Cost: $900, quantity: 200
vii. 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
viii. GA Precision GAP 10 semiauto precision rifle cost: $7,842, quantity: 2.
ix. 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.
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x. Seekins Precision HIT PRO. This bolt action .308 rifle for long range precision, cost: $1,995, quantity: 1.
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 all variants – Approximately 10 years.
ii. Centurion Designated Marksman rifle -Approximately 10 years. iii. Precision 308 rifle-Approximately 10 years.
iv. Seekins Precision HIT Pro rifle- Approximately 10 years v. The RUAG .308 WIN., 164 grain-No expiration.
vi. The RUAG .308 WIN., 196 grain-No expiration.
vii. The Speer .223 Remington, 55 grain – No expiration. viii. The Winchester 5.56 FMJ, 55 grain- Phased out.
ix. The Hornady .223 Remington, OTM, 77 grain – No expiration. x. The Black Hills 5.56, 77 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- $6,520.
iii. The Winchester 5.56 FMJ, 55 grain-Annual cost between $0- $10,472.
iv. Centurion Designated Marksman rifle -Annual cost between Phased out this year.
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.
ii. ALST 460 Blast Strip that emits a loud “bang” and a flash of light.

The blast stripe is a thin sheet (11”X3”) command iniatiated by electric initiator, cost: $1,400, quantity: 20.
iii. Vulcan II Munitions Pole. A lightweight, telescoping pole that extends the reach/height/standoff of NFDD from 8ft to 13ft, cost:
$3,368, quantity:1.
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. f. Expected Lifespan: ALST 460 - 5 years.
g. Fiscal Impact: ALST 460- Annual cost between $0 - $1,400. h. Expected Lifespan: Vulcan II Munitions Pole – No expiration. i. Fiscal Impact: Vulcan II Munitions Pole – No reoccurring annual cost.

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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:4.

The projectile contains approximately 10x the PAVA of the VXR LIVE projectile. This projectile is best for direct impact or area saturation.

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.
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Fiscal Impact:
i. PepperBall Launcher: estimated between $0 and $1,200 annually. ii. Live Projectile: estimated between $0 and $1,200 annually. iii. Live-X Projectile: estimated between $0 and $1,200 annually.

6. Penn Arms 40MM Launcher (Category 12) - Description, quantity, capabilities, purchase cost (Not in service-pending)
a. Equipment Type: L140-4CER – cost: $12,639, quantity: 8. A cerakoted 40mm single-shot break-open frame launcher with a rifled barrel, collapsible stock and combo rail. Features include: Double-action trigger, trigger lock push button and hammer lock safeties.
b. Purpose: 40mm launchers with less-lethal sponge rounds may be deployed to impact subjects who demonstrate assaultive or lifethreatening behavior. 40mm launchers utilized with less-lethal sponge rounds may also be used to control an actively resistive subject reasonably believed to possess or have immediate access to a deadly weapon. The main objectives that officers attempt to achieve in using a 40mm sponge round on a subject exhibiting any of the criteria mentioned above are to effect investigative detention or arrest; control a subject who is in lawful custody; prevent an escape; or protect the officer, the subject, or another person from injury or death. Officers that have been trained in the use of the 40mm single launcher undergo thorough classroom and live-fire training in its use. Additionally, officers trained in using the 40mm single launcher must pass annual qualifications to maintain proficiency.

CTS Sponge Round (Model 4557) cost: $6,656, quantity: 250. i. The Sponge Baton is a spin-stabilization projectile delivering blunt trauma.
ii. The round utilizes smokeless powder as the propellant and has velocities that are extremely consistent. It is a “point-of-aim, pointof-impact” direct fire round that is most commonly used in situations for the incapacitation of an aggressive, non-compliant subject at a distance.
iii. 5-year Warranty/Lifespan.
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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: Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) - 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 ARV 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 armored 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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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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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)
a. Quantity Owned/Sought: None (outside owned).
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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
April 14, 2025 – 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 armored rescue vehicles for transporting officers, civilians 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 2024, the equipment used by the Department included the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for tactical operations, crimes in progress for enhanced investigative and community safety purposes; use of Noise Flash Diversionary Devices (NFDD) for deescalation; use of armored rescue vehicles for transportation of officers and support personnel 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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There were no violations of the Policy, and accordingly, no audits or actions took place in response.

Costs associated with military equipment in 2024 included the maintenance of all Department equipment, as well as replacement ammunition when needed. These costs were accounted for in the City’s 2024 budget. The Department will return to City Council for approval of any budgetary requests associated with the purchase of new military equipment in 2024.

5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.

The quantity for each type of military equipment, including the new equipment purchased in 2024, 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 will be purchasing 25 new fully outfitted rifles to replace the 20+ year old rifles that officers have been using over the past two decades, well beyond the manufacturers’ service life. The estimated cost for this expenditure will be approximately $123,271 + annual maintenance plan. Additionally, the department is currently in the test and evaluation phase for new drone technology, exploring options for a Drone First Responder capability as well as exterior ‘overwatch’ functionality. This evaluation aims to identify the right fit for the specific needs of Hillsborough and our police department, with potential deployment planned once an optimal solution is determined. With HPD already utilizing an interior flying drone on multiple incidents, an exterior flying drone overhead would provide incident commanders with enhanced capabilities. The overwatch drone, once implemented, will complement our current fleet, further strengthening our regional leadership in dedicated public safety drones. Replacement ammunition and Noise Flash Distraction Devices (NFDD) 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
7 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MARINA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC.

FOR AS-NEEDED CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
SUMMARY: In January 2025, the Town issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage qualified firms interested in providing as-needed construction/project management and inspection services to the Town. After a detailed review of the proposal, staff invited Marina Construction Management, Inc. (MCM) for an interview based on criteria identified in the RFP, proposal detail and quality, and their demonstrated ability to provide the requested services to other comparable municipalities. The evaluation committee determined that MCM is qualified to provide construction/project management and inspection services based on their past project experience, technical methodology, and client-oriented approach.

Under this proposed agreement, MCM will provide as-needed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) construction / project management and inspection services on a project-by-project basis. Staff evaluated the actual need for these services in the previous three years, and the anticipated needs of the future CIP budget to determine the contract amount. The CIP budget plans for several upcoming construction projects this summer but due to design challenges and unanticipated budget constraints, exact construction start dates are unknown. This on-call contract will allow the Public Works Department to quickly secure an as-needed construction manager or inspector for any of these planned projects, without undergoing a lengthy Request for Proposal process, should funding become available. No funding is authorized as part of this agenda item. This agenda item authorizes the Director of Public Works on behalf of the Town to authorize funding for construction / project management and inspection services to MCM through task orders. The services provided under the agreement will be limited to an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00.

The term of the proposed agreement is two years with the ability to extend the agreement for one additional year upon written mutual consent of both parties. The proposed agreement may be terminated by the Town at any time.

FISCAL IMPACT: The as-needed project management and inspection services will support the budgeted FY 2024-25 and proposed FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program.

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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Marina Construction Management, Inc. for as-needed construction / project management and inspection services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWOYEAR AGREEMENT WITH MARINA CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR

AS-NEEDED CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough desires to secure as-needed construction / project management and inspection services necessary for the Town’s engineering and public works functions; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was publicly advertised in January 2025 to engage qualified firms interested in providing as-needed construction / project management and inspection services to the Town; and WHEREAS, staff conducted analyses of the proposals received and reviewed the qualifications of each firm; and
WHEREAS, Marina Construction Management, Inc. was determined to be qualified to provide as-needed construction/project management and inspection services on a project-by-project basis to the Town to support the Town’s FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the term of the proposed agreement is two years with the ability to extend the agreement for one additional year upon written mutual consent.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Marina Construction Management, Inc. for as-needed construction/project management and inspection services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.

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 14th day of April 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
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ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
8 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED CM, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED

CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 SUMMARY: In January 2025, the Town issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage qualified firms interested in providing as-needed construction/project management and inspection services to the Town. Staff evaluated Consolidated CM, Inc. (“CCM”)’s proposal based on criteria identified in the RFP, proposal detail and quality, and their demonstrated ability to provide the requested services to other comparable municipalities. The evaluation committee determined that CCM is qualified to provide construction/project management and inspection services based on their past project experience, technical methodology, and client-oriented approach.

Under this proposed agreement, CCM will provide as-needed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) construction / project management and inspection services on a project-by-project basis. Staff evaluated the actual need for these services in the previous three years, and the anticipated needs of the future CIP budget to determine the contract amount. The CIP budget plans for several upcoming construction projects this summer but due to design challenges and unanticipated budget constraints, exact construction start dates are unknown. This on-call contract will allow the Public Works Department to quickly secure an as-needed construction manager or inspector for any of these planned projects, without undergoing a lengthy Request for Proposal process, should funding become available. No funding is authorized as part of this agenda item. This agenda item authorizes the Director of Public Works on behalf of the Town to authorize funding for construction / project management and inspection services to CCM through task orders. The services provided under the agreement will be limited to an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00.

FISCAL IMPACT: The as-needed project management and inspection services will support the budgeted FY 2024-25 and proposed FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act according to Section 15301 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
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PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Consolidated CM, Inc. for as-needed construction / project management and inspection services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWOYEAR AGREEMENT WITH CONSOLIDATED CM, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED

CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) desires to secure as-needed construction / project management and inspection services necessary for the Town’s engineering and public works functions; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was publicly advertised in January 2025 to engage qualified firms interested in construction / project management and inspection services to the Town; and
WHEREAS, staff conducted analyses of the proposals received and reviewed the qualifications of each firm; and
WHEREAS, Consolidated CM, Inc. was determined to be qualified to provide asneeded construction/project management and inspection services on a project-by-project basis to the Town to support the Town’s FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the term of the proposed agreement is two years with the ability to extend the agreement for one additional year upon written mutual consent.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Consolidated CM, Inc. for as-needed construction / project management and inspection services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
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ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
9 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH WRA, INC. FOR ASNEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $300,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
SUMMARY: The Town previously authorized an agreement with WRA, Inc. for as-needed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) environmental services on a project-by-project basis, with an option to extend the agreement for one additional year.

The agreement is currently in the second year of the term. Staff evaluated the anticipated needs for environmental support services of future CIP projects in the next year and estimates an additional not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00 is necessary. The services provided under this amended agreement would be focused on anticipated regulatory permitting and compliance for various construction projects in FY 2025-26. This on-call contract will allow the Public Works Department to quickly secure an as-needed professional environmental support services for these projects, without undergoing a lengthy Request for Proposal process, should funding become available. No funding is authorized as part of this agenda item. This agenda item authorizes the Director of Public Works on behalf of the Town to authorize funding for environmental support services to WRA, Inc. through task orders.

Under this amended agreement, WRA will continue to provide as-needed Capital Improvement Program environmental services on a project-by-project basis. The term of the amended agreement is one additional year upon written mutual consent of both parties. The proposed agreement may be terminated by the Town at any time.

FISCAL IMPACT: The as-needed environmental services will support the budgeted FY 2024-25 and proposed FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act according to Section 15301 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
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services in the amount of $150,000.00, for a total budget of $300,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH WRA, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $300,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) owns and operates sanitary sewer, stormwater, street, and water infrastructure that are located in environmentally sensitive areas; and
WHEREAS, professional environmental support services are necessary to develop capital improvement projects within these environmentally sensitive areas; and
WHEREAS, such services may include biological assessments, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determinations, regulatory agency permitting, and onsite construction monitoring; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2023, the City Council authorized an agreement with WRA, Inc. for as-needed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) environmental services on a project-by-project basis; and
WHEREAS, staff evaluated the anticipated needs for environmental support services of future CIP projects in the next year and estimates an additional not-toexceed amount of $150,000.00 is necessary; and WHEREAS, staff recommends amending the existing agreement with WRA, Inc. for environmental support services in the amount of $150,000.00, for a total project budget of $300,000.00; and
WHEREAS, no funding is authorized as part of this agenda item; and WHEREAS, this agenda item authorizes the Director of Public Works on behalf of the Town to authorize funding for environmental support services to WRA, Inc. through task orders.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with WRA, Inc. for as-needed environmental services to be extended one year and in the amount of $150,000.00, for a total budget of $300,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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2 Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of April 2025, 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
10 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION (1) AWARDING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JV LUCAS PAVING, INC. FOR THE 2025 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,520,146.42, PLUS ALTERNATIVE BID ITEM B IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,920.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,545,066.42, WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,506.64 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $2,799,573.06; AND (2) APPROVE A FY 2024-25 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIP #401) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,772,161.06, ALL UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
SUMMARY: The Town conducts Street Resurfacing Projects biennially to rehabilitate damaged pavement sections and to provide preventative maintenance. The base bid of this year’s roadway project consists of street resurfacing and rehabilitation work for 21.67 miles of the Town’s roadways including approximately 3.04 miles of hot mix asphalt (HMA) Mill & Fill/ overlay, 1.01 miles of rubberized asphalt concrete (RAC) overlay, 5.54 miles of microsurfacing, and 12.08 miles of crack sealing. Staff designs and bids the Town’s biennial roadway projects early in the calendar year to ensure contractors have not booked their schedules yet, and to time the paving projects around the summer months to reduce impacts to schools and residents. While timing is advantageous for assigning and scheduling work that takes several months, it doesn’t typically align with fiscal years for budgeting purposes.

The primary factor for choosing the roadway segments included for rehabilitation is the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of each roadway. PCI is a measurement of a street’s condition derived through field inspections that utilize scoring criteria developed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) pavement management program. Field inspections were conducted in January of 2025 and the roads with the lowest PCI rating were included in this year’s project. It is anticipated that this project will result in a Town PCI of 81.

The project was publicly bid and advertised in accordance with the Public Contract Code, and the Town received eight bids for this project. The list of street segments is included as Attachment 2.

The bid results are summarized below:

CONTRACTOR BASE BID ALTERNATIVE A ALTERNATIVE B
JV Lucas Paving, Inc. $2,520,146.42 $635,576.90 $24,920.00 G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc. $2,533,219.00 $660,225.60 $101,460.00 Interstate Grading & Paving, Inc. $2,885,517.15 $784,930.50 $71,200.00 Ghilotti Bros., Inc. $3,069,620.00 $1,051,989.50 $106,800.00 O'Grady Paving, Inc. $3,196,611.80 $746,365.50 $71,200.00 DeSilva Gates Construction $3,300,000.00 $830,000.00 $74,760.00 Ghilotti Construction Company $3,555,034.73 $1,049,154.50 $122,820.00 Granite Rock Company $3,740,203.40 $626,237.50 $67,640.00 -109-
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Of the eight bids received for this project, JV Lucas Paving, Inc. was confirmed by staff to be the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid. Staff conducted an analysis of the bids and verified that the low bidder’s qualifications and experience levels are satisfactory.

Reference checks from the City of San Mateo, City of Berkeley, and Town of Yountville confirmed positive feedback on Lucas’s performance for similar public paving projects completed within the past three years.

In addition to the Base Bid Schedule roadway resurfacing and rehabilitation segments, the Town received bids on Alternative Bid Items A and B:
• Alternative Bid Item A: 2-inch Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Mill & Fill Treatment on additional eight streets of total 1.57 miles.
• Alternative Bid Item B: Concrete rolled gutter to provide residents living adjacent to streets proposed to be resurfaced an opportunity to replace rolled gutter along their frontage prior to the resurfacing. Should a resident elect to move forward with replacing their gutter, this alternative bid item would allow them to take advantage of economies of scale in reliance upon the bid price submitted by the contractor, and individual permits would be included. Costs associated with this alternative would be reimbursed to the Town by the residents on a linear foot basis pursuant to the bid price.

JV Lucas Paving, Inc. Alternative Bid Item A was in the amount of $635,576.90 and Alternative Bid Item B was in the amount of $24,920.00. The City Council may choose to award and approve all, some or none of the Alternative Bid Items. Staff conducted an analysis of the Alternative Bid Item costs and recommends awarding Alternative Bid Items B in addition to the Base Bid contract.

Due to budget constraints, staff does not recommend awarding Alternative Bid Item A. However, awarding and approving Alternative Bid Items A would allow for the acceleration of rehabilitation of damaged pavement for the roadways this year, versus waiting to restore the roads associated with these items until 2027 which is one of the options in the Town’s street resurfacing program.

Engineering staff added these segments as part of the additive alternative bid items to take advantage of the favorable bidding economy.

Alternative Bid Item B, if awarded, would not be funded from roadway funds such as Gas Tax or Measure A, but instead would be funded from the General Fund as it is not part of the Town’s roadway inventory. The item would be entirely reimbursed by homeowners, should they wish to participate in concrete rolled gutter replacement along their frontages.

The basis of award for this project is the Total Base Bid Schedule only and does not include the Alternative Bid Items. The award of the Alternative Bid Items is at the discretion of the City Council and will not affect the determination of how the responsive low bid is calculated.

FISCAL IMPACT: The FY 2024-25 budget for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Program Project had no allocation for the project from the Streets Capital Improvement Plan, CIP #401. Due to favorable pricing and desired timing of construction, the project was bid in FY 2024-25, however, the majority of the costs will be incurred in FY 2025-26. To meet budget compliance in FY 2024- 25, it is recommended that City Council approve a budget amendment in the amount of the Base -110-
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Bid ($2,520,146.42) and plus 10% contingency ($252,014.64) for a total of $2,772,161.06.

Alternate B is no cost to the Town as it is reimbursed by residents ($24,920.00) plus 10% contingency. The project will be funded by projected ending street reserves as of June 30, 2025.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15301 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Street List
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution 1) awarding and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the Town with JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project in the amount of $2,520,146.42, plus Alternative Bid Item B in the amount of $24,920.00, with 10% contingency in the amount of $254,506.64, if needed, for a total project budget of $2,799,573.06; and 2) approving a FY 2024-25 budget amendment in Capital Improvement Fund CIP #401 in the amount of $2,772,161.06. -111-
RESOLUTION NO. 25-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH (1)

AWARDING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JV LUCAS PAVING, INC. FOR THE 2025 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,520,146.42, PLUS ALTERNATIVE BID ITEM B IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,920.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,545,066.42, WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $254,506.64 FOR A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF $2,799,573.06; AND (2) APPROVE A FY 2024-25 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIP #401) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,772,161.06, ALL UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains the Town’s roadway system; and
WHEREAS, the Street Resurfacing Projects are conducted biennially; and WHEREAS, the primary factor for choosing the streets for rehabilitation was the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of each roadway. PCI is a scoring criteria developed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and the roads with the lowest PCI rating were included in this year’s roadway project; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the roadway rehabilitation associated with the base bid, the project includes Alternative Bid Items A and B for additional resurfacing and repair; and
WHEREAS, the Project was publicly bid and advertised in accordance with the Public Contracts Code, and the Town received eight bids for the Project; and WHEREAS, JV Lucas Paving, Inc. (Lucas) was the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive based bid in the amount of $2,520,146.42, Alternative Bid Item A in the amount of $635,576.90 and Alternative Bid Item B in the amount of $24,920.00; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the Base Bid and Alternative Bid Item B, with a 10% contingency, for a total project cost of $2,799,573.06; and, WHEREAS, Alternative Bid Item B is reimbursable to the Town so the total budget allocation required is $2,772,161.06; and,
WHEREAS, staff conducted an analysis of the bids, and verified that the low bidder’s qualifications and experience levels are satisfactory; and, WHEREAS, funding will require approval of a budget amendment for FY 2024-25 to the Street Resurfacing Program (CIP #401) in the amount of $2,772,161.06.
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ATTACHMENT 1
2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby:

1. Awards and authorizes the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the Town with JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project in the amount of $2,520,146.42, plus Alternative Bid Item B in the amount of $24,920.00, with 10% contingency in the amount of $254,506.64, if needed, for a total project budget of $2,799,573.06 allocating fundings from the Street Resurfacing Program (CIP #401).

2. Approves a FY 2024-25 budget amendment in Capital Improvement Fund CIP #401 in the amount of $2,772,161.06.

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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1 AVONDALE RD (NORTH COURT) W. AVONDALE ROAD END 1,600 18 3,200 2" HMA MILL & FILL 13 2 GLENDALE ROAD W. SANTA INEZ AVE 200 FT N/WOODSTOCK (CL) 1,156 18 2,312 2" HMA MILL & FILL 15 3 FAGAN DRIVE JACKLING DRIVE END 1,505 20 3,344 2" HMA MILL & FILL 14 4 GENEVRA ROAD COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE 739 20 1,642 2" HMA MILL & FILL 15 5 POETT ROAD EL CERRITO AVENUE ROBLAR AVENUE 767 20 1,704 2" HMA MILL & FILL 16 6 PROVIDANT DRIVE CHATEAU DRIVE RALSTON 596 24 1,589 2" HMA MILL & FILL 16 7 SCOTT COURT DRIVE SKYLINE BLVD END 125 19 264 2" HMA MILL & FILL 17 8 WEST AVONDALE ROAD MARBOROUGH ROAD BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD 1,362 19 2,875 2" HMA MILL & FILL 18 9 AVONDALE RD (SOUTH COURT) MARLBOROUGH ROAD END 989 19 2,088 2" HMA MILL & FILL 19 10 WILLOW ROAD WINDSOR DR EUCALYPTUS AVE 1,789 19 3,777 2" HMA MILL & FILL 20 11 WOODCREST COURT WOODRIDGE ROAD END 443 20 984 2" HMA MILL & FILL 21 Segment
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12 MARLBOROUGH ROAD LOOKOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN 3,228 24 8,608 2" RHMA-G Overlay 7 & 8 13 SHARON AVENUE FORREST VIEW AVENUE FLORIBUNDA AVENUE 2,085 24 5,560 2" RHMA-G Overlay 9 Segment
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14 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD SOUTHDOWN (N) LINK 1,419 24 3,784 2" HMA Overlay 10 & 11 15 CRYSTAL SPRINGS TERRACE CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD END 733 24 1,955 2" HMA Overlay 11 16 TIPTOE LANE SUMMIT DRIVE END 1,154 24 3,077 2" HMA Overlay 12 Segment
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17 KENILWORTH ROAD MARLBOROUGH ROAD MARLBOROUGH ROAD 1,652 19 3,488 3" HMA M&F 6

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
2025 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
2" HMA MILL & FILL TREATMENT STREET LIST (BASE BID)
2" HMA OVERLAY TREATMENT STREET LIST (BASE BID)
2" RHMA-G OVERLAY TREATMENT STREET LIST (BASE BID)
3" HMA MILL & FILL TREATMENT STREET LIST (BASE BID)
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18 BARBARA WAY HAYNE ROAD DENISE DRIVE 1,720 20 3,822 2" HMA MILL & FILL 42 19 BUCKINGHAM COURT BUCKINGHAM WAY END 426 20 947 2" HMA MILL & FILL 43 20 CITRUS COURT JACARANDA DRIVE END 508 20 1,129 2" HMA MILL & FILL 44 21 CROCKET LANE FOREST VEIW AVENUE END 685 18 1,370 2" HMA MILL & FILL 45 22 DE SABLA ROAD EL CERRITO AVENUE CITY LIMIT 1,019 20 2,264 2" HMA MILL & FILL 46 23 LAURENT ROAD CHATEAU ROAD RALSTON AVENUE 1,745 20 3,878 2" HMA MILL & FILL 47 24 SHELDON WAY FAGEN DRIVE END 598 20 1,329 2" HMA MILL & FILL 48 25 SOUTHDOWN COURT SOUTHDOWN ROAD END 1,587 20 3,527 2" HMA MILL & FILL 49 Segment
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26 BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD HAYNE RD DENISE DR 1,875 24 5,000 MICROSURFACING 22 27 BOWHILL ROAD RESERVIOR ROAD RIDGEWAY 238 17 450 MICROSURFACING 23 28 BUTTERNUT DRIVE EUGENIA MACADAMIA 1,548 23 3,956 MICROSURFACING 23 29 BUTTERNUT DRIVE SKYLINE EUGENIA 1,596 24 4,256 MICROSURFACING 24 30 CRAIG ROAD PULLMAN ROAD RALSTON AVENUE 2,457 20 5,460 MICROSURFACING 25 & 26 31 EUGENIA DRIVE BUTTERNUT AVENUE BUTTERNUT AVENUE 1,610 20 3,578 MICROSURFACING 27 32 FALLENLEAF DRIVE BRIDGE ROAD UPLANDS DRIVE 1,172 19 2,474 MICROSURFACING 28 33 FLORIBUNDA AVENUE PEPPER AVE HIGHGATE LN 631 24 1,683 MICROSURFACING 29 34 INVERNESS WAY BRAEMAR DRIVE SOUTHDOWN ROAD 1,536 20 3,413 MICROSURFACING 30 35 JACKLING DRIVE CL @ ARMSBY BAILEYANA 1,859 16 3,305 MICROSURFACING 31 36 LAKEVIEW DRIVE WEDGEWOOD HARD COURT 4,042 24 10,779 MICROSURFACING 32 37 LAKEVIEW DRIVE HARD COURT TARTAIN TRAIL 3,154 20 7,009 MICROSURFACING 32, 33, 34,&35 38 PEPPER AVENUE RALSTON AVENUE 116' S/O BELLEVUE AVENUE 640 24 1,707 MICROSURFACING 29 39 RALSTON AVENUE DARREL PULLMAN 2,371 24 6,323 MICROSURFACING 36 & 37 40 RALSTON AVENUE CITY LIMIT @ PEPPER AVE EUCALYPTUS AVE 1,219 24 3,251 MICROSURFACING 38 41 STONEPINE DRIVE BARRIOHLET AVENUE BARRIOHLET AVENUE 2,281 20 5,069 MICROSURFACING 39 & 40 42 WOODSTOCK ROAD CLEMSFORD ROAD GLENDALE ROAD 1,007 19 2,126 MICROSURFACING 41 2" HMA MILL & FILL TREATMENT STREET LIST (ALTERNATE A BID)

MICROSURFACING TREATMENT STREET LIST (BASE BID)
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43 ARDEN ROAD W. SANTA INEZ AVENUE CHILTERN ROAD 491 16 873 SEAL CRACKS 3 44 BAIRN DRIVE TARTAN TRAIL ROAD INVERNESS WAY 1,503 20 3,340 SEAL CRACKS 3 45 BARRIOLHET AVENUE EUCALYPTUS CITY LIMIT 2,233 21 5,210 SEAL CRACKS 3 46 BRENTWOOD DRIVE W. SANTA INEZ AVENUE EL CERRITO ROAD 1,446 17 2,731 SEAL CRACKS 3 47 CHATEAU DRIVE PROVIDENT RALSTON 2,384 24 6,357 SEAL CRACKS 3 48 CHILTERN ROAD BRENTWOOD HAYNE 1,835 18 3,670 SEAL CRACKS 3 49 CLYDESDALE DRIVE WOODLAND DRIVE END 1,467 20 3,260 SEAL CRACKS 3 50 EDGECOURT DRIVE EUCALYPTUS AVENUE END 779 20 1,731 SEAL CRACKS 3 51 EL PORTAL AVENUE COSTA RICA W SANTA INEZ AVENUE 699 22 1,709 SEAL CRACKS 3 52 HAYNE ROAD CHILTERN EL CERRITO AVE 2,866 18 5,732 SEAL CRACKS 3 53 LA CUESTA ROAD VISTA ROAD END 335 18 670 SEAL CRACKS 3 54 LA CUMBRE COURT LA CUMBRE ROAD END 212 20 471 SEAL CRACKS 3 55 MACADAMIA LANE CHURCHILL BUTTERNUT 2,347 24 6,259 SEAL CRACKS 3 56 MCCREERY DRIVE OAKS DRIVE FOREST VIEW AVENUE 1,169 20 2,598 SEAL CRACKS 3 57 PARROTT DRIVE TOURNAMENT WAY MELROSE 1,955 20 4,344 SEAL CRACKS 3 58 PINEHILL ROAD 240 PINEHILL ROAD SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD 1,500 18 3,000 SEAL CRACKS 3 59 PULLMAN ROAD DARRELL RALSTON 3,133 18 6,266 SEAL CRACKS 3 60 RALSTON AVENUE CHATEAU HILLSBOROUGH 3,151 24 8,403 SEAL CRACKS 3 61 REMILLARD DRIVE MOSELEY ROAD RALSTON AVENUE 1,475 20 3,278 SEAL CRACKS 3 62 REMILLARD DRIVE RALSTON AVENUE RALSTON AVENUE 1,620 20 3,600 SEAL CRACKS 3 63 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD PINEHILL SANDRA 887 19 1,873 SEAL CRACKS 3 64 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD SANDRA EL ARROYO 2,300 18 4,600 SEAL CRACKS 3 65 SKYFARM DRIVE MACADAMIA REDINGTON 2,581 23 6,596 SEAL CRACKS 3 66 SKYFARM DRIVE SKYLINE MACADAMIA 4,351 24 11,603 SEAL CRACKS 3 67 SKYLINE BOULEVARD HAYNE CHATEAU 3,790 31 13,054 SEAL CRACKS 3 68 SKYLINE BOULEVARD CHATEAU 180FT N/O SUMMIT 5,705 31 19,651 SEAL CRACKS 3 69 SOUTHDOWN ROAD VIEWHAVEN WOODRIDGE 1,707 23 4,362 SEAL CRACKS 3 70 TARTAN TRAIL BRAEMAR CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD 2,965 25 8,236 SEAL CRACKS 3 71 TARTAN TRAIL BRAEMAR CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD 2,845 25 7,903 SEAL CRACKS 3 72 VICTOR PARK LANE W SANTA INEZ AVENUE END 377 20 838 SEAL CRACKS 3 73 WOODRIDGE ROAD BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD CRYSTAL SPINGS ROAD 3,651 20 8,113 SEAL CRACKS 3

CRACK SEAL TREATMENT STREET LIST (BASE BID)
ATTACHMENT 2 - STREET LIST
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
11 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR AS-NEEDED SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00, FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $355,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
SUMMARY: The Town of Hillsborough’s potable water system is a complex system with varying components and topography. The system has 19 separate but interconnected pressure zones with 10 water storage sites, 18 water tanks, and 14 water pump stations. The potable water system is managed and controlled by a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. The SCADA system also allows the Town to monitor and control its four sanitary sewer pump stations.

The City Council previously authorized an agreement with Tesco Controls, Inc. (“Tesco”) to make necessary SCADA system improvements. Due to internal staffing issues, Tesco was only able to complete approximately half of the approved scope before the contract expired.

The Town sought a new SCADA support services agreement through the Request for Proposals process. On June 10, 2024, City Council authorized an agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. (“Tetra Tech”) in the amount of $120,000. The Town worked closely with Tetra Tech to complete some of the originally identified improvements not completed under the Tesco contract. On November 12, 2024, the City Council authorized an amendment to complete the remaining necessary improvements in the amount of $135,000.

The necessary improvements originally scoped out are nearly complete. Thus far in the contract term, Tetra Tech has demonstrated excellent technical skill, communication skill, responsiveness, and customer service.

The Town has two projects currently in construction which require professional SCADA support services, the Darrell Water Tank and La Honda Road Lift Station. Staff also anticipates the need for operations and maintenance support services due to unexpected failures in the SCADA system. Most recently, SCADA at the Tartan Trail water pump station stopped communicating, and Tetra Tech was on site the same day to troubleshoot the issue. Staff recommends amending Tetra Tech’s agreement in the amount of $100,000.00 to support both the capital improvement program and operations and maintenance. There is no proposed change to the contract term.

FISCAL IMPACT: These as-needed SCADA support services would support the ongoing maintenance and functionality of the Town’s SCADA System and Capital Improvement Program.

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Public Works on behalf of the Town to authorize funding for SCADA support services to Tetra Tech through task orders. Upon authorization, funding would be allocated from the budgeted FY 2024- 25 and proposed FY 2025-26 Water and Sewer Divisions Operations budget and Capital Improvement Program.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act according to Section 15301 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the existing agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for as-needed Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system professional services in the amount of $100,000.00, for a total budget of $355,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301. -118-
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR ASNEEDED SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00, FOR A TOTAL BUDGET OF $355,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) owns and operates a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System; and
WHEREAS, the SCADA system also allows the Town to monitor and control its three sanitary sewer pump stations; and
WHEREAS, in 2020 as part of a Townwide SCADA system assessment, certain necessary SCADA system improvements were identified; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 2024, the City Council awarded an agreement for as-needed SCADA professional services to Tetra Tech, Inc. (“Tetra Tech”) in the amount of $120,000.00 to complete some of the improvements; and WHEREAS, on November 12, 2024, the City Council amended the agreement to complete the remaining necessary improvements in the amount of $135,000.00; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends amending the existing agreement with Tetra Tech a second time to support the Town’s Capital Improvement Program’s future SCADA needs in the amount of $100,000.00, for a total project budget of $355,000.00; and
WHEREAS, funding will be allocated from the approved Capital Improvement Program budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the existing agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for as-needed Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system professional services in the amount of $100,000.00, for a total budget of $355,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
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This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of April 2025, 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 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH MURGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY

FOR ON-CALL SEWER AND STORM DRAIN VIDEO AND CLEANING SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $75,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 SUMMARY: In February 2025, the Town issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage qualified firms interested in providing on-call sewer and storm drain video and cleaning services to the Town. After a detailed review of the proposal, staff invited Murgreen Environmental Company (“MEC”) for an interview based on criteria identified in the RFP, proposal detail and quality, and their demonstrated ability to provide the requested services to other comparable municipalities. An evaluation committee determined that MEC is qualified to provide on-call services based on their past project experience, technical methodology and approach, and client-oriented approach.

Under this proposed agreement, MEC will provide on-call sewer and storm drain video and cleaning services on a project-by-project basis. Staff evaluated the actual need for these services in previous years, and the anticipated needs of the future CIP budget to determine the contract amount. The services provided under the agreement will be limited to an annual not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00.

FISCAL IMPACT: It is recommended to funding be allocated from the approved FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program budget for the CCTV Inspection/Root Foaming Program (#715) in the amount of $60,000.00 and the Miscellaneous Storm Drain Repairs Program (#804) in the amount of $15,000.00, for a total project budget of $75,000.00.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act according to Section 15301 of the California Code of Regulations.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
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drain video and cleaning service in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A TWOYEAR AGREEMENT WITH MURGREEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY FOR ONCALL SEWER AND STORM DRAIN VIDEO AND CLEANING SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $75,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) desires to secure on-call sewer and storm drain video and cleaning services necessary for the Town’s engineering and public works functions; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was publicly advertised in February 2025 to engage qualified firms interested in providing on-call sewer and storm drain video and cleaning services to the Town; and
WHEREAS, staff conducted analyses of the proposals received and reviewed the qualifications of each firm; and
WHEREAS, Murgreen Environmental Company was determined to be qualified to provide on-call sewer and storm drain video and cleaning services on a project-by-project basis to the Town to support the Town’s Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, funding will be allocated from the approved FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program budget for the CCTV Inspection/Root Foaming Program (#715) in the amount of $60,000.00 and the Miscellaneous Storm Drain Repairs Program (#804) in the amount of $15,000.00, for a total project budget of $75,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the term of the proposed agreement is two years with the ability to extend the agreement for one additional year upon written mutual consent.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Murgreen Environmental Company for on-call sewer and storm drain video and cleaning services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00, under CEQA guideline 15301.

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 14th day of April 2025, 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 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH 4LEAF, INC., BUREAU VERITAS, CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, TRB + ASSOCIATES, URBAN37, INC., VCA CONSULTANTS, AND WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES EACH IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15378 SUMMARY: Under Personnel Policy 408, “Purchasing”, Building and Planning Department staff seek approval from the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute eight contracts that each exceed $75,000.00. These contracts are for as-needed, on-call professional consulting services in support of Building Division operations and are each proposed in annual not to exceed amounts of $150,000.00. The eight firms with which staff seek to contract were identified through a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process issued February 6, 2025.

For over 25 years, consultants have been used to support the Town’s Building Division operations with certified plans examination services, as well as providing supplemental staffing, typically with certified building inspectors for time-off coverage of the Town’s full-time inspector.

Contracts with three firms for these services had been maintained since 2017 and are now expired. While these three contracts gave staff access to highly qualified firms, there were occasions when the existing consultants were unavailable when needs arose.

Additionally, the last few years have brought new undertakings for the Building Division with an influx in housing related legislative mandates, a shift from fully paper to fully digital permit processing, an increase in development project complexity, and most recently, management of code enforcement programming, previously managed by the Police Department.

In response to these changing divisional demands, staff prepared an RFP with aims to increase access to industry experts who can support programming needs. The Scope of Services outlined in the RFP included the 2017 contracted service areas of Certified Plans Examination and Supplemental Staffing, and were further expanded to include project management related to Permit Process Streamlining, Regulatory Compliance, Record Digitization, Construction Site Compliance, and Code Enforcement Program Guidance.

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technological aptitude, and innovative project management methodologies. All firms hold required licenses and insurance.

Having pre-approved agreements with a variety of firms who each provide experts in various service areas, offer staff quick access to a wide expert resource pool as needs arise. This maintains continuity of service for the public while ensuring the best resource utilization for the project at hand.

The proposed contracts are each for a period of three years, include an option for two one-year renewals, and are each set to an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00 – with no guarantee of spending to any one firm or for any specific total amount.

FISCAL IMPACT: The on-call, as-needed nature of the proposed contracts indicates that there is no guarantee for any level of work or funds to be spent. The Town would be billed only for services rendered as requested by staff, on a time and materials basis, per contracted fee schedules.

The largest expenditure resulting from these contracts are those for Certified Plans Examination, which costs are wholly offset by the collection of Plan Check fees charged to the project applicant.

Other support services are budgeted for in Building and Planning budget line items of Contract Professional Services, Scanning, and Professional Development, much of which is offset by the collection of permitting fees. Permitting fees are collected for cost recovery of the administration of the Building Division, as permitted by statute.

As budgeting does not support the exhaustion of all eight contracts annually, nor is it staff’s intention to do so, spending between the firms will be monitored, and budget amendment proposed if necessary to accommodate regulatory, staffing, or permitting needs.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Nicole De Lancie, Management Assistant
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute professional services agreements with 4LEAF, Inc., Bureau Veritas, CSG Consultants, Inc., Interwest Consulting Group, TRB + Associates, Urban37, Inc., VCA Consultants, and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. for on-call Building Division Services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH 4LEAF, INC., BUREAU VERITAS, CSG CONSULTANTS, INC., INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP, TRB + ASSOCIATES, URBAN37, INC., VCA CONSULTANTS, AND WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL BUILDING DIVISION SERVICES EACH IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $150,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15378
WHEREAS, the Building and Planning Department has long utilized as-needed on-call consultants to support Building Division operations; and WHEREAS, in response to expiring contracts, organizational changes, and expanded mandated initiatives, staff issued a Request for Proposals in February 2025 for as-needed on-call professional Building Division Services; and WHEREAS, staff prepared an expanded Scope of Services from previous Building Division Services contracts seeking increased access to experts in a variety of service scope areas; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the nine proposals submitted, staff identified eight firms who met the necessary evaluation criteria; and
WHEREAS, to ensure efficient, compliant, and continuity of public services, staff seek to contract with the eight qualified firms, providing a wider resource pool with which to respond to arising needs; and
WHEREAS, the eight firms with which staff seek to contract are 4LEAF, Inc., Bureau Veritas, CSG Consultants, Inc., Interwest Consulting Group, TRB + Associates, Urban37, Inc., VCA Consultants, and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, funding for the use of consultants to support Building Division operations is substantially offset by the collection of fees and is allocated within current and upcoming fiscal year Department budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough does hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute professional services agreements 4LEAF, Inc., Bureau Veritas, CSG Consultants, Inc., Interwest Consulting Group, TRB + Associates, Urban37, Inc., VCA Consultants, and West Coast Code Consultants, Inc. for Building Division Services with the aforementioned eight firms, each in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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2 Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of April 2025, 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
14 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN AND APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 1350 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD (APN 030-091-030) INTO TWO PARCELS
SUMMARY: The Town received an application for Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (“VTM”) for a twolot subdivision at 1350 San Raymundo Road (“Project”). The VTM for this parcel is in compliance with Town ordinances, policies and standards.

As outlined during the Conceptual Review of the subdivision at the March 11, 2024 City Council meeting, the Project proposes to subdivide the existing 1.67 acre net (2.0 acre gross) parcel into two lots:

Parcel A: Proposed at 0.81 acres net (0.89 acres gross) would be vacant and suitable for a future home with independent driveway access off of San Raymundo Road; and Parcel B: Proposed at 0.86 acres net (1.11 acres gross) would demolish the existing home as a condition of tentative map approval prior to final map recordation. The proposed lot would be suitable for a future home maintaining existing driveway access through the 1320 La Honda Road (Public Works Corporation Yard) property, off of San Raymundo Road.

The City Council provided two recommendations during Conceptual Review:

1. Recommendation: New sewer lateral layout should avoid crossing neighbor’s private property.

Condition of Tentative Map Approval: Unless determined infeasible by the City Engineer, the new sewer lateral for Parcel A shall connect to the sewer main in San Raymundo Road to avoid new private sewer lateral easements. The applicant shall extend the Town’s sewer main along San Raymundo Road if necessary to provide a suitable connection.

2. Recommendation: Legalize existing driveway access for Parcel B.

Proposed Action: After Tentative Map approval, staff recommends City Council consider at a future meeting to offer to dedicate an ingress and egress easement to Parcel B for the area of driveway which crosses through 1320 La Honda Road, the applicant shall accept said easement prior to final map approval. The easement shall be recorded prior to final map approval and reflected on the final map.
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After conceptual review by the City Council, the applicant submitted a VTM to the City Engineer, which is included as Attachment 3. Hillsborough Municipal Code (“HMC”) Section 16.16.010 requires that once the tentative map is submitted, the Architecture and Design Review Board (ADRB) hold a public hearing to review the design of the subdivision and any design-related issues. This conceptual review by the ADRB is step five in a multi-step subdivision map approval process. The ADRB meeting was held on April 10, 2025 and the ADRB was not asked to vote or to make any formal determination on the project. Staff will report on comments by ARDB member during the tentative map presentation.

HMC Section 16.20 then requires the City Council to hold a public hearing to consider the application’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), review the City Engineer’s report, and determine whether the tentative map complies with the Subdivision Map Act and the Hillsborough Municipal Code (HMC).

Under 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: biological resources, cultural resources, and tribal cultural resources. However, mitigation measures were identified that would reduce these potential impacts to a less-than-significant level.

The Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) was issued on February 19, 2025. The Draft IS/MND was circulated for public review February 19, 2025 through March 21, 2025, pursuant to CEQA guidelines §15105. No comments were received and did not result in any changes to the Draft IS/MND text.

The IS/MND is available in Attachment 4 and the MMRP is available in Attachment 5.

The City Engineer, Town staff, and the Town’s surveyor have examined the VTM and determined the map complies with provisions Title 16 of the HMC, State of California Subdivision Map Act, and all other applicable laws and policies. Pursuant to HMC Section 16.20.20, the map is legible, shows existing street names and right-of-way widths, is accompanied by a title guaranty report, and has no impact to access along San Raymundo Road. The City Engineer recommends approval with no changes or revisions. The VTM conditions of approval are included as Attachment 2.

Per the California Subdivision Map Act and HMC Sections 16.16.010.B and 16.16.060, a Tentative and Final Parcel map must be submitted to the City Engineer and reviewed by the City Council in advance of any final subdivision approval. Should the City Council approve (or conditionally approve this VTM), the applicant will file a Final Map for approval by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.

No public comment letters were received. Any public comment received after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 and prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 will be emailed to the City Council and posted on the Town website.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the Town of Hillsborough prepared an IS/MND to analyze the impacts of the project scope. The Final IS/MND contains mitigation measures to avoid or substantially lessen the environmental effects of the project.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Conditions of Approval

3. Vesting Tentative Map

4. Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND)

5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the public hearing;

2. Allow the Applicant to give a presentation;

3. Take Public Comments;

4. Allow the Applicant rebuttal time, if needed;

5. Close the public hearing; and

6. Adopt the Resolution Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring And Reporting Plan and approving the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of 1350 San Raymundo Road (APN 030-091-030) into two parcels.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION

MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN AND APPROVING THE VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 1350 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD (APN 030-091-030) INTO TWO PARCELS
WHEREAS, the owner(s) of 1350 San Raymundo Road submitted an application to the Town of Hillsborough for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (“VTM”), seeking approval to subdivide the existing 1.67 acre net (2.00 acre gross) lot at 1350 San Raymundo Road into two lots, Parcel A and Parcel B (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough, County of San Mateo, State of California, reviewed the Conceptual Plan at the March 11th, 2024, City Council meeting and provided recommendations to legalize the existing driveway access and connect the new sewer later to San Raymundo Road, if feasible; and
WHEREAS, the Architecture and Design Review Board (ADRB) conceptually reviewed the VTM at the April 10th, 2025 ADRB meeting; and
WHEREAS, the VTM complies with all applicable requirements of Title 16 (‘Subdivisions’) of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act; and
WHEREAS, under CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, an Initial Study was prepared to analyze all potential impacts of the Project; and WHEREAS, on the basis of the Initial Study (“IS”), which indicated that all potential environmental impacts from the Project would be less than significant with the incorporation of the identified mitigation measures, staff determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“MND”) should be prepared; and WHEREAS, the Draft IS/MND was prepared in accordance with CEQA and circulated for public review and comment from review February 19, 2025 through March 21, 2025 by: (1) filing a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (“NOI”) with the State Clearinghouse; (2) filing a NOI with the San Mateo County Clerk; (3) placing a NOI in the San Mateo Daily Journal, a newspaper of general circulation; (4) mailing a NOI to various interested persons, agencies and tribes; and (5) posting a NOI on the Town’s website; and
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ATTACHMENT 1
2 WHEREAS, under Public Resources Code section 21081.6 and State CEQA Guidelines section 15074(d), the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) has been prepared and includes mitigation measures for air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, transportation, tribal cultural resources, and utilities and service systems; and WHEREAS, the public review period closed on March 21, 2025, and no comments were received; and
WHEREAS, the Final IS/MND consists of the Draft IS/MND, all technical appendices prepared in support of the Draft IS/MND and errata to the Draft IS/MND and technical appendices; and
WHEREAS, all potentially significant adverse environmental impacts of the Project were sufficiently analyzed and recommended for mitigation to a less than significant level in the Final IS/MND; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2025, the Town conducted a public meeting on the Final IS/MND, at which time all persons wishing to testify were heard and the Final IS/MND was fully considered; and
WHEREAS, all the requirements of the Public Resources Code and the State CEQA Guidelines have been satisfied by the Town in connection with the preparation of the Final IS/MND, which is sufficiently detailed so that all of the potentially significant environmental effects of the Project have been adequately evaluated; and
WHEREAS, all the mitigation measures identified in the Final IS/MND and necessary to reduce the potentially significant impacts of the proposed Project to a level of less than significant are set forth in the MMRP; and WHEREAS, prior to taking action, the Town has heard, been presented with, reviewed and considered all of the information and data in the administrative record, including but not limited to the Final IS/MND, and all oral and written evidence presented to it during all meetings and hearings; and WHEREAS, the Final IS/MND reflects the independent judgment of the Town and is deemed adequate for purposes of making decisions on the merits of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the Project and has prepared a written staff report to the City Council containing his recommendation as to the approval of the vesting tentative parcel map sought thereby, together with his reasons therefore and all applicable conditions, per Hillsborough Municipal Code Section 16.20.040(A); and
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3 City Council reviewed the City Engineer's report on the Project determining that the Project complies with the Subdivision Map Act and the Town’s Subdivision Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH:

SECTION 1: The City Council has considered the full record before it, which may include but is not limited to such things as the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2: The City Council hereby certifies that it has reviewed and considered the information in the Final IS/MND prepared for the Project in compliance with CEQA (including its implementing regulations) prior to taking action. The City Council hereby finds, based on its independent review and analysis: (i) that the Final IS/MND was prepared in compliance with CEQA; and (ii) that based on the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence in the administrative record supporting a fair argument that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment. No new significant environmental impacts have been identified in the Final IS/MND and any changes to the IS/MND in response to comments or otherwise do not constitute substantial revisions requiring recirculation under State CEQA Guidelines section 15073.5. Under Public Resources Code section 21080, subdivision (c)(2), the City Council hereby approves and adopts the Final IS/MND based on the entirety of the record of proceedings.

SECTION 3: Under Public Resources Code section 21081.6, the City Council has also reviewed and considered the MMRP for the Project and finds that such MMRP is designed to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during Project implementation. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the MMRP.

Implementation of the mitigation measures contained in the MMRP is hereby made a condition of approval of the Project. In the event of any inconsistencies between the mitigation measures set forth herein and the MMRP, the MMRP shall control.

SECTION 4: The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at Hillsborough Town Hall, 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010. The custodian for these records is Lisa Natusch, City Clerk. This information is provided under Public Resources Code section 21081.6.

SECTION 5: Town staff shall cause a Notice of Determination to be filed and posted with the San Mateo County Clerk and the State Clearinghouse within five working days of approval of the Project.
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4 SECTION 6: The City Council hereby approves the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of 1350 San Raymundo Road (APN 030-091-030) into two parcels.

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Project Location: 1350 Say Raymundo Road
Description: Two Lot Subdivision
Date: 04/14/2025
Project No.: SUB23-0002
Plans By & Dated: DK Engineering, March 2025

TENTATIVE MAP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
E1. Prior to final map approval, the existing primary dwelling shall be demolished. The existing house is not permitted within the setback area of the new Parcel.

E2. Prior to final map approval, the existing tennis court shall be demolished. An accessory use structure cannot exist without a primary use structure.

E3. The new sewer lateral for Parcel A shall connect to the sewer main in San Raymundo Road to avoid new private sewer lateral easements unless otherwise determined infeasible by the City Engineer.

The applicant shall extend the Town’s sewer main along San Raymundo Road if necessary to provide a suitable connection.

E4. After Tentative Map approval, staff recommends City Council consider at a future meeting to offer to dedicate an ingress and egress easement to Parcel B for the area of existing driveway which crosses through 1320 La Honda Road. Should City Council offer said easement for dedication, applicant shall accept prior to final map approval. The easement shall be recorded prior to final map approval and reflected on the final map.

E5. The subdivision shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Title 16 Subdivisions and the Subdivision Map Act.

E6. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Applicant shall indemnify, defend with counsel of the Town’s choosing, and hold harmless Town, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to (i) Town's approval of the project, including but not limited to, the approval of the discretionary permits, maps under the Subdivision Map Act, and/or the City's related determinations or actions under the California Environmental Quality Act, and (ii) Applicant’s construction, operation, use, or related activity under the Project. This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the Town, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by Applicant, Town, and/or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding. Applicant shall indemnify the Town for all of Town's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which Town incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. Applicant shall pay to the Town upon demand or, as applicable, to counsel of Town’s choosing, any amount owed pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California

FUTURE IMPROVEMENT PLAN CONDITIONS
E7. Applicant is subject to submitting the following fees per the fee schedule at the time of permit issuance: Building, Grading, Erosion Control, Water and Sewer Capital Development, and Encroachment Fees.

E8. For sites disturbing over 1 acre, the property owner shall submit permit documentation through the State of California’s SMARTS (Stormwater Multiple Application & Report Tracking System) process, consistent with California SWPPP Requirements as described in the State’s Construction General Construction Permit.

E9. All conditions of approval, as set by the ADRB during the design review phase, are addressed on the plan set.

E10. The Town of Hillsborough has adopted a grading moratorium from October 1st to April 30th to enforce the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Exemptions may only be permitted under the discretion of the City Engineer. In order for the Town to issue grading permits prior to the moratorium, the following two conditions must be met. First, grading plans shall be submitted and approved by no later than September 1st. Second, grading mobilization shall commence by September 15th and completion of all grading activities by October 1st. Grading shall occur only between May 1st and September 30th.

E11. Provide an Arborists Report and implement suggestions within the plan set. (HMC 14.04.040) E12. A soils report/investigation is required for all new homes and as may be required by the City Engineer or Building Official (HMC 15.24.040-A.11)
Grading Plan
E13. A grading permit is required when the total volume of soil moved (sum of cut and fill) exceeds 50 cubic yards. Grading shall fall under one of three categories (HMC 15.24.030):
a. Category 1 – Grading under 50 cy of material requires no grading permit, but will be approved along with the granting of the Building Department. Engineering Department review may be incorporated under the Building Permit application b. Category 2 – Grading of 50 cy with a maximum 1500 cy of off-haul plus on-haul c. Category 3 – Grading of 50 cy with more than 1500 cy of off-haul plus on-haul. Also requires approval from the City Council (HMC 15.24.070) and must comply with applicable requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (HMC

15.24.040-B)
E14. Prior to grading permit approval, a Class A or Earthwork contractor shall complete and sign the attached Grading Permit Application.

E15. The grading plan shall incorporate the recommendations and conclusions of the soils report (if required) and be prepared and signed by a registered civil engineer with at minimum the following information (HMC 15.24.040):
a. All property lines and bearings which shall be properly dimensioned and scaled, b. Property line setbacks and relative distances,
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
c. Location, dimension, and name of holder of existing and proposed public utility easements,
d. Street names, widths, and centerline,
e. Right-of-way call outs and all existing and proposed street improvements within right-ofway, f. Location of buildings and structures,
g. Pad and appropriate spot elevations for proposed structures, h. Show and clearly differentiate between existing and proposed utilities including line locations, dimensions, and type,
i. Show and clearly differentiate between existing and proposed contours (2’ intervals); including top and toe of all slopes and slope ratio (slopes may not exceed 2:1), j. Earthwork quantities in tabular form (cut, fill, import and export in cubic yards), k. Grading limits (area of disturbance in square feet), l. Location of retaining walls, showing top and bottom of wall elevations at minimum the end and middle points, along with appropriate details,
m. An erosion control plan.

E16. Retaining walls shall not exceed allowable height of 6 feet within the street line setback and between setbacks and 4.5 feet within the interior setback areas. (HMC 17.24.010) E17. All retaining walls over four (4) feet high shall be constructed of reinforced concrete or masonry, and shall be designed by a registered engineer. (HMC 15.04.160 per amending Section 1611.6 of the UBC)
E18. Show driveway profile including slopes, elevations, and vertical curves.

E19. Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Department, all new or reconfigured driveways shall have a minimum width of fourteen (14) feet, with a maximum slope of 16%, except that the first fifteen (15) shall have a slope no greater than 5%. (TOH Engineering Standards) Drainage Plan
E20. Projects that create and/or replace more than 10,000 SF of impervious area is a regulated project and shall comply with Provision C.3 of the MRP.

E21. Complete and implement applicable design measures per the attached C.3 and C.6 Requirements Checklist for Small Projects.

E22. Complete the attached Impervious Surface Data Collection Worksheet. Show the breakdown location of existing and proposed impervious areas (in square feet) and quantity of these areas in tabular form on reduced size plans. Note that any projects that create additional impervious areas greater than 1,000 sqft shall propose a detention system onsite. Use rational method for the hydrology calculations to reflect the following parameters for the increased surface area of impervious:
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i. For a 10-year pre-development flow, rainfall intensity, i = 1.35 in/hr ii. For a 25-year post-development flow, rainfall intensity, i = 1.7 in/hr ∆𝑄𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 = 𝑄25 − 𝑄10
∆𝑉𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 = (1.15)(∆𝑄𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛)(𝑡 )
Where t = duration time for a 10-year flow of 30 minutes b. Design outlet per a 10-year storm event with a minimum of 2” diameter. c. Detention system shall include an access for maintenance similar to a 2’ x 2’ minimum w/ solid lid and “child proof”.

E23. Prior to grading permit close-out, the owner shall sign and notarize the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Agreement required for stormwater detention systems and pump stations. A word version is available upon request. Please contact Natalie Asai at (650) 375-7510 or [email protected] to obtain the word version or for any questions.

E24. Operation and maintenance access for on-site detention facilities shall be provided on the downstream end of the pipe, where sediment buildup occurs.

E25. Detention facilities shall be located downhill of all structures, where practical, and parallel to the ground contours.

E26. The drainage plan shall include the following information:
a. Existing flow lines, locations and details of all existing on-site drainage facilities/pipes, b. Proposed flow lines, locations and details of all proposed on-site drainage facilities/pipes; including top of drain elevations and drain invert elevations, c. Existing and/or proposed subgrade drainage for building foundations d. Location and owner of drainage easements,
e. Location and method/detail of drainage discharge.

E27. Clearly differentiate between existing and proposed drainage features, showing any tie-ins between the two. Existing rim and invert elevations may be required when tie-in to the existing system is proposed.

E28. Show existing and proposed onsite drainage patterns on drainage plan using flow arrows to identify direction of flow and how this flow will enter the public right-of-way.

E29. Cleanouts shall be installed in all storm drain pipes where a change in horizontal direction exceeds 135 deg, or for each 100 foot length of pipe.

E30. Maintain separate lines for storm drains and subdrains so that surcharge and overflow of the subdrains by the storm drains does not occur.

E31. Provide a detail for retaining wall and indicate the location of the perforated subdrains. Also include the discharge location for the retaining wall subdrain system.

E32. All roof leaders shall be shown on the plan set. Where feasible, downspouts shall discharge to a splashblock or impervious surface and flow to landscaped features before entering the drainage system. Use of area drains (rather than direct connection to drainage system) to collect roof/surface water is required. Use flow arrows to show proposed routes of water flow directed away from the splash blocks.
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E33. All runoff collected from impervious surfaces, including but not limited to roofs, patios/decks and driveways, shall drain to an approved drainage system. No collected storm water shall be allowed to drain onto any adjoining property, unless an approved easement exists.

E34. The following notes shall be included on the grading and drainage plan:
a. Add Note: Grading operations shall be conducted only between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. (HMC 15.24.080-G)
b. Add Note: Grading shall occur only between May 1 and September 30. In rare cases for flat lots, in conjunction with an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan, the City Engineer may approve limited grading outside of this time frame for Category 1 and Category 2 projects. Additional bonding will be required by the City Engineer . (HMC

15.24.040-A.9)
c. Add Note: All grading shall be performed in conformance with the provisions of Chapter

15.24 of Hillsborough Municipal Code (HMC) and Chapter 33 of Uniform Building Code (UBC).
d. Add Note: All grading for which the Town has required a soils report shall be supervised, during the placement and compaction period, by the soils engineer of record. The said engineer shall certify such grading work upon completion of the work and such certification shall be provided to the Town. (HMC 15.24.080-C) e. Add Note: Civil engineer and soils engineer of record shall provide professional inspections within such engineer’s area of technical specialty per Section 3317 of UBC.

In the course of fulfilling their respective duties, the engineers find that the work is not being done in conformance with the HMC or UBC or the approved grading and drainage plans, the discrepancies shall be reported immediately in writing to the permittee and to the Engineering Department.
f. Add Note: Contractor shall schedule two inspections with the Engineering Department (650.375.7444) one following completion of mass grading but prior to the first foundation inspection and one following completion of all grading operations but prior to landscape installation (final sign-off). Final inspection shall not be scheduled until the certification letters from the Civil Engineer and Geotechnical Engineer have been received by the Town.
g. Add Note: The Contractor shall take extreme care and protect all existing trees to remain, as required by the Landscape Plan. Protection shall be installed in accordance with the project Arborist Report by [Arborists Company Name], dated [date], and shall be inspected by the Arborist prior to beginning grading.
h. Add Note: Prior to constructing any improvements within the public right-of-way or Public Utility Easement (PUE) and for work on Town utilities including water, sewer, and storm drain piping, the Contractor shall obtain an Encroachment Permit from the Town of Hillsborough. (HMC 12.04.020)
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i. Add Note: All connections to Town water/sewer/storm drain facilities and on-site detention facilities shall be inspected by the Town prior to trench backfill. Contractor shall coordinate with the Town Public Works Department at 650-375-7444 for inspection. j. Add Note: Any damaged or otherwise displaced curb, gutter and/or parking strip shall be removed and replaced as directed by the City Engineer or his designee. The contractor shall contact the Public Works Department at (650)375-7444 to schedule a site visit prior to final sign off. (HMC 12.04.120)
k. Add Note: Permitee must schedule two inspections with the Public Works Department for the parking strip installation: (1) after the compaction of the base/bedding material and (2) upon the completion.

Encroachment Permit
E35. Contractor shall obtain an encroachment permit to construct any improvements in the Right-OfWay or in Public Utility Easements. Provide Town Standard Details on plans for all improvements in the Right-Of-Way.

E36. Contractor shall perform any necessary upgrades along the frontage of the property, as directed by the Town.

E37. All new driveway entrances shall be installed off of Fagan Drive. Diveway entrances along Oakdale Road are not permitted.

E38. No new structures exceeding 18” in height are allowed within the right-of-way without council approval. Trees are only permitted when there is no interference with the parking strip, curb or gutter, or any other public utility easement. A root barrier should be proposed along with the tree installation. Trees shall be approximately 8’ off of the edge of the curb and gutter.

E39. No trees or permanent structures shall be proposed or constructed within any PUE bordering the interior property lines or within the property itself.

Utilities
E40. Prior to grading permit issuance, the contractor shall complete and submit a water meter application for any developing property.

E41. All domestic water services in the right-of-way (parking strip/street) to be installed are required to use approved copper material. All other applications outside the right-of-way could be of any material approved by the 2007 California Plumbing Code.

E42. Pressure regulator valve and water meter isolation valve shall be installed on all water service lines.

Isolation valves shall be placed on the discharge side and within one foot of the water meter box (HMC 15.16.080-C). Pressure reducing valves are required and shall be located on the exterior wall of the structure and/or between the isolation valve and the structure. A backflow prevention device shall be installed between the meter and isolation valve.

E43. An approved backflow prevention device and isolation valve shall be installed for all irrigation systems. (See USC list of approved assemblies.)
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E44. Prior to permit approval, contractor shall conduct video inspection on the entire section of existing lateral from house to sewer main. The inspection video (Windows media format or equivalent) shall be submitted to the Public Works Department for review and approval. The Contractor shall perform any necessary cleaning and/or repairs within the lateral and at the connection as directed by Public Works.

E45. Sewer laterals must have a minimum of two cleanouts, one adjacent to the building and one at the property line (dual direction, standard detail S8), with a backflow prevention device (STD S9) between the two. Certification by a licensed Plumber may be provided to exempt a property from the backflow preventer requirement, see Sewer Backwater Valve Requirements handout available at the Building Department.

Erosion Control Plan
E46. An erosion control plan providing for the prevention of silt and construction related runoff from the site shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval. Erosion control details can be found at www.cabmphandbooks.org
E47. The plan shall also provide for the protection and revegetation of disturbed and exposed soil.

E48. The plan shall also clearly show the extent of disturbed area by providing a distinguishable line around the area. All sites that disturb in excess of one acre of land shall demonstrate coverage under the State Construction Activity Stormwater General Permit, which includes a Notice of Intent, WDID #, and a SWPPP.

E49. Include the attached Best Management Practices (“BMP”) plan sheet.

E50. Add Note: The Contractor shall adhere to NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) best management practices (BMP) for sedimentation prevention and erosion control to prevent deleterious materials or pollutants from entering the Town or county storm drain systems.

E51. Add Note: The Contractor shall assume the concepts on the erosion control plan are schematic minimum requirements, the full extent of which are to be determined by the Contractor.

E52. Add Note: Site conditions at time of placement of erosion control measures will vary. The Contractor shall adjust erosion control measures as the site conditions change and as the need of construction shift to prevent erosion and sedimentation from leaving site.

E53. Add Note: The contractor must install all erosion and sediment control measures prior to the inception of any work onsite and maintain the measures until the completion of all landscaping.

E54. Add Note: The Contractor shall maintain adjacent streets in a neat, clean dust free and sanitary condition at all times and to the satisfaction of the Town inspector. The adjacent street shall be kept clean of debris, with dust and other nuisance being controlled at all times. The contractor shall be responsible for any clean up on adjacent streets affected by their construction, method of street cleaning shall be by dry sweeping of all paved areas. No stockpiling of building materials within the Town’s right-of-way.

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and maintain it for the duration of the construction process so as to inhibit sediments from being deposited into the public right-of-way until the completion of all landscaping.

E56. Add Note: The contractor shall protect down slope drainage courses, streams and storm drains with rock filled sand bags, temporary swales, silt fences, and earth perms in conjunction with properly installed inlet filters.

E57. Add Note: All exposed slopes that are not vegetated shall be hydroseeded. If hydroseeding is not used or is not effective by October 1st, then other immediate methods shall be implemented, such as erosion control blanket. Hydroseeding shall be in accordance with the provision of Section 20 “erosion control and highway planting” of the standard specification of the State of California of Transportation, as last revised.

E58. Add Note: Stockpiled material shall be covered with visqueen or a tarpaulin until the material is removed from the site. Any remaining bare soil that exists after the stockpile has been removed shall be covered until a natural ground cover is established or it may be seeded or planted to provide ground cover prior to the fall rainy season.

E59. Add Note: Excess or waste concrete must not be washed into the public right-of-way or any other drainage system. Provisions shall be made to retain concrete wastes on site until they can be disposed of as solid waste.

E60. Add Note: Trash and construction related solid wastes must be deposited into a covered receptacle to prevent contamination and dispersal by wind.

E61. Add Note: Fuels, oils, solvents, and other toxic materials must be stored in accordance with their listing and are not to contaminate the soil and surface waters. All approved storage containers are to be protected from the weather. Spills must be cleaned up immediately and disposed of in a proper manner. Spills must not be washed into the drainage system.

E62. Add Note: Dust control shall be done by watering and as often as required by the Town Inspector.

E63. Add Note: Silt fence(s) and/or fiber roll(s) shall be installed prior to September 15 and shall remain in place until the landscaping ground cover is installed. Contractor shall continuously monitor these measures, following and during all rain events, to ensure their proper function.

E64. Add Note: Plans shall be designed to meet the C.3 requirements of the Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit (“MRP”) CAS612008
Note: The Town of Hillsborough has adopted a grading moratorium from October 1st to April 30th to enforce the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Exemptions may only be permitted under the discretion of the City Engineer. In order for the Town to issue grading permits prior to the moratorium, the following two conditions must be met.

First, grading plans shall be submitted and approved by no later than September 1st. Second, grading mobilization shall commence by September 15th and completion of all grading activities by October 1st. Grading shall occur only between May 1st and September 30th. In rare cases for flat lots, in conjunction with an approved erosion and sedimentation control plan, the City Engineer may approve limited grading outside of this time frame for Category 1 and Category 2 projects.

Additional bonding will be required by the City Engineer in granting any exceptions. (HMC 15.24.040-A.9) Applicants that wish to work during the winter period shall adhere to the Town’s requirements. Please call the Public Works Department for more information at (650) 375-7444.
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1931 SAN MIGUEL DRIVE, SUITE 100, WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94596, (925) 932-6868

LANDS OF VEDARAJAN
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER: 030-091-030
(1350 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD)

HILLSBOROUGH SAN MATEO COUNTY CALIFORNIA

VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP

NOTES SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD

PROPOSED PARCEL 'A'
AREA = 35,172 SF (NET) (0.81 Ac.)
38,697 SF (GROSS) (0.89 Ac.)

MINIMUM LOT SIZE BASED

ON AVERAGE SLOPE

PROPOSED PARCEL 'B'

PROPOSED PARCEL 'A'

LANDS OF VEDARAJAN
1350 SAN RAYMUNDO ROAD
A.P.N 030-091-030
AREA = 72,749 SF NET ( 1.67 Ac.)
87,258 SF GROSS (2.00 Ac.)

PROPOSED PARCEL 'B'
AREA = 37,577 SF (NET) (0.86 Ac.)
48,561 SF (GROSS) (1.11 Ac.)

PROPERTY INFORMATION
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ROBIN ROAD
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Draft Initial Study / Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 1350 San Raymundo Road Project
Hillsborough, San Mateo County, California
Prepared for: Prepared by:

Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
Attn: Linda Roberson
[email protected]
WRA, Inc.
2169 G East Francisco Boulevard
San Rafael, CA 94901
Attn: Rob Carnachan
[email protected]
February 2025 WRA#29273-6
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Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE................................................................................................1

2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION...........................................................................................................1

2.1 Project Title...................................................................................................................1

2.2 Lead Agency Name and Address ................................................................................1

2.3 Contact Person and Phone Number ............................................................................1

2.4 Project Location............................................................................................................1

2.5 General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning District............................................2

2.6 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting ............................................................................2

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................5

3.1 Existing Setting.............................................................................................................5

3.2 Detailed Description of the Proposed Project.............................................................5

3.3 Use of This Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration .......................................10

3.4 Project-Related Approvals, Agreements, and Permits.............................................10

3.5 Project Construction ...................................................................................................10

3.5.1 Subdivision Only.............................................................................................11

3.5.2 Subdivision and Development of One Parcel ...............................................11

3.5.3 Subdivision, Redevelopment of One Parcel and Sale of Remaining Parcel 11

3.5.4 Subdivision, Redevelopment of Both Parcels and Sale of Second Home...11

3.5.5 Schedule and Equipment...............................................................................11

3.5.6 Staging, Grading and Site Work....................................................................11

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED.........................................................14

4.1 Determination.............................................................................................................14

4.2 Initial Study Checklist.................................................................................................15

4.2.1 Aesthetics .......................................................................................................16

4.2.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources .............................................................19

4.2.3 Air Quality.......................................................................................................22

4.2.4 Biological Resources ......................................................................................27

4.2.5 Cultural Resources .........................................................................................35

4.2.6 Energy.............................................................................................................38

4.2.7 Geology and Soils ..........................................................................................40

4.2.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ............................................................................44

4.2.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ...............................................................46

4.2.10 Hydrology and Water Quality........................................................................51

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4.2.12 Mineral Resources..........................................................................................57

4.2.13 Noise...............................................................................................................58

4.2.14 Population and Housing ................................................................................60

4.2.15 Public Services ...............................................................................................61

4.2.16 Recreation ......................................................................................................63

4.2.17 Transportation................................................................................................64

4.2.18 Tribal Cultural Resources...............................................................................66

4.2.19 Utilities and Service Systems ........................................................................69

4.2.20 Wildfire ...........................................................................................................72

4.2.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance .............................................................75

5.0 REFERENCES............................................................................................................................77

6.0 REPORT PREPARERS ...............................................................................................................80 List of Tables
Table 1. Project Consistency with BAAQMD 2017 CAP.....................................................................23 Table 2. Vegetation Communities and Other Land Cover Types .....................................................28 List of Figures
Figure 1. Project Site Location..............................................................................................................3 Figure 2. Project Area Site Map............................................................................................................4 Figure 3. Tentative Parcel Map ............................................................................................................7 Figure 4-1. Conceptual House Exhibit: Parcel A..................................................................................8 Figure 4-2. Conceptual House Exhibit: Parcel B..................................................................................9 Figure 5. Haul Route Map...................................................................................................................13 List of Appendices
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
APN Assessor’s Parcel Number
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Basin Plan San Francisco Bay Region Water Quality Control Plan BMPs Best Management Practices
BRTR Biological Resources Technical Report
CalEPA California Environmental Protection Agency
Caltrans California Department of Transportation
CCR California Code of Regulations
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CESA California Endangered Species Act
C&D construction and demolition
dB decibel
dBA A-weighted sound level
EOC Emergency Operations Plan
ESA Endangered Species Act
FMMP Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
GHG greenhouse gas
IRWMP Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
NPDES National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
PCE Peninsula Clean Energy
PG&E Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Rank California Rare Plant Rank
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SB Senate Bill
SEMS Standardized Emergency Management System
SF square feet
SFBAAB San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin
SFO San Francisco International Airport
SFPUC San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
SRP Stormwater Resource Plan
SSC Species of Special Concern
SWPPP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
Town Town of Hillsborough
USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service
USGS U.S. Geological Survey
UWMP Urban Water Management Plan
VMT vehicle miles traveled
VHFHSZ Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
WBWG Western Bat Working Group
WSA Water Supply Agreement
WRA WRA, Inc.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 1 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
This Initial Study of environmental impacts is being prepared to conform to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations 15000 et. seq.), and the regulations and policies of the Town of Hillsborough (Town).

This Initial Study evaluates the potential environmental impacts which might reasonably be anticipated to result from implementation of the 1350 San Raymundo Road Project (or the “project”).

The Town of Hillsborough is the Lead Agency under CEQA and has prepared this Initial Study to address the impacts of implementing the proposed project. The purpose of the project is to subdivide an existing 1.67-acre lot located at 1350 Raymundo Road and containing an existing single-home into two separate lots. Upon review of the project, Town staff determined it was reasonably foreseeable that each lot would be developed with residential structures and other associated improvements that could potentially result in a significant effect on the environment.

As such, this Initial Study evaluates the potential environmental impacts which might reasonably be anticipated to result from implementation of the subdivision and the subsequent construction of residences at a detailed enough level to provide agencies and the public with information about the potential impacts of the proposed project on the local and regional environment.

2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION

2.1 Project Title
1350 San Raymundo Road Project

2.2 Lead Agency Name and Address
Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010

2.3 Contact Person and Phone Number
Linda Roberson
Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
650-375-3659
[email protected]

2.4 Project Location
The project site is located at 1350 San Raymundo Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 030- 091-030) between Robin Road and La Honda Road, east of Interstate 280 in Hillsborough, California (Figure 1).
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2.6 Surrounding Land Uses and Setting
The project site is bordered by San Raymundo Road to the east and a residential property to the north. Surrounding land uses include low-density single-family residential lots to the south, east, north, and west of the project (Figure 2).
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3.1 Existing Setting
The project site is located at 1350 San Raymundo Road in the Town of Hillsborough. The site is located on the west side of San Raymundo Road approximately 1.2 miles northeast of Interstate 280 via Hayne Road and Sandra Road. The majority of the project site is currently developed with one single-family residence. The existing residence was constructed in 1973 and has a tennis court, recreational swimming pool and an approximately 196-foot paved driveway that leads to San Raymundo Road. A second asphalt paved driveway is located southerly of the primary driveway and provides secondary access to the south side of the existing residence.

Undeveloped areas consist of remnant stands of native trees (including coast redwoods, coast live oaks, madrone, Monterey cypress, Monterey pine, and Fremont cottonwood) and ruderal areas. The overall topography of the project site is flat with elevations ranging from approximately 300 to 350 feet above sea level. The project site is surrounded by similar large-lot single-family residential properties.

3.2 Detailed Description of the Proposed Project
The proposed project would subdivide the existing single parcel into two parcels: Parcel A and Parcel B (Figure 3). Although the project would not include any new development at this time, conceptual designs have been provided to help anticipate the potential environmental impacts that could occur when Parcel A and B are developed with new single-family residences in the future. Conceptual exhibits of the single-family residences are depicted in Figures 4-1 and 4-2.

Proposed Parcel A (Figure 4-1) would have an area of 0.89 ac (38,697 SF) and allow for a minimum covered floor area of at least 2,500 square feet. The existing maximum slope is 15%, which complies with the Town’s standards for residential lots. The existing driveway for Parcel A is proposed to remain with some widening and narrowing as necessary to meet all development standards and life safety requirements. Most of the asphalt driveway would be a minimum of 20 feet wide, narrowing to 16 feet wide to match the existing condition at the entrance from San Raymundo Road. A bioretention filter outfall storm drain (with a minimum filter area of 360 square feet) with multiple emitters to create sheet-flow would be constructed within Parcel A.

Approximately 20 trees, including coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) and coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), would be removed based on the potential footprint of the house. The tennis courts and all other existing improvements are assumed to be demolished and removed prior to redevelopment of the parcel.

Proposed Parcel B (Figure 4-2) would have an area of 1.11 ac (48,561 SF) and allow for a minimum covered floor area of at least 2,500 square feet. The existing maximum slope is 15.5%, which complies with the Town’s standards for residential lots. The existing driveway for Parcel B is proposed to remain with some widening near the house. Most of the driveway is a minimum of 16 feet wide, widening to 32 feet wide at the garage approach. The existing home and most of the other existing improvements on Parcel B, including the swimming pool, are to be demolished.

The existing sewer and water service lines to the current residence would remain. Two flowthrough planters with an approximate area of 100 square feet each would be constructed.

Approximately ten birch (Betula spp.) trees would be removed based on the potential footprint of the new house.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 6 As part of the process of separating the existing site infrastructure into that which is designed to serve two separate residences rather than one, all existing stairs and paths connecting proposed Parcels A and B would be removed. All existing minor irrigation lines or other utilities that cross the common line between the two parcels would be removed and capped. The irrigation systems would be reconfigured so that each parcel would have its own separate irrigation system and controllers.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 10 3.3 Use of This Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration This IS/MND has been prepared by the Town to evaluate the proposed project, which consists of the subdivision of the subject parcel into two separate, legal parcels. To assess the likely environmental consequences of the project, this IS/MND evaluates the allowable redevelopment of the two proposed parcels. The Town’s minimum development standards are assumed and the IS/MND presents a program-level analysis. No specific development proposals for either of the two proposed parcels have been presented to the Town for review at this time. Future development applications involving one or both parcels may be submitted to the Town. At this time, the Town will review each application and determine if additional CEQA analysis is necessary. If the proposed residential developments differ substantially from the assumptions included in this IS/MND, a supplemental CEQA analysis of the specific development proposals may be necessary. It is presumed that any such supplemental CEQA analysis would tier from this programmatic IS/MND for the proposed subdivision.

3.4 Project-Related Approvals, Agreements, and Permits
The information contained in this IS/MND will be used by the Town (the CEQA Lead Agency) as it considers the proposed subdivision. If approved by the City Council, the IS/MND would be used to as the basis for future CEQA review of any proposed development of the resulting parcels. For the proposed subdivision, these approvals include, but may not be limited to, the following:
• Subdivision Approval (including conceptual plan and tentative, vesting tentative, and final maps)
• Public Works reviews – may include utilities, water, sewer and storm drainage capacity
• Grading Permit
• Tree Removal Permit
• Demolition/Deconstruction Permit
• Design Review Permit
• Fire Access and Vegetation Management
Additional approvals by the Town and, potentially, other agencies, may be required for future development applications associated with one or both proposed parcels. Such approvals would include stormwater control plans and building permits (one for each residence). However, no application for residential construction has been filed at the present time.

3.5 Project Construction
To evaluate the potential environmental impacts resulting from residential development of the two proposed parcels, a series of assumptions have been made. These assumptions provide the basis for evaluating potential environmental impacts associated with the likely outcome of the proposed subdivision. Four potential construction scenarios could result from approval of the proposed project, described as follows:
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Assuming the scope is limited to only the parcel subdivision, there is no required project construction. The process requires permits only with public reviews by City Council and the Architecture and Design Review Board. Further filing of tentative maps will be recorded by the County of San Mateo. The process is estimated to take approximately 6-9 months.

3.5.2 Subdivision and Development of One Parcel
Assuming the scope includes the parcel subdivision and development of one or both resulting parcels, the process requires permits as described above, the acquisition of development entitlements, which will add an additional 4-6 months of review time and finally construction, which will take approximately 1-3 years to complete.

3.5.3 Subdivision, Redevelopment of One Parcel and Sale of Remaining Parcel Assuming the scope includes subdivision, redevelopment of one parcel and the sale of the remaining parcel, the process will be identical to the previously outlined process with one parcel remaining cleared and undeveloped. Site fencing may be required per neighbor outreach and feedback provided as part of the redevelopment process of parcel one.

3.5.4 Subdivision, Redevelopment of Both Parcels and Sale of Second Home The final assumption would be the subdivision of land, redevelopment of one parcel and development of the second parcel to be sold. The process of development and construction would again be identical to the process outlined under subdivision and development however, the timeline may take up to 5 years to complete.

3.5.5 Schedule and Equipment
Demolition of the existing residence and other structures on the project site would be expected to occur in early 2025 and last for 12-36 months. It is unknown when development applications to construct one or both parcels might be submitted to the Town. However, once an application is submitted, it is anticipated that the Town’s site and design review process would take approximately 4-6 months, with site work and construction requiring an additional 26 months.

The following equipment would be required for the construction of residences on the site:
• Bulldozer
• Scraper
• Dump Truck
• Compactor
• Excavator
• Backhoe

3.5.6 Staging, Grading and Site Work
Construction staging would occur on-site in the existing parking areas at the end of the two driveways. It is assumed that all grading of the property necessary to construct the two residences would be balanced on the site and that no import or export of soil would be necessary. Debris from the demolition of the existing residence and associated structures on the -160-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 12 site, along with other miscellaneous debris generated during the future construction of new homes, would be removed from the site by truck. A haul route map is provided in Figure 6. Water necessary for demolition and construction work as well as for dust suppression would be sourced from the existing domestic water tap and meter located on-site. Power may be provided to the site with a valid permit and perimeter fencing may also be installed for aesthetic screening. -161-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 13 Figure 5. Haul Route Map
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 14 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is potentially significant unless mitigation is incorporated, as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.

Aesthetics Greenhouse Gas Emissions Public Services
Agricultural Resources Hazards and Hazardous Materials Recreation Air Quality Hydrology and Water Quality Transportation
Biological Resources Land Use/Planning Tribal Cultural Resources Cultural Resources Mineral Resources Utilities / Service Systems Energy Noise Wildfire
Geology and Soils Population and Housing Mandatory Findings of Significance

4.1 Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:

I find that the project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.

I find that the project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.

I find that the project MAY have a “Potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.

I find that although the project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
_________________________________________
Signature
February 12, 2025
Date
Name and Title: Linda Roberson, Senior Planner
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 15 4.2 Initial Study Checklist
This section describes the existing environmental conditions in and near the project site and evaluates environmental impacts associated with the proposed project. The environmental checklist, as recommended in the CEQA Guidelines (Appendix G), was used to identify environmental impacts that could occur if the proposed project is implemented. The right-hand column in the checklist lists the source(s) for the answer to each question. The cited sources are identified at the end of this section.

Each of the environmental categories was fully evaluated, and one of the following four determinations was made for each checklist question:
• “No Impact” means that no impact to the resource would occur as a result of implementing the project.
• “Less-than-Significant Impact” means that implementation of the project would not result in a substantial and/or adverse change to the resource, and no mitigation measures are required.
• “Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated” means that the incorporation of one or more mitigation measures is necessary to reduce the impact from potentially significant to less than significant.
• “Potentially Significant Impact” means that there is either substantial evidence that a project-related effect may be significant, or, due to a lack of existing information, could have the potential to be significant.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 16 4.2.1 Aesthetics
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially
degrade the existing visual character or
quality of public views of the site and its
surroundings? (Public views are those
that are experienced from publicly
accessible vantage point). If the Project
is in an urbanized area, would the Project
conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
d) Create a new source of substantial light
or glare which would adversely affect
day or nighttime views in the area?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located on 1350 San Raymundo Road, approximately 420 feet north of the intersection of San Raymundo Road and Robin Road (Figure 1). The site is developed with one existing single-family residence, driveway, and other accessory structures within the parcel. The remaining areas of the site are undeveloped and characterized by vegetation, including a variety of trees and shrubs. The project site is bordered by a Hillsborough Public Works facility to the north, San Raymundo Road to the east, Robin Road to the west, and an undeveloped residential property to the south.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 17 DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? No Impact
A scenic vista can be defined as a viewpoint that provides expansive views of a highly valued landscape for the benefit of the public. However, the project site is not visible from any viewpoint in the area due to the local topography, trees, and vegetation. Thus, the project would have no impact related to effects on scenic vistas.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? No Impact
The project site is not visible from any state scenic highways. The nearest officially designated state scenic highway is Interstate 280, which is approximately one mile west of the project site.

However, the project site is not visible from this highway due to local topography, trees, and vegetation. No impact would occur.
c) In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
Less-than-Significant Impact
Visual character can be defined as the perceived contrast between the existing visual elements of an area and how the area will look after the project is implemented, as a measure of how compatible the project will be with the existing visual environment after it is implemented. The project site is located within a non-urbanized residential area in Hillsborough surrounded by vegetation and residential uses. Implementation of the project and future development on the two parcels would result in small-scale visual impacts during and after construction. The most prominent visual impact would be the removal of vegetation, including large trees, on the project site and the addition of two new single-family residences. The project would preserve vegetation to the extent feasible and the two residences would be constructed as required by local residential design guidelines, similar to other single-family residences in the neighborhood.

Furthermore, new development in Hillsborough requires Administrative Design Review to ensure neighborhood compatibility, including consistent setbacks, height, floor area ratio, and lot coverage. Therefore, any impact on visual character would be less than significant. d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Less-than-Significant Impact
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 18 The project site is located in a low-density residential area with large amounts of foliage.

Daytime sources of light in the vicinity of the site include the reflection of sunlight from lightcolored surfaces, windows, and metal details on cars travelling along San Raymundo Road and parked at the project site. Current light sources in the vicinity of the site include sparsely spaced streetlights, headlights of cars on streets, and outdoor and indoor lighting from nearby residential properties. However, the potential future construction of two new single-family residences would add additional residential outdoor and indoor lighting sources originating from the project site.

Furthermore, if the existing single-family residence is demolished and development on the project site occurs, changes to the visual environment may include construction equipment staged at the site, building materials being stored at the site, disturbed land, physical changes associated with temporary stormwater protection measures, artificial lighting, and other modifications associated with human disturbance. Subsequently, Town Ordinance No. 739 regarding nuisances and construction management practices would be implemented to minimize impacts related to changes in the visual character of the site. Specifically, Section 3 of Chapter

15.26.0308.24 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code requires construction materials to be stored in an orderly manner and screened from the public right-of-way to the maximum extent feasible.

Furthermore, all construction vehicle parking must be on site and portable toilets must be screened from view from the public right-of-way and neighboring properties. Therefore, the impact of the potential future residential development with respect to generating light and glare would be less than significant.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 19 4.2.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use, or a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)),
timberland (as defined by Public Resources
Code section 4526), or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion
of forest land to non-forest use?
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment, which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The California Department of Conservation’s Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) provides a classification system based on technical soil ratings and current land use. The FMMP is an informational service only and does not have regulatory authority over local land-use decisions. The minimum land use mapping unit is ten acres unless specified; the map incorporates smaller units of land into the surrounding map classifications. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Appendix G, the term “Farmland” refers to FMMP map categories Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, and Farmland of Statewide Importance (hereafter collectively referred to as “Farmland”). Generally, any conversion of land from one of these categories to a lesser quality category or a non-agricultural use would be an adverse impact. These map categories are as follows:
• Prime Farmland: Land which has the best combination of physical and chemical characteristics to produce crops. It has the soil quality, growing season, and moisture supply needed to produce sustained high yields of crops when treated and managed, including water management, according to current farming methods. -168-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 20 • Unique Farmland: Land of lesser quality soils used to produce specific high economic value crops. It has the special combination of soil quality, location, growing season, and moisture supply needed to produce sustained high quality or high yields of a specific crop when treated and managed according to current farming methods. It is usually irrigated but may also include non-irrigated orchards or vineyards. • Farmland of Statewide Importance: Land that is like Prime Farmland but with minor shortcomings, such as greater slopes or less ability to hold and store moisture.

The project site does not contain any prime, unique, or important farmland. The California Department of Conservation maps this area as “Other Land” (California Department of Conservation 2024).

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact
The project site does not contain prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide importance, nor does the project site contain any parcel that is under a Williamson Act contract.

The project site is designated as Single-Family Residential per the Hillsborough General Plan and is currently zoned for single-family development. Therefore, no impact would occur from the project or potential future development regarding conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural uses or involving conflicts with an existing zoning designation for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract.
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland(as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
d) Result in a loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
No Impact
In accordance with the definition provided in California Public Resources Code Section 12220(g), “forest land” is land that can support, under natural conditions, ten percent native tree cover of any species, including hardwoods, and that allows for the preservation or management of forestrelated resources, such as timber, aesthetic value, fish and wildlife, biodiversity, water quality, recreational facilities, and other public benefits. "Timberland" means land, other than land owned by the federal government and land designated as experimental forest land, which is available for, and capable of, growing a crop of trees of any commercial species used to produce lumber and other forest products, including Christmas trees. -169-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 21 The project site is classified as Hillside Residential per the Hillsborough General Plan and is currently zoned for single-family development. For this reason, implementation of the project and all potential development activities on the project site would not result in any impact to lands zoned as forest land, timberland, or timberland production, or conversion of these lands to non-agricultural uses. No impact would occur.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 22 4.2.3 Air Quality
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.

Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of
the applicable air quality plan?
b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which
the project region is in non-attainment
under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard?
c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
d) Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) affecting a substantial
number of people?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is within the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), which regulates stationary sources of air pollution in the nine counties that surround San Francisco Bay Area Basin (SFAAB): Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, and Napa Counties, and the southern portions of Solano and Sonoma Counties.

The BAAQMD prepares and updates air quality plans to achieve state and national ambient air quality standards and comply with state and national air quality planning requirements. The air quality within the BAAQMD regional air basin is influenced by a wide range of emissions sources, such as dense population centers, heavy vehicular traffic, and industry.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? The BAAQMD’s 2017 Clean Air Plan (CAP) is the applicable air quality plan for projects located in the SFBAAB. Consistency may be determined by evaluating whether the project supports the primary goals of the 2017 CAP, including applicable control measures contained within the 2017 CAP, and would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of any 2017 CAP control measures.

The primary goals of the 2017 CAP are the attainment of ambient air quality standards and reduction of population exposure to air pollutants for the protection of public health in the Bay Area (BAAQMD 2017). As described further in Impact b), the project’s air pollutant emissions would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria air pollutants for which the region is in nonattainment or expose the local community to substantial air pollutant concentrations.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 23 The 2017 CAP includes control measures that aim to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases (GHGs) from stationary, area, and mobile sources. The control measures are organized into nine categories: stationary sources, transportation, buildings, energy, agriculture, natural and working lands, waste, water, and super-GHG pollutants (e.g., methane, black carbon, and fluorinated gases). The consistency of the proposed project with control measures from the 2017 CAP is summarized in Table 1.

Table 1. Project Consistency with BAAQMD 2017 CAP

CONTROL

MEASURES PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTENCY
Stationary
Sources
Not applicable. The stationary source measures are enforced by the BAAQMD pursuant to its authority to control emissions from permitted facilities. Neither the project or potential development would create any permanent new stationary sources of emissions. Therefore, the control measures of the 2017 CAP are not applicable.

Transportation
Not applicable. The transportation control measures are designed to reduce vehicle trips, use, miles traveled, idling, or traffic congestion for the purpose of reducing vehicle emissions. Project operation and potential future construction would not substantially increase vehicle trips compared to existing conditions. Therefore, the transportation control measures of the 2017 CAP are not applicable.

Energy
Not applicable. The energy control measures are designed to reduce emissions of criteria air pollutants, TACs, and GHGs by decreasing the amount of electricity consumed in the Bay Area, as well as decreasing the carbon intensity of the electricity used by switching to less GHG-intensive fuel sources for electricity generation. Since these measures apply to electrical utility providers and local government agencies (and not individual projects), the energy control measures of the 2017 CAP are not applicable to either the project or future construction activities.

Buildings
Consistent. The BAAQMD has authority to regulate emissions from certain sources in buildings such as boilers and water heaters but has limited authority to regulate buildings themselves. Therefore, the building control measures focus on working with local governments that have authority over local building codes to facilitate adoption of best GHG control practices and policies. The project does not propose any new development at this time. However, all future construction activities would implement the applicable BAAQMD BMPs and local ordinances related to demolition and construction. Therefore, both the project and future construction activities would be consistent with the building control measures of the 2017 CAP.

Agriculture
Not applicable. The agriculture control measures are designed primarily to reduce emissions of methane. Since the project does not include any agricultural activities, the agriculture control measures of the 2017 CAP are not applicable to the Project.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 24 CONTROL

MEASURES PROPOSED PROJECT CONSISTENCY
Natural and
Working Lands
Not applicable. The control measures for the natural and working lands sector focus on increasing carbon sequestration on rangelands and wetlands, as well as encouraging local governments to adopt ordinances that promote urban tree plantings. The project is limited to a parcel split; future construction is possible but not proposed at this time and only conceptual plans have been provided. The natural and working lands control measures of the 2017 CAP are not applicable to the project or future development on the project site.

Waste
Management
Not applicable. The waste management measures focus on reducing or capturing methane emissions from landfills and composting facilities, diverting organic materials away from landfills, and increasing waste diversion rates through efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. The project would generate minimal amounts of waste during construction; however, operation of the project would not substantially increase waste generation. Therefore, the waste management measures of the 2017 CAP are not applicable to the project.

Water
Not applicable. The water control measures to reduce emissions from the water sector are focused on minimizing emissions of GHGs, ROGs, and TACs from publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) and encouraging water conservation to reduce GHG emissions. The project consists of a parcel split into two lots and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the parcel. Future development on the project site is possible.

However, a single-family home is currently on the project site, and future construction would be limited to two new single-family homes. Thus, water distribution infrastructure is currently in place, and the net addition of one single-family home would minimally impact water supply and distribution infrastructure. Therefore, the project and potential future construction on the project site is in compliance with the water control measures of the 2017 CAP.

Super GHGs
Not applicable. The super-GHG control measures are designed to facilitate the adoption of best GHG control practices and policies through the BAAQMD and local government agencies. Since these measures do not apply to individual projects, the super-GHG control measures of the 2017 CAP are not applicable to the project.

Source: BAAQMD 2017
As shown above in Table 1, the project and potential future development would not conflict with control measures of the 2017 CAP. Therefore, the project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan, and the impact would be less than significant. b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
Less-than-Significant Impact
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 25 The SFAAB is currently designated as a nonattainment area for state and national ozone standards and national particulate matter ambient air quality standards (BAAQMD 2022). In developing thresholds of significance and screening criteria for air pollutant emissions, the BAAQMD considered the emission levels for a project’s individual emissions that would result in a cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria pollutants and thus result in significant adverse impacts to the region’s existing air quality conditions. Projects that meet the screening criteria outlined by the BAAQMD are not considered to have a significant cumulative contribution to air quality emissions and therefore do not require further detailed air pollutant emissions analysis.

The BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines set forth screening criteria for lead agencies and project applicants to determine whether a project requires a detailed air quality assessment to estimate air pollutant emissions (BAAQMD 2022). For operational-related impacts, if a project would be below BAAQMD’s screening criteria for single-family residential development, which is 421 dwelling units (du) for criteria pollutants, the project would not result in the generation of operational-related criteria air pollutants and/or precursors that exceed the thresholds of significance. For construction-related impacts for this type of land development, a project would result in a less-than-significant impact related to criteria air pollutants and precursors if it would meet the following criteria:
• The project size is at or below the applicable screening threshold for operationalrelated impacts; and • All best management practices (BMPs) listed in Table 5-2 in Chapter 5, “Project-Level Air Quality Impacts,” of the BAAQMD CEQA Air Quality Guidelines would be included in project design and implemented during construction; and • Construction-related activities would not overlap with operational activities.

The potential construction-related activities that could result from the proposed project would include demolition and possibly the simultaneous occurrence of two or more construction phases (e.g., paving and building would occur simultaneously), extensive site preparation (e.g., significant amounts of grading, cut and fill, earth movement), extensive material transport (e.g., soil import and export requiring a considerable amount of haul truck activity), or stationary air emission sources (e.g., backup generators) subject to Air District rules and regulations. Therefore, the project would be subject to BAAQMD 11-2-303 regulations regarding the emissions of asbestos-containing material, permitting, on-site monitoring, removal, and disposal if any asbestos removal is necessitated by the demolition of the existing single-family home on the parcel.

Furthermore, potential future development of the project site with two residences would be significantly below the applicable BAAQMD screening threshold of 421 du. However, because the project may include overlapping construction and operational activities in the event that one home would be constructed and occupied on either parcel before the second home is constructed, the project would not meet BAAQMD’s screening criteria discussed above. However, BAAQMD considers implementation of dust control measures during construction sufficient to reduce air quality impacts from fugitive dust to a less-than-significant level. Thus, during construction, all BAAQMD-recommended BMPs for fugitive dust control would be implemented to ensure that construction activities are not generating significant PM emissions. Therefore, although the project may include overlapping construction and operational activities, because the two dwelling units proposed for that may be constructed would be below the District’s threshold of 421 du, a detailed air quality assessment is not warranted. -174-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 26 However, the project may involve cut and fill and grading; however, all site preparation activities will utilize the existing soil on site, thus no significant quantities of soil removal would be required. Furthermore, the site is only two acres in size and all future construction would implement BAAQMD-recommended BMPs regarding dust control measures during construction.

Therefore, the site preparation activities would not be considered extensive, and the project would meet the applicable screening requirements, and no detailed air quality analysis is required. Demolition of the existing improvements on the site would be subject to BAAQMD’s asbestos removal regulations. Therefore, though the project does not fully meet the screening criteria for residential development, the number of dwelling units proposed for construction is far below BAAQMD’s screening thresholds, and with the implementation of BAAQMD’s BMPs, the potential construction of two single-family residences would not result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is in nonattainment. The impact would be less than significant. c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less-than-Significant Impact
Children, the elderly, and people with illnesses or others who are especially sensitive to the effects of air pollutants may be considered sensitive receptors. Examples of uses and facilities that house or attract sensitive receptors are schools, hospitals, playgrounds, and residential areas. There are no hospitals or schools located within 0.25 mile of the project site. The project site is located in a low-density residential area and is not situated adjacent to any playgrounds or other public facilities. Furthermore, the potential construction of two new single-family residences is far below BAAQMD’s screening threshold of 421 du, and with the implementation of BAAQMD’s BMPs, would not create substantial pollutant concentrations within the area per the discussion above. Therefore, project related impacts would be less than significant. d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The BAAQMD defines odor screening distances for projects that are typically associated with odor impacts, such as wastewater treatment plants, sanitary landfills, manufacturing plants, and food processing facilities. Residential land use types are typically not associated with nuisance odors and thus are not included in the screening criteria. The project could involve excavation and grading to prepare the site for the potential construction of two single-family residences.

During construction, diesel equipment operating at the site may generate some nuisance odors; however, due to the location of the project in a low-density neighborhood and the temporary nature of construction activities, the project would not result in adverse impacts affecting a substantial number of people. The project would not include development of any source of nuisance odors; therefore, project operation would not result in adverse effects related to odors.

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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications,
on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special-status species in local
or regional plans, policies, or regulations,
or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game
or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state
or federally protected wetlands (including,
but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement
of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located in the central region of the Town of Hillsborough, San Mateo County.

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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 28 courts, sidewalks, a parking lot, driveway, pool, and porches. On March 7, 2024 WRA, Inc. (WRA) biologists conducted a survey within the project site to map vegetation and unvegetated land cover types, document plant and wildlife species present, and evaluate on-site habitat for the potential to support special-status species as defined by CEQA. The survey methodology and results of these surveys are summarized in the following sections. Information and conclusions in this section are based on the Biological Resources Technical Report (BRTR) prepared by WRA biologists in December 2024 (Appendix A) (WRA 2024).

Vegetation Communities and Other Land Cover
WRA observed one land cover type within the project site: developed. Land cover within the project site is illustrated in Appendix A – Figure 4. Developed land cover is considered nonsensitive.

Table 2. Vegetation Communities and Other Land Cover Types Developed/Landscaped (no vegetation alliance). California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Rank: None
The project site is developed, including a house, pool, tennis courts, pathways, driveways, lawns, ornamental landscaping, a parking lot, and porches. Remnant native trees overhang throughout the developed area, including coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), madrone (Arbutus menziesii), Monterey cypress (Hesperocyparis macrocarpa), Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii). In areas that are not paved, ornamental vegetative understory includes greater periwinkle (Vinca major), English ivy (Hedera helix), and cleavers (Galium aparine). This land cover type is not considered sensitive by San Mateo County, CDFW, or any other regulatory entity.

Special-Status Species
Special-status Plants
97 special-status plant species have been documented in the vicinity of the project site.

All of these species documented from the greater vicinity are unlikely or have no potential to occur as the project site’s understory has been highly disturbed from development, leading to the absence of necessary habitats and associated natural communities, topographic conditions, or unique pH conditions. No special-status plants were identified during the site visit conducted by WRA biologists on March 7, 2024.

Special-status Wildlife
Of the 48 special-status wildlife species documented within in the San Mateo and eight surrounding USGS 7.5' quadrangles, 46 are excluded from the project site based on a lack

COMMUNITY / LAND

COVERS SENSITIVE STATUS RARITY RANKING ACRES WITHIN STUDY AREA

TERRESTRIAL / COMMUNITY LAND COVER
Developed None None 1.83
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• Freshwater streams, rivers, or ponds are not present; • Coastal habitats and beaches are not present;
• Vegetation communities (e.g., tidal or freshwater marsh, grassland, riparian forest, and old-growth coniferous forest) that provide nesting and/or foraging resources necessary to support special-status wildlife species are not present; • Structures or vegetation (rocky cliffs, caves, abandoned buildings, small mammal burrows) necessary to provide nesting or cover habitat to support special-status wildlife species are not present;
• Host plants necessary to provide larval and nectar resources required for the completion of life cycles for specific special-status insects are not present; and • The project site is outside of special-status wildlife species’ documented range.

The absence of such habitat features eliminates components critical to the survival or movement of most special-status species found in the vicinity.

Two (2) special-status wildlife species were determined to have potential to occur within the project site: hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus) and San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes annectens). These species are discussed in greater detail below.

San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat (Neotoma fuscipes annectens). CDFW Species of Special Concern. Present within the project site.

This subspecies of the dusky-footed woodrat occurs in the Coast Ranges between San Francisco Bay and the Salinas River (Matocq 2003). Occupied habitats are variable and include forest, woodland, riparian areas, and chaparral. Woodrats feed on woody plants, but will also consume fungi, grasses, flowers, and acorns. Foraging occurs on the ground and in bushes and trees. This species constructs robust stick houses/structures in areas with moderate cover and a well-developed understory containing woody debris. Breeding takes place from December to September. Individuals are active year-round and are generally nocturnal.

Woodrats are classified as a Species of Special Concern (SSC) by CDFW. An SSC is a species, subspecies, or distinct population of an animal native to California that currently meets the State definition of threatened or endangered but has not formally been listed; is experiencing, or formally experienced serious population declines or range retractions that, if continued, could qualify it for State-threatened or endangered status; and/or has naturally small populations exhibiting high susceptibility to risk from any factor(s), that if realized, could lead to declines that would qualify it for State-threatened or endangered status. Consequently, this species has been determined to be rare under the California public resources code (Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14 § 15332).

Two woodrat middens were observed during the site visit beneath the ivy-covered concrete deck in the northeastern corner of the project site. It is unknown if this nest is currently inhabited. Woodrats could also construct nests within remnant stands of native trees in the northern portion of the project site, where tree cover is most dense. -178-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 30 Additionally, WRA biologists have observed that woodrats and their middens are locally abundant in the surrounding vicinity around the project site. Woodrat is therefore considered to be present within the project site.

Hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus). Western Bat Working Group Medium Priority Species.

Moderate potential to occur within the project site.

Hoary bats are highly associated with forested habitats in the western United States, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. They are a solitary species and roost primarily in foliage of both coniferous and deciduous trees, near the ends of branches, usually at the edge of a clearing. Roosts are typically 10 to 30 feet above the ground. Hoary bats have also been observed roosting in caves, beneath rock ledges, in woodpecker holes, in grey squirrel nests, under driftwood, and clinging to the sides of buildings, though this behavior is not typical. Hoary bats are thought to be migratory; however, wintering sites and migratory routes have not been well-documented. This species tolerates a wide range of temperatures and has been captured at air temperatures between 0 and 22 degrees Celsius. Hoary bats probably mate in the fall, with delayed implantation leading to birth in May through July. They usually emerge late in the evening to forage, typically from just over one hour after sunset to after midnight.

There will be a discretionary review by the USFWS for federal listing under the ESA for the hoary bat in FY27, as there have been recent and significant declines in population across its range. Consequently, this species should be considered rare under the California public resources code (Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14 § 15332).

Hoary bats have the potential to roost in the project site. Large coast live oak trees with interstitial spaces, within the northern section and boundaries of the project site, could serve as suitable roost habitat for this species. The prevalence of edge habitat throughout the property would also create feeding opportunities for the species; therefore, the project site has potential to provide value as habitat for hoary bats.

Wildfire Corridors and Native Wildlife Native Sites
Wildlife movement between suitable habitat areas can occur via open space areas lacking substantial barriers. The terms “landscape linkage” and “wildlife corridor” are often used when referring to these areas. The key to a functioning corridor or linkage is that it connects two larger habitat blocks, also referred to as core habitat areas. It is useful to think of a “landscape linkage” as being valuable in a regional planning context, a broad scale mapping of natural habitat that functions to join two larger habitat blocks. The term “wildlife corridor” is useful in the context of smaller, local area planning, where wildlife movement may be facilitated by specific local biological habitats or passages and/or may be restricted by barriers to movement.

Above all, wildlife corridors must link two areas of core habitat and should not direct wildlife to developed areas or areas that are otherwise void of core habitat.

The project site is not within a designated wildlife corridor. The project site is located within a much larger tract of residential housing developments and lightly developed parcels of San Mateo County. The project site is less than one-mile east of Interstate 280, a multi-lane, auxiliary highway with high traffic flows and substantial physical barriers such as high curbs, concrete Krails, chain-link fencing, and gated culverts. Interstate 280 acts as a complete barrier for all but the largest and most mobile species, and even then, represents an extremely risky crossing for -179-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 31 wildlife by drastically reducing successful movement between the highly developed landscape to the east from the relatively undeveloped landscape to the west including Crystal Springs Reservoir and surrounding protected lands. While common and resident wildlife species presumably utilize the project site to some degree for movement at a local scale, the project site itself does not provide corridor functions beyond connecting similar developed residential parcels in surrounding areas.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)? Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
Special-status Plants
There is no potential for special-status plant species to occur within the project site. Therefore, the project would have no impact with respect to special-status plant species.

Special-status Species
San Francisco Dusky-Footed Woodrat
Potentially suitable habitat for two special-status wildlife species was identified within the project site. Potential impacts and mitigation for potentially significant impacts are discussed below.

Temporary and/or permanent loss of San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat (woodrat) habitat is anticipated due to the subdivision and potential construction of two singlefamily residences at 1350 San Raymundo Road. Additionally, there is a limited potential for direct impacts to occur to woodrat individuals within the project site. The locations and extent of potential impacts to woodrat habitat are depicted in Appendix A, Figure 6.

Several woodrat middens were documented within the project site. Direct impacts may occur due to interactions with construction vehicles, vegetation removal, grubbing and grading of any future project footprints, landscaping, or entrapment in open trenches/holes, equipment, or materials. Redevelopment of the project site would remove known middens, potentially result in injury or mortality to adult and juvenile woodrats and potentially limit or preclude future habitation due to landscaping or development.

This subspecies of woodrat, while having a limited range, are locally abundant in natural and low-density residential neighborhoods.

The temporary or permanent removal of approximately 0.83-acres of habitat in the regional context would not affect the viability of the regional population; however, injury or mortality of adults or impacts to occupied middens would be considered a potentially significant impact under CEQA. Mitigation Measures BIO-1a and BIO-1b, discussed below, would be required to reduce this impact to a less-than-significant level.

Hoary Bat and Other Roosting Bat Species
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 32 The Western Bat Working Group (WBWG) designates conservation status for species of bats, and those with a high or medium-high priority are typically given special consideration under CEQA. Future activities within the project site may affect hoary bats and other bat species during their maternity roosting season (typically between March 1 – August 31). Should development of either of the proposed parcels result in impacts to large oak trees, there is a potential to impact bats, their maternity roosts, or adversely affect foraging or roosting habitat. Impacts to hoary bat and other roosting bat species would be considered a potentially significant impact under CEQA. Mitigation Measures BIO-2a and BIO-2b, discussed below, would be required to reduce impacts to hoary bat and other roosting bat species to a less-than-significant level. b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the CDFW or USFWS?
No Impact
There are no sensitive natural communities within the project site. Therefore, the project would have no impact on sensitive natural communities.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
No Impact
There are no state or federally protected wetlands on the project site, and no impacts to wetlands outside of the project site are anticipated. Therefore, no impact to aquatic resources would occur as a result of the project.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
No Impact
No portions of the project site provide critical linkages, key corridors, or land cover or topographical features that provide connectivity between areas of suitable habitat in the vicinity.

For terrestrial species, all portions of the project site are within a greater context of urban development, existing roads, and within a network of partial and complete barriers which will not be further degrades as a result of the project. Furthermore, there is no aquatic connectivity between the project site and upstream freshwater habitats. Therefore, the project will have no impact on migratory corridors for terrestrial and aquatic species. e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
The project may require removal of trees protected by the Town of Hillsborough Municipal Code (Tree Ordinance). Based on the project’s conceptual plans, tree removal will consist primarily of coast live oak and coast redwood trees. According to the Tree Ordinance, projects that classify as subdivisions are required to obtain tree removal permits for all trees which have a trunk -181-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 33 diameter of 12 inches or more measured at 4.5 feet above natural grade (i.e., ‘breast height’) or “groves” (a group of at least five woody plants of the same type with a diameter of 6 inches or greater measured at breast height). Up to 30 trees may potentially be removed for eventual house construction and redevelopment. The potential for the project to conflict with the Town’s Tree Ordinance would be considered a potentially significant impact under CEQA. Mitigation Measure BIO-3, discussed below, would be required to reduce this impact to a less-thansignificant level. f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? No Impact
The project site is not within the jurisdiction of any Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan, and therefore would not conflict with the provisions of any such adopted plan.

MITIGATION MEASURES

1. To reduce potential impacts to woodrat to a less-than-significant level, the following measures shall be implemented:
o Mitigation Measure BIO-1a: Prior to vegetation removal and/or ground disturbance within suitable or occupied habitat, a pre-construction survey for woodrat structures/middens shall be conducted to identify any existing woodrat middens that may be impacted (i.e., those within the Survey Area). Any woodrat structures found during the survey shall be flagged and avoided to the fullest extent feasible.
o Mitigation Measure BIO-1b: Woodrat nests that cannot be avoided by at least 10 feet should be dismantled by hand under the supervision of a biologist. If young are encountered during the dismantling process, the material should be placed back on the nest and the nest should then remain unmolested for three weeks in order to give the female enough time to move the young, or for the young to mature and leave the nest.

After that time, the nest dismantling process may begin again.

Implementation of these mitigation measures will reduce potential impacts to woodrat to a level that is less than significant.

2. To reduce potential impacts to hoary bat to a less-than-significant level, the following measures shall be implemented:
o Mitigation Measure BIO-2a: To avoid adverse effects to the active maternity roosts of special-status and other bat species; tree removal, vegetation removal, and initial ground disturbance should be prioritized to occur during the non-maternity roosting season, between September 1 through April 31.If potential bat habitat is present, and work is occurring between September 1 and April 31 (outside of the maternity season), a qualified biologist shall conduct an emergence survey no more than 7 days prior to tree removal to determine if the roost is occupied, or the tree should be assumed occupied. If the emergence survey confirms the roost is inactive, the tree may be felled with no further measures required to protect roosting bats. If the roost is confirmed active, or is assumed to be active, a two-phased cut shall be employed to remove the tree. The qualified biologist shall oversee removal of branches and small limbs not containing -182-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 34 potential bat roost habitat using hand tools such as chainsaws or handsaws. The following day, the rest of the tree may be removed.
o Mitigation Measure BIO-2b: If initial ground disturbance, including removal of trees and other vegetation, must occur during the maternity roosting season (May 1 – August 31), at least 30 days prior to the removal of any large tree (diameter at breast-height > 16 inches), a bat roost assessment shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to determine if potential roost habitat is present. If the tree has no potential to support roosting bats (e.g., no large basal cavities, exfoliating bark, interstitial spaces, or suitable foliage), the tree may be removed with no further measures required to protect roosting bats.

If potential bat roosting habitat is present and work is occurring during the maternity season (May 1 through August 31), the qualified biologist may either conduct an emergence survey to determine if the roost is occupied; or assume the roost is occupied and a buffer shall be implemented. If the emergence survey does not detect bats, the tree may be removed with no further measures required to protect roosting bats. If roosting bats are detected, or the tree is assumed to be an active roost, the tree shall be given a 100-foot buffer and shall be avoided until after the maternity roosting season is complete. Once the maternal roosting season is complete, tree removal shall follow the approach outlined above for out-of-season tree removal.

As a WBWG Medium Priority species, there is no requirement to provide compensatory mitigation for impacts to the hoary bat under CEQA. Implementation of these mitigation measures will reduce potential impacts to the hoary bat to a level that is less than significant.

3. To reduce potential impacts to protected trees to a less-than-significant level, the following measures shall be implemented:
o Mitigation Measure BIO-3a. Should any tree removal be proposed, a tree survey conducted by a certified arborist shall be conducted within the area of proposed tree removal to determine which trees are protected by the Tree Ordinance.
o Mitigation Measure BIO-3b. Prior to any tree trimming or removal, an arborist report prepared by the Town’s Consulting Arborist, in compliance with Mitigation Measure BIO3a, shall be prepared.

Implementation of this mitigation measure will reduce potential impacts to protected trees and groves to a level that is less than significant.
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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5?
c) Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of dedicated
cemeteries?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Hillsborough was incorporated in 1910, and previous environmental studies have identified prehistoric sites. During 1989 and 1990, the Town was comprehensively surveyed for historic buildings. The survey identified historically important structures, both privately and publicly owned, including the Early Subdivisions (1885-1915), the Great Estates (1900-1930) and the Later Subdivisions (1916-1940) (General Plan 2005). However, no historically important structures are within the immediate vicinity of the project site. The only structure on the project site is a single-family residence constructed in the 1970s, and the remainder of the site is primarily undisturbed land and vegetation. The project site has not been the subject of any previous archaeological investigation, and no archaeological resources are known to be present on the site. However, the Town has addressed this contingency with the inclusion of Town General Plan Action OSC-5.3, which requires construction projects to stop if archeological or paleontological resources are uncovered during grading or other on-site activities for assessment and mitigation as appropriate (General Plan 2005).

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?
No Impact
A historical resource may be important if it meets any one of the following criteria, or if it is already listed on the California Register or a local register (Title 14 CCR, §4852):

1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history, or the cultural heritage of California or the United States; or

2. Is associated with the lives of persons important to local, California, or national history; or

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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 36 4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local area, California, or the nation.

The project site is not listed as a historic property. Furthermore, a portion of the parcel has been previously disturbed to construct a single-family home and accessory structures. Therefore, as no historical resources have been identified on the project site, there would no impact related to historical resources.
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5?
Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
State of California Public Resources Code
PRC § 21083.2(g) defines a “unique archaeological resource” as an archaeological artifact, object, or site about which it can be clearly demonstrated that there is a high probability that it meets any of the following criteria:

1. Contains information needed to answer important scientific research questions and that there is a demonstrable public interest in that information;

2. Has a special and particular quality such as being the oldest of its type or the best available example of its type; or

3. Is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event or person.

No archaeological investigations have occurred on the project site and there are no known archaeological resources on the project site. However, if future development occurs on the project site, site preparation and associated construction activities may result in ground disturbance.

General Plan Action OSC-5.3 would then apply to ensure that construction activities would stop if unknown archeological resources are discovered. Furthermore, mitigation measure CUL-1 would be implemented and impacts related to adverse changes to archeological resources would be less than significant.
c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries? Less-than-Significant Impact
No human remains are known to be buried on the project site. However, the possibility of future project construction activities has the potential to disturb human remains that may be interred outside of dedicated cemeteries. California Health and Safety Code section 7050.2 requires that, in the event that human remains are uncovered at the project site during construction activities, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to the origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code section 5097.998. The coroner then has 24 hours to notify the California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code. The NAHC will then contact the most likely descendants, who may recommend how to proceed. Adherence to the applicable state Public Resources Code and Health and Safety Code regulations will ensure any potential impact to the disturbance of human remains is less than significant. -185-
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1. To reduce potential impacts to archeological resources to a less-than-significant level, the following measures shall be implemented:
o Mitigation Measure CUL-1: To comply with Section 21082 of the Public Resources Code, in the event that a suspected archaeological resource is accidentally discovered during construction activity at the site, work in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall be halted and a qualified archaeologist shall be retained to examine the find. If the find is determined to be an historical or unique archaeological resource, a time allotment sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance and/or recovery measures shall be established. Work could continue on other parts of the site while the unique archaeological resource mitigation takes place. -186-
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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
energy resources, during project construction
or operation?
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local
plan for renewable energy or energy
efficiency?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Energy in Hillsborough is provided through Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) or Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE). In San Mateo County, PCE is the community-led electricity provider. In 2010, the Town approved a resolution authorizing a Sustainable Hillsborough Task Force to be established.

Subsequently, the Town developed a Climate Action Plan in 2010, which established a framework for future actions the Town can implement to expand the use of renewable energy; some of which were included in a 2010 General Plan update, adding additional climate protection and sustainable goals and policies. Furthermore, new construction in California is required to comply with state Green Building Regulations, and the Town has adopted an ordinance to ensure continued compliance with the state building codes.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation? Less-than-Significant Impact
The project would not generate a substantial new demand for energy; it consists of a parcel split and the demolition of a residential structure currently on the project site. However, there is the potential for the future development of residential structures on each parcel. All construction activities on the project site would be required to comply with Town Ordinance 15.19: Green Building Regulations, which requires new development projects, as applicable, to comply with the requirements of the California Green Building Standards. Compliance with Green Building Requirements would ensure that the new single-family residences and accessory structures would not result in any potentially significant environmental impacts due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. The impact would be less than significant. b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency? Less-than-Significant Impact
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 39 green building measures into residential construction and new residential renovations; Policy LU6.2, which provides educational and resource materials on green building practices for new development within the community; and Policy LU-6.4, which encourages and promotes solar or other renewable energy installations for residential structures. Through consistency with Policy LU-6.1, Policy LU-6.3, and Policy LU-6.4, and the local adoption of the State’s Green Building code, all potential future development would comply with state and local plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency and therefore would not result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. The impact would be less than significant.
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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,
as delineated on the most recent
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for
the area or based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault?
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure,
including liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss
of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as
a result of the project, and potentially result
in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or
collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code,
creating substantial direct or indirect risks
to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Hillsborough is characterized by areas of steep slopes, especially along its creeks and canyons.

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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 41 historical landslide areas. Due to the amount of steep terrain within the Town, special development standards have been developed to meet current engineering standards meant to address potential slope failure. The Town also requires all new subdivisions on slopes over 10 percent to provide larger lots, reducing the concentration of homes on steeper slopes.

Additionally, new development is subject to updated building codes and required to complete geotechnical studies prior to construction (General Plan 2005).

The existing maximum slope on each proposed parcel exceeds 15 percent. However, conceptual plans for future home development on each lot have been provided and both parcels would meet the Town’s required minimum lot size for sites with slopes over 10 percent. Furthermore, there is minimal evidence of past landslides on the project site and surrounding area (General Plan 2005).

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a-i) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Less-than-Significant Impact
The project site does not lie within a State mandated Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone, as identified by the most recent Alquist-Priolo Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist (California Geological Survey 2024). Therefore, potential direct or indirect impacts, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map would be less than significant. a-ii) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Strong seismic ground shaking? Less-than-Significant Impact
As the project site is located in the seismically active San Francisco Bay region, the occurrence of earthquakes due to rupture of a nearby earthquake fault cannot be precluded. The closest major faults are the San Andreas and Hayward Faults, which are mapped approximately 1.75 miles west and 20 miles east, respectively. These faults are capable of producing minor to major earthquakes, therefore there is potential for the project site to experience high intensity ground shaking. However, the likelihood of surface rupture occurring from active faulting at the site is small as no fault lines have been identified within Town limits (General Plan 2005).

Implementation of the project would not exacerbate the potential for substantial adverse effects to occur as a result of strong seismic ground shaking. Therefore, project impacts related to strong seismic ground shaking would be less than significant.
a-iii) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? a-iv) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Landslides?
Less-than-Significant Impact
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 42 Similar to the Alquist-Priolo Act, the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act has identified areas within the state that are at risk for other seismic related hazards, such as liquefaction and landslides.

Liquefaction primarily occurs in relatively loose, saturated, cohesionless soils that lose their strength and become incapable of supporting the weight of overlying soils or structures when subject to earthquake stresses. According to the California Department of Conservation, the project site does not lie within a state-designated liquefaction zone (California Department of Conservation 2024). However, the site is within a designated landslide zone. In accordance with the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, site-specific geotechnical reports must be conducted prior to permitting development projects (General Plan 2005). Thus, before any new construction can occur at the project site, the Town will require compliance with both the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act and the most recent Uniform Building Code (General Plan 2005). Standards for seismic design, foundations and drainage, and geotechnical engineering studies must be undertaken for all new buildings or earthworks (General Plan 2005), mitigating the risks related to landslides. Therefore, project impacts related to liquefaction and landslides would be less than significant.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Less-than-Significant Impact
The majority of soils within Hillsborough have been previously disturbed or mechanically modified as a result of grade and fill (General Plan 2005). While there are soils that have a high potential for erosion within the Town, all are on slopes of 15 percent or more, most within protected open space areas. The project site is not on a slope nor is it in a designated open space area; it is located within a developed residential area and the subject parcel has been partially disturbed due to previous construction activities on the project site. Thus, potential impacts of the project relating to causing substantial erosion and/or loss of topsoil would be less than significant.
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project site primarily consists of orthents, mechanically modified grading, cut, and fill associated with development and landscaping; other soils on the subject parcel comprise approximately six percent of the total area (USDA 2024). Similarly, the off-site area within the immediate vicinity of the project is developed with single-family homes with a similar soil profile. Furthermore, before beginning new construction, Hillsborough requires compliance with both the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act and the most recent Uniform Building Code (General Plan 2005). Standards for seismic design, foundations, drainage, and geotechnical engineering studies must be undertaken for all new buildings or earthworks (General Plan 2005). Future development proposed on the project site would require to be consistency with these standards and the requirement of site-specific geotechnical studies. Through compliance with these requirements, impacts related to geologic or soil instability would be less than significant. d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18 1 B of the Uniform Building Code, creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? Less-than-Significant Impact
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 43 Expansive soils (clays) are those that contain minerals such as smectite clays that are capable of absorbing water. These soils are prone to expansion and shrinkage due to variation in water volume. The Town requires that geotechnical studies be performed prior to the submittal of detailed plans for construction and that the recommendations in these studies be incorporated into final project plans. These studies would identify the potential presence of clayey soils and would recommend mitigation if expansive soils are identified. In combination with Uniform Building Code compliance, this process would ensure that hazards associated with expansive soils would be less than significant.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
No Impact
The project does not include installation or use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. Therefore, implementation of the project would result in no impact associated with septic tanks and alternative wastewater disposal systems. f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project site has been partially developed and disturbed via mechanical grading, thus the likelihood of the discovery of paleontological resources and/or unique geologic features is low.

However, future development activity at the project site may also extend into undeveloped and undisturbed land. The Town has addressed this contingency with the inclusion of Action OSC-5.3, included in the Town’s General Plan, requiring construction projects to stop if archeological or paleontological resources are uncovered during grading or other on-site activities for assessment and mitigation as appropriate (General Plan 2005). With the implementation of Action OSC-5.3, impacts to unique paleontological resources and/or unique geologic features would be less than significant.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 44 4.2.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The Hillsborough City Council established the Sustainable Hillsborough Task Force to expand Hillsborough’s efforts to be a more sustainable community, endorsing measures for climate protection and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (Hillsborough Climate Action Plan 2007). As many structures in Hillsborough are single-family residences, residential energy consumption was identified as the largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. The Town’s General Plan was also amended with a focus on climate protection and new sustainable programs and policies. These initiatives include the Civic Green Building Policy, the Residential Green Building Promotion and Education Program, the elimination of the solar permit fee, solar discount programs, and energy efficiency workshops. The Council’s resolution also endorsed the preparation of a comprehensive Sustainable Hillsborough Plan, completed in 2010, which contains recommend sustainable policies and programs that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), energy consumption energy costs, water consumption, other natural resource consumption while expanding renewable energy usage (Climate Action Plan 2010).

Currently, the existing single-family home is the sole source of GHG emissions from the project site. Residential uses that produce GHG emissions are typically associated with heating, cooling, ventilation, and appliance use. However, potential development on the project site upon completion of the parcel split and demolition of the single-family residence may result in the construction of two new single-family residences.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project is limited to a parcel split and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the project site. However, future development on the project site is possible, likely consisting of two new single-family residences. If there is development on the project site, General Plan policy LU-6.1 encourages the incorporation of minimum green building measures into residential construction, new residential renovations, and new municipal construction, while LU-6.2 promotes and supports efforts for increased energy efficiency in existing residential and -193-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 45 municipal structures. Additionally, Hillsborough’s Climate Action Plan has a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program, which employs staff to approve Waste Reduction Plans for building and demolition projects prior to permit issuance (Climate Action Plan 2010). With adherence to LU-6.1, LU-6.2, and the Climate Action Plan, project impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions would be less than significant.
b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
Less-than-Significant Impact
Construction activities are not proposed as part of the project. However, if there is development on the project site, General Plan policy LU-6.1 encourages the incorporation of minimum green building measures into residential construction, new residential renovations, and new municipal construction, while LU-6.2 promotes and supports efforts for increased energy efficiency in existing residential and municipal structures, and C-6.1 requires cooperation with regional agencies to promote air quality. Additionally, the Town has a Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program, which employs staff to approve Waste Reduction Plans for building and demolition projects prior to permit issuance (Climate Action Plan 2010). With adherence to LU6.1, LU-6.2, C-6.1, and the Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Program, project impacts and potential development on the project site related to greenhouse gas emissions would be less than significant.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 46 4.2.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through the routine
transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials
into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a
list of hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the project result
in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
f) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury
or death involving wildland fires?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Hazardous substances are materials designated in government codes and regulations or that exhibit certain characteristics such as being toxic, corrosive, flammable, reactive, or explosive. A non-hazardous substance can become a hazardous waste if during its normal use it comes to meet the definition of a hazardous material or hazardous substance. -195-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 47 A search of the State Water Resources Control Board’s Geotracker database and the Department of Toxic Substances Control’s Envirostor database indicated that the project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (Department of Toxic Substances Control 2024; SWRCB 2024) vehicles that travel through the project site during construction would contain hazardous materials, including gasoline, lubricants, and other solutions. No hazardous materials are currently stored at the project site.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
Less-than-Significant Impact
During potential future construction activities at the project site, contractors would use small quantities of fuel, lubricants, and other similar construction materials that can be hazardous.

There may be a potential for releases to occur during construction that could affect construction workers, recreational users, and the environment. However, compliance with Town Ordinances related to the use of and disposal of hazardous materials during construction and demolition activities would minimize impacts related to the transport or use of hazardous materials. As proposed, the project would not include the use, transport, or disposal of any hazardous materials during operation.

While the project consists of a parcel division and the demolition of an existing single-family home and no development is proposed at this time, any future construction activities on the project site would be subject to Town Code 15.26: Construction Management Activity, which requires the project applicant to ensure that BMPs are implemented by the contractor during construction to minimize potential impacts to groundwater, soils, and human health. Additionally, the contractors and field staff must adhere to existing laws and regulations that govern the transport, use, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials to reduce the potential hazards associated with these activities. California Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for developing and enforcing workplace safety standards, including the handling and use of hazardous materials. The U.S. Department of Transportation and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) regulate the transportation of hazardous materials. Together, these federal and state agencies determine driver-training requirements, load labeling procedures, and container specifications designed to minimize the risk of accidental release. The transport, use, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials for the project would be adequately controlled through existing regulatory requirements and the implementation of Code 15.26 which requires implementation of BMPs. Therefore, the project would result in less-than-significant impacts associated with creation of a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
Less-than-Significant Impact
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 48 As discussed above, during the demolition phase of the project, and potential future construction activities enabled by the project, contractors would use small quantities of fuel, lubricants, and other similar construction materials that can be hazardous. There may be a potential for releases to occur during construction that could affect construction workers, recreational users, and the environment. However, contractors and field staff would adhere to existing laws and regulations that govern the transport, use, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials to reduce the potential hazards associated with these activities. California Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for developing and enforcing workplace safety standards, including the handling and use of hazardous materials. The U.S. Department of Transportation and Caltrans regulate the transportation of hazardous materials. Together, federal and state agencies determine driver-training requirements, load labeling procedures, and container specifications designed to minimize the risk of accidental release. Furthermore, the project would not include the use, transport, or disposal of any hazardous waste during operation. Project impacts related to the release of hazardous materials would be less than significant. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Less-than-Significant Impact
There are no existing or proposed schools located within 0.25 mile of the project site. The closest school is approximately one mile southwest of the project site. Although unlikely, implementation of the project could result in the release of hazardous materials from routine transportation or use of hazardous materials such as oils, lubricants and other fluids required for construction and/or operation equipment. Releases would be limited to fluids used for construction equipment, which would be on-site in small quantities, and because the project is located a mile from the school, there is a very low potential for a spill to affect the school. In addition, construction and demolition activities associated with project implementation would be subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing hazardous materials. For these reasons, implementation of the project and potential construction activities on the project site would result in a less-than-significant impact associated with the emission of hazardous emissions or handling of hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within

0.25 mile of an existing or proposed school.
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
No Impact
The Hazardous Waste and Substances Sites (Cortese) List is a planning document used by state agencies, local agencies, and developers to provide information about the location of hazardous materials release sites. Government Code Section 65962.5 requires the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to update Cortese List annually. No hazardous waste and substances sites are located within one mile of the project site based on a search of the current Cortese List (CalEPA 2024). Therefore, implementation of the project and all potential construction activities would have no impact associated with creation of a significant hazard to the public or the environment due to its location on a site which is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. -197-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 49 e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? No Impact
No airports or airfields are located within two miles of the project site. The nearest airport to the project site is San Francisco International Airport, located approximately four miles north of the project site. No aviation hazards would result from implementing the project. Therefore, implementation of the project would result in no impact associated with creation of a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area. f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project would be required to comply with Town Ordinance No. 739 if construction commences on the project site. Ordinance No. 739 requires construction vehicle parking on-site unless otherwise authorized by building officials. Additionally, construction materials and vehicles must be stored outside of the public right of way to the maximum extent feasible, and the applicant must provide a minimum 72-hour advance notice to adjacent neighbors of the commencement of construction. With the implementation of Ordinance No. 739, appropriate measures would be implemented to ensure that residents and emergency response vehicles can utilize San Raymundo Road in an unimpeded manner.

As the project involves the demolition of one single-family residence and the potential construction of two new single-family residences, project operation would not result in the addition of a substantial number of new residents or structures that would impede existing residents from evacuating or emergency vehicles from accessing properties. The Town has an emergency plan based on the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), enabling the effective flow of information and resource tracking. Hillsborough has established emergency preparedness procedures to respond to both natural and man-made disasters that could potentially occur. Furthermore, the Town is included in the San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan (EOC) which establishes the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) as required by state law, and includes information on mutual aid agreements, hierarchies of command and different levels of response in emergency situations. Therefore, project impacts related to impairment of an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan would be less than significant.
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project site and the adjacent area are in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) (ABAG 2024), and the risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires could be exacerbated during project construction. In part, this is due to Hillsborough’s mix of vegetation, open space, and single-family residences. However, the implementation of Town Ordinance 17.56.030 - Landscaping would be required. Ordinance 17.56.030 requires a Landscaping Plan to be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. Specifically, the ordinance states that all developed property shall be landscaped. If all or part of a lot has never been graded or planted, -198-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 50 that portion of the lot may be retained in its natural state, if appropriately maintained.

Appropriate maintenance of the natural state shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, removing dead, dying, or other hazardous trees or other vegetation, and otherwise pruning, thinning, and maintaining the natural vegetation to ensure fire safety. The requirements of

17.56.030 as they relate to the project would ensure that vegetation is utilized during and after construction to minimize the risk of wildfires.

Future construction activities may occur on the project site. However, development would be limited to a net increase of one single-family residence, which would not significantly increase the exposure of people or structures to wildland fires after project construction with implementation of landscaping management requirements under Ordinance 17.56.030. Through compliance with the approved Landscaping Plan, which would minimize operational fire hazards impacts related to exposing people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildfires resulting from the future redevelopment of the project site would be less than significant.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 51 4.2.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface or ground
water quality?
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies
or interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that the project may impede
sustainable groundwater management of the
basin?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would:
i) result in substantial erosion or siltation onor off-site; ii)substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would result
in flooding on- or off-site;
iii) create or contribute runoff water that
would exceed the capacity of existing or
planned storm water drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff; or
iv) impede or redirect flood flows?
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to project
inundation?
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a
water quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located within San Mateo County, which is designated as “Region 2” under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (San Francisco Bay RWQCB). The San Francisco Bay Region Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) indicates that the project site is within the San Mateo Coastal hydrologic planning area (San Francisco Bay RWQCB 2017). The project site is located in the Sanchez Creek watershed per the County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (www.flowstobay.org) interactive map. The -200-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 52 Sanchez Creek watershed drains 1.8 square miles, relatively unmodified for about 3.3 miles until it is culverted downstream to Burlingame Lagoon eventually draining into San Francisco Estuary.

The project site also falls within the planning jurisdiction of the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program. The San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program covers stormwater discharges pursuant to the NPDES program under the Clean Water Act. The NPDES permit requires construction and post-construction storm water control, including erosion control, run-on and run-off control, sediment control, and active treatment systems. The project site drains to the municipal storm drainage system via the storm drain located beneath San Raymundo Road.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The SFRQCB’s Basin Plan sets narrative and numerical water quality objectives for the San Francisco Bay Region. Numerical objectives typically describe pollutant concentration, physical and chemical conditions of water, and the toxicity of water to aquatic organisms. Furthermore, per Hillsborough Town Ordinance 13.5- Stormwater Management and Discharge Control, future construction activities at the project site that involve the disturbance of one acre or more would be subject to the conditions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general construction activity permit. Upon commencement of construction work at the site, the Town’s inspection process and general NPDES permit would ensure that the project will comply with all applicable stormwater management and discharge requirements. Following the conclusion of construction, stormwater runoff from the two new residential parcels would continue to flow to the municipal storm drain system and would not be expected to significantly differ from existing conditions. Because the project would be subject to compliance with the aforementioned regulations, impacts related to water discharge and ground water quality from the project would be less than significant.
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project would not rely on groundwater for water use on site during demolition, potential future construction activities, or operation. Water would be supplied to the site by the Town operated water distribution system. Groundwater is recharged naturally as precipitation infiltrates into soils and moves through soil pore spaces down to the water table. Flat areas enhance groundwater recharge because more time is provided for precipitation to infiltrate the soils. Recharge can be obstructed by human activities such as paving, development, and logging.

The project proposes the division of one lot into two lots to facilitate the development of two single-family residences. The site is currently developed with one single-family residence along with ancillary structures including tennis courts and a swimming pool. Due to the relatively flat nature of the project site, existing groundwater recharge rates at the site are generally not impeded by the existing paved surface areas associated with the existing residence. The project would demolish and remove the existing residence and divide the site into two legal parcels that -201-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 53 could be developed at some future time with two single-family residences. Such development would involve some paving for driveways and home construction but would not be likely to substantially interfere with groundwater recharge as significant portions of each parcel would be devoted to landscaping and non-paved surfaces. Impacts associated with decreasing groundwater supplies or interfering with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin would be less than significant. c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would: (i) result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site; (ii) substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site; (iii) create or contribute runoff water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or (iv) impede or redirect flood flows?
Less-than-Significant Impact
Though the project site would be located completely within a relatively flat parcel, drainage patterns may need to be altered to redirect runoff to storm drainage facilities. However, if there is future development on the project site, site alterations that may impact drainage patterns, erosion, or runoff water, or could redirect flood flows are subject to Chapter 15.24 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code – Grading and Drainage Plans. Chapter 15.24 includes stormwater BMPs for new construction projects. Sediment controls would be installed and maintained to provide rapid removal of surface water runoff away from the project site. Storm drain inlets will be covered during construction activities and additional surface drainage requirements constructed by the builder would be maintained during landscaping. In particular, seeding and vegetation for erosion control on slopes or where construction is not immediately planned would be required. Construction materials are required to be covered if rain is forecast or if the material stockpiles are not actively being used within 14 days.

The Town’s municipal code includes measures to reduce runoff from vehicles, hazardous materials, and waste during construction activities, including an approved erosion plan. Potential construction activities would not cause a substantial increase in the amount or rates of runoff which would result in flooding on- or off-site or exceed the capacity of existing storm drainage systems.

Future development that may be facilitated by the project could include the addition of impervious surfaces necessitated by the development of one additional single-family home at the project site. However, the amount of existing permeable surfaces that would be transformed to impervious surfaces would not be great enough as compared to existing conditions to cause a substantial increase in erosion or surface runoff from the site.

The project site is not located within any designated flood zones; thus, the project would not impede or redirect flood flows during demolition or the potential addition of two single-family residences, during both construction or operation. Additionally, as described above, potential future construction activities would be required to implement Chapter 15.24 of the Town’s Municipal Code and construction BMPs, which would control on- and off-site erosion and stormwater runoff.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 54 With the incorporation of recommended design features into the design of the potential future residences, as required by Chapter 15.24, the impacts of the project regarding altering existing drainage patterns would be less than significant.
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
No Impact
The project site is not located within any flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones. No impact would occur.
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project falls within the jurisdiction of the Basin Plan, which sets narrative and numerical water quality objectives for the San Francisco Bay Region. As described in Impact (a) above, the project would implement Ordinance 13.5- Stormwater Management and Discharge Control and be subject to the requirements of the general construction NPDES permit to ensure projectrelated construction activities would not violate any water quality standards established in the Basin Plan. Additionally, The San Mateo County Stormwater Resource Plan (SRP), San Mateo Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP), and the Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) are codified and enforced through the Town’s implementation of the Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program. Lastly, the subject parcel is not located in an area that requires a groundwater management plan. Therefore, the project, nor any possible future development within the project area, would not conflict with or obstruct any of the goals outlined in a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. Project impacts would be less than significant.
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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 55 4.2.11 Land Use and Planning
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Cause a significant environmental impact
due to a conflict with any land use plan,
policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose
of avoiding or mitigating an environmental
effect?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is zoned as Traditional Residential (RD-1). The General Plan land use designation for the project site is Single-Family Residential. The project site is currently developed with one single-family residence, consistent with the site’s zoning and land use designation.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Physically divide an established community?
No Impact
The project site is located in an area that predominantly consists of vegetation and low-density residential development. Surrounding land uses adjacent to the project include single-family residences, open space, and a public services facility. The project proposes a lot subdivision and no development is proposed at this time. However, as a logical outgrowth of the project, it is possible that the two new parcels could each be developed with a new single-family residence.

Currently, a portion of the parcel is undeveloped, enabling the construction of an additional single-family residence in compliance with Town standards. Therefore, the project would not physically divide an established community; no impact would occur. b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
No Impact
The proposed project would subdivide an existing 2-acre lot into two separate lots. This subdivision would create two new vacant lots which would currently allow for development of one (1) single-family residence on each lot per the existing Zoning. These conceptual project plans are consistent with the project sites currently permitted residential land use activity, single-family facility type, General Plan land use designation, and design standards. Specifically, the applicant has submitted a site plan demonstrating the feasibility of the construction of a single-family home on each of the two newly created parcels. Per Town direction, the residences have approximately 3,415 square-feet of living area, above the minimum of 2,500 square-feet.

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1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 56 maximum slope would be 15%, in compliance with Town standards. Thus, no impact would occur due to conflicts with any land use plan, policy, or regulation. -205-
1350 San Raymundo Road Project · Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division Draft Initial Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration | February 2025 57 4.2.12 Mineral Resources
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to
the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan, or other land use plan?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located on a flat parcel within a residential area in Hillsborough. According to the California Department of Conservation’s Mineral Lands Classification map, the Town is located in a State designated production area. However, there are no focused study areas or active mineral extraction operations on or near the project site (California Geological Survey 2024. Furthermore, the Town does not contain any State protected mineral resources (General Plan 2005).

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? No Impact
There are no known mineral resources located on or near the project site. The project site is located within the RD-1 zoning district, which does not include mineral resource collection or production as a permitted use. Therefore, neither the project or potential future construction activities would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state, or a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on any local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan. No impact would occur.
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Would the project result in:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less-thanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the vicinity of the project in excess of
standards established in the local general
plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b) Generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land use plan
or, where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public
use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located in a low-density residential area, with sparse vegetation and open space areas. As the primary sources of noise around the project site are vehicles travelling along San Raymundo Road, wildlife, and residential neighborhood activity adjacent to the project site, noise levels are relatively low.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? Less-than-Significant Impact
The project proposes a parcel subdivision and the removal of the current single-family residence on the project site. However, it is possible that the two new parcels could each be developed with a new single-family residence. No additional development is proposed. Construction activities required to develop two single-family homes on the project site would be consistent with expected construction activities for this land use designation and zoning district. The project would generate a temporary increase in ambient noise levels during construction, which would not be permitted to exceed applicable standards established in a local plan or noise ordinance or by other agencies as required by Chapter 8.32.040 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

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With the implementation of Chapter 8.32 of the Hillsborough Municipal code, the temporary impacts of the project regarding increases in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project would be less than significant.
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project site is located approximately four miles south of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and six miles northwest of San Carlos Airport. However, neither the Town of Hillsborough nor the project site is within the noise contour of either airport. SFO monitors and publishes aircraft noise contours for a monitoring site in Hillsborough to ensure it remains in compliance with federal standards. Therefore, due to the monitoring process currently in place and distance from the airport, neither the project or potential future development on the project site would expose people to excessive noise levels. The impact would be less than significant. -208-
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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located in a low-density residential neighborhood in the Town of Hillsborough, CA with an estimated population of 11,116 (California Department of Finance 2024). The site is developed with one existing single-family residence, driveway, and other accessory structures.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project would consist of the subdivision of an existing 2-acre lot into two separate lots and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the parcel. Even though the creation of two new vacant lots would allow for two new single-family residences to be built, one on each lot, no development is proposed at this time. However, the potential future development of two new single-family residences on the project site is consistent with the currently permitted SingleFamily (RD-1) residential activity and Traditional Residential General Plan land use designations of the Town of Hillsborough. Potential construction activities would not require the extension of roads or other infrastructure. Thus, impacts resulting from the project or replacement of the existing single-family residence with two new residential units would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in the area, either directly or indirectly and would be considered less than significant.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
No Impact
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4.2.15 Public Services
Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services:

Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located in a low-density residential area in Hillsborough. Fire services in the Town are provided by Central County Fire Department Hillsborough Station 33, located approximately one mile west of the project site. Public schools in the Town are administered by the Hillsborough City School District. One school and two parks are located within one mile of the project site, the closest being West Hillsborough Elementary and Preschool, approximately

0.6 miles from the project site. The San Mateo Public Library is the closest library, it is located approximately two miles of the project site.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
• Fire Protection?
• Police Protection?
• Schools?
• Parks?
• Other Public Facilities?
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The project proposes the subdivision of a single parcel into two residential parcels and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the parcel. No new development is proposed at this time, but the potential construction of two single-family residences on the proposed parcels would not generate the growth expected to require new or physically altered government facilities including fire or police protection, schools, parks, libraries, or other public facilities. Future construction at the project site could impact response times for fire or police protection due to possible road closures along San Raymundo Road. However, Hillsborough Municipal Code 15.30 requires that all construction vehicles be contained within the project site to ensure that emergency access will be maintained at all times. Additionally, the Town’s Planning Division would assess each project and apply the appropriate fees to offset public service impacts to each development prior to issuance of a building permit. The project impacts associated with the provision of or need for new or physically altered governmental facilities would be less than significant.
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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other recreational facilities
such that substantial physical deterioration of
the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational
facilities which might have an adverse
physical effect on the environment?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is located in a low-density residential neighborhood. There are two neighborhood parks within one mile of the project site. These neighborhood parks offer a variety of activities including picnic areas, basketball courts, and playground equipment for children.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project proposes to divide a single residential parcel into two residential parcels and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the parcel, no development is proposed at this time. It is possible that the two new parcels could each be developed with a new singlefamily residence. However, as there is currently a single-family residence on the project site, the potential net addition of one new residential development would not substantially increase the use of existing parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facilities would occur or be accelerated, thus impacts resulting from the project are considered to be less than significant.
b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? No Impact
The project does not include the development of recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, it is limited to the division of a single residential parcel into two residential parcels and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the parcel. Future development is possible, but the net addition of one single-family residence would not require any additional recreational facilities. No impact would occur. -212-
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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or
policy addressing the circulation system,
including transit, roadway, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities?
b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves
or dangerous intersections) or incompatible
uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
d) Result in inadequate emergency access?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Hillsborough is mainly comprised of small, curvilinear residential streets, with few direct crosstown connections or connections to the external regional roadway system (General Plan 2005).

Regional access to Hillsborough is provided by three major freeways: State Route 92, U.S.

Highway 101, and Interstate 280 (General Plan 2005). The Town has no public transportation system and bike facilities are limited due to the narrow local roadways and hilly terrain (General Plan 2005).

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? Less-than-Significant Impact
The project would not conflict with any program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. The project is limited to the subdivision of an existing parcel into two parcels and demolition of the single-family residence currently on the project site. No new development is proposed, though the project would enable the construction of two new single-family residences. If there is future development on the project site, the net addition of one single-family residence would not necessitate any modifications to the existing roadways, sidewalks, or bicycle lanes as any change to circulation patterns in the vicinity of the project area would be minimal. However, potential temporary construction activities on the project site may require temporary obstruction of the public right-of-way along San Raymundo Road with construction equipment or building materials. If deemed necessary by the contractor, Hillsborough Municipal Code 15.26: Construction Management Activity is applicable. During the demolition and construction phases of the project, all construction vehicle parking must occur on-site unless otherwise authorized by the building official. Via the implementation of -213-
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b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? Less-than-Significant Impact
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3 requires lead agencies to utilize the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) methodology to analyze transportation impacts. VMT refers to the amount and distance of automobile travel attributable to a project. Section 15064.3 subdivision (b) states that for land use projects, VMT exceeding an applicable threshold of significance may indicate a significant impact. The project itself and potential construction of two single-family residences would not generate VMT that would significantly increase the existing regional household VMT. The impact would be less than significant.
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? No Impact
The project proposes a parcel split and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the project site; the construction of two new single-family homes is possible, though no development is proposed at this time. However, if the parcels are developed, the addition of two single-family homes and associated structures, within an existing residential neighborhood, would only require the construction to access each parcel. No modifications to the Town’s existing local roads are necessary to accommodate the project or potential future development.

Furthermore, there would be no impact to the local circulation system as no incompatible uses are proposed by the project. No impact would occur.
d) Result in inadequate emergency access?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The parcel subdivision and demolition activities are limited to an existing parcel. If future development occurs, all construction will be limited to the project site. The parcel is currently zoned for residential use. With the implementation of Hillsborough Municipal Code 15.26:

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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i) Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a
local register of historical resources as
defined in Public Resources Code section
5020.1(k)?
ii) A resource determined by the lead agency,
in its discretion and supported by
substantial evidence, to be significant
pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision
(c) of Public Resources Code section
5024.1? In applying the criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code
section 5024.1, the lead agency shall
consider the significance of the resource to
a California Native American tribe.

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The area of potential of effect (APE) of the project would be limited to a single parcel which currently contains one single-family residence and accessory structures and thus has previously been disturbed. On September 13, 2024, a record search of the Native American Heritage Commission’s Sacred Lands File was completed, and the results were negative. However, it remains possible that future construction activities on the project site may uncover tribal cultural resources. Therefore, Native American tribes who may also have knowledge of cultural resources in the project area were consulted by the Town. Notification letters were issued to the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe, Indian Canyon Mutsun Band of Costanoan, Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Ohlone Indian Tribe, and the Wuksachi Indian Tribe/Eshom Valley Band. None of these tribal organizations requested formal consultation with the Town regarding the project.

REGULATORY SETTING
Tribal Cultural Resources Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52)
AB 52 (Chapter 532, Statutes 2014) required an update of the CEQA Guidelines to include questions related to impacts to tribal cultural resources. AB 52 establishes a consultation process with all California Native American Tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission List, Federal and Non-Federal Recognized Tribes. AB 52 also establishes a new class of resources:

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PRC Section 21080.3.2(b) states that consultation ends when either 1) parties agree to mitigation measures or avoid a significant effect on a tribal cultural resource, or 2) a party, acting in good faith and after reasonable effort concludes that mutual agreement cannot be reached.

State of California Public Resources Code
Section 21074 of the PRC defines historical resources related to tribal cultural resources. a) “Tribal cultural resources” are either of the following:
a. Sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe that are either of the following:

A. Included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources.

B. Included in a local register of historical resources as defined in subdivision (k) of Section 5020.1.
b. A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 5024.1 for the purposes of this paragraph, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. b) A cultural landscape that meets the criteria of subdivision (a) is a tribal cultural resource to the extent that the landscape is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape.
c) A historical resource described in Section 21084.1, a unique archaeological resource as defined in subdivision (g) of Section 21083.2, or a “nonunique archaeological resource” as defined in subdivision (h) of Section 21083.2 may also be a tribal cultural resource if it conforms with the criteria of subdivision (a).

Section 5020.1(k) defines “Local register of historical resources” as a list of properties officially designated or recognized as historically significant by a local government pursuant to a local ordinance or resolution.

Section 5024.1 is the establishment of the California Register of Historical Resources (California Register).

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is:
i) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)?
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Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
The potential exists for unknown tribal cultural resources to be discovered during earthdisturbing demolition and construction activities, such as excavation and grading, that could occur in the future as an outgrowth of the project. Thus, the project would have a potentially significant impact.

MITIGATION MEASURES
Implementation of Mitigation Measure CUL-1 (see Section 4.2.5, Cultural Resources) would ensure that any accidentally discovered tribal cultural resources would be treated with proper care during future ground-disturbing construction activity at the project site. With implementation of Mitigation Measure CUL-1, the project’s potential impact would be reduced to a less-than-significant level.
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Would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or storm water
drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
b) Have sufficient water supplies available
to serve the project and reasonably
foreseeable future development during
normal, dry, and multiple dry years?
c) Result in a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to
the provider’s existing commitments?
d) Generate solid waste in excess of state
or local standards, or in excess of the
capacity of local infrastructure, or
otherwise impair the attainment of solid
waste reduction goals?
e) Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Water at the project site is supplied by the Town. Hillsborough’s water supply comes the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC). SFPUC’s water supply comes from the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and local watersheds in Alameda County and the San Francisco Peninsula. Hetch Hetchy Reservoir provides approximately 85% of the total water supply, with the remaining 15% coming from Alameda County and Peninsula watersheds.

Per the Town’s Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), water demand is projected to decrease by 2045 due to minimal projected growth in population and a continued projected improvement in water conservation and the plumbing code (Town of Hillsborough 2021). As part of the UWMP, the Town was required to adopt a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP; Town of Hillsborough 2020) intended to maintain a reliable water supply. The Town operates a sanitary sewer collection system, but the Town’s wastewater is conveyed to and treated by facilities in the Cities of San Mateo and Burlingame. Recycling and trash collection services in Hillsborough are -218-
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DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project is limited to a parcel division and the demolition of one single-family home and the demolition of the single-family residence currently on the parcel; future development on the parcels is possible but not proposed at this time. Given the size and location of the project, future development on the project site would generate minimal new demand for utilities and would tie into existing utilities in the neighborhood. The project would not result in the relocation or construction of new water, wastewater, and stormwater drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities which could cause significant environmental effects. The impact would be less than significant.
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry, and multiple dry years? Less-than-Significant Impact
Water at the project site is supplied by the Town. The Town’s Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Supply Agreement (WSA) assess water supplies against expected water demands and establish protocols to address future water shortages that may occur during various dry-year scenarios. The UWMP has a planning horizon of 2050 and includes diverse and resilient strategies including recycled water and conservation programs to prepare for uncertainties in the future. The WSCP outlines strategies to help address water shortages that may occur in drought years and especially multi-year drought periods. Neither the project nor potential development on the project site would generate a substantial new demand for water.

Regional water supply planning is thoroughly addressed in the UWMP; neither the project or any future development would with either the UWMP or WSCP.

Potential project impacts related to the sufficiency of water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry, and multiple dry years would be less than significant.
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The project and potential addition of one new single-family residence to the existing neighborhood would not generate a substantial increase in wastewater generation, and therefore not exceed the capacity of existing wastewater treatment facilities. This impact would be less than significant.
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Less-than-Significant Impact
The parcel division and demolition of the existing structure on the project site, in addition to the potential development of two single-family residences on the project site would generate waste during the construction & demolition (C&D) waste. However, all waste generated will be properly disposed of and C&D waste will be taken to an appropriate waste facility.

In the event of future construction activities, Chapter 15.26.0308.24 of the Town’s Municipal Code would be applicable. Chapter 15 requires that the project applicant comply with the Town’s construction management BMPs. Although the project may result in the future construction of two single-family residences, it is not expected that such construction would generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure.

The project will generate demolition waste and may generate construction waste if there is development on the project site; however, implementation of the required Chapter 15 BMPs would ensure adequate waste reduction and recycling. Thus, potential impacts regarding waste generation and compliance with federal, state, and local management reduction regulations for solid waste would be less than significant.

Furthermore, if redevelopment does occur, operational waste production would not substantially increase and exceed state or local standards or be in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure. Waste services to the potential two new single-family residences would be provided by Recology of San Mateo County. Impacts related to solid waste generation would be less than significant.
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If located in or near state responsibility areas
or lands classified as very high fire hazard
severity zones, would the project:

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby
expose project occupants to pollutant
concentrations from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
c) Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power lines
or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk
or that may result in temporary or ongoing
impacts to the environment?
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks,
including downslope or downstream flooding
or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire
slope instability, or drainage changes?

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
Hillsborough contains a mixture of undeveloped land, rural canyons, and preserved open space in addition to housing and other development. However, the proximity of housing and other development to these areas carries a high risk of wildland fires and is an ever-present concern (General Plan 2005). The project site is within the jurisdiction of the Central County Fire Department Hillsborough Station 33, located approximately one mile to the west. The project site is located within the Locally Responsible Area and is within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) (ABAG 2024). The Town’s vegetation management programs and associated ordinances are applied and implemented by the Town and Fire Department (General Plan 2005).

In 2018, the Town adopted Ordinance No. 755, known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, applicable to parcels within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The code requires the maintenance of defensible space around property and enables Town inspectors to conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the ordinance.

The Town’s General Plan also has policies related to wildfires. Policy PS-1.1 requires safe building practices and fire-safe building materials in all new developments and substantial redevelopments. Policy PS-1.3 encourages the maintenance of ground cover and fire breaks on all open space lands. Policy PS-1.4 encourages the support of fire service through the maintenance of fire equipment and the training of fire personnel.

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DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
Less-than-Significant Impact
The designated location for the coordination of emergency response in Hillsborough is Town Hall, located at 1600 Floribunda Ave. In the event of emergency evacuation due to wildfires, the general direction of traffic would be dispersed throughout the Town as the local schools are designated as emergency evacuation shelters. In this event, residents within Hillsborough may travel past the project site due to the central location of San Raymundo Road with respect to the nearest evacuation center. As San Raymundo Road is relatively narrow, the presence of construction equipment could limit access of vehicles on the road near the project site.

The project consists of the subdivision of one parcel and the demolition of one single-family residence; future development on the parcels is possible but not proposed at this time. If construction activities were to occur on the project site, compliance with Town Ordinance No. 739 would be required. Ordinance No. 739 requires the parking of construction vehicles and equipment on-site unless otherwise authorized by building officials, the storage of construction materials outside of the public right of way to the maximum extent feasible, and the provision of a minimum 72-hour advance notice to adjacent neighbors prior to the start of construction. With the implementation of Ordinance No. 739, construction vehicles associated with development of the project site would not present an obstruction to the use of San Raymundo Road as an evacuation route in case of wildfire.

Thus, though the project would not result in the addition of a substantial number of new residents, if two single-family residential or structures are constructed on the project site, there would be no impediment to residents evacuating or emergency vehicles accessing properties.

Therefore, project impacts related to impairment of an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan would be less than significant. b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
Less-than-Significant Impact
Though no development is proposed at this time, the risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires could be exacerbated by future construction activity at the project site. However, as discussed above, the Town has taken a number of proactive steps to reduce risks related to wildfire as. If there is future development on the project site, Ordinance No. 755, PS-1.1, PS 1.3, and PS-1.4 would reduce risks related to wildfire. Therefore, if future construction on the project site were to occur, Ordinance No. 755, PS-1.1, PS 1.3, and PS-1.4 would be implemented and -222-
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The project would not require the installation or maintenance of additional infrastructure that may exacerbate fire risk or result in environmental impacts. The project would divide an existing residential parcel into two new residential parcels, permitting the potential development of the site with two single-family residences. Existing infrastructure is sufficient to support the net addition of one single-family home to the project site. No impact would occur. d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
Less-than-Significant Impact
As discussed in 3.2.7, the Town requires compliance with both the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act and most recent Uniform Building Code (General Plan 2005). Though the project is limited to a parcel division and the demolition of a single-family residence, the project site may be redeveloped. All future construction on the project site would be subject to the standards for seismic design, foundations, drainage, and geotechnical engineering studies must be undertaken for all new buildings or earthworks (General Plan 2005), thus impacts related to runoff, post-fire instability, and drainage changes would be less than significant. -223-
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a) Does the project have the potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to
drop below self-sustaining levels,
threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, substantially reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
LessthanSignificant
Impact
No
Impact
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? (“Cumulatively
considerable” means that the
incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental
effects that will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS
a) Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?
Less-than-Significant with Mitigation Incorporated
As discussed in Section 4.2.4, Biological Resources, future redevelopment of the project site that would be permitted by the project has the potential to impact special-status species and sensitive natural communities. The project may reduce the number of woodrats, Hoary bats, and other roosting bat species found on the project site, or which roost and/or nest in trees on the project site. However, per Mitigation Measure BIO-1a, wildlife surveys will be conducted prior to vegetation removal. If a nest is found, it must be avoided with a 10-foot buffer. If project activities necessitate the removal of a nest, it must be done under the supervision of a qualified biologist. Potential future construction activities on the project site would also result in a loss of coast live oak and coast redwood trees, however, a tree permit would be required before any trees are removed. With the implementation of project mitigation measures, potential impacts resulting from the project would not substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat or population of a special-status species, or cause a wildlife -224-
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Furthermore, neither the project nor future redevelopment of the project site would impact known cultural or tribal cultural resources. As discussed in Section 4.2.5, Cultural Resources, and Section

4.2.18, Tribal Cultural Resources, there are no known historical or cultural resources located within the project site. Mitigation Measure CUL-1 would ensure that any accidentally discovered cultural resources would be treated with proper care if there is future ground-disturbing construction activity at the project site. Therefore, the impacts would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Less-than-Significant Impact
The project is limited to a parcel split and the demolition of a residential structure currently on the project site; future development on the project site is possible but not proposed at this time.

The project is not connected to any past projects or anticipated future projects with which its incremental effects would be deemed cumulatively considerable. The project would tie into the existing neighborhood facilities and would thus not encourage further growth or development within the project area. The project’s cumulative impacts would be less than significant. c) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Less-than-Significant Impact
Based upon the impact evaluations in Sections 4.2.1, Aesthetics, through 4.2.20, Wildfire, the project does not have the potential to result in environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. Three environmental effects may be caused by the project; all are related to biological resources, cultural resources, and tribal cultural resources. However, the project would implement mitigation measures Bio-1a through Bio-3b and Cul-1, reducing project related impacts and potential future construction activities that may impact biological resources, cultural resources, and tribal cultural resources to a less-than-significant level. Therefore, neither the project nor the possible construction of two single-family homes has the potential to cause substantial adverse effects on human beings.
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• Leslie Allen, Principal in Charge
• Rei Scampavia, Project Manager
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• Rob Carnachan, Senior Environmental Planner
• Eric Moland, Environmental Planner
• Sundaran Gillespie, GIS Analyst
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APPENDIX A. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TECHNICAL REPORT
(WRA 2024)
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
1350 San Raymundo Road Project
Town of Hillsborough, San Mateo County, California
Prepared for: Prepared by:

Town of Hillsborough, Planning Division
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
Attn: Linda Roberson
[email protected]
WRA, Inc.
2169 G East Francisco Boulevard
San Rafael, CA 94901
April 2025 WRA#29273-6
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CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14), Section 15097, requires public agencies to adopt reporting or monitoring programs when they approve projects to an EIR or negative declaration that includes mitigation measure to avoid significant environmental effects.

The reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance with conditions of project approval during project implementation in order to avoid significant adverse environmental effects.

This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 16097, which states the following:

In order to ensure that the mitigation measures and project revisions identified in the EIR or negative declaration are implemented, the public agency shall adopt a program for monitoring or reporting on the revisions which it has required in the project and the measures it has imposed to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects. A public agency may delegate reporting or monitoring responsibilities to another public agency or to a private entity which accepts the delegation; however, until mitigation measures have been completed the lead agency remains responsible for ensuring that implementation of the mitigation measures occurs in accordance with the program.

The public agency may choose whether its program will monitor mitigation, report on mitigation, or both. “Reporting” generally consists of a written compliance review that is presented to the decision-making body or authorized staff person. A report may be required at various stages during project implementation or upon completion of the mitigation measure. "Monitoring" is generally an ongoing or periodic process of project oversight. There is often no clear distinction between monitoring and reporting and the program best suited to ensuring compliance in any given instance will usually involve elements of both.

2.0 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) is formulated based on the findings of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). The MMRP lists mitigation measures prescribed in the IS/MND prepared for the 1350 San Raymundo Road Project (project) and identifies mitigation monitoring requirements. This MMRP has been prepared to comply with the requirements of State law (PRC Section 21081.6). State law requires the Lead Agency to adopt an MMRP when mitigation measures are required to avoid significant impacts. The MMRP is intended to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures identified in the IS/MND during implementation of the Project.
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Mitigation Measure BIO-1a. Prior to vegetation removal and/or ground disturbance within suitable or occupied habitat, a pre-construction survey for woodrat structures/middens shall be conducted to identify any existing woodrat middens that may be impacted (i.e., those within the Survey Area). Any woodrat structures found during the survey shall be flagged and avoided to the fullest extent feasible.

Mitigation Measure BIO-1b. Woodrat nests that cannot be avoided by at least 10 feet should be dismantled by hand under the supervision of a biologist. If young are encountered during the dismantling process, the material should be placed back on the nest and the nest should then remain unmolested for three weeks in order to give the female enough time to move the young, or for the young to mature and leave the nest. After that time, the nest dismantling process may begin again.

IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY
Project Proponent

TIMING REQUIREMENTS
Prior to vegetation removal and/or ground
disturbance

MONITORING VERIFFICATION ENTITY
Town of Hillsborough Planning Division
Mitigation Measure BIO-2a. To avoid adverse effects to the active maternity roosts of special-status and other bat species; tree removal, vegetation removal, and initial ground disturbance should be prioritized to occur during the nonmaternity roosting season, between September 1 through April 31. If potential bat habitat is present, and work is occurring between September 1 and April 31 (outside of the maternity season), a qualified biologist shall conduct an emergence survey no more than 7 days prior to tree removal to determine if the roost is occupied, or the tree should be assumed occupied. If the emergence survey confirms the roost is inactive, the tree may be felled with no further measures required to protect roosting bats. If the roost is confirmed active, or is assumed to be active, a two-phased cut shall be employed to remove the tree. The qualified biologist shall oversee removal of branches and small limbs not containing potential bat roost habitat using hand tools such as chainsaws or handsaws. The following day, the rest of the tree may be removed.

Mitigation Measure BIO-2b. If initial ground disturbance, including removal of trees and other vegetation, must occur during the maternity roosting season (May 1 – August 31), at least 30 days prior to the removal of any large tree (diameter at breast-height > 16 inches), a bat roost assessment shall be conducted by a qualified biologist to determine if potential roost habitat is present. If the tree has no potential to support roosting bats (e.g., no large basal cavities, exfoliating bark, interstitial spaces, or suitable foliage), the tree may be removed with no further measures required to protect roosting bats.

IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY
Project Proponent

TIMING REQUIREMENTS
BIO-02a: No more than 7 days prior to tree
removal
BIO-02b: At least 30 days prior to the removal of
any large tree

MONITORING VERIFFICATION ENTITY
Town of Hillsborough Planning Division
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program | April 2025 3 the roost is occupied and a buffer shall be implemented. If the emergence survey does not detect bats, the tree may be removed with no further measures required to protect roosting bats. If roosting bats are detected, or the tree is assumed to be an active roost, the tree shall be given a 100-foot buffer and shall be avoided until after the maternity roosting season is complete. Once the maternal roosting season is complete, tree removal shall follow the approach outlined above for out-of-season tree removal.

Mitigation Measure BIO-3a. Should any tree removal be proposed, a tree survey conducted by a certified arborist shall be conducted within the area of proposed tree removal to determine which trees are protected by the Tree Ordinance.

Mitigation Measure BIO-3b. Prior to any tree trimming or removal, an arborist report prepared by the Town’s Consulting Arborist, in compliance with Mitigation Measure BIO- 3a, shall be prepared.

IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY
Project Proponent

TIMING REQUIREMENTS
Prior to tree removal

MONITORING VERIFFICATION ENTITY
Town of Hillsborough Planning Division

CULTURAL AND TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Mitigation Measure CUL-1. To comply with Section 21082 of the Public Resources Code, in the event that a suspected archaeological resource is accidentally discovered during construction activity at the site, work in the immediate vicinity of the discovery shall be halted and a qualified archaeologist shall be retained to examine the find. If the find is determined to be an historical or unique archaeological resource, a time allotment sufficient to allow for implementation of avoidance and/or recovery measures shall be established. Work could continue on other parts of the site while the unique archaeological resource mitigation takes place.

IMPLEMENTATION ENTITY
Project Proponent

TIMING REQUIREMENTS
Throughout project construction

MONITORING VERIFFICATION ENTITY
Town of Hillsborough Planning Division
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