Agenda — Hillsborough City Council, May 12, 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, MAY 12, 2025
3:00 PM STUDY SESSION
4:30 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.

TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), this regular City Council meeting will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Laurie Davies Adams from Chez LaTour - Premier etage, 33 Bd. de LaTour Maubourg, Paris, 75007 France. The agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Public comment from this address shall be allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.

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.

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STUDY SESSION (3:00 pm)
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
A. STUDY SESSION: FY 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET AND SCHEDULE OF FEES AND

CHARGES

ADJOURN STUDY SESSION
CLOSED SESSION (4:30 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.

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 items 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 ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Town of Hillsborough v. All Persons Interested in the Matter of the Proceedings for Resolution No. 22-83 Adopting Maximum Rates for Water Service Charges San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 23CIV01028
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Unrepresented employee: City Manager

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
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V. RECOGNITION
• RECOGNITION OF FIREWISE BOARD CHAIR DR. DAVID WEINBERG • SANTA CLARA COUNTY 2024 SYNOPSYS CHAMPIONSHIP SCIENCE FAIR STEM WINNER
VI. PROCLAMATIONS
• MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
• ASIAN AMERICAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH • BUILDING SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH
• NATIONAL POLICE WEEK, MAY 11-17, 2025
• NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, MAY 18-24, 2025
VII. PRESENTATION
• HILLSBOROUGH YOUTH COMMISSION UPDATE
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, 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 APRIL 14, 2025 AND APRIL 28, 2025

2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025
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3. RESOLUTION SETTING THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR POLICE

PROTECTION AND FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26

4. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025

5. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

6. FORM A STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE TOBIN

CLARK SITE AND APPOINT TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE

7. FORM A STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE TOWN

HALL COMPLEX PROJECT AND APPOINT TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE

SUBCOMMITTEE

8. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A BUILDING DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF

SAN MATEO AND CITIES IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
XII. PUBLIC HEARING

9. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA) FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 211 AND CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15061(B)(3)

10. RESOLUTION SETTING AND CONFIRMING THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES FOR FY 2025-26 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025

11. RECEIVE A REPORT ON TOWN STAFF VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3
XIII. NEW BUSINESS

12. RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER DOUG DAVIS RELATING TO A

COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT

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

HILLSBOROUGH
XIV. 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.

XV. ADJOURNMENT
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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the City Council meeting, or if you need an agenda in an alternate form, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 375-7412 at least 24 hours before the scheduled City Council meeting.

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 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.

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
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STUDY SESSION

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: STUDY SESSION: FY 2025-26 PROPOSED BUDGET AND SCHEDULE OF

FEES AND CHARGES
SUMMARY: Town staff will conduct a study session to review the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Fees and Charges. This is a study session, and no action is required.

OVERVIEW
The Town’s proposed operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 is $85.6 million for all funds, representing a 10% increase from the FY 2024-25 projection. The increase is primarily due to an increase in capital project spending.

The Proposed Budget complies with the Town’s policies and guidelines. Additionally, the General Fund, Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds, and the Asset Replacement Fund reserves comply with the Town's reserve policies and debt covenants.

A key factor in setting the FY 2025-26 budget is the stability of the property tax assessment roll.

Property tax, the Town’s largest General Fund revenue source, is projected to grow 4% based on the FY 2025-26 tax assessment roll. In-lieu Vehicle License Fees (VLF) revenue presents a risk to FY 2025-26 revenues and is budgeted using the latest estimates.

The City Council's goal-setting session identified and prioritized the goals for the coming year.

Many of the goals are long-term projects that will continue in future years. In FY 2025-26, the Town will continue to focus on implementing the policies and programs outlined in the adopted Housing Element.

GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is the primary fund, accounting for the direct services that the Town provides to its citizens. The General Fund budget includes funding for key services, such as public safety and recreation through the Hillsborough City School District (HRec), building and planning services, general government, and contributions to the Burlingame and San Mateo libraries for Hillsborough residents to use.

The FY 2025-26 General Fund expenditures are $38.1 million, an increase of $1.9 million (5.4%) over the FY 2024-25 projection. The increase is primarily due to salary and CalPERS cost increases, the annual contribution to the Central County Fire Department JPA, and one-time project funding. FY 2025-26 General Fund revenues including transfers in are projected to be $38.7 million, a $1.2 million (3%) increase, primarily from property taxes, offset by non-recurring one-time revenues received in FY 2024-25.
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The FY 2025-26 General Fund proposed budget reflects a net draw of $1.1 million on General Fund reserves.

GENERAL FUND RESERVE
The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget reflects a $31.1 million General Fund reserve, maintained for contingencies by policy and other programs. To balance the financial picture, the Town also has long-term pension liabilities of $39 million and other post-employment benefits liabilities of $11 million.

The Town’s General Fund Reserve Policy states that a minimum of 30%, with a goal of 50%, of expenditures should be reserved for contingencies, such as natural disasters, economic downturns, state revenue reductions, pandemics, or other significant fiscal impacts. The proposed General Fund reserve categories for FY 2025-26 are as follows:
• Contingency reserve at the policy level – a minimum 30% reserve of $11.9 million. • Contingency reserve – up to 50% – $8.0 million.
• Restricted reserve - Section 115 pension trust (General Fund portion) – held to mitigate the future budget impact of pension liabilities, $5.5 million.
• Assigned for capital – $4.7 million.
• Unrestricted reserve – $1.0 million.

WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUNDS
User rates and reserves primarily fund the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds.

Water Fund
The FY 2025-26 Water Fund revenue, excluding transfers, is projected at $19.3 million, a $0.9 million (5.0%) increase over FY 2024-25. This increase is primarily attributable to a projected rate increase effective January 1, 2026. A rate study is underway that will inform the actual rates charged starting January 1, 2026.

The Water Fund expenses are $18.9 million, representing a $2.2 million (10.6%) decrease from the FY 2024-25 projection, primarily driven by lower capital spending and offset somewhat by increased purchased water and operating costs to account for cost-of-living adjustments in salaries and benefits. The budget reflects water usage at a similar level as FY 2024-25 and a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) wholesale water rate increase of 2.3% for FY 2025-26 ($5.80 v. $5.67 per ccf.). The proposed Water Fund budget shows an addition to reserves of $0.5 million and an ending balance above the target reserve.

Sewer Fund
The FY 2025-26 Sewer Fund revenue, excluding transfers and grants ($3.7 million), is projected at $18.1 million, a $0.7 million (4.0%) increase over the FY 2024-25 projection. This increase is primarily due to a proposed 4% rate increase effective July 1, 2025, as outlined in the adopted fiveyear sewer rate series.

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The proposed Sewer Fund budget reflects a net excess revenue of $0.4 million, which will be added to the reserves.

FY 2025-26 CAPITAL PLAN
The FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget allocates $18.6 million for capital improvement projects (CIP) and asset replacements, enhancing infrastructure and maintaining the Town’s assets. • Storm Drains - Storm drain replacements will improve system dependability in wet weather conditions.
• Water Main Replacement - Aging water pipes will be replaced to enhance longevity, improve water quality, and increase water pressure to meet fire flow requirements and ensure earthquake resistance.
• Highline Water Project - The project will provide a reliable, cost-effective water line at a higher elevation, tied to the Harry Tracy plant, protecting health and safety during a natural disaster and resulting in operational savings in future years. The project will be shovel-ready in FY 2025-26. • Sewer Priority Basins - Sewer system improvements will reduce overflows and improve the longevity of the pipes. Priority Basin replacement is also essential for the sewer system to mitigate sewer system overflows.
• Parkside Culvert - The existing culvert has deteriorated and exhibits several structural deficiencies, which could render the roadway unusable and unsafe if left unaddressed. This project will replace the culvert and improve the roadway on Parkside Avenue. • Shady Lane Storm Drain - The project involves installing new storm drain infrastructure on Shady Lane to reduce localized flooding and protect against roadway erosion. • Facilities - The budget funds upgrades to the fire stations. • Vehicles/Equipment - Vehicles and equipment are replaced when they have exceeded their useful service life, are not functioning, or have high maintenance costs.

FEES AND CHARGES
The Town of Hillsborough provides the community with a wide variety of municipal services, including, but not limited to, police and fire protection, water delivery, wastewater collection, street maintenance, storm drainage, planning and development services, and building inspection services. General-purpose revenues, such as property taxes, fund community services like police protection. User fees cover the cost of providing services that have special benefits to an individual or group, such as a planning application, building permit, or encroachment permit associated with personal projects/property.

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The proposed fees are intended to provide full cost recovery for the services rendered. However, the City Council may waive fees to subsidize and/or provide incentives to promote certain activities, provided those subsidies or incentives are funded with unrestricted revenue. Examples include the waiving or lowering of fees for accessory dwelling units, solar panels, and hazardous tree removal.

New Fees
There is one new proposed fee for FY 2025-26.

Public Works Department - Encroachment Permit with Engineering Review for Utility Permits - $2,124.00: This is a Public Works fee, specifically related to utility work like PG&E and Comcast.

Staff consistently spends more time on these types of permits and applicants should be charged a higher fee for more accurate cost recovery.

Changes to Existing Fees
Fees and charges for Police, Planning, Building, Engineering, and Public Works special services are updated every fiscal year for staffing labor rates. This will help ensure that the Town is achieving cost recovery. Also, on certain years the Town will revise the scope of work for certain fees when a change for that service occurs. This could be changes of staff position(s) conducting the work, consulting changes, and other costs associated with covering the fee. For FY 2025-26, there are 95 changes to existing fees, with the majority being labor cost-related.

Business License Tax
The Town’s business license tax was originally established in 1985. At the original adoption, the City Council approved certain continuing modifications that have been approved annually.

Specifically, while the original ordinance authorized a ¾ of 1% business tax, the City Council has been adopting annual resolutions providing for a reduction of the ¾ of 1% ($0.75 per $100.00 of gross receipts) tax to ½ of 1% ($0.50 per $100 of gross receipts) tax. For this upcoming FY 2025- 26, the Town staff proposes not to reduce the business tax and issue the original ordinance authorizing ¾ of 1%.

Deleted Fees
There are two fees proposed to be deleted for FY 2025-26.

1. Planning - Accessory Dwelling Unit Recordation Fee- $296: This fee has been removed from the fee schedule due to recent changes in state law. Under the updated legislation, local agencies are no longer permitted to require property owners to record a deed restriction as a condition for constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). As a result, the ADU Recordation Fee is no longer applicable.

2. Public Works Department - Sewer Lateral Test, Public Works Review - $495: This fee is removed to avoid duplication. There is already a Sewer Video Review, which is inclusive of point of sale and condition of permit videos, or any other private pipeline video review.

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reviewed and adopted by resolution for implementation on July 1 for sewer rates and January 1 for water rates. The rates that are currently in effect remain until reviewed and adopted by resolution.

Water and sewer connection fees are annually adjusted based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost 20-City Average Index (ENR-CCI), which was a (1.4%) decrease. Proposed connection fees on July 1, 2025, are $17,727.00 for water and $17,251.00 for sewer.

Fire Fees- Central County Fire Department
The Town’s Master Fee Schedule includes fees administered by the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) to Town customers so they can see all costs for their project. CCFD fees include care facility inspections, re-inspections, construction, sprinkler systems, permitting, and standby fire services. All fees are paid by the customer directly to CCFD and are not imposed by the Town. The FY 2025-26 CCFD fee schedule was approved by the CCFD Board on April 9, 2025.

San Mateo County Animal Control Fees & Charges
The Town’s Master Fee Schedule includes fees administered by San Mateo County for Animal Control. The county has updated those Fees for FY 2025-26.

Fees fully recover the Town’s cost to perform the services and are reported as revenues in the various funds.

The Financial Advisory Committee reviewed the Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget and the Proposed FY 2025-26 Fees and Charges at its regular meeting on April 29, 2025, and recommended both for City Council adoption.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The consideration of this item is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline 15378(b) as a government fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact, or as an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Any items or projects funded through the budget are not a commitment to any project, but instead, any such projects will undergo their own analysis and potential approval in the future.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget: https://www.hillsborough.net/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2782

2. Proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges:
https://www.hillsborough.net/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2782#page=215 PREPARED BY: Jan Cooke, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: This is an informational agenda item only. The City Council should provide any feedback to staff in preparation for the public hearing on the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget and Schedule of Fees and Charges.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010

CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2025 AND APRIL 28, 2025
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1 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

UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
This meeting was 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 5:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
There were no speakers.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM There were no announcements of conflict of interest.

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
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Fire Chief Dave Pucci led the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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V. RECOGNITION
• RECOGNITION OF CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT STRIKE TEAMS Councilmembers provided comments in recognition of the Central County Fire Department strike teams. Mayor Cole invited Fire Chief Dave Pucci and strike team members Steven Besozzi, Christian Kadash and Kevin Kuhner to the podium to receive a certificate of recognition. Chief Pucci provided comments.

VI. PROCLAMATIONS
• NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS WEEK, APRIL 14 - 18, 2025 Mayor Cole provided comments. Councilmembers shared in the reading of the proclamation and Mayor Cole presented the proclamation to Chief of Police Nelson Corteway and Communications Manager Joey Williamson. Chief of Police Corteway provided brief comments.
• ROTARY CLUB OF BURLINGAME & HILLSBOROUGH
Councilmember Krolik read the proclamation and announced an upcoming Rotary Club event with the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce.

VII. PRESENTATIONS
• INTRODUCTION TO BAWSCA CEO/GENERAL MANAGER TOM SMEGAL AND

UPCOMING WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS
BAWSCA CEO/General Manager Tom Smegal provided an overview of BAWSCA, an introduction to upcoming amendments to water supply agreements, and responded to City Council questions.
• ONESHORELINE UPDATE BY CEO LEN MATERMAN
OneShoreline CEO Len Materman provided an update on OneShoreline and responded to City Council questions.

VIII. TOWN UPDATE
City Manager Doug Davis provided an update on events and activities in the town and reported that the investigation into the officer involved shooting on February 22, 2025 is ongoing.

IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no speakers.

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

XI. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Krolik requested to remove Item 10 from the Consent Calendar.

Councilmember Adams requested to remove Item 5 and Item 6 from the Consent Calendar.

No members of the public requested to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.

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1. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2025 AND MARCH 10, 2025
The City Council meeting minutes of February 10, 2025 and March 10, 2025 were approved.

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

3. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025
The Treasurer’s Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2025 was approved.

4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The March 2025 Legislative Update was received.

5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT

AN APPLICATION TO THE EMPLOYMENT RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FOR

EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE LIABILITY COVERAGE
Administrative Services Manager William Li, Finance Director Jan Cooke, City Manager Doug Davis and City Attorney Christopher Diaz responded to City Council questions.

On motion by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Employment Risk Management Authority for employment practice liability coverage was adopted.

6. APPROVE THE ANNUAL “MILITARY EQUIPMENT” REPORT AND RENEW ORDINANCE NO. 785 REGARDING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY Chief of Police Nelson Corteway responded to City Council questions.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on roll call vote, the Military Equipment Annual Report was approved and Ordinance No. 785 regarding a Military Equipment Policy was renewed.

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
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 was adopted.

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
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 was adopted.
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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 The resolution 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 was adopted.

10. 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 Public Works Director Paul Willis responded to City Council questions.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on roll call vote, 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 was adopted.

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 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 was adopted.

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
The 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 service in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.

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 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 -25-
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amount of $150,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

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
Deputy Director of Public Works Natalie Gribben provided the staff report and reported comments made by the Architecture and Design Review Board at their April 10, 2025 meeting. City Attorney Christopher Diaz and Public Works Director Paul Willis provided additional information.

Mayor Cole opened the public hearing at 8:17 p.m.

Ben McVeigh, Civil Engineer, on behalf of the applicant, provided information regarding the subdivision and responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Cole closed the public hearing at 8:41 p.m.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous on roll call vote, 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 was adopted.

XIII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Chuang announced the upcoming Townwide Drill, reported her attendance at a meeting of the Central County Fire Department Board of Directors which included a commendation for outgoing Deputy Fire Chief Ken Giacotto and approval of the FY 2025-26 budget, and reported that SamTrans released a Senior Mobility Guide for San Mateo County.

Councilmember Adams presented slides regarding her attendance at a RethinkWaste Board of Directors retreat and an upcoming RethinkWaste Earth Day event.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale provided an update on the services provided by Peninsula Clean Energy (PCE) and presented PCE cost and energy savings data for town customers, reported her attendance at the Crocker Middle School Class of 2000 time capsule opening event, and congratulated the Hillsborough Youth Commission on the upcoming California Association of Youth Commissions Conference.

Councilmember Krolik stated she watched the live stream of the Crocker Middle School Class of 2000 time capsule opening event, reported a need for additional convertibles for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade, reported her attendance at a meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable which included a “Noise 101” presentation and new SFO Airport Director Mike Nakornkhet was in attendance, and announced the upcoming Concours d’Elegance car show.

Mayor Cole reported regarding her attendance at a meeting of the Central County Fire Department Board of Directors that to date there is no change in the status of the SAFER Grant. Mayor Cole reported her attendance at a meeting of the C/CAG Board of Directors in which the expansion of the Highway 101/Route 92 interchange was discussed and reported her attendance at the Crocker Middle School Class of 2000 time capsule opening event.

Councilmember Chuang expressed appreciation to the attendees of the current Mandarin Chinese CERT Training program.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING: STUDY SESSION
6:00 PM
Hillsborough Town Hall
This special meeting was 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.

I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor Cole and City Manager Doug Davis provided introductory comments regarding the format of the meeting.

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole
III. STUDY SESSION: 40 Baywood Avenue Property Donation Proposal Discussion and Direction, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
City Manager Davis provided the staff report.

Lauren Presley-Hollie, caregiver of Terri Lilienthal for 10 years, provided comments regarding Mrs. Lilienthal’s character and her wish for the community to enjoy her property.

Anne Lassahn, Trustee, Lilienthal Family Trust, stated Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes for the property to be preserved and used for the community and that since Mrs. Lilienthal’s passing, the home has been restored with permits, and a 501(c)(3) charitable organization was created to receive and steward the estate. Ms. Lassahn provided comments regarding prior City Council discussions regarding the donation, AB 721, and Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes expressed in Section

5.2 of the trust document. Ms. Lassahn offered a new proposal to the Town of a 10-year lease for $1 per year, with the Town paying for maintenance, insurance, capital repair and other daily costs to run the estate in exchange for full use and access to the entire property and allowing Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue 501(c)(3) to actively fundraise to supplement the estate costs by hosting an agreed upon number of events each year as well as opening the estate to the public for occasional picnics. Ms. Lassahn stated that development and parceling of the property requested that if the Town chooses not to lease the property, it be allowed to operate as a 501(c)(3).

Assistant City Attorney Mark Hudak provided information regarding AB 721 and responded to City Council questions.

Ken Horowitz confirmed that the IRS determination letter regarding the 501(c)(3) is available on the IRS website.

Anne Lassahn responded to City Council questions. Ms. Lassahn stated that the current maintenance costs for the property, including homeowner’s insurance are approximately $15,000-$16,000 per month and provided comments regarding property taxes, the status of the renovations, and the balance left in the trust, her vision for the 501(c)(3)’s involvement should the Town pursue the lease, and the status of renovations that still need to be completed.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.
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Elaina Meredith, 23 Belford, providing comments regarding a tour she received of 40 Baywood and spoke in support of preserving the estate and Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes, and provided comments regarding AB 721.

Peter, attorney representing Anne Lassahn and Lassahn Fiduciary Services, provided comments regarding his interpretation of AB 721 and in support of fulfilling Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes.

Ted and Angela Koros provided comments regarding AB 721 and in support of preserving the estate and Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes.

Jennifer Hawkins expressed concerns regarding a lack of clarity as to what the City Council wants to do with the property.

Tammy Fabbri, 27 Belford Way, spoke in support of preserving the estate and Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes and in opposition to using the property for housing.

Kathleen McCrea, family friend of the Lilienthals, provided comments regarding Mrs.

Lilienthal’s vision for the property to be protected and preserved after her death to be used for the community.

Deborah Marcus, Mrs. Lilienthal’s Pilates teacher for 15 years, provided comments regarding Mrs. Lilienthal’s vision for use of the property related to education, writing, art and music and requested the City Council honor Mrs. Lilienthal’s memory and legacy.

Diane Marcus provided comments regarding Mrs. Lilienthal’s vision for use of the property and spoke in support of community access to the property for educational programming.

Susan Bardet, 69 De Sabla Road, inquired about the potential for a private agreement between Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue and the Town to retain the current zoning and if it was a gift to the Town and the Town wanted to sell it, that it could revert to the Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue. Ms. Bardet inquired about the balance of funds in Mrs. Lilienthal’s estate.

Bob Guglielmi, 38 Baywood, spoke in support of a compromise in support of Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes and suggested use of the property for housing for police officers and firefighters or for Town meeting space. Mr. Guglielmi provided comments regarding the poor condition of the house prior to the renovations.

Jordan Jurow provided comments in support of Anne Lassahn’s efforts related to the property and of preserving the estate for use by the community to honor Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes.

Natalie Kao provided comments regarding the ability to fundraise to support the property and the need for additional event venues in the Town.

Orlena Shek, 800 Chateau, spoke in support of preserving the estate for the community.

Josh Cooperman, 15 Creekwood Way, spoke in support of a compromise so that the community can benefit from the property.

Tom Pantazis, 301 Brentwood Road, provided comments regarding the benefits of the property to the community and suggested it could be used as a resource for seniors.

Mary Ellen Benninger, 101 and 99 Baywood, expressed concerns regarding the potential fiduciary responsibility to be placed on the Town and regarding how much money could be raised to maintain the property given competing charitable causes, but expressed support for finding a compromise to accept the donation.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

Mr. Horowitz and Ms. Lassahn responded to questions regarding the 501(c)(3) and regarding small structures on the property.

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Following further discussion, by consensus, Mayor Cole summarized City Council direction to reject the 10-year lease proposal presented by Ms. Lassahn and requested legal feedback on a 99-year lease versus a gift, clarification on whether a new foundation, a 501(c)(3), is needed related to property tax obligations for the San Mateo parcel, and directed to staff to prepare a counterproposal which includes an agreement in which the Town commits to not build multifamily housing on the site with the exception of potential workforce housing for firefighters or police officers, and includes the dissolution of Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue and the Trust.

Mayor Cole re-opened public comment.

Gordon Bardet, 69 De Sabla Road, inquired about the concept of a 99-year lease as it pertains to AB 721 and provided comments regarding the traffic impacts of multiunit housing.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

Assistant City Attorney Hudak confirmed a 60 to 90-day timeframe to work through the legal issues and report back to the City Council.

Ms. Lassahn clarified that it is $15,000-$16,000 per month to maintain the property which includes pond maintenance but not property tax.

IV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
2 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: MONTHLY CLAIMS: APRIL 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025 SUMMARY: The monthly claims for the month of April 2025 in the amount of $6,532,707.84 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 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) as ongoing administrative or organizational activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

ATTACHMENTS: Monthly Claims Listing
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve the monthly claims for April 2025 as submitted. -31-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

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

Alan Singh
Docusign Envelope ID: B3B34B5D-589F-4F7A-801D-CD3C4CD00B4D -32-
GOODS & SERVICES PURCHASED $1,982,534.17
NET SALARIES & TAXES PAID 1,096,459.45
HEALTH BENEFIT PREMIUMS 201,294.27
CCFD FUNDING 804,376.33
SAN FRANCISCO WATER PAYMENTS 265,293.62
TOTAL COST OF GOODS & SERVICES TO BE APPROVED $6,532,707.84

FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE

CITY MANAGER DATE
DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025

SUMMARY OF PURCHASES

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
Docusign Envelope ID: B3B34B5D-589F-4F7A-801D-CD3C4CD00B4D 5/6/2025
5/7/2025
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COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
For the Month of April 2025
Apr-25 Apr-24 Apr-23
Goods & Services Purchased:

Operations 1,583,048.37 1,292,995.60 2,599,590.40
Capital 399,485.80 299,171.19 640,786.67
Net Salaries & Taxes Paid 1,096,459.45 1,018,815.41 1,182,560.70 Health Benefit Premiums 201,294.27 189,763.45 174,516.23 Bond Payments 2,182,750.00 2,221,250.00 46,326.23
CCFD Funding 804,376.33 703,368.00 654,879.00
San Francisco Water Payments 265,293.62 225,722.32 190,794.67 Total $6,532,707.84 $5,951,085.97 $5,489,453.90
NOTES:

Operations -
payments made in 2025, such as City of Burlingame Library and Sewer Services and Aixtek IT Services.

Capital -
Net Salaries & April 2025 payroll is consistent with the prior year, and the increase is primarily attributable Taxes Paid - to timing of filling open positions and cost of living increase effective January 1, 2025.

Debt Service
outstanding Certificates of Participation and to terminate the related interest rate swaps.

Interest on the new bonds is now paid twice a year, and principal one time per year.

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 April 2025 is primarily for Priority Basin Project, Sewer Lift Station Repairs, A1 Storm Drain Project, and the Street Resurfacing Project.

In June 2023, the Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2023 was issued to refinance the Town's 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: B3B34B5D-589F-4F7A-801D-CD3C4CD00B4D -34-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING APRIL 2025
CK # VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
16986 A & D AUTOMATIC GATE CO. REPAIR - GATE CORP YARD PW 766.00 16987 AFLAC FEB '25/MAR '25 INSURANCE PREMIUM HR 5,448.44 16988 AIXTEK FEB '25/MAR '25 IT MANAGE SERVICE/SOFTWARE IT 66,497.95 16989 ALEXANDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. LAND SURVEY MULTIPLE SITES PW 6,625.00 16990 ALTA LANGUAGE SERVICES, INC FEB '25 LISTENING & SPEAKING TEST STAFF HR 58.00 16991 AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC FEB '25 - BACKUP STORAGE IT 15,135.96 16992 ARAMARK SERVICES, INC COFFEE & SUPPLIES BP 135.34 16993 AT&T 2/10/25-3/9/25 3,048.25
16994 AT&T 1/20/25-2/19/25 1,077.34
16995 BAKER TILLY US, LLP CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CM 5,000.00 16996 BAY PRO APR '25 LANDSCAPE MAINT VARIOUS SITES HBF 3,236.00 16997 BAYSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS INC SUPPLIES - GOLD FINES /BUNGEE CORDS/BROOM PW 341.47 16998 BENNETT MARINE UTILITY, LLC MAINT - STERILIZE/CHLORINATE MARLBOROUGH TANK 2 4,285.00 16999 BIG STATE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY, INC SUPPLIES - DISINFECTANT SPRAY PW 1,224.57 17000 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PD/PW 4,576.06
17001 BUILDCHECK AI, INC CONSULT - ADRB APPLICATIONS APR '25 BP 521.50 17002 BURNETT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC MAINT - APR '24 HBF LANDSCAPE VARIOUS SITES 5,256.00 17003 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, INC LEGAL RETAINER FEB '25 CM 4,000.00 17004 CASEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. A2 PHASE 2 PRIORTY PRJ RETENTION PW 101,088.29 17005 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICE PW 334.50 17006 CITY OF BURLINGAME JUN '24/MAR '25 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 130,103.00 17007 CIVICPLUS WEBSITE - PW DEPARTMENT HEADERS 2025 IT 1,028.68 17008 GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES PARTS - PRV/PUMP CONTROL VALVES PW 5,610.96 17009 CLEANSWEEP SERVICES, INC. STREET SWEEPING SERVICE PW 6,144.00 17010 COMCAST MAR '25 PW 494.43
17011 COMCAST FEB '25 CALNET NONCGEN LINE IT 4,900.16
17012 CORE & MAIN LP PARTS - VALVE BOXES/LIDS PW 10,024.18 17013 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. 2025 STREET RESURFACE/VARIOUS PRJ 12/28/24-1/31/25 111,275.00 17014 DAN OKANO EQUIP - RAKES PW 87.48
17015 DKF SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC TRAIN - UTILITY LOCATOR CLASS 2/26-27/25 PW 6,840.00 17016 DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC FEB '25 SAFETY CONSULT PW 1,240.00 17017 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT. OCT-DEC'24 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 497.10 17018 ESCRIBE SOFTWARE LTD SOFTWARE - MEETING MANAGEMENT SETUP/TRAIN FEES 4,245.00 17019 FASTENAL COMPANY SUPPLIES - PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIP PW 826.89 17020 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC PARTS - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 1,277.20 17021 FLOWATER EQUIP - AUG '24-MAR '25 WATER STATION PW 1,476.58 17022 GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY HR 19,600.00 17023 GRAINGER SUPPLIES - KEYS PW 80.64
17024 GRAY'S PAINT & WALLPAPER OF THE PENINSULA, INC SUPPLIES - PAINT/VARIOUS ITEMS PW 281.58 17025 KRONOS SAASHR, INC. MARCH'25 PAYROLL PROCESSING FN 2,137.87 17026 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SAN MATEO COUNTY FEE - ELECTED LEADERS CLASS RAGSDALE 2/28/25 CO 225.00 17027 LITTLER, MENDELSON, P.C. LEGAL SERVICES JAN '25/FEB '25 CM 13,485.00 17028 MASTERPIECE GARDENERS, INC MAINT - MAR '25 HBF LANDSCAPE VARIOUS SITES 650.00 17029 METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP INC CONSULT - FEB '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 11,052.50 17030 MOORE, IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC CONSULT - EIR ASSESSMENT BP 1,905.00 17031 MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP LLC FEB '25 HR SERVICES CM 1,950.00 17032 NAPA AUTO PARTS - BURLINGAME SUPPLIES - EXHAUST & WASHER FLUID PW 254.08 17033 NORCAL RENTAL GROUP LLC EQUIP - BOOM RENTAL PW 909.18 17034 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, A EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL STAFF PW 141.00 17035 ANTHONY CHIU REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 10,000.00
17036 ARCHIE WINTHOL MANAGEMENT, INC REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 3,000.00 17037 NELSON WONG REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 31,280.00
17038 WILLIAM & NICOLE LENIHAN REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 7,500.00 17039 ALEXANDER MARCAL REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 69.99 17040 ALFREDO DELA ROSA REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17041 BARBARA SPIELBERG REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17042 CHRISTINE BEHESHTI REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 69.00 17043 DANNY CHAN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17044 ERICK TSENG REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 89.99 17045 GERALD KENNER REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17046 JUDITH IOCCO REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17047 KEN STEINER REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17048 LEES GARDENING SERVICE INC. REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 500.00 17049 LEVENT BESIK REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 95.98 17050 LILY CHEN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 Docusign Envelope ID: B3B34B5D-589F-4F7A-801D-CD3C4CD00B4D -35-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING APRIL 2025
17051 MAVIS KO REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00
17052 MICHAEL GIROLAMI REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17053 NANCY KILEY REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17054 PAUL FELTON REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 82.93 17055 QUALITY LANDSCAPE & CONCRETE INC REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 500.00 17056 STEVE COHN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 89.99 17057 WEI HUANG REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17058 DEANNA KUNG REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 500.00 17059 ERICA AND KURT LANZAVECCHIA REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 311.41 17060 HILARY ROBERTS REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 950.60 17061 HUANGRONG HU REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 1,061.32 17062 LING LU REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 136.05
17063 MARCUS NEWBURY REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 316.63 17064 PETER MARTINEAU REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 365.15 17065 ROBERT WATSON REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 395.65 17066 SANJAY PRASANNA REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 908.31 17067 SHIRA SHAPIRA REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 46.19 17068 STUART HICKS REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 110.30 17069 OPEN GOV INC TRAIN - CARTEGRAPH USER SUPPORT 2025 PW 7,000.00 17070 PENINSULA TRUCK REPAIR INC MAINT - MULTIPLE VEHICLES PW 3,825.64 17071 RICHLAND RESEARCH CORPORATION SUPPLIES - DISINFECTANT PW 1,204.18 17072 A&A REDWOOD GENERAL TIRE CO. MAINT - TIRES TRUCK #144 PW 1,386.85 17073 SAN MATEO LUMBER CO., INC SUPPLIES - PIPES/COUPLING PW 55.96 17074 SAN MATEO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RCD COMPOST PROGRAM 10/24-12/24 CM 3,649.63 17075 SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING 2024 SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION UPGRADE 24A PW 3,392.50 17076 SFPUC FINANCIAL SERVICES FEB '25 - WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS PW 1,930.00 17077 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION FEB '25 COPIER CHARGES 1,623.02 17078 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 434.28 17079 STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE 23/24 ANNUAL STREET REPORT FN 3,500.00 17080 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - DWOCP FEE - WATER OPERATOR CERT D1 STAFF PW 70.00 17081 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - DWOCP FEE - WATER OPERATOR EXAM D2 STAFF PW 65.00 17082 STEWART TITLE OF CALIFORNIA, INC CONDITION OF TITLE GUARANTEE MULTIPLE EASMENTS P 6,050.00 17083 T-MOBILE USA INC. TOWER DUMP PD 100.00
17084 THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL STAFF PD 119.00 17085 UTILITY TELECOM, INC. MAR '25 ETHERNET & CIRCUITS IT 408.66 17086 VERIZON WIRELESS 2/7/25-3/6/25 PD/PW 2,448.58
17087 WECO INDUSTRIES, LLC REPAIR - MINI P&T CAMERA PW 2,712.96 17088 A & D AUTOMATIC GATE CO. REPAIR - GATE CORP YARD PW 1,115.63 17089 AGUILAR & SONS REPAIR - INSTALL ASHPALT/GRATE PULLMAN PW 1,000.00 17091 AMERICAN WATER COLLEGE, LLC SOFTWARE - WATER TRAINING HUB PW 777.00 17092 ARAMARK SERVICES, INC COFFEE & SUPPLIES BP 185.48 17093 AT&T 4/7/25 PD 538.67
17094 BAIRD + DRISKELL + ABRAMS COMMUNITY PLANNING FEE -ADU RESOURCE CENTER SAN MATEO CO 24/25 BP 39,000.00 17095 BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MGMT. DIS PERMIT RENEWAL FEE - CHERRY CREEK PW 552.00 17096 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP FEE - FEB '25 LEGAL SERVICE 33,938.90 17097 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PD/PW 2,705.28
17098 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, INC LEGAL RETAINER MAR '25 CM 4,000.00 17099 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION Q3 '25 BUILDING STANDARD FEES BP 623.70 17100 CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT APR '25 FISCAL CONTRIBUTION 804,376.33 17101 CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT REMIT - Q3 FY 24/25 FIRE REVIEW FEE FN 6,386.50 17102 CHARGELINK LLC MAINT - APR '25 EV STATIONS PW 1,300.00 17103 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICE PW 1,366.85 17104 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 SERVICE - AED/FIRST AID KITS PW 964.73 17105 CITY OF BURLINGAME JAN '25/FEB '25 SEWER BILLING PW 274,025.00 17106 CLARK PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL - PW 140.00
17107 CLEANSWEEP SERVICES, INC. STREET SWEEPING SERVICE PW 1,536.00 17108 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT. JAN'25/MAR'25 MICRO CHANNEL LINES PD 246.76 17109 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. MAR '25 CODE ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BP 8,216.00 17110 DEBORAH YACOBELLIS CONSULT - SYMBIUM/CRW/TRACK IT MAR '25 BP 1,072.50 17111 DENNIS B. GAYA MAINT - TANK INSPECTIONS PW 1,700.00 17112 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION Q1'25 STRONG MOTION & SEISMIC HAZARD MAPPING BP 1,099.77 17113 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MAR'25 FINGERPRINT SERVICE PD 209.00 17114 ESHERICK HOMSEY DODGE AND DAVIS, ARCHITECS, PC CONSULT - MAR 25 TOWN VISION/HOUSING ELEMENT BP 8,134.02 17115 EPRINTS & DOCUMENT SERVICES PRINT - BUSINESS CARDS STAFF BP 235.70 17116 EPS, INC. LA HONDA SEWER LIFT STATION UPGRADE PRJ PW 183,872.50 17117 ERLER & KALINOWSKI, INC SEWER CIP PHASE 1C CM SUPPORT PW 13,056.75 17118 ESCRIBE SOFTWARE LTD SOFTWARE - MEETING MANAGEMENT 3/1/25-2/2/26 28,927.66 17119 FASTENAL COMPANY SUPPLIES - PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIP PW 634.01 Docusign Envelope ID: B3B34B5D-589F-4F7A-801D-CD3C4CD00B4D -36-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING APRIL 2025
17120 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC PARTS - BRASS CONNECTORS PW 30,110.17 17121 FIFTH ASSET, INC SOFTWARE-SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER 3/31/25-3/30/26 FN 15,000.00 17122 FLOWATER EQUIP - APR '25 WATER STATION FN 164.06
17123 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS APR '25 JANITORIAL SERVICES PW 13,126.05 17124 GOOD CITY COMPANY CONSULT - MAR '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 11,673.75 17125 GRAINGER SUPPLIES - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 574.08
17127 HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC MAR '25 WATER RATE ANALYSIS/SW RATE STUDY FN 18,323.75 17128 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES FEB '25/MAR '25 GIS SERVICE PW 1,610.00 17129 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF SAN FRANCISCO PARTS - BATTERY SWEEPER #250 PW 316.62 17130 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP APR '25 BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES BP 2,000.00 17131 JAMES WILLIAM NESS 2025 BACK FLOW DEVICE TESTING PW 175.00 17132 JEFFREY SCHOENSTEIN PRINT - STAR LOGO PATROL VEHICLE DOOR PD 556.24 17133 KARIN SIDWELL HISTORICAL DESIGN REVIEW BP 10,400.00 17134 MAMME INC CATERING - CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3/10/25&4/14/25 CO 405.62 17135 MARK D HUDAK LEGAL SERVICES - FEB 2025 CM 5,490.00 17136 MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP LLC MAR '25 INVESTIGATION SERVICE PD 962.50 17137 JASON & MERRIN THOMPSON REFUND - CCFD REVIEW FEE BP 224.00 17138 NELSON WONG TR REFUND - BOND DEPOSIT BP 1,999.34
17139 NELSON WONG TR REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 5,000.00 17140 PAUL FITZGERALD LANDSCAPES, INC REFUND - BOND DEPOSIT BP 1,490.02 17141 RIVER ENGINEERING INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 638.45 17142 VICKY & ADELINE CHEUNG REFUND - BOND DEPOSIT BP 43,667.50 17143 NATHAN YOUNG REIMB -TRAVEL EXP FIELD TEST CLASS 4/7-9/25 PD 93.99 17144 DEL ANJIN CORPORATION UNIFORM - MOTORCYCLE JACKET PD 1,194.93 17145 WILLIAM GARNER REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 79.99 17146 OSMOSE UTILITIES SERVICES, INC GIS ASSET VERIFICATION PW 8,390.75 17147 PAGE & TURNBULL, INC HISTORICAL DESIGN REVIEW BP 7,054.08 17148 PENINSULA TRUCK REPAIR INC REPAIR - CENTER BLOCK PUMP TRUCK #538 PW 22,401.06 17149 PETERSON POWER SYSTEMS, INC. TRAIN - MACHINE OPERATOR 4/7-10/25 PW 8,746.75 17150 PG & E 3/1/25-3/31/25 MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS 23,464.74 17151 RED WING SHOE STORE WORK BOOTS - STAFF PW 594.43
17152 ROBIN LIEBISCH 2025 PARADE SOUND SYSTEM 50 % DEPOSIT 3,500.00 17153 ROMEL 400 LLC RENT - MAR-MAY'25 RADIO BASE STATION RECEIVER PD 990.00 17154 SAN MATEO LOCK WORKS, INC. REPAIR - REKEY LOCK 1640 RENTAL/LOCKOUT PW 535.11 17155 SAN MATEO LUMBER CO., INC SUPPLIES - WOOD CORP YARD PW 35.08 17156 SHAWN KIRBY MAR '25 POOL SERVICE PW 1640 RENTAL 200.00 17157 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY MAR '25 GROUP LIFE/ADD/LTD ASSESSMENT 3,006.79 17158 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 1,557.02 17159 TETRA TECH INC MAINT - SCADA SUPPORT SERVICES PW 40,032.36 17160 THIRKETTLE CORPORATION PARTS - MXU RADIO PW 176.31 17161 TIMBERLINE TREE SERVICE, INC. MAINT - TREE/BRANCH REMOVAL MULTIPLE SITES PW 11,545.00 17162 UNITED LABORATORIES SUPPLIES - SEWER LIFT-ZYME PW 3,832.67 17163 UNITED SITE SERVICES, INC. PORT-POTTY RENTAL - WORK FURLOUGH 5/6/24-6/30/24 1,120.43 17164 VERIZON CONNECT NWF INC JAN '25/MAR '25 - GPS MONTHLY SERVICES PW 2,774.78 17165 WRA, INC CONSULT - EIR ASSESSMENT BP 3,981.50
TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES FOR THE MONTH PAID BY CHECK $2,398,005.59 CALPERS RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS 251,367.75
VISA PAYMENTS 39,719.34
RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS 97,817.82
OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 0.00
TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES FOR THE MONTH $ 2,786,910.50
Docusign Envelope ID: B3B34B5D-589F-4F7A-801D-CD3C4CD00B4D -37-

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SETTING THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR POLICE PROTECTION AND FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SUMMARY: The special tax was approved by the residents of the Town of Hillsborough in 1998 providing a maximum charge of $570.00 for each improved parcel and $218.00 for each unimproved parcel. The maximum charge allowed by the original authorization had been assessed since FY 2005-06. Annual revenues are $2,246,910.00. The proposed rates impose the maximum charges for the upcoming FY 2025-26.

FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenues in the amount of $2,246,910.00 are included in the proposed FY 2025-26 budget (6% of General Fund revenue).

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution setting the amount of Public Safety Tax for FY 2025- 26 at $570.00 for each improved parcel and $218.00 for each unimproved parcel. -39-
RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

SETTING THE AMOUNT OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR POLICE PROTECTION AND FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.30 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code, Special Tax For Police Protection and Fire Protection and Prevention (“Public Safety Tax”), was approved by the voters on June 2, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.30.040 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code provides for a two percent (2%) increase each year but a not-to-exceed total annual tax of one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the initial maximum tax.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough:

1. Hereby finds that the full amount of the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 Public Safety Tax ($570 for each improved parcel and $218 for each unimproved parcel – the maximum amounts allowed) is required to meet the projected expenditures of the Town for police protection and fire protection and prevention services for FY 2025-26.

2. Hereby determines that the Public Safety Tax applicable for FY 2025-26 shall be as follows:

For each improved parcel: $570
For each unimproved parcel: $218

3. This resolution shall be printed and posted upon the three official bulletin boards of the Town of Hillsborough.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
SUMMARY: This resolution authorizes sewer service charges for residential and non-residential customers, effective July 1, 2025. An Equivalent Dwelling Unit (EDU) represents the wastewater flow and loadings of a typical single family residence. Residential customers have one EDU.

Equivalent EDUs are assigned to non-residential customers based on average indoor water use from the prior three years and State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) wastewater strength guidelines.

This resolution will authorize implementing a $166.00 (4%) increase in the annual residential sewer service charge from $4,145.00 to $4,311.00 for FY 2025-26 effective July 1, 2025.

Non-residential accounts will be charged based on the equivalent dwelling unit formula and the average indoor water use during the calendar years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Staff has been able to analyze non-residential data to reflect indoor water usage through Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) tools. Variances from the 4% rate increase are the result of changes in their average water usage.

FISCAL IMPACT: Additional revenues associated with this action are reflected in the Proposed Budget for FY 2025-26.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution authorizing sewer service charges for FY 2025-26 effective July 1, 2025.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AUTHORIZING SEWER SERVICE CHARGES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 WHEREAS, on June 14, 2021, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) City Council adopted Resolution No. 21-55 adopting maximum rates for sewer service charges for a five-year period; and
WHEREAS, the Town may charge rates at or below the adopted maximum rates in the intervening years; and
WHEREAS, the non-residential sewer rates will be based on the number of Equivalent Dwelling Units (EDU) using the three-year average indoor water use; and WHEREAS, the proposed fees and charges for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, if adopted, would be effective July 1, 2025, until amended; and
WHEREAS, the actions taken pursuant to this Resolution do not constitute an “increase” to any fee or charge subject to article XIII D, section 6 of the California Constitution, because they are being adjusted in accordance with a pre-approved formula; and
WHEREAS, fees and charges adjusted pursuant hereto do not exceed the cost of the service for which they are imposed; and
WHEREAS, the Financial Advisory Committee, the City Council and the public have been presented in an open and noticed public meeting, all of the details of the proposed changes to the sewer service charges and the water and sewer connection fees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby authorizes sewer service for FY 2025-26, effective July 1, 2025, as follows:

Sewer Annual Service Fees
Adopted
fiscal year
2024-25
Proposed
fiscal year
2025-26
Residential (Equivalent Dwelling Unit) $4,145 $4,311
Hillsborough Racquet Club $3,444 $4,311
Caltrans Rest Stop $21,140 $25,435
Crystal Springs Uplands School $19,482 $18,106
Burlingame Country Club $70,880 $72,425
Crystal Springs Golf Club $28,601 $28,453
Hillsborough City School District $43,108 $46,990
Nueva School $6,218 $13,795
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2 This resolution shall be printed and posted upon the authorized official bulletin boards of the Town of Hillsborough.

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

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

Attachment 2 includes letters submitted by the Town since the April 14, 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. April 2025 CPPG Legislative Summary

2. Letters submitted since April 14, 2025 City Council meeting PREPARED BY: Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the April 2025 Legislative Update. -47-
1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 1 Date: May 8, 2025
To: Doug Davis, Town Manager
Town of Hillsborough
From: Dane Hutchings
Founder + CEO
California Public Policy Group
Re: CPPG Legislative Summary – April 2025

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Policy Committees Accelerate After Spring Break
April has been a bustle of legislative activity, with stacked agendas, long hearings, and a flurry of bills being amended as the more than 2,200 legislative proposals introduced between early January and the middle of February make their way through the legislative process. May 2 marked the deadline for all bills that have been keyed fiscal—which means they are determined to potentially have a state fiscal impact—to be heard in a policy committee.

After fiscal bills have exited their policy committees, they will be sent to their respective appropriations committees (either Assembly or Senate) for fiscal analysis. Those determined to have no significant impact may be released from committee while those determined to have a fiscal impact are placed on the Suspense File. Both appropriations committees will review all fiscal measures placed on the Suspense File on May 23. From a timing and process perspective, fiscal measures can be held (meaning that they will no longer advance), pass out of committee unchanged, or pass out of committee with either technical or substantive amendments based on the committee’s recommendation. If a measure passes its fiscal committee, it will then be sent to the Floor of its house of origin, where it must advance to the second house by June 6.

Affordability
Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Geyserville) announced in a press release his support for a package of legislation titled “Investing in Your California.” The press release stated that the legislation will “help tackle the affordability crisis in our state—focusing on the critical areas of Energy, Housing, and Workforce.” The package includes three bills:
• SB 254 (Becker) Electricity: wildfire mitigation: rate assistance: Policy-Oriented and Wildfire Electric Reimbursement (POWER) Program
• SB 681 (Wahab) Housing
• SB 638 (Padilla) California Education and Workforce Development Coordinating Entity:

Career Technical Education and Career Pathways Grant Program Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) announced in a press release the formation of several Assembly select committees focused on four areas of affordability: child care, transportation, housing, and groceries. The press release stated that the new committees are “part of the California State Assembly’s ongoing work to lower the cost of living in California.” Select committees are formed to hold informational hearings on a specific policy as a way for the Legislature to gather and -48-
ATTACHMENT 1
1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 2 review input from various stakeholders in order to then introduce legislation. Select committees do not take votes on legislation. The Assembly plans to hold a series of informational hearings throughout the year to “examine real cost pressures facing Californians.” The Speaker also announced in the press release his support for the following bills “that will facilitate housing construction”:
• AB 353 (Boerner) Communications: broadband internet service providers: affordable home internet
• AB 485 (Ortega) Labor Commissioner: unsatisfied judgments: nonpayment of wages • AB 609 (Wicks) California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: housing development projects
• AB 782 (Quirk-Silva) Subdivision Map Act: security
• AB 1007 (Rubio) Land use: development project review
• AB 1234 (Ortega) Employment: nonpayment of wages: complaints • AB 1248 (Haney) Hiring of real property: fees and charges • AB 1294 (Haney) Planning and zoning: housing development: standardized application form Governor’s Reorganization Plan
On April 4, Governor Gavin Newsom released a transmittal letter to the Little Hoover Commission announcing a proposed plan to reorganize the California State Government to create two new agencies as part of the 2025-26 budget: a Business and Consumer Services Agency and a California Housing and Homelessness Agency.

The Little Hoover Commission reviews reorganization plans submitted by the Governor, offering advisory recommendations within 30 days of the Governor’s transmittal letter. The Governor’s plan automatically then takes effect 61 days after submission to the Legislature unless rejected by either the Assembly or Senate by majority vote.

On May 5, the Governor submitted GRP 1 to the Legislature to carry out the 2025 reorganization plan.

The plan eliminates the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency and replaces it with the Business and Consumer Services Agency and the California Housing and Homelessness Agency.

The Little Hoover Commission’s report containing recommendations is due to the Governor and the Legislature by June 4, and the plan itself will take effect on July 5. The provisions of the plan will become operative on July 1, 2026.

An analysis of the plan by the Legislative Analyst’s Office can be found here.

BUDGET UPDATE
Preliminary tax agency data shows that California’s personal and corporate income taxes, combined, generated $23.4 billion of revenue in April, net of refunds. This exceeds the forecast for the month—included as part of the Governor’s January 10 budget proposal—by $488 million (2.1%). 2024 final return payments were $1.6 billion (29%) above projections for the month. By contrast, most other income tax categories were weaker than projections, including the first quarterly estimated personal income tax payments of 2025, which were $245 million (8%) under target. For the 2024-25 fiscal year to date, California’s income taxes are $3.8 billion (3.0%) above projections -49-
1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 3 as of the end of April. As of the end of March, income tax gains were offset by sales taxes running more than $300 million below projections.

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.

Active Positioned Legislation
• AB 259 (Rubio, Blanca) Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences. o Location: 05/06/2025 - Senate Rules
o Position: Support
• AB 468 (Gabriel) Crimes: looting.
o Location: 04/23/2025 - Assembly APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
o Position: Support
• AB 470 (McKinnor) Telephone corporations: carriers of last resort. o Location: 04/30/2025 - Assembly Appropriations
o Position: Oppose
• AB 544 (Davies) Electric bicycles: required equipment. o Location: 04/30/2025 - Assembly CONSENT CALENDAR
o Position: Support
• AB 650 (Papan) Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation. o Location: 05/01/2025 - Assembly Appropriations
o Position: Support
• SB 239 (Arreguín) Open meetings: teleconferencing: subsidiary body. o Location: 04/03/2025 - Senate Judiciary
o Position: Support
• SB 457 (Becker) Housing element compliance: Housing Accountability Act: housing disapprovals.
o Location: 02/26/2025 - Senate Housing
o Position: Support
• SB 496 (Hurtado) Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation: appeals advisory committee:
exemptions.
o Location: 05/05/2025 - Senate APPR. SUSPENSE FILE
o Position: Support
• SB 707 (Durazo) Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements. o Location: 05/06/2025 - Senate THIRD READING
o Position: Oppose

LOOKING FORWARD
• Mid-May: Governor releases the May revision of the state budget • 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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• September 12: Last day for the Legislature to pass bills • October 12: Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills -51-
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
April 18, 2025
The Honorable Jesse Gabriel
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Room 8230
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Assembly Bill 468 – Crimes: looting – SUPPORT (As Amended April 10, 2025) Dear Assemblymember Gabriel,
On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I would like to express our support for Assembly Bill (AB) 468, which would close loopholes for burglary offenses committed in disaster evacuation zones and increase penalties for committing these offenses in disaster evacuation zones while impersonating emergency personnel.

California has the highest wildfire risk in the US. In recent years, the state has experienced a growing number of highly destructive wildfires due to climate change and over a century of logging and fire suppression. The devastating impacts of these wildfires has unfortunately resulted in the destruction of over 57,000 structures in the last decade.

During the Los Angeles County wildfires earlier this year, law enforcement made a number of arrests of individuals entering communities under evacuation orders to commit the offense of looting. There were sustained reports of individuals impersonating first responders in order to gain entry into these evacuated areas to commit the offense of looting.

AB 468 would amend the definition of the offense of burglary to extend the definition of an inhabited dwelling to include homes that have been either evacuated or destroyed as a result of a disaster. The bill would also modify the offense of looting to include offenses such as first and second-degree burglary, grand theft, trespassing, and theft from a vehicle to be considered looting when committed in an evacuation zone. The bill would increase the penalty for looting in evacuation zones ranging from two to seven years’ incarceration in county jail or state prison depending on the looting offense an individual is convicted of. Lastly, the bill would increase the penalty for any individual convicted of the felony offense of impersonating emergency personnel in evacuation zones by adding a sentencing enhancement of one to three years served consecutively to their original sentencing.

Climate change factors such as high winds, extreme heat, and severe drought make our region susceptible to wildfires and other disasters. This bill would better protect Californians’ homes and communities impacted by a disaster by holding those who would loot communities impacted by disasters accountable.

For these reasons, we are pleased to support AB 468 and thank you for your leadership on this most important issue. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings with California Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net -56-
Town of Hillsborough
April 18, 2025
Sincerely,
Sophie Cole
Mayor
Town of Hillsborough
cc: Members and Staff of the Assembly Appropriations Committee The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
6 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: FORM A STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE

TOBIN CLARK SITE AND APPOINT TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE SUMMARY: This agenda item will formalize the appointment of a two-member standing subcommittee of the City Council on the Tobin Clark site.

The subcommittee will provide policy guidance, strategic oversight, and community representation in the planning and development of the multifamily housing project on Town-owned land. The subcommittee will play a key role in guiding the project’s progress, ensuring community interests are represented, and coordinating closely with the College of San Mateo (CSM) to foster a successful partnership that aligns with shared goals for housing, land use, and long-term community benefit.

The subcommittee will meet as needed. Meeting logistics and materials will be coordinated by staff. As this will be a standing subcommittee, agendas will be posted publicly per the Brown Act.

The entire City Council will receive brief informational updates from the subcommittee under the "City Council Items" section of the City Council meeting agenda. Topics beyond informational updates that require discussion or formal action related to the work of the subcommittee must be agendized for consideration by the full City Council.

The staff liaison to the subcommittee will be the Assistant Director of Building & Planning.

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

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: None
PREPARED BY: Doug Davis, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, form a standing subcommittee of the City Council for the Tobin Clark Site and appoint Mayor Cole and Councilmember Laurie Davies Adams to the subcommittee. -59-

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: FORM A STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE

TOWN HALL COMPLEX PROJECT AND APPOINT TWO COUNCILMEMBERS TO THE

SUBCOMMITTEE
SUMMARY: This agenda item will formalize the appointment of a two-member subcommittee of the City Council on the Town Hall complex project.

The subcommittee will advise on the planning and development of the Town Hall complex project that supports the Town’s certified Housing Element by incorporating affordable housing, ensures the construction of a DOJ-compliant police department building, and addresses long-term needs for modernized town staff offices, meeting rooms, and community gathering spaces. The subcommittee will provide policy guidance, review project progress, and facilitate stakeholder coordination to ensure the project meets legal requirements, community priorities, and future operational needs.

The subcommittee will meet as needed. Meeting logistics and materials will be coordinated by staff. As this will be a standing subcommittee, agendas will be posted publicly per the Brown Act.

The staff liaison to the subcommittee will be the Assistant Director of Building & Planning.

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

ATTACHMENTS: None
PREPARED BY: Doug Davis, City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, form a standing subcommittee of the City Council for the Town Hall Complex Project and appoint Councilmember Krolik and Vice Mayor Ragsdale to the subcommittee.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
8 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

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

EXECUTE A BUILDING DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF

SAN MATEO AND CITIES IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
SUMMARY: The purpose of this agreement is to provide an organized means of providing voluntary mutual aid to neighboring entities during the event of a disaster. In many ways, this provision of aid is similar to what already exists amongst Public Works, Police, and Fire services (with the exception being that Public Works and Building Department Aid is not proposed as automatic). The language of the Agreement and its accompanying Procedures Guide specifically envision establishing a “zone” concept of aid that mirrors existing and developing zones in Police and Fire mutual aid. Entering into an agreement would also be consistent with the Town of Hillsborough's goals of community service, financial stability, and regional partnership.

Background
When a disaster occurs, Police, Fire and Public Works emergency services are often expanded to include the services of the Building Department. In 2014, the OES staff requested the assistance of the City/County Engineers’ Association of San Mateo County (CCEA) to address the need for supporting mutual aid between municipalities. An agreement was drafted by CCEA members and the final document was forwarded to County Counsel who agreed to be the clearinghouse for the agreement.

Heavy winter storms in recent years affected several communities within San Mateo County.

During storm events and other natural disasters, the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services (OES), acting in its capacity as the Operational Area, encountered significant difficulties in obtaining building inspectors mutual aid assistance for neighboring cities affected by severe storm events. The Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement would allow the Town to leverage countywide resources when the community lacks resources sufficient to cope with possible emergency situations.

While there is no requirement for an agency to enter into this agreement, there have been no Building Officials that have indicated resistance to recommending approval due to the mutual benefit involved.

FISCAL IMPACT: The Agreement requires that the “Requesting Party” reimburse the “Assisting Party” for all of its costs incurred as a result of providing assistance under this Agreement within sixty days. The advantage provided to the “Requesting Party” by the Agreement is that pre-existing arrangements for the provision of services are often necessary to promptly obtain reimbursement -63-
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from State (i.e., California Disaster Assistance Act) or Federal (i.e., Federal Emergency Management Agency) funds.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. County of San Mateo Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement PREPARED BY: Ray Yñiguez, Building Official
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement with the County of San Mateo and the Cities in the San Mateo County.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A BUILDING

DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

AND CITIES IN SAN MATEO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the County of San Mateo and the cities in San Mateo County have expressed a mutual interest in the establishment of a plan to encourage a Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it would be in the Town’s best interest to participate in a Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement; and WHEREAS, Section 8630 et seq. of the State of California Government Code grants local agencies full power to provide mutual aid pursuant to established agreements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Hillsborough and the County of San Mateo and cities in San Mateo County.

AYES: Councilmembers _______
NOES: Councilmembers _______
ABSENT: Councilmembers _______
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers _______
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Building Department Mutual Aid
Agreement
This Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement (“Agreement” or “Mutual Aid Agreement”) is made and entered into this 12th day of May 2025, by and between the parties signatory below (hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” or collectively referred to as the “Parties” to this Agreement).

WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary for the protection of life, property and the environment that each of the parties hereto voluntarily aid and assist each other by the interchange of building department services and resources in the event of an emergency; and WHEREAS, County of San Mateo’s Building Department and all twenty (20) cities within the County of San Mateo (“County”) have expressed an interest in the establishment of a plan to facilitate and encourage Building Department Mutual Aid Agreements throughout the County of San Mateo; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have determined that it would be in their best interests to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement that implements a plan and sets forth procedures and responsibilities of the Parties whenever emergency personnel, equipment, and facility assistance is provided from another Party’s building department to the other; and
WHEREAS, no Party should be in a position of unreasonably depleting its own resources, facilities, or services providing such mutual aid; and
WHEREAS, such an agreement is in accord with the California Emergency Services Act (“Act”) set forth in Title 2, Division 1, Chapter 7 (Section 8550 et. seq.) of the Government Code and specifically with Article 17 (Section 8630 et seq.) of the Act; and WHEREAS, all Parties must use protocols established in the Standardized Emergency Management System and the National Incident Management System to be eligible for possible state or federal reimbursement of response-related personnel and resource costs.

In consideration of the conditions and covenants contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. Definitions. For this Agreement, the following terms shall be ascribed the following meanings:
a. “Assisting Coordinator” shall mean the Coordinator of a Party providing building department mutual aid.

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2 b. “Assisting Party” shall mean the Party to this Agreement providing building department mutual aid to another Party.
c. “Coordinator” shall mean the person designated by each Party to act on behalf of that Party on all matters relative to building department mutual aid, to include but not be limited to requests, responses, and reimbursement. This term shall also include the following distinct Coordinators:
a. Operational Area Coordinator is the individual who arranges and coordinates distribution of building department mutual aid countywide. b. Zone Coordinator is the individual who coordinates distribution of building department mutual aid from resources assigned by the operational area to local jurisdictions within a geographic zone. c. Local Coordinator is the individual who fulfills the functionality equivalent role of a city or town Building Department Branch Director. d. “Local Emergency” shall mean the actual or threatened existence of conditions of disaster or extreme peril to the safety of persons or property within the territorial limits of one of the Parties caused by human or natural conditions such as air pollution, fire, flood, storm, wind, earthquake, explosion, transportation accident, hazardous material problem, tsunami, sudden or severe energy shortage, epidemic, riot or other occurrences, other than conditions resulting from a labor controversy, which occurrences, or the immediate threat thereof, are likely to be beyond the control of the personnel, equipment, or facilities of that Party to this Agreement and which personnel, equipment or facilities of the other Party are therefore desired to combat.
e. An “Operational Area” for the coordination of Building Department Mutual Aid will be San Mateo County and all the jurisdictions within the County that are Parties to this Agreement. Consistent with the Standardized Emergency Management System, the Operational Area is an intermediate level of the state emergency services organization, which serves as a link in the systems of communications and coordination between the political subdivisions comprising the Operational Area and the Regional or State Emergency Operations Center (s). f. “Requesting Coordinator” shall mean the Coordinator of a Party requesting building department mutual aid.
g. “Requesting Party” shall mean the Party to this Agreement requesting building department mutual aid.

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3 the Operational Area Coordinator designated in Paragraph 20 hereinafter. If said designation changes, the Parties shall notify the Operational Area Coordinator as soon as practical after the appointment has been made.

3. Mutual Aid. When a local emergency has been proclaimed by a Party’s governing body or authorized official, the Requesting Coordinator may request assistance from the Parties. In situations where extreme imminent threat to life, property, or the environment exists, the requirement for a proclamation before providing assistance may be waived under the presumption that such a proclamation will be made in accordance with all local and state regulations as promptly as reasonably possible.

4. Availability. The Parties agree that the mutual aid extended under this Agreement and the operational plans implementing this agreement are to be available and furnished in all cases of emergencies regardless of type, provided that such mutual aid does not compromise any Party’s ability or capacity to respond to calls for service within its own jurisdiction. When request for assistance is received, the Assisting Coordinator will promptly advise of the extent of response, provide whatever personnel, equipment, and facilities are available without jeopardizing the safety of persons or property within their jurisdiction. No Party receiving a request for assistance shall be under any obligation to provide assistance or incur any liability for not complying with the request.

5. Return of Resources. When the Assisting Party’s personnel, equipment, or facilities are no longer required, or when the Assisting Coordinator advises that the resources are required within their own jurisdiction, the Requesting Coordinator shall immediately arrange for the return of those resources.

6. Safekeeping of Resources. The Requesting Party shall be responsible for the safekeeping of the resources provided by the Assisting Party. The Requesting Coordinator shall remain in charge of the incident or occurrence and shall maintain control and direction of the resources provided by the Assisting Party. The request may include the provision of supervisory personnel to take direct charge of the resources under the general direction of the Requesting Coordinator. The Requesting Party shall make arrangements for feeding and/or assisting personnel, and for fueling, servicing, and repair of equipment unless the Assisting Coordinator agrees that these arrangements are not necessary or are to be provided by the Assisting Party.

7. Employment Status. The Assisting Party’s personnel shall not be deemed employees of Requesting Party and vice versa.

8. Insurance. Each Party shall be responsible to provide, in its own discretion, at its sole expense, sufficient insurance for its personnel and entity. -68-
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4 9. Worker’sCompensation. Each Party shall provide, at its sole expense, the required worker’s compensation insurance coverage necessary for its own employees. It is recognized that at such times as one Party provides aid to another Party under the terms of this Agreement, the employees of the Assisting Party may claim to have become special employees on a temporary basis of the Requesting Party. Should any such claim result in any worker’s compensation claim being asserted, it is hereby agreed that each such claim shall be the responsibility and liability of the Assisting Party as general employer to process, defend, and pay, if necessary.

10. Mutual Aid Costs. The Requesting Party agrees to pay all reasonable direct, indirect, administrative and contracted costs of the Assisting Party incurred as a result of providing assistance under this Agreement, based upon standard rates applicable to Assisting Party’s internal operations. Payment shall be made within sixty (60) days after receipt of a detailed invoice. Payment may be delayed if agreed upon by both Parties. Requesting Party shall not assume any liability for the direct payment of any salary or wages to any officer or employee of the Assisting Party.

11. Defense and Indemnification.

11.1 Claims Arising from Sole Acts or Omissions of a Party. Each Party to this Agreement hereby agrees to defend and indemnify the other Parties to this Agreement, their agents, officers and employees, from any claim, action or proceeding against another Party, arising solely out of its own acts or omissions in the performance of this Agreement.

At each Party’s sole discretion, each Party may participate at its own expense in the defense of any claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve any Party of any obligation imposed by this Agreement. Parties shall notify each other promptly of any claim, action or proceeding and cooperate fully in the defense.

11.2 Claims Arising from Concurrent Acts or Omissions. The Parties hereby agree to defend themselves from any claim, action, or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of the Parties. In such cases, Parties agree to retain their own legal counsel, bear their own defense costs, and waive their right to seek reimbursement of such costs, except as provided in paragraph 11.3 below.

11.3 Joint Defense. Notwithstanding paragraph 11.2 above, in cases where Parties agree in writing to a joint defense, Parties may appoint joint defense counsel to defend the claim, action, or proceeding arising out of the concurrent acts or omissions of Parties. Joint defense counsel shall be selected by mutual agreement of said Parties. Parties agree to share the costs of such joint defense and any agreed settlement in equal amounts, except as provided in paragraph 11.4 below. Partiesfurther agree that no Partymay bind the others to a settlement agreement without the written consent of the others.
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5 11.4 Reimbursement and/or Reallocation. Where a trial verdict or arbitration award allocates or determines the comparative fault of the Parties, those Parties may seek reimbursement and/or reallocation of defense costs, settlement payments, judgments and awards, consistent with such comparative fault. The Parties expressly waive pro rata allocation off liability under Government Code Section 895.6.

12. No Waiver. This agreement shall in no way abrogate or waive any of the immunities available under Federal, State, and local law and regulations, including but not limited to the California Emergency Services Act, Government Code sections 8655 et seq.

13. Records. When mutual aid is provided, the Requesting and Assisting Parties will keep account records of the personnel, equipment, mileage, and materials provided as required by Federal and State law, the California Disaster Assistance Act, and FEMA guidelines to maximize the possibility of Federal and State disaster reimbursement. Each Party shall have access to another Party’s records for this purpose.

14. Effective Date. This agreement shall take effect immediately upon its execution and shall remain in effect until terminated.

15. Withdrawal. Any Party may withdraw from this agreement, with or without cause, upon delivery of one-hundred twenty (120) days prior written notice to the Operational Area Coordinator designated in Paragraph 20 below.

16. Prior Agreements. To the extent that they are inconsistent with this agreement, all prior agreements for Building Department Mutual Aid between the Parties are hereby null and void. This agreement expressly supersedes the June 14, 1994 “Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement” entered into by the County of San Mateo and the cities in San Mateo County.

This process does not preclude any routine or shared services for which the Parties may provide, may already have contracted, or may contract in the future.

17. MultipleRequests. Requests for building department mutual aid under this agreement when more than one city is impacted by an emergency will be channeled through the Operational Area Coordinator, whether or not that individual is activated as part of a Department Operations Center or as part of the San Mateo County Operational Area Emergency Operation Center, to ensure maximum effectiveness in allocating resources to the highest priority needs.

18. Dispute Resolution. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. -70-
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6 19. Tort Claims Act. This agreement in no way acts to abrogate or waive any immunity available under the Tort Claims Act.

20. Operational Area Coordinator. The County of San Mateo Department of Building Department shall act as the initial Operational Area Coordinator of this program for the purpose of:
a. Receipt of new members to the agreement.
b. Maintaining a current list of signatory Parties and Coordinators. c. Establishing and maintaining a list of Local Coordinators who have volunteered to serve as a Zone Coordinator.
d. Circulating annually a list of all Parties and Coordinators to all signatory parties.
e. Arranging for amendments to the Agreement as may be necessary.

21. Execution. All Parties agree that any other qualified public agency or quasi-public agency may become a Party to this Agreement by executing a duplicate copy of this Agreement and sending same to the Operational Area Coordinator, initially the County of San Mateo Department of Building Department, addressed as follows:

Building Department Director
County of San Mateo
555 County Center, 5th Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063-1665

22. Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing set forth in this Agreement shall create, nor is it intended to create, third party beneficiaries with rights to enforce any clause, condition or term of this Agreement, or assert a claim or cause of action for breach of this Agreement.

23. Severability. Should any term or provision of this Agreement be determined to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected thereby. Each term or provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced as written to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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7 In witness of and in agreement with this Agreement’s terms, the parties, by their duly authorized representatives, affix their respective signatures:

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
By:

President, Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County
Date:

ATTEST:

By:

Clerk of Said Board
Resolution # 074124
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8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each Party has caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by its proper officers thereunto duly authorized, as follows:

Signatories Resolution/Action Number Date of Adoption
Atherton
Belmont
Brisbane
Burlingame
Colma
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Foster City
Half Moon Bay
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Millbrae
Pacifica
Portola Valley
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Mateo
South San Francisco
Woodside
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Procedures Guide
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Procedures Guide is to provide Parties to the Building Department Mutual Aid Agreement with a practical set of guidelines on how to effectively provide and receive building department assistance. The terms of the Agreement shall govern in the event there is any actual or apparent conflict between this procedure guide and the Agreement. The following provisions are suggested guidelines only and not binding on any agency. These provisionsshould be modified and expanded as necessary to meet the unique needs, emergency organizational structure, and working relationships of each operational and regional area.

II. TENETS OF OPERATIONAL AREA BUILDING DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID

1. The most effective means of providing timely assistance to a jurisdiction impacted by a disaster is to have agreements in place in advance of the disaster.

2. Assistance is voluntary.

3. Assistance provided shall be reimbursed by the requesting jurisdiction.

4. Jurisdictions should reasonably commit their own resources before requesting mutual aid.

5. A Proclamation of a Local Emergency is necessary to activate the agreement, unless waived by the Parties per paragraph 3 of the Agreement.

6. Cooperative planning and training are desirable to enhance the effectiveness of providing mutual aid when needed.

III. PROCEDURES FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT MUTUAL AID

1. DesignatedBuilding Department Coordinator
The Agreement specifies that the “Coordinator” shall mean the person designated by each party to act on behalf of that party on all matters relative to building department mutual aid, including but not limited to requests, responses and reimbursement.

It issuggested that the Coordinator be a person who during a disaster would be authorized to request building department resources and bind their agency for the cost of these resources. The Coordinatorshould also be in a position to authorize the providing agency to release personnel and equipment to the agency impacted by the disaster. -74-
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It is suggested that alternate coordinators be designated in case the primary coordinator is unavailable during the disaster.

2. WebEOCCommunication
To obtain Building Department assistance, a planned method of communicating requests is essential. This includes using WebEOC as the primary means to process the request and maintain lines of communication. It is recommended that WebEOC be used to request assistance using the Resource Task (ICS-213RR). Communication via telephone, radio, microwave, etc. may be necessary in the early phases of an incident to ensure requests are being received and processed in a timely manner, and may also be used as secondary communication channels.

3. Operational AreaConcept
The Agreement notesthat an Operational Area, normally a County and all the jurisdictions within the County, will be the basic unit for coordinating puilding department mutual aid.

Additionally, the coordination and assistance provided will generally mirror the zone concept of mutual aid under development by the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services. Additionally, parties to the Agreement are expected to work cooperatively to pre-plan standardized response “packages” of resources to be provided to the varying levels of incident complexity identified in the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

4. California Office of Emergency Services(Cal OES)Role Cal OES is expected to support building department mutual aid assistance under the agreement by offering assistance to the Regional and Operational Building Department Coordinator, and act as Statewide Coordinator for seeking mutual aid resources if required from beyond the impacted region.

5. Resource Lists andContacts
It is strongly recommended that lists of building department resources be developed for each participating agency in the Operational Area. This list should be populated in the resources section of WebEOC and regularly reviewed and updated. Such lists are essential for the Operational Area Coordinator to quickly identify which agencies have the particular types of resources needed by the requesting impacted agency.

The designated Local Coordinator for each jurisdiction should develop a detailed list of resources for their agency by quantity, type of personnel equipment, materials, and a contact number to check on its availability when needed. It is suggested that the coordinator then provide a brief summary of that information to the operational area coordinator.

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6. ArrangeCare for Assisting Forces
The Agreement requires that the Requesting Party be responsible for the safekeeping of the resources provided by the Assisting Party.

7. Documentation forReimbursement
In accordance with the Agreement, each requesting and assisting party is required to keep accounting records of the personnel, equipment, and materials provided under the Mutual Aid Agreement as required by the Federal Stafford Act administered by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and State guidelines. This requirement is to maximize the requesting agencies reimbursement of costs expended to receive mutual aid.

8. Proclamation of Emergency
The Agreement required that a Proclamation of Local Emergency must be approved by an authorized official of the impacted jurisdiction. A State of Emergency should also be requested through the Operational Area for approval by the Governor to authorize State reimbursement and, if warranted, a request for a Presidential Proclamation of Emergency to authorize federal reimbursement. Each Agency should include in their emergency plan a provision to seek such a proclamation from the authorized official in their jurisdiction as soon as they can reasonably determine that the disaster will be beyond the scope of mutual aid assistance. Because cumulative estimates of damage across the county may be combined to establish a basis for reimbursement from the state and a gubernatorial declaration of emergency, the collection and provision of damage estimates to the Operational Area for any incident that might have countywide implication is important in obtaining external resources.

9. Agency inCharge
The Agreement provides that the Requesting Coordinator shall remain in charge of the incident and provide direction and control to the resources provided by the assisting party. The request may also include having the Assisting Party providing supervisory personnel to take direct charge of their forces under the overall direction of the Requesting Coordinator. The intent is that the Assisting Party will comply with all reasonable directions from the Requesting Coordinator. However, the Assisting Party should not be obligated to perform any work that it reasonably believes would unduly jeopardize the safety of its employees.
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10. ChecklistsforRequesting Mutual Aid
Each Party to the Agreement is encouraged to develop checklists for their Coordinator to use in assuring that all required steps are followed to properly and effectively seek and provide Building Department Mutual Aid for the benefit of the impacted area and protection of the assisting party. These checklists should establish who is to carry out each essential function both internally to the agency and externally, and contact numbers and means for reaching them.

Attachment A (San Mateo County Operational Area Building Department Checklist for Mutual
Aid Assistance) is a sample checklist.
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Attachment A
San Mateo County Building Department
Checklist for Mutual Aid Assistance
I. Pre-Event
Develop procedures at the local operational area to carry out mutual aid including checklists of actions, resource lists, etc.

II. Post Event

1. Local Agency quickly assesses estimated extent of damage and availability of local resources to respond.

2. If it is apparent that outside resources will be needed to effectively deal with the emergency, promptly authorize local official to request Proclamation of Local Emergency and, if warranted, request State of Emergency Proclamation through the Operational Area Emergency Operation Center.

3. Upon proclamation of local emergency, request mutual aid assistance from Operational Area Building Department Mutual Aid Coordinator according to pre-established procedures in WebEOC.

4. Ensure request is specific as to type and quantity of resources needed, when to report, who to report to, how long needed, type of work to be performed.

Once a providing party can be located to satisfy the resource request, the coordinator will determine how quickly these resources can be made available and notify the requesting party of that fact.

5. The requesting party will make all necessary arrangements to care for the assisting party’s personnel and equipment if needed.

6. The requesting party will carefully document all costs by specific damage site according to State and Federal procedures to maximize reimbursement for costs. Carefully record the names of assisting personnel and equipment at each site, hours worked, and mileage.

7. The requesting party should return the assisting party’s resources as soon as possible. -78-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
9 PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY

AREA (LRA) FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 211 AND CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15061(B)(3) SUMMARY: In the aftermath of the 1991 Oakland Hills Fire, Assembly Bill 337 (Bates, 1992) directed CAL FIRE to identify and recommend fire hazard areas within Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs)—regions where local agencies are responsible for wildfire prevention and suppression.

This legislation added Sections 51175–51188 to the California Government Code, establishing the framework for designating Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZs).

In January 2020, the Town of Hillsborough adopted Ordinance 762, identifying Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas that included the 2008 VHFHSZs (as recommended by CAL FIRE) and additional high fire hazard parcels identified in the Town’s 2018 Community Assessment, consistent with CAL FIRE standards. These areas became subject to WUI fire prevention and construction regulations.

In 2021, Senate Bill 63 (SB 63) expanded the responsibilities of the State Fire Marshal, requiring the identification of moderate, high, and very high fire hazard zones within LRAs. This was based on updated statewide criteria that consider vegetation, terrain, weather, and other wildfire-related conditions, including the influence of wind.

On February 24, 2025, the Town of Hillsborough and Central County Fire Department received updated LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps from the State Fire Marshal (CAL FIRE).

The new maps no longer designate any areas within the Town as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, in contrast to the 2008 map. The updated maps do designate moderate and high fire hazard areas, developed using advanced modeling based on current physical conditions.

It is important to note these maps reflect “fire hazard” not “fire risk”:
• Fire hazard reflects long-term potential wildfire behavior under specific physical conditions. • Fire risk involves the likelihood and consequences of wildfire, accounting for mitigation measures like defensible space or home hardening.

In accordance with Government Code Section 51178.5, the Town and Fire Department published the updated maps online for public review within 30 days of receipt. -79-
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Under Government Code Section 51179(a), local agencies must adopt fire hazard zone designations by ordinance within 120 days of receiving the State Fire Marshal’s recommendations.

The Town of Hillsborough is now required to take formal action to adopt the revised FHSZ designations.

Local jurisdictions may designate additional areas as high or very high hazard zones (with supporting evidence) but cannot downgrade zones identified by the State. Once adopted, changes made by the local agency are final and non-rebuttable.

Following adoption, the Town of Hillsborough must submit the ordinance to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days.

Implications of Designation:
• High FHSZs trigger Chapter 7A of the 2022 California Building Code, requiring ignition-resistant construction for new buildings.
• California Civil Code § 1102.6f mandates specific real estate disclosure requirements for homes in high or very high zones, including fire hardening statements and, by July 1, 2025, disclosure of low-cost retrofit recommendations.

If a Very High designation is locally applied, additional requirements—including defensible space and WUI Fire Code Standards—would be triggered, in addition to several other requirements.

However, the Town of Hillsborough may choose to apply specific standards through a separate ordinance, without upgrading to a Very High designation.

According to CAL FIRE and the California Department of Insurance, FHSZ maps are for land use and mitigation planning and are not intended to impact insurance underwriting or availability.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Ordinance

2. LRA Map for the Town of Hillsborough

3. Fire Hazard Severity Zones Methods

4. Frequently Asked Questions About 2024 Fire Hazard Severity Zones

5. Q&A – Insurance and CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps PREPARED BY: Dave Pucci, Fire Chief and Patty Koch, Fire Marshal RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and waive further reading of the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Approving and Adopting Local -80-
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Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Designated by the State Fire Marshal, Under Assembly Bill 211 and CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15061(B)(3)." -81-
ORDINANCE NO. ____

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

ADOPTING LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA) FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY

ZONES AS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, UNDER ASSEMBLY BILL 211 AND CEQA GUIDELINES 15378 AND 15061(B)(3)
WHEREAS, Government Code 51178 requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas; moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones are based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread; and
WHEREAS, Local agencies are required to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high and very high severity zones in their jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Assembly Bill 211 (AB211), Government Code 51178, et seq.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Town of Hillsborough hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.

Section 2. The map, “City of Hillsborough Fire Hazard Severity Zones,” dated February 24, 2025, and attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved and incorporated by reference.

Section 3. The City Council finds and determines this Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the environment.

Section 4. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance or the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.

Section 5. This Ordinance shall go into effect 30 days following its adoption. -82-
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2 Section 6. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

Section 7. No less than five days prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk published a summary of this Ordinance in accordance with Government Code section 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 passage in a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City in accordance with Government Code section 36933.
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Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
______________________________
Attest: City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. ____ of the Town of Hillsborough introduced on _______________, and adopted on ________________, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:

Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
Unzoned LRA
Incorporated City
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Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Area (LRA), as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
Hillsborough

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As Identified by the
State Fire Marshal
Local Responsibility Area
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
CITY OF HILLSBOROUGH – SAN MATEO COUNTY
Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Effective April 1, 2024
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Fire Hazard Severity Zone Methods
Overview
Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps are developed from a geospatial model that is designed to describe relative wildland and urban-interface fire hazard potential over the long-term for all areas of the state. Different steps were taken for modeling FHSZ in wildland areas, defined as those where a fuel model can be applied, and non-wildland areas. Non-wildland includes urban, agricultural and barren lands, and water or wetlands. Wildland areas were scored directly based on data inputs within the wildland, and non-wildland areas were scored using a buffering routine that builds zones based on proximity to wildland as well as factors that reflect how conducive the non-wildland area is to fire spread. In addition, slightly different rules apply for zoning in State Responsibility Area (SRA) vs Local Responsibility Area (LRA) and Federal Responsibility Area (FRA). The modeling methods for building FHSZ are easiest to explain when divided into five modules.

Module 1 – Delineate wildland zones
Zones aim to capture patches of contiguous “fire environments” within which similar fire behavior potential could be expected. By definition, FHSZ classes are ultimately applied across an entire zone. The zones were built using a simplified vegetation classification that groups vegetation types into 3 classes of relative fire potential and 2 slope classes (< or > 20%). This method aims to reflect similar slope and vegetation fire potential within the zone, although fine grained variability is present. We further divided zones using watershed boundaries, to help break up very large zones. There is no maximum zone size, but there is a minimum size of 200 acres in wildland and 20 acres for isolated islands embedded in nonwildland.

Module 2 – Wildland FHSZ classification
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In Module 2 all wildland polygons get assigned to an FHSZ class. Each zone was given a hazard score based on two factors: flame length expected under the worst conditions and burn probability.

Flame length
First, a fuel model was assigned to all wildland pixels (30 m scale) using vegetation type (e.g., Coastal Scrub) cross-walked to a surface fuel model from Scott and Burgan 2005 (e.g., Moderate Load, Dry Climate Grass-Shrub; GS2). Forested types also were assigned canopy fuel characteristics to include crown fire estimation. Flame length was then modeled in NEXUS, using fuel model, slope, and the default “High” setting for fuel moisture and weather inputs. We then adjusted the output using local climate data, including observations that occurred when the daily ERC was above the 90th percentile and the Fosberg Fire Weather Index (FFWI) was above the 95th percentile.

Burn probability
We calculated fire rotation using fire history data from FRAP’s fire perimeter database for the years 1991–2020. Fire rotation was calculated within strata defined by vegetation life form (e.g., shrub), climatic region, and urbanized areas from the US census bureau. We then calculated annual burn probability (the inverse of fire rotation). Note that this method gives the same burn probability to all pixels within a given strata (e.g., Southern California Coast shrub outside of urbanized areas) and does not give a higher probability to the actual locations where fires have occurred compared to other areas within the same stratum.

FHSZ designation
Flame length was then multiplied by annual burn probability, giving a pixel level score of fire hazard. All pixels within a zone were averaged to give a hazard score for each FHSZ polygon. The hazard scores were then divided into 3 classes of relative hazard (Moderate, High, and Very High). All wildlands were given one of these three FHSZ designations (i.e., there is no unzoned wildland area and Moderate is the lowest designation).
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Module 3 – Brand production and dispersal
This module is focused on modeling potential fire brand dispersal from wildlands into non-wildland areas (e.g., urban areas). First, we modeled the amount of fire brands produced by each wildland pixel that is within transport distance of a non-wildland boundary. Brand production is a function of vegetation cover type, modeled flame length, and burn probability. Next, we modeled the dispersal of fire brands based on an area’s wind speed and direction patterns, using the same selection criteria as the weather inputs for flame length (when the daily ERC was above the 90th percentile and the FFWI was above the 95th percentile). For example, if the fire weather at a given location tended to have winds predominantly out of the NE at 40 mph, modeled brands go predominantly to the SW and go a greater maximum distance than they would at a site with predominantly 20 mph winds. The dispersed brands coming from all wildland pixels are then summed to generate an estimate of brand load within nonwildland areas. -87-
Module 4 – Non-wildland FHSZ classification
In Module 4 we assign an FHSZ class to non-wildland areas, which are areas that lack a fuel model and include urban, agriculture, barren areas, and water bodies/wetlands. This is done by generating buffers into non-wildland areas that are adjacent to wildlands. The initial zone classification is the same as the adjacent wildland, with buffers of lower FHSZ classes modeled at further distances from the wildland boundary. The width of the FHSZ buffer is a function of brand load, slope, and the amount of tree cover within the non-wildland area. The FHSZ buffer into non-wildland is wider in areas that have higher brand load, steeper slope, and greater tree cover. Note that non-wildland areas that are sufficiently far from wildland remain unzoned, in contrast to wildland, which always receives a zone designation. -88-
Module 5 – Jurisdictional overlay and cleanup
Module 5 consists of final zone processing and overlay with SRA. FHSZs were intersected with SRA and all unzoned areas within SRA, including water bodies, were reclassified as Moderate. This is to account for statute that requires all SRA to be assigned an FHSZ designation. -89-
Summary of data inputs
Text in italics indicates the dataset is used as an indirect input in a given module.

Input dataset (source) Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Vegetation type
(FRAP’s fveg layer)
Grouped into 3
classes based on
expected fire
behavior potential
and used to
delineate zone
boundaries
Assign a fuel model
that is used to
derive expected
flame length in
wildlands
4 cover types used
to define burn
probability strata
Cover type and
expected flame
length used to
model brand
production
Brand production
used as an input to
the cost surface
used in determining
the buffer width of
FHSZ in nonwildland
Slope Classified as < or
>20% and used to
delineate zone
boundaries
Used to derive
expected flame
length in wildlands
(6 classes)
Input for
determining the
buffer width of
FHSZ in nonwildland
Watershed boundaries (HUC 12) Used in conjunction
with vegetation and
slope to define
zone boundaries
Hourly climate data on a 2 km grid
for the years 2003–2018, filtered
to select just days where ERC
exceeds the local daily 80th
percentile
The local 95th
percentile Fosberg
Fire Weather Index
(FFWI) is used to
adjust expected
fireline intensity
and flame length
The distribution of
wind speed and
direction for the
hours exceeding
the 95th percentile
FFWI are used to
model transport of
fire brands into
non-wildland areas
Fire history from 1991–2020
(FRAP’s fire perimeter database)
Used to calculate
annual burn
probability
Burn probability
used to model
brand production
Brand production is
an input for
determining the
buffer width of
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Input dataset (source) Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 FHSZ in nonwildland
Climatic regions
(from the 2017 FRAP Assessment)
Used to define burn
probability strata
Burn probability
used to model
brand production
Brand production is
an input for
determining the
buffer width of
FHSZ in nonwildland
Urbanized areas
(from the US 2010 census)
Used to define burn
probability strata
Burn probability
used to model
brand production
Brand production is
an input for
determining the
buffer width of
FHSZ in nonwildland
Percent vegetation cover
(from Earth Define within
Urbanized census areas; from Salo
Sciences to cover other nonwildland areas)
Input for
determining the
buffer width of
FHSZ in nonwildland
SRA boundaries Overlay with FHSZ;
all SRA must be
zoned (minimum
class of Moderate,
including water)
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CAL FIRE – December 18, 2024
2024 FAQ Page 1
• What is a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone,” or FHSZ?
o Answer: Public Resource Code 4202; The State Fire Marshal shall classify lands within state responsibility areas into fire hazard severity zones. Each zone shall embrace relatively homogeneous lands and shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors present, including areas where winds have been identified by the department as a major cause of wildfire spread. Government Code 51178; The State Fire Marshal shall identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
• Why are fire hazard severity maps being updated?
o Answer: The hazard maps are being updated to more accurately reflect the zones in California that are susceptible to wildfire. The hazard mapping process will incorporate new science in local climate data and improved fire assessment modeling in determining hazard ratings.
• What do Fire Hazard Severity Zones measure?
o Answer: The Fire Hazard Severity Zone map evaluates “hazard,” not “risk”. The map is like flood zone maps, where lands are described in terms of the probability level of a particular area being inundated by floodwaters, and not specifically prescriptive of impacts. “Hazard” is based on the physical conditions that create a likelihood and expected fire behavior over a 30 to 50-year period without considering mitigation measures such as home hardening, recent wildfire, or fuel reduction efforts. “Risk” is the potential damage a fire can do to the area under existing conditions, accounting for any modifications such as fuel reduction projects, defensible space, and ignition resistant building construction.
• Where do Fire Hazard Severity Zones apply?
o Answer: Fire Hazard Severity Zones are found in areas where the state has financial responsibility for wildfire protection and prevention, called the State Responsibility Area.

More than 31 million acres are in this area. Under Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021) Government Code 51178 was amended to add the Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the Very High in local jurisdictions.
• What are the uses of Fire Hazard Severity Zones?
o Answer: The zones are used for several purposes including to designate areas where California’s defensible space standards and wildland urban interface building codes are FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT:
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required. They can be a factor in real estate disclosure, and local governments may consider them in their general plan.
• Is there an easy way to determine the Fire Hazard Severity Zone of my property? o Answer: You can search by address to find your current designation on the web at:
osfm.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ
• What are the key elements of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone model? o Answer: The fire hazard severity model for wildland fire has two key elements: probability of an area burning and expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather conditions.

The zones reflect areas that have similar burn probabilities and fire behavior characteristics. The factors considered in determining fire hazard within wildland areas are fire history, flame length, terrain, local weather, and potential fuel over a 50-year period.

Outside of wildlands, the model considers factors that might lead to buildings being threatened, including terrain, weather, urban vegetation cover, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, fire history, and fire hazard in nearby wildlands. FHSZs are not a structure loss model, as key information regarding structure ignition (such as roof type, etc.) is not included.
• How do the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps differ from California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) High Fire Threat District Maps?
o Answer: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) sponsored map, known as "CPUC High Fire Threat District Map” (HFTD), includes similar factors as those in the FHSZ maps, however the CPUC HFTD Map is designed specifically for identifying areas where there is an increased risk for utility associated wildfires. As such, the CPUC map includes fire hazards associated with historical powerline-caused wildfires, current fuel conditions, and scores areas based on where fires start, as opposed to where potential fires may cause impacts.
• Why is my property in a different zone than the adjacent area, which looks similar? o Answer: In non-wildland areas, zone edges occur based on distance to the wildland edge.

Because hazard in these areas is largely determined by incoming embers from adjacent wildland, urban areas that are similar in vegetation type and housing density may have a change in FHSZ class as the distance to the wildland edge increases. Areas immediately adjacent to wildland receive the same FHSZ score as that wildland where fire originates, and the model then produces lower scores as the distance to wildland edge increases.

In wildland areas, zone edges are a result of the way zones are delineated. Specifically, zones represent areas of similar slope and fuel potential. Zone boundaries divide zones based on geographic and vegetation features that align with fire hazard potential; although, at a local scale, it may appear that the immediate area is similar on both sides of the edge. The class value within a zone is based on the average hazard score across the whole zone, so areas that are in the same zone but not immediately adjacent to a local area can have an influence on the final zone classification.

Data Related Questions
• How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined?
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the area burning and potential fire behavior in the area. Many factors were included such as fire history, vegetation, flame length, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, terrain, and weather.
• What new data will be included in the new model, and how does this differ from the previous model?
o Answer: A 2 km grid of climate data covering the years 2003-2018 is being used in the update. The previous model used stock weather inputs across the state to calculate wildland fire intensity scores. The updated model will adjust fire intensity scores based on the most extreme fire weather at a given location, considering temperature, humidity, and wind speed. In addition, ember transport is being modeled based on local distributions of observed wind speed and direction values instead of using a generic buffer distance for urban areas adjacent to wildlands.
• What is the difference between the various Fire Hazard Severity Zones? o Answer: Classification of a wildland zone as Moderate, High or Very High fire hazard is based on the average hazard across the area included in the zone, which have a minimum size of 200 acres. In wildlands, hazard is a function of modeled flame length under the worst conditions and annual burn probability. Both these factors generally increase with increasing hazard level, but there may be instances where one value is Very High and the other is low, pushing the overall hazard into a more intermediate ranking. On average, both modeled flame length and burn probability increase by roughly 40-60% between hazard classes. Classification outside of wildland areas is based on the fire hazard of the adjacent wildland and the probability of flames and embers threatening buildings. • Why does the model place an emphasis on the spread of embers? o Answer: Embers spread wildfire because they can travel long distances in the wind and ignite vegetation, roofs, attics (by getting into vents), and decks.

State Regulated Area Questions
• When were the maps last updated?
o Answer: The Office of the State Fire Marshal began the regulatory process for the State Responsibility Area (SRA) in December 2022, the final maps were adopted on January 31, 2024, and became effective April 1, 2024.
• What is “State Responsibility Area," or SRA?
o Answer: SRA is a legal term defining the area where the state has financial responsibility for wildland fire protection and prevention. Incorporated cities and federal ownership are not included. Within the SRA, CAL FIRE is responsible for fire prevention and suppression.

There are more than 31 million acres in SRA, with an estimated 1.7 million people and 800,000 existing homes.
• How is state responsibility area determined?
o Answer: The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board) classifies land as State Responsibility Area. The legal definition of SRA is found in the Public Resources Code Section 4125. The Board has developed detailed procedures to classify lands as State Responsibility Area. Lands are removed from SRA when they become incorporated by a city, change in ownership to the federal government, become more densely populated, or are converted to intensive agriculture that minimizes the risk of wildfire. While some lands are removed from SRA automatically, the Board typically reviews changes every five years. -94-
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• What Fire Hazard Severity Zones are in State Responsibility Area? o Answer: All of the State Responsibility Area is in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Lands are either ranked as Moderate, High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. • What are the wildland urban interface (WUI) building codes in State Responsibility Area? o Answer: The WUI building codes (California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A) reduce the risk of embers fanned by wind-blown wildfires from igniting buildings. The codes for roofing, siding, decking, windows, and vents apply throughout all state responsibility area regardless of the fire hazard severity ranking. Ember-resistant building materials can be found at: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/divisions/fire-engineering-andinvestigations/buildingmaterials-listing/ • Is the GIS data for Fire Hazard Severity Zones available for download? o Answer: The data inputs used to develop the Fire Hazard Severity Zones are identified in the Initial Statement of Reasons (ISOR) Title 19 Development (ca.gov). CAL FIRE has developed an additional data package which consists of sequential modeling steps, including any data inputs that were not already publicly available and referenced in the ISOR. The data package encompasses 34 spatial datasets and 8 tables, provided in raster, polygon, and table format. These datasets are formatted for Esri ArcGIS software, except for four tables provided in Excel. Ten of the datasets are updated versions used to produce an edited SRA FHSZ map following the public comment period that ended April 4, 2023.

Upon formal adoption of the FHSZ map, the final SRA FHSZ geospatial data file will become available. The data package is available on the FHSZ website Fire Hazard Severity Zones (ca.gov) under the science and methods banner.
• Why do waterbodies have a Fire Hazard Severity Zone Classification? o Answer: All areas in State Responsibility Area, including water bodies, require a fire hazard severity zone designation. The 2007 FHSZ maps zoned all water as moderate by default. In the 2023 FHSZ model we added a buffer of FHSZ from the surrounding wildland into water bodies to account for potential threat of embers to buildings on docks and house boats, as well as variation in reservoir height that occurs with drought.

Local Regulated Area Questions
• What is “Local Responsibility Area”, or LRA?
o Answer: Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) are incorporated cities, urban regions, agriculture lands, and portions of the desert where the local government is responsible for wildfire protection. This is typically provided by city fire departments, fire protection districts, counties, and by CAL FIRE under contract.
• When did Fire Hazard Severity Zones start in Local Responsibility Area? o Answer: The “Bates Bill” (AB 337), Government Code Section 51175, was prompted by the devastating Oakland Hills Fire of 1991. This mid-1990s legislation calls for CAL FIRE to evaluate fire hazard severity in local responsibility area and to make a recommendation to the local jurisdiction where very high FHSZs exist. The Government Code then provides direction for the local jurisdiction to take appropriate action. • How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined in local responsibility areas? o Answer: CAL FIRE uses an extension of the state responsibility area Fire Hazard Severity -95-
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Zone model as the basis for evaluating fire hazard in Local Responsibility Area. The Local Responsibility Area hazard rating reflects flame and ember intrusion from adjacent wildlands and from flammable vegetation in the urban area. • What are the requirements for landowners in FHSZs in local responsibility areas? o Answer: California’s WUI building codes (CBC Chapter 7A) apply to the design and construction of new buildings located in High and Very High FHSZs in Local Responsibility Areas. Local ordinances may require ignition resistant construction for remodel projects.

Check with your local building department to determine which ignition resistant building codes apply to your project. In addition, Government Code Section 51182 calls for defensible space clearance and other wildland fire safety practices for buildings. Owners are also required to make a natural hazard disclosure as part of a real estate transfer. For information regarding “home hardening” and defensible space clearance, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
• Does the designation of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area trigger the 100-foot clearance requirement?
o Answer: Yes, per Government Code 51182 unless a local government has passed a more stringent requirement, the 100-foot defensible space clearance applies. For information regarding “home hardening” and defensible space clearance, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
• How does CAL FIRE assist Local Governments in Fire Hazard Severity Zones? o Answer: CAL FIRE’s Land Use Planning Program is a specialized unit that provides support to local governments by providing fire safety expertise on the State’s wildland urban interface building codes, wildfire safety codes, as well as helping in the development of the safety elements in general plans.
• What is the process for developing Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area? o Answer: CAL FIRE uses the same modeling data that is used to map the State Responsibility Area. The map, along with a model ordinance, are then sent to the governing body for adoption.
• How are the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones impacting development? o Answer: Many of the changes expanding fire hazard severity zones in local responsibility areas (LRA) have been supported by the building industry. CAL FIRE works closely with the building industry when setting various building codes and defensible space requirements, so we are working together to not affect development itself but to make sure development matches the hazards of that area.
• When will the Local Responsibility Area Map be released? o Answer: The Local Responsibility Area Map Process will happen after the State Responsibility Area process has been completed, which is estimated to occur in the winter of 2025.
• Why haven’t Moderate and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes been classified before in the Local Responsibility Area?
o Answer: New legislation, Senate Bill 63 (Stern, 2021), now requires the adoption of all three Fire Hazard Severity Zone classes in the Local Responsibility Area. Previously only Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones were required for adoption in Local Responsibility Areas.
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Insurance Related Questions
• Will the new Fire Hazard Severity Zones affect my ability to get or maintain insurance? o Answer: Insurance companies use risk models, which differ from hazard models, because they consider the susceptibility of a structure to damage from fire and other short-term factors that are not included in hazard modeling. It is unlikely that insurance risk models specifically call out CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones as a factor, but much of the same data that is used in the fire hazard severity zone model are likely included in the insurance companies’ risk models. However, insurance risk models incorporate many additional factors and factors that change more frequently than those that CAL FIRE includes in its hazard mapping, which is built to remain steady for the next 10+ years.

Resources, Additional Information, and Contact Information • To find the current FHSZ designation for a property, visit FHSZ Map Viewer (ca.gov). • Helpful links:
o FHSZ Website:
▪ osfm.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ
o FHSZ Map Viewer:
▪ FHSZ Map Viewer (ca.gov)
• Contacts for FHSZ for Public Questions:
o (916) 633-7655
o [email protected]
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Q&A – Insurance and CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps

1. How will the updated CAL FIRE maps affect insurance availability and affordability? CAL FIRE’s maps are intended to drive local planning decisions, not insurance decisions. Under Commissioner Lara’s new regulation finalized in October 2022, insurance companies must provide discounts for wildfire safety actions such as community mitigation and home-hardening, which CAL FIRE’s maps do not assess. In addition, insurance companies are already using risk analysis tools and models that go beyond CAL FIRE’s proposed maps in determining what properties they will underwrite.

Commissioner Lara’s new wildfire safety regulation will help increase access to insurance by promoting wildfire safety across the state. Reducing wildfire risks throughout the state is the primary way we can make insurance more available and affordable, and our regulation is a major step towards that goal. CAL FIRE’s maps support that goal through improving public education about hazard and the need for safety preparation.

2. How will these maps benefit the public?
Public education about where current wildfire hazards exist is essential to reducing the threat to local communities and maintaining access to available and affordable insurance. When communities know and understand their risks, they can plan and prepare.

In addition, the Department’s first-ever report on climate insurance recommended updated wildfire hazard mapping to improve public safety.

3. If you are a homeowner and your zone changed from High Hazard to Very High Hazard, will this impact your insurance premiums or renewal ability? For many years, insurance companies have been using alternate wildfire risk tools for determining where they will write and renew policies, and how much premium to charge a policyholder, not the Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. Therefore, a change in designation on the maps for a single homeowner is unlikely to affect their insurance. The reality is that more accurate risk information enables homeowners and communities to reduce their wildfire risks, and Commissioner Lara’s new wildfire mitigation regulation clarifies what actions you should take to reduce wildfire risks. Once that regulation is fully implemented, if a homeowner or business owner takes those risk mitigation actions, they will be able to see a discount in their insurance premium. -98-
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4. How is the state addressing wildfire mitigation?
By design, CAL FIRE’s maps are focused on long-range wildfire hazard, which includes only certain variables, like wind, vegetation, ember production and movement, climate, topography, and fire history. CAL FIRE’s maps will give up to date information to communities about the level of wildfire hazard they face, which could help target resources at the state and local level. Expanded state grant programs and Commissioner Lara’s new wildfire safety regulation are aimed at reducing wildfire risks to communities through programs such as Firewise USA and the new Fire Risk Reduction Community designation from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. -99-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
10 PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION SETTING AND CONFIRMING THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES FOR FY 2025-26 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
SUMMARY: The Town of Hillsborough provides the community with a wide variety of municipal services, including, but not limited to, police and fire protection, water delivery, wastewater collection, street maintenance, storm drainage, planning and development services, and building inspection services. General-purpose revenues, such as property taxes, fund community services like police protection. User fees cover the cost of providing services that have special benefits to an individual or group, such as a planning application, building permit, or encroachment permit associated with personal projects/property.

The Town updates the fees every year to account for labor rate changes. There are also a few adjustments proposed for FY 2025-26 to account for changes in services.

New Fees
There is one new proposed fee for FY 2025-26:

Public Works Department - Encroachment Permit with Engineering Review for Utility Permits - $2,124.00. This is a Public Works fee, specifically related to utility work such as PG&E and Comcast. Staff consistently spends more time on these types of permits and applicants should be charged a higher fee for more accurate cost recovery.

Changes to Existing Fees
Fees and charges for Police, Planning, Building, Engineering, and Public Works special services are updated every fiscal year for staffing labor rates. This ensures that the Town is achieving cost recovery. In certain years the Town will revise the scope of work for certain fees when a change for that service occurs. This could be changes of staff position(s) conduct the work, consulting changes, and other costs associated to cover the fee. For FY 2025-26, there are 95 changes to existing fees, with the majority being labor cost related. -101-
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Specifically, while the original ordinance authorized a ¾ of 1% business tax, the City Council has been adopting annual resolutions providing for a reduction of the ¾ of 1% ($0.75 per $100.00 of gross receipts) tax to ½ of 1% ($0.50 per $100 of gross receipts) tax. For this upcoming Fiscal Year 2025-26, the Town staff proposes not to reduce the business tax and issue the original ordinance authorizing ¾ of 1%.

Deleted Fees
A few fees have been discontinued, as the service is no longer provided or relevant, or the costs are captured in another fee.

There are two fees proposed to be deleted for FY 2025-26.

1. Planning- Accessory Dwelling Unit Recordation Fee- $296: This fee has been removed from the fee schedule due to recent changes in state law. Under the updated legislation, local agencies are no longer permitted to require property owners to record a deed restriction as a condition for constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). As a result, the ADU Recordation Fee is no longer applicable.

2. Public Works- Sewer Lateral Test, Public Works Review - $495: This fee is removed to avoid duplication. There is already a Sewer Video Review, which is inclusive of point of sale and condition of permit videos, or any other private pipeline video review.

Sewer and Water Rates
Sewer and water rates are presented on the Schedule of fees at the maximum allowable rates as adopted for the five-year sewer and water rate series. Each year, these rates are separately reviewed and adopted by resolution for implementation on July 1 for sewer rates and January 1 for water rates. The rates that are currently in effect remain until reviewed and adopted by resolution.

Fire Fees - Central County Fire Department
The Town’s Master Fee Schedule includes fees administered by the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) to Town customers so they can see all costs for their project. CCFD fees include care facility inspections, re-inspections, construction, sprinkler systems, permitting, and standby fire services. All fees are paid by the customer directly to CCFD and are not imposed by the Town. The FY 2025-26 CCFD fee schedule was approved by the CCFD Board on April 9, 2025.
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San Mateo County Animal Control Fees & Charges
The Town’s Master Fee Schedule includes fees administered by San Mateo County for Animal Control. The County has updated those Fees for FY 2025-26.

FISCAL IMPACT: Fees fully recover the Town’s cost to perform the services and are reported as revenues in the various funds.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges

2. Resolution - Fees and Charges

3. Resolution - Water and Sewer Connection Fees
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the public hearing and receive comments;

2. Close the public hearing; and

3. Adopt the resolution setting and confirming the fees and charges for FY 2025-26; and

4. Adopt the resolution authorizing water and sewer connection fees for FY 2025-26 effective July 1, 2025.
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APPENDIX 1

SCHEDULE OF FEES

AND CHARGES
2025-26
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ATTACHMENT 1

SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Bi-Monthly Water Charges: The bi-monthly water volume and service charges presented above reflect the maximum allowable rates for each fiscal year. To see the Town’s current water rates, refer to the Town website: https://www.hillsborough.net/188/Water-ServiceRates.

SPECIAL TAX, SERVICE CHARGES & OTHER CITYWIDE FEES
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26 Business License Tax
Category 1 - Permit Business
(i.e., those businesses that must
obtain permits for specific work
projects in the Town) (payable
at the time permit is applied for
or before service and collected
by the Building Department
with the building permit) (T-1)
.5% of permit
value with $20
minimum
.75% of permit value
with $30 minimum
Category 2 - Non-Permit
Business (those businesses not in
Category 1 or Category 3) (T-2)
.5% of Gross
Receipts with $100
minimum
.75% of Gross
Receipts with $150
minimum
Category 3 – Title Insurance
Companies (based on policy
amount)
$.30 per $1,000 $.30 per $1,000
Administrative fee $100 $100
Additional fee for each sales
associate in brokerage firms $25 $25
Additional fee for home
occupation business to
reimburse for the Fire Inspection
to be assessed by
the Central
County Fire
Department
to be assessed by
the Central County
Fire Department
Penalty for failing to obtain the
business license (5.04.230B)
$200 + 20% + 1 ½%
per month
$200 + 20% + 1 ½%
per month
Penalty for failing to renew the
business license (5.04.230A)
$200 + 50% + 1 ½%
per month
$200 + 50% + 1 ½%
per month
Business Vehicle Sticker $20 each $20 each
Public Safety Special
Tax Voter approved on June 1998
Improved Property $570 $570
Unimproved Property $218 $218
Sewer (annual
service)
Residential (Equivalent Dwelling
Unit) $4,145 $4,311
Hillsborough Racquet Club $3,444 $4,311
Cal Trans Rest Stop $21,140 $25,435
Crystal Springs Upland School $19,482 $18,106
Burlingame Country Club $70,880 $72,425
Crystal Springs Golf Club $28,601 $28,453
Hillsborough School District $43,108 $46,990
Nueva School $6,218 $13,795
Sewer Capital
Construction
Development Fee
Residential connection $17,496 $17,251
Residential with 2nd unit
including guest unit Actual Cost Actual Cost
Commercial connection rate
based on flow with minimum
amount to be determined by
PW
Actual Cost Actual Cost
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SPECIAL TAX, SERVICE CHARGES & OTHER CITYWIDE FEES
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26 Storm Drainage
Assessment
Ordinance 541 6/27/94
(Collected by County) $7.34 $7.34
Bi-Monthly Volume
Charge Maximum
Allowable
Maximum
Allowable
Customer
Category Tier Size (Bi-Monthly Units)
Residential (HCF) $/HCF $/HCF
Tier 1 1 to 20 $7.11 $7.39
Tier 2 21 to 44 $9.43 $9.91
Tier 3 45 to 70 $15.15 $15.76
Tier 4 Over 70 $20.48 $21.30
Revenue
Stabilization Factors Level of Water Conservation Maximum Allowable Maximum
Allowable
10% 1.05 1.05
20% 1.11 1.11
30% 1.19 1.19
40% 1.30 1.30
50% 1.45 1.45
Bi-Monthly Water
Service Charge Meter Size
Maximum
Allowable
$/Meter Size
Maximum
Allowable
$/Meter Size
¾” $161.18 $167.63
1” $190.70 $198.33
1 ½” $257.12 $267.40
2” $345.68 $359.50
3” $581.83 $605.10
6” $1,585.49 $1,648.91
8” $2,471.07 $2,569.91
Non-Residential $10.01 $10.41
Water Penalty For each unit above allotment
(see Note) $10 $10
Water Deposit Assessed to all new accounts $500 $500
Water Hydrant
Meter
Deposit (To be refunded after
use) $2,000 $2,000
Water Usage $14.18 $14.18
Water Delinquent
Bills
Basic penalty (unpaid after 30
days) 10% 10%
Interest (unpaid after 30 days) .5% per month .5% per month Additional penalty (after
delinquency notice) .5% per month .5% per month
Water Capital
Construction
Development Fee
1 inch $17,978 $17,727
1 ½ inch Actual Cost Actual Cost
2 inch Actual Cost Actual Cost
3 inch (rate based on delivery
capacity) Actual Cost Actual Cost
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SPECIAL TAX, SERVICE CHARGES & OTHER CITYWIDE FEES
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26 6 inch (rate based on delivery
capacity) Actual Cost Actual Cost
Miscellaneous
Events
Accounts referred to collection
agencies
+ 47% of amount
owed
+ 47% of amount
owed
Annual Report or Budget
Document $50 $50
Invoicing fee $25 $25
Photocopies $1 + $.20 each $1 + $.20 each
Fundraising Events Application fee (includes Fire
Dept fee of $200) $500 $500
Public notification fee (ADRB
and Fundraising Applications) $80 $80
Sign fee $175 $175
Police or Fire Additional
Resources:

Minor Event Actual with a
minimum of $1,000
Actual with a
minimum of $1,000
Major Event Actual with a
minimum of $5,000
Actual with a
minimum of $5,000
All Other Personnel Actual Actual

ALL OTHER STAFF
TIME Assistant Planner $129 $162
Associate Planner $188 $203
Assistant Building & Planning
Director $287 $303
Building Official $224 $245
Building Inspector I $132 $149
Building & Planning Director $334 $360
Building & Planning Technician I $108 $122
Building & Planning Technician II $132 $146
Code Enforcement II $192 $178
Sr. Bldg Inspector/Plan Checker $192 $210
Sr Building & Planning
Technician $141 $168
Senior Planner $203 $230
City Attorney Actual cost + 20%
administrative fee
Actual cost + 20%
administrative fee
Landscape Architect Actual cost Actual cost
Tree Removal – Arborist Report Actual cost Actual cost
All Others Actual cost Actual cost
Other Contractual Services Actual cost + 20%
Admin fee
Actual cost + 20%
Admin fee
Non-Sufficient Funds Actual Charge by
the Bank
Actual Charge by
the Bank
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Deposit accounts: Full payment is required before permits issued. Failure to pay additional monies owed under deposit account constitutes an infraction, regardless of permit issuance.

PLANNING DIVISION
Fee Description Task Description Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26
Annexation
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Pre-Submittal
Consultation $1,229 $1,396
Administrative
Design Review
Minor Architectural
project
Additions less than
400 sq. ft. with no
Architectural
Style/Exterior
Material changes
$646 $736
Major Architectural
Project
Additions of 400
sq. ft. or larger
and/or
Architectural
Style/Exterior
Material changes
$1,090 $1,214
Minor Landscape
project
Tier I (Less than
5,000 sq. ft.) of
new irrigated
area.
$681 $708
Major Landscape
project
Tier II (5,000 sq. ft.
or more) of new
irrigated area
and/or projects in
WUI areas
$916 $983
Landscaping
Required by ADRB $1,017 $1,136
Antennas and
Satellite dishes $341 $380

Gates, Columns,
and/or fencing
along the street
$593 $641

First request for a
1-year extension of
administrative
approval
$533 $590
Emergency Tree
Removal1 $353 $386

First request for a
1-year extension of
ADRB approval
$678 $763

Public Notification
Fee for
Administrative
Design Review
$190 $224

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PLANNING DIVISION
Fee Description Task Description Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26
ADRB
Roofing $1,746 $1,950
Major Landscape
Plans $2,085 $2,269
Minor Landscape
Plans $1,321 $1,469
Ground floor
additions > 500 sq.ft $2,189 $2,381
Upper-level
additions $2,546 $2,787
New house;
Teardowns $4,081 $4,403
Substantial
Remodel /
Architectural Style
Change
$3,535 $3,820

Houses exceeding
8,000 sq.ft - ADRB
review
$4,277 $4,611
Houses exceeding
12,000 square feet -
ADRB review
$5,253 $5,647
Houses exceeding
8,000 sq. ft – City
Council Review
$4,333 $4,668
Revisions to
approved plans $2,035 $2,219
Continuance for
design changes ½ of original fee ½ of original fee
Subsequent request
for a 1-year
extension of ADRB
or Admin approval
$1,046 $1,148
Appeal of ADRB
decision $5,054 $5,488
Appeal of an
Administrative
Determination
$2,333 $2,556
Preliminary review
by ADRB $2,308 $2,476
Subsequent review $1,198 $1,294
Public Notification
Fee for ADRB
Application
$320 $374
Conceptual /
Developmental
Plans

Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
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PLANNING DIVISION
Fee Description Task Description Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26
Ministerial Review
- SB 9 "Lot Split" $1,190
Actual cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Ministerial Review
- SB 9 "Two-Unit
Project"
$1,476
Actual cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Environmental
documents Initial study Actual cost Actual cost
Covenant against
property to insure
continued
use/action
(Restrictive
Covenant)
$557 $606
Categorical
exemption
Actual Cost based
on consultant rate
Actual Cost
based on
consultant rate
Negative
Declaration
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
EIR
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Actual Cost
based on
consultant rate
General Plan
Amendment Actual cost Actual cost
Private Schools,
Permit to Operate
Actual cost with
$7,500 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$7,500 minimum
deposit
Private Schools,
Annual
Certification
Under 25 Students $431 $431
Private Schools,
Annual
Certification
Over 25 Students $900 $900
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Application
$685 $685
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Recordation Fee
$296 -
Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Exception
$905 $905
Variance, Nonconforming
structure
$6,119 $6,598
Deed Recording
& Filing Fee $296 $296

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PLANNING DIVISION
Fee Description Task Description Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26
Wireless
Communication
Facilities Permit
Application

Actual cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Minor Wireless
Communications
Facilities Permit
Application

Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$10,000 minimum
deposit
Wireless Appeal
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES
The Town of Hillsborough has adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code, which encompasses all twelve parts under Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including the Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fire, and CALGreen Codes. In addition, The Town of Hillsborough Municipal Code further regulates the health, life, and safety standards for construction under its authority.

As pursuant to Title 24, as well as pursuant to Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code and Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, local jurisdictions have the duty and authority to regulate all construction within its boundaries, to require permits for such construction, and to collect fees for such permits as to reasonably defray costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the law.

A description of permitting fees is found below, followed by an itemized fee schedule. Additional mandated fees and taxes are assessed under current legislation and ordinances.

The Town waives permitting fees for accessory dwelling units. Plan checks and mandated fees are still applicable.

In instances where the strict application of the fee from this Schedule would constitute a substantial inequity to an applicant or the Town, the Building Official shall be authorized to adjust such fees on a case-by-case basis. If services not included in the fee schedule are required, the Building Official may assess and collect special fees necessary to defray the cost of the service and its administration.

SUMMARY AND DEFINITIONS OF FEES
Building Permit Base Fee The Building Permit Base Fee is based on the valuation of the project, which represents the fair market value of labor and materials required for the scope of work for which the permit is issued. The valuations are calculated based on the average cost per square foot associated with the scope of work and are determined by the Building Official.

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing
Combination Fees
When a project requires a combination of trades, additional fees are assessed to account for additional inspections or related installations and equipment. These fees are assessed in addition to the base fee for the Building Permit.

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing
Permit Fees
When a project generally requires only one construction trade, a Permit Fee for that trade is assessed and is based on an average number of staff hours spent on a particular permit.

If specialty equipment or an expanded scope associated with that trade is also part of the project scope, additional flat fees may be assessed to account for additional cost recovery.

Plan Check Fee The fee is assessed when plans are required for the issuance of the building permit.

Plan Check Revision Fee This fee is based on the actual time spent reviewing the revised plans.

Reinspection Fee When the work for a called inspection is not ready, inaccessible to the inspector, or not on the approved plans, a fee will be assessed and must be paid prior to the next inspection.
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SUMMARY AND DEFINITIONS OF FEES
Business License Tax A Business License Tax will be applied to each permit based on the Category 1 classification and calculation. For further information, please refer to the Special Tax Fees and HMC §

5.04. Technology Fee The Technology Fee is charged on all permits and helps defray costs associated with the Town’s technological administration of the California Building Code.

Construction Vehicle Impact Fee The Town collects the fee to offset the costs associated with street repaving and maintenance projects.

General Plan Maintenance Fee The Town collects the fee to cover reasonable costs associated with maintaining the Town’s General Plan and land use policies, as mandated by the State. It is levied on permits that result in a change to the community's footprint, including New and Replacement Dwellings, ADUs, JADUs,
Additions, Major Remodels, and the Creation of New
Bedrooms.

BSASRF Fee The Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund (BSASRF) Fee is a state fee collected on all permits and remitted to the State for the adoption, publication, and educational efforts associated with green building standards.

SMIP Fee The Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) fee is a state fee collected on permits for structures intended to support, shelter, or enclosure persons, animals, chattels, or property of any kind. It is remitted to the State to develop recommended changes to seismic provisions of building
codes, to assist local governments in their general plan process, and to aid emergency response personnel in the event of a disaster.

Expired Permit Reinstatement Fee A renewal fee will be assessed for an expired permit based on the value of the remaining work of the original permit.

Stop Work Fee A Stop Work Notice is issued for any violation of the California Building Standards Code or Hillsborough Municipal Code, including work without or beyond the scope of the permit. All work on the site must cease until an investigation and
inspection are carried out. Fees will be assessed and must be paid before permits are reactivated or issued.
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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES – TABLE NO. 1-A
Type of Fee Charged Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26

MANDATED FEES & TAXES
Business License Tax
Category 1 Refer to Special Tax Fees Refer to Special Tax Fees Technology Fee Per
Permit
5% (.05) of the permit fee
(7/1/03)
5% (.05) of the permit fee
(7/1/03)
SMIP Per
Permit
.01% (0.0001) of permit
valuation
.01% (0.0001) of permit
valuation
BSASRF Per
Permit
$1 per $25,000 of permit
valuation
$1 per $25,000 of permit
valuation
General Plan Maintenance Per
Permit
.51% (0.0051) of permit
valuation (8/8/22)
.51% (0.0051) of permit
valuation (8/8/22)
Construction Vehicle Impact Per
Permit
.83% (0.0083) of the job
value (7/1/06)
.83% (0.0083) of the job
value (7/1/06)

FEES FOR BUILDING AND COMBINATION OF TRADES
Plan Check Per
Permit 65% of Building Permit Fee 65% of Building Permit Fee Plan Check Revision Fee Actual Cost Actual Cost
Fire Plan Check/Review Refer to Fire Fees
Schedule
Refer to Fire Fees
Schedule
Building Permit Base Fee
by Valuation ($):

$1-$4,000 Valuation Per
Permit $203 $233
$4,001-$25,000 Valuation
First 4,001
Each additional 1,000
Per
Permit $158
$14.30
$233
$14.30
$25,001-$50,000 Valuation
First 25,001
Each additional 1,000
Per
Permit $468.51
$10.21
$543.51
$10.21
$50,001-$100,000 Valuation
First 50,001
Each additional 1,000
Per
Permit $720.90
$7.35
$795.90
$7.35
$100,001-$500,000 Valuation
First 100,001
Each additional 1,000
Per
Permit $1,086.95
$5.90
$1,161.95
$5.90
$500,001-$1,000,000 Valuation
First 500,001
Each additional 1,000
Per
Permit $3,446.05
$5.00
$3,521.05
$5.00
$1,000,001 and up Valuation
First 1,000,001
Each additional 1,000
Per
Permit $5,944.80
$3.75
$6,019.80
$3.75
Building Completion Deposit
Pursuant to HMC § 15.30.070
Per
permit
w/ value
>50K
2% (0.02) of Valuation 2% (0.02) of Valuation

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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES – TABLE NO. 1-A
Type of Fee Charged Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26
Combination Fees
Mechanical MEC Fees:

MEC Combination Fee Per
Permit $90 + BASE FEE $105 + BASE FEE
MEC New Dwelling Per
Permit $0.10 per SF + BASE FEE $0.10 per SF + BASE FEE
MEC Addition/Alteration:
<1,056 SF
>1,056 SF
Per
Permit
$176 + BASE FEE
$0.09 per SF + BASE FEE
$206 + BASE FEE
$0.09 per SF + BASE FEE
Electrical ELC Fees:

ELC Combination Fee Per
Permit $88 + BASE FEE $102 + BASE FEE
ELC New Dwelling Per
Permit $0.11 per SF + BASE FEE $0.11 per SF + BASE FEE
ELC Addition/Alteration:
<1,150 SF
>1,150 SF
Per
Permit
$203 + BASE FEE
$0.10 per SF + BASE FEE
$233 + BASE FEE
$0.10 per SF + BASE FEE
ELC Kitchen Remodel Each $167 + BASE FEE $191 + BASE FEE ELC Bathroom Remodel Each $134 + BASE FEE $154 + BASE FEE ELC Swimming Pool/Spa Each $302 + BASE FEE $354 + BASE FEE Landscape Lighting Per
Permit $203 + BASE FEE $233 + BASE FEE
Tennis/Sport Court Each $203 + BASE FEE $233 + BASE FEE Plumbing PLB Fees:

PLB Combination Fee Per
Permit $82 + BASE FEE $95 + BASE FEE
PLB New Dwelling Per
Permit $0.11 per SF + BASE FEE $0.11 per SF + BASE FEE
PLB Addition/Alteration:
<950 SF
>950 SF
Per
Permit $134 + BASE FEE
$0.10 per SF + BASE FEE
$154 + BASE FEE
$0.10 per SF + BASE FEE
PLB Kitchen Remodel Each $167 + BASE FEE $191 + BASE FEE PLB Bathroom Remodel Each $134+ BASE FEE $154+ BASE FEE PLB Swimming Pool/Spa Each $304 + BASE FEE $354 + BASE FEE Drainage/Irrigation Per
Permit $238 + BASE FEE $275 + BASE FEE

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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES – TABLE NO. 1-A
Type of Fee Charged Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26

SINGLE TRADE BASE & FLAT FEES
REROOF Permit:
<5 SQs - Valued @ $11,001
TO 40 SQs - Valued @ $25,001
>4O SQs - Valued @ $35,001
Per
Permit
$244.40
$440.51
$542.61
$244.40
$440.51
$542.61
Tree Removal Permit Per
Permit
See Building Permit Base
Fee
See Building Permit Base
Fee
Demolition Permit Per
Permit
See Building Permit Base
Fee
See Building Permit Base
Fee
Electrical ELC Permit Fees:

Photovoltaic/Solar Permit
<10kw
>10kw
Per
Permit $203
$203
$233
$233
ELC Vehicle Charger Permit Per
Permit $203 $233
Battery Storage Permit Per
Permit $203 $233
ELC Permit Base Fee Per
Permit $203 $238
Electrical Service:
<600 V up to 400 AMPS
>600 V 400+ AMPS
Each
Each
$174 + BASE FEE
$238 + BASE FEE
$199 + BASE FEE
$275 + BASE FEE
Temporary Power Each $101 + BASE FEE $117 + BASE FEE
ELC Additional Appliance/Unit Each $53 + BASE FEE $60 + BASE FEE Mechanical MEC Permit Fees:

MEC Permit Base Fee Per
Permit $211 $248
Generator Each $170 + BASE FEE $196 + BASE FEE
HVAC/Heating System
Replacement Each $176 + BASE FEE $206 + BASE FEE
MEC Additional Appliance/Unit Each $66 + BASE FEE $75 + BASE FEE Plumbing PLB Permit Fees:

PLB Permit Base Fee Per
Permit $217 $250
Sewer & Water Line Test Per
Permit $405 + BASE FEE $466 + BASE FEE
Sewer Lateral Alteration Per
Permit $111 + BASE FEE $146 + BASE FEE
Sewer Backwater Device Each $128 + BASE FEE $146 + BASE FEE PLB Additional Appliance/Unit Each $33 $37

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CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FEES – TABLE NO. 1-A
Type of Fee Charged Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26

MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Reinspection Fee Each $174 $206
After Hour Inspection Fee (3-
hour minimum) Each
3 hr min x 1.5 hourly rate
Add’ll hours at 1.5 x rate
Sunday = 3 hr min hourly
rate x 2
3 hr min x 1.5 hourly rate
Add’l hours at 1.5 x rate
Sunday = 3 hr min hourly
rate x 2
Lost Job Card Per Hour Staff time Staff time
Expired Permit Reinstatement:
<1 year
Per
Permit
Staff time Staff time
>1 year
Staff time
Staff time + Activation
fees based on a valuation
of the remaining work
Staff time
Staff time + Activation
fees based on a valuation
of the remaining work
Construction Completion
Penalties
Pursuant to HMC §

15.30.060
Pursuant to HMC §

15.30.060
Stop Work Issued Pursuant to HMC §

15.04.070
Pursuant to HMC §

15.04.070
Stop Work Penalties Pursuant to HMC §

15.04.070
Pursuant to HMC §

15.04.070
Code Enforcement Penalties Pursuant to HMC § 8.16 Pursuant to HMC § 8.16 Recycle Monitoring Cost Pursuant to HMC §

15.18.040
Pursuant to HMC §

15.18.040
Recycle Fines Pursuant to HMC §

15.18.050
Pursuant to HMC §

15.18.050
Historic Building Demolition
Discretionary Permit
Actual cost with $2,000
minimum
Actual cost with $2,000
minimum
Certificate of Hardship Actual cost Actual cost
Construction Trailers Each $425 $425
Trailers, prefab & roll-away
houses Each $450 $450
Scan of Document Per
Page $3.00 $3.00
Copy of files or plans on a CD
or Disc Each $76 $89
Photo Copy Per
Page
$1.00 for 1st page, $0.20
each additional page
plus tax
$1.00 for 1st page, $0.20
each additional page
plus tax
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26 Address Change Quarterly approval where house
currently exists $1,385 $1,476
Accelerated process, in addition to
above $481 $521
Appeal fee $845 $916
Construction
Vehicle Impact
Refer to Building Department Fee
Schedule
Encroachment
Permits With Engineering Review $1,051 $1,533
With Engineering Utility Review - $2,124
Over the Counter $693 $952
Additional service added to the
base encroachment permit:

1. Utility Trench $261 $279

2. Curb & Gutter $261 $279

3. Parking Strip $261 $279

4. Driveway Apron $261 $279

5. Curb Drains $261 $279

6. Bell Holes $261 $279

7. Sewer Tie-in $261 $279

8. Storm Drains $261 $279

9. ROW fixtures $261 $279

10. Planting in ROW $261 $279
Inspection Staff time cost Staff time cost
Reinspection/Extra inspection $236 $254
Revocable encroachment permit
(REP) $3,356 $4,086
Erosion Control
Inspection (in
addition to
grading fees for
erosion control
during wet
season)
Level 1 $1,471 $1,951
Level 2 Additional $2,575 Additional $3,415
Level 3 $3,916 + actual cost
in excess of 10 hours
$5,291+ actual cost
in excess of 10 hours
Re-issue $1,471 $1,951
Exceptions Grading $787 $944
Right-of-Way $787 $944
Fire Flow Test Flow Hydrant $606 $660
Non-flow $375 $412
Grading Permit Application fee $141 $168
Grading Permit Base Fee $1,193 $1,633
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26 < 500 cubic yards to be moved $1,834 $2,295
500 – 1,499 cubic yards to be
moved $3,397 $4,316

> 1,500 cubic yards to be moved
and transport to and from site >=
1,500 cubic yards
$7,648 $9,830

> 1,500 cubic yards to be moved
and transport to and from site is <
1,500 cubic yards
$5,860 $7,738
Land Divisions Abandonment
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Tentative Map
Actual Cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Actual Cost with
$20,000 minimum
deposit
Parcel/Final Map
Actual Cost with
$23,972 minimum
deposit + $365/lot
Actual Cost with
$23,972 minimum
deposit + $365/lot
Lot Line Adjustment
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Actual Cost with
$5,000 minimum
deposit
Park Permit $799 $916
Roadway Slurry Seal in-lieu fee $4/square yard $4/square yard Stop Work Permit Reactivation fee (per occurrence) $2,180 $2,956 -119-

PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION – SPECIAL SERVICES
Fee
Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26 Sewer Video
Review
Review and process private
sewer lateral videos $412 $736
Storm Drain
Review
SFR create and replace
>10,000 SF of Impervious Area $1,555 $1,723
General
Service
Request
Sewer – Regular work hours Actual Cost Actual Cost
Streets – Regular work hours Actual Cost Actual Cost
Water – Regular work hours Actual Cost Actual Cost
Sewer – After work hours Actual cost
(3hrs/$664 minimum)
Actual cost
(3hrs/$739 minimum)
Streets – After work hours Actual cost
(3hrs/$739 minimum)
Actual cost
(3hrs/$883 minimum)
Water – After work hours Actual cost
(3hrs/$685 minimum)
Actual cost
(3hrs/$748 minimum)
Sewer Lateral
Test
PW review (required at time of
sale of property) $495 -
Water Meter
Upgrade and
Service Tap
Short Service – upgrade to 1
inch $9,128 $9,578
Short Service – 1 inch to 1.5 inch $10,236 $10,686
Short Service – 1 inch or 1.5 inch
to 2 inch $10,445 $10,895
Long Service (more than 5 feet
into roadway) Upgrade to 1
inch
$20,315 $21,743
Long Service (more than 5 feet
into roadway) 1 inch to 1.5 inch $21,423 $22,851

Long Service (more than 5 feet
into roadway) 1 inch or 1.5 inch
to 2 inches
$21,632 $23,060
Stand Alone Meter
Replacement Charge $2,596 $2,596
Resetting pavers/flagstone with
meter upgrade
Contractor’s Actual
Cost with $1,000
minimum deposit
Contractor’s Actual
Cost with $1,000
minimum deposit
Water Reconnection Charge (regular
work hours) $201 $218
Reconnection Charge (after
hours) $685 $748
*regular hours
Reconnection Charge (Qualify for
Low Income) $50 $50
*after hours
Reconnection Charge (Qualify for
Low Income) $150 $150
Manual Water Meter Read $182 $199
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fee Description Task/Project Description Adopted FY 24-25 Proposed FY 25-26 Abatement cost Per lot or nuisance
declared
Actual + 100% admin fee
with $250 minimum
Actual + 100% admin fee
with $250 minimum
Alarm Permit $60 $60
False Alarm (1st and 2nd) Free of Charge Free of Charge Monitoring Fee $24/month $24/month
Character Letter $29 $32
Copies Police Report $24 $30
Fingerprints (per card) $28 $35
Repossession fee
(GC 41612) $15 $15
Vehicle Release $48 $51
All Other Services Police Officer $219 $238
Police Corporal $247 $260
Police Sergeant $287 $303
Code Enforcement
Officer $192 -
Communications Officer $193 $205
Community Service
Officer $112 -
Police Records Supervisor $163 -
Support Service
Manager - $203
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Care Facilities Inspections
Pre-inspection of licensed community care (per
hour)
H&S Code
§13235 $207 $168
Residential Care Facility for Elderly serving 6 or
fewer persons – fire inspection enforcement
H&S Code
§1569.84 Fee set by State
Residential Care Facility $413 $324
Large Family Day Care $111 $127
Skilled Nursing Facilities $805 $614
Hospital/Institution $3,941 $2,934
Re-Inspections
Second re-inspection (fee per inspection) $130 $139
Third and subsequent re-inspection (fee per
inspection) $164 $170
Construction Fees
General Fire & Life Safety Services
 Consultation & Research
 Pre-application meetings & Design Review
 Property Survey
 General Construction Inspections
 Processing, Scheduling, and Record
Keeping
12% of Building
Permit fees for
Commercial,
Non-Residential
and Multi-Family
Residential
12% of Building
Permit fees for
Commercial,
Non-Residential
and Multi-Family
Residential
Building or Planning Plan Check Fees (per hour) $241 $263 Expedite Building or Planning Check Fees
(2 hour minimum) $428 $439
Consultation and Planning (per hour) $314 $325
Alternate Means of Protection Review (per hour) $436 $448 Additional Construction Inspection (all permits)
(per hour) $201 $204
Fire Alarm/Fire Protection Systems
Permit for Sprinkler Monitoring System $244 $217
Permit for Manual System $244 $217
Permit for Automatic System | core & shell build
out TI $440 $362
Permit for Combination System | core & shell
build out TI $636 $507
Permit for Combination | Automatic System |
core & shell build
out TI > 6 stories or Highrise
- $1,262
Fixed Fire Extinguishing System Permit $342 $238
Standpipe System Permit $440 $362
Storage Tank (above or below ground) Permit $244 $217
Multi-Residential or Commercial Fire Alarm system
remodel or extension $244 $217
Multi-residential or commercial minor fire alarm
remodel or repair (device relocation/adjustment) $195 $205 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
Permit
§510, CFC
Title 24
Part 9
$504 $433
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Fire Sprinkler Systems
One or two Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler System
(NFPA 13D) - flat fee including 2 inspections
(additional inspections will be charged at the
hourly rate of the staff who perform each
inspection)
$636 $507
Fire Pump Permit $244 $244
New Multi-Residential or Commercial Fire sprinkler
System (NFPA 13 or 13R) Permit – flat fee including
2 inspections (additional inspections will be
charged at the hourly rate of the staff who
perform each inspection)
$1,028 $797
Multi-Residential or Commercial Fire Sprinkler
system remodel or extension $293 $253
Fire Sprinkler minor remodel or repair (sprinkler
head relocation/adjustment) $195 $205
Underground Fire Service Line Permit $440 $362
Fire Flow Information Admin Fee
(Please refer to fee schedule for each city for
respective fire flow fees for each city)
$39 $43
Miscellaneous Fees and Permits
Community CPR / AED Class $40 Resident
$50 Non-Resident
$40 Resident
$50 Non-Resident
Labor Rate for Mechanic Shop $125 $125
Photographs from investigations Cost of
Reproduction
Cost of
Reproduction
Photocopies $1 + .20
cents/page
$1 + .20
cents/page
Fire Incident Reports (not including photographs) $15 $15 Non-Sufficient Funds | Returned Check Fee As charged by Bank
As charged by
Bank
Work without a construction permit (fees to be
determined at Fire Marshal’s discretion)
Up to 10 times the
permit fees
Up to 10 times the
permit fees
Emergency Response Costs for Driving under the
influence.
(Billing upon conviction)
Govt.

Code
§53150-58
Costs according
to Personnel
Schedule below
plus Apparatus
cost of $173.47/
hr. as set by State
Costs according
to Personnel
Schedule below
plus Apparatus
cost of $173.47/
hr. as set by State
False Alarms
$638 for 3 to 5
and $1,276 for 6
or more
$690 for 3 to 5
and $1,380 for 6
or more
Vegetation Management Inspection (WUI) | AB38
Point of Sale Inspection $200 $337
Change of Use Inspection | Business License
Inspection
(usually triggered by new business license)
$156 $162

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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Hazardous Materials Clean-up/Response
Costs according
to Personnel
Schedule below
plus Apparatus
cost of $173.47/hr.
as set by State
Costs according
to Personnel
Schedule below
plus Apparatus
cost of $173.47/hr.
as set by State
Standby Service
Firefighter (per hour – minimum of 3 hours) $139 $153
Fire Captain (per hour – minimum of 3 hours) $160 $177
Battalion Chief (per hour – minimum of 3 hours) $190 $210 Engine Company (per hour – minimum of 3 hours
plus apparatus costs – per day as set by the
State)
$489 per hour +
$173.47/hr. for
apparatus
$540 per hour +
$173.47/hr. for
apparatus
Personnel Costs (per hour)
Administration $75 $81
Firefighter $139 $153
Fire Captain $160 $177
Fire Prevention Specialist $90 $93
Fire Inspector $196 $145
Deputy Fire Marshal $208 $227
Battalion Chief $190 $210
Fire Marshal $260 $258
Deputy Fire Chief $287 $325
Fire Chief $323 $353
General Permits
Aerosol Products $223 $182
Amusement Buildings $370 $291
Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 10 or less units $166 $178 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 11 to 25 units $188 $201 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 26 to 100 units $211 $225 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 101 to 300 units $362 $376 Apartments, Hotels, and Motels – 301 or more units $452 $469 Aviation Facilities $664 $520
Battery System $664 $520
Carnivals, Fairs, and Festivals $370 $494
Christmas Tree Lot $370 $291
Combustible Fiber Storage $370 $291
Combustible Material Storage $370 $291
Commercial Rubbish-Handling Operation $370 $291
Compressed Gases $370 $291
Cryogens $370 $291
Dry Cleaning Plants $370 $291
Dust-Producing Operations $370 $291
Exhibits & Trade Shows – Display Booth $370 $291
Exhibits & Trade Shows – With Open Flame * $370 $291
Exhibits & Trade Shows – Display Fuel Powered
Equipment $370 $291
Explosives or Blasting Agents $664 $508
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES

CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Service Reference
Adopted
FY 2024-25
Adopted
FY 2025-26
Fire Hydrants and Water Control Valves $365 $285
Fireworks $664 $508
Flammable or Combustible Liquids $664 $508
Hazardous Materials $664 $508
High-Piled Combustible Storage – 20,000 square
feet or less $674 $519
High-Piled Combustible Storage – more than
20,000 square feet $772 $592
Highrise H&S
§13214(b) $643 $656
Hot-Work Operations $370 $291
Liquefied Petroleum Gasses $664 $508
Liquid-or gas-fueled Vehicles or Equipment in
Assembly Buildings $664 $508
Live Audiences $664 $508
Lumber Yards storing in excess of 100,000 board
feet $517
Magnesium Working $370 $291
Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations $370 $291
Open Burning * $370 $291
Organic Coating $370 $291
Ovens, Industrial Baking and Drying $370 $291
Parade Floats $370 $291
Places of Assembly $615 $472
Production Facilities $615 $472
Pyrotechnical and Special Effects Material $664 $288
Radioactive Materials $370 $291
Refrigeration Equipment $476 $399
Repair Garage $370 $291
Spraying and Dipping $370 $291
Tents, Canopies, and Temporary Membrane
Structures $561 $287
Tire Storage $370 $291
Wood Products $370 $291
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
.

Animal Control and Licensing Fees and Charges
(a) License Fees
Dogs
Unaltered dog
1-year license $50.00
3-year license $145.00
Unaltered dog Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $18.00
3-year license $54.00
Altered dog
1-year license $20.00
3-year license $55.00
Altered dog Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $9.00
3-year license $23.00
Misc. dog fees
Late fee $20.00
Duplicate tag $8.00
Cats
Unaltered cat
1-year license $15.00
3-year license $45.00
Unaltered cat Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $7.00
3-year license $21.00
Altered cat
1-year license $7.00
3-year license $17.50
Altered cat/ Senior Pet Owner (over 60 yrs.)
1-year license $5.00
3-year license $11.25
Misc. cat fees
Late fee $7.00
Duplicate tag $5.00
(b) Redemption Charges
Type A & B (large or medium size animals — horses, cows, hogs, sheep, etc.)
Impound cost $125.00
Board cost per day $25.00
Trailering cost (per use) $70.00
Type C (dogs, and cats) $70.00
Impound Costs — First Impound
Altered — licensed, wearing tag
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $40.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $60.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $50.00
Impound Costs — Second Impound $80.00
Altered — licensed, wearing tag
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $90.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $120.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $90.00
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
.

Animal Control and Licensing Fees and Charges
Impound Costs — Third Impound $120.00
Altered — licensed, wearing tag
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $135.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $150.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $135.00
Impound Costs — Fourth Impound $150.00
Altered — licensed, wearing tag
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $180.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $210.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $180.00
Impound Costs — Fifth Impound and up $210.00
Altered — licensed, wearing tag
Unaltered — licensed, wearing tag $225.00
Altered — unlicensed, no tag $255.00
Unaltered — unlicensed, no tag $225.00
Board charges (per day) $255.00
Altered — dogs
Unaltered — dogs $20.00
Altered — cats $25.00
Unaltered — cats $16.00
Type D (small size animals, e.g., birds, hamsters, or other) $19.00 Impound cost
Board cost $40.00
(c) Surrender, Euthanasia and DOA (Dead on Arrival) Disposal Fees Dog — Licensed or unlicensed
Surrender $60.00
Euthanasia $50.00
DOA Disposal $30.00
Cat — Licensed or unlicensed
Surrender $60.00
Euthanasia $50.00
DOA Disposal $30.00
Rabbit/Small Animal
Surrender $60.00
Euthanasia $50.00
DOA Disposal $30.00
Litter of Three or more
Surrender $50.00
Euthanasia $40.00
DOA Disposal $30.00
Bird/Fowl
Surrender $30.00
Euthanasia $15.00
DOA Disposal $22.00
All Other Companion Animals (Reptiles, Amphibians, etc.) Surrender $25.00
Euthanasia $25.00
DOA Disposal $25.00
Farm Animals
Surrender $60.00
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SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
.

Animal Control and Licensing Fees and Charges
Euthanasia: Under 100 pounds $100.00
Over 100 pounds $100.00
DOA Disposal: Under 100 Pounds $60.00
Over 100 pounds $50.00
(d) Other Animal Control Fees
Quarantine Fee $50.00
Dangerous Animal Permit (DAP) Fee $260.00
DAP Inspection Fee $100.00
DAP Signage $10.00
Field Retrieval/Return Fee $35.00
Breeding Permit Fee $50.00
Fancier Permit and/or Exotic Pet Fee $100.00
Return Check Fee $25.00
Service Dog Application Processing Fee $.20/page
The Town’s latest ordinance 6.12.070 adopts the San Mateo County Fee Schedule for animal control services. The above fees reflect the County’s fee schedule. Any updates to the County Fee Schedule that are not reflected on this schedule supersede the fees on this schedule.
**These fees are charged by the County of San Mateo and are remitted to the Town based on contractual formula. -128-
RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

SETTING AND CONFIRMING THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (Town) provides the community with a wide variety of municipal services, including, but not limited to, police and fire protection, water delivery, wastewater collection, street maintenance, storm drainage, planning and development services, and building inspection services; garbage flat fee and San Mateo County Animal Control fee and charges; and
WHEREAS, annually, the Town sets the fees and charges necessary to provide services; and
WHEREAS, the Town develops a Cost Allocation Plan that reflects the full cost of providing the services; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action has been properly noticed as required by various provisions of the Mitigation Fee Act as applicable, including but not limited to Government Code Section 66018 following publication requirements set forth in Government Code Section 6062a; and
WHEREAS, included in the Town of Hillsborough Schedule of Fees and Charges is the Central County Fire Department (CCFD) master fee schedule. All CCFD fees presented are collected or remitted to CCFD and are not retained by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Financial Advisory Committee, the City Council and the public have been presented in an open and noticed public meeting, all of the details of the proposed changes in the fees and charges schedule and the related Cost Allocation Plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, determined and ordered by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough, California, that:

SECTION 1. The above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. The City Council called a public hearing for May 12, 2025, at Hillsborough Town Hall, for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed Fees and Charges. Notice of the public hearing was given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town once a week for two weeks commencing at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing, with at least 5 days intervening between the first and last publication. On May 12, 2025, at the time and place set for the public hearing, the City Council heard and considered all oral and written presentations and comments made regarding the proposed Fees and Charges.
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ATTACHMENT 2
2 SECTION 3. The City Council finds and determines that:
(a) The Fees and Charges established by this resolution:
(1) are imposed for a specific government service provided directly to the payor, or for reasonable regulatory costs of the Town for issuing licenses and permits, performing investigations, inspections, and administrative enforcements of the Town’s Municipal Code or other rules or ordinances;
(2) are no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of he governmental activity for which the Fee or Charge is imposed; and
(3) the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity for which the Fee or Charge is imposed.
(b) The Fees and Charges are not taxes within the meaning of California Constitution article XIII C, section 1(e).

SECTION 4. The City Council hereby adopts the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Town of Hillsborough Schedule of Fees and Charges outlined in Exhibit “A” hereto attached and the related Cost Allocation Plan. The Fees and Charges imposed by this Resolution shall supersedes any prior fees or charges imposed by resolution or otherwise by the City Council, to the extent such prior fees or charges conflict herewith.

SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase in this resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this resolution or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 12th day of May 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:
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3 AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AUTHORIZING WATER AND SEWER CONNECTION FEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2007, the City Council passed an ordinance amending Sections 13.20.030 and 13.32.105 whereby water and sewer connection fees respectively are annually adjusted based on the Engineering News Record Construction Cost (ENR-CCI) 20-City Average Index; and WHEREAS, the ENR-CCI 20-City Average Index used for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 is a negative (1.4%); and
WHEREAS, the proposed fees and charges for FY 2025-26, if adopted, would be effective July 1, 2025, until amended; and
WHEREAS, the actions taken pursuant to this Resolution do not constitute an “increase” to any fee or charge subject to article XIII D, section 6 of the California Constitution, and do not constitute the imposition of new connection fees under Government Code section 66013, because they are being adjusted in accordance with a pre-approved formula; and WHEREAS, fees and charges adjusted pursuant hereto do not exceed the cost of the service for which they are imposed; and
WHEREAS, the Financial Advisory Committee, the City Council and the public have been presented in an open and noticed public meeting, all of the details of the proposed changes to the water and sewer connection fees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby authorizes sewer service charges and sewer and water connection fees for FY 2025-26, effective July 1, 2025, as follows:

Water and Sewer Residential Connection Fee Adopted FY
2024-25
Proposed FY
2025-26
Sewer Capital Construction Development Fee $17,496 $17,251 Water Capital Construction Development Fee $17,978 $17,727 This resolution shall be printed and posted upon the authorized official bulletin boards of the Town of Hillsborough.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 3
2 This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 12th day of May 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
11 PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RECEIVE A REPORT ON TOWN STAFF VACANCIES, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3
SUMMARY: Assembly Bill (AB) 2561, which became effective January 1, 2025, codifies Section 3502.3 in the State’s Government Code. The law requires public agencies to hold at least one public hearing per fiscal year, prior to budget adoption, to discuss vacancies, and current recruitment and retention efforts.

If vacancies within a single bargaining unit meet or exceed 20% of the total number of authorized full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, the Town, upon the request of the recognized employee organization for that bargaining unit, must provide additional information during the public hearing:
• The total number of job vacancies within the bargaining unit; • The total number of applicants for vacant positions within the bargaining unit; • The average number of days to complete the hiring process from when a position is posted; and
• Opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.

As of April 30, 2025, the Town has 99 FTEs and 9 vacancies:

Bargaining Unit Vacancies Total FTEs Rate
Hillsborough Police Officers Association 4 32 12.5%
Public Works Clerical – Teamsters Union Local 856 2 31 6.5% Public Works Supervisors – Teamsters Union Local 350 0 4 0.0% Unrepresented 3 32 9.4%
TOTAL 9 99 9.1%
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

ATTACHMENTS: None
PREPARED BY: William Li, Administrative Services Manager -135-
Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
May 12, 2025

Page 2 ends

RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the Public Hearing;

2. Take public comments; and

3. Close the Public Hearing.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
12 NEW BUSINESS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EMPLOYMENT

AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER DOUG DAVIS RELATING TO A COMPENSATION

ADJUSTMENT
SUMMARY: Doug Davis was appointed to the position of City Manager by the City Council on July 8, 2023. On April 8, 2024, the Town and Manager entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement to increase the compensation amount and include other clarifying changes to the Agreement.

More recently, on March 10, 2025 and April 14, 2025, the Town and Manager held closed session agenda items to discuss performance and to negotiate potential changes to the compensation amount in the Agreement.

At the conclusion of these closed sessions, the City Council negotiated a compensation adjustment adjusting the City Manager’s salary from $319,358.00 to $347,302.00 which represents a 3.75% cost of living adjustment consistent with the same increase provided to the Town’s other unrepresented employees and a 5% merit step increase consistent with the percentage increase provided to other employees.

FISCAL IMPACT: The FY 2024-25 budget impact is estimated at $3,268.00 and the budget is sufficient to cover this amount.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The City Council’s action in approving the amendment is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline 15378 as something that does not constitute a “Project” as defined by CEQA as it is more akin to an administrative action of the City Council related to personnel matters.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution and Exhibit A – Amendment No. 2

2. Amendment No. 1 - April 8, 2024

3. City Manager Employment Agreement - July 11, 2023
PREPARED BY: Christopher J. Diaz, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Doug Davis.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY

MANAGER DOUG DAVIS RELATING TO A COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT WHEREAS, Doug Davis was appointed City Manager of the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) on July 8, 2023 with the City Council also approving an employment agreement with Doug Davis on this same date for him to serve as City Manager; and
WHEREAS, the City Council met on March 10, 2025 and April 14, 2025 in Closed Session with one relating to the performance evaluation and one to negotiate compensation changes to the City Manager’s salary; and WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the closed sessions, the City Council agreed to a compensation adjustment adjusting the City Manager’s salary from $319,358.00 to $347,302.00 subject to formal approval via a contract amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Employment Agreement for City Manager Doug Davis has been amended via Amendment No. 2 (Exhibit “A”) to reflect the salary adjustment.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves Amendment No. 2 to the Employment Agreement for City Manager Doug Davis.

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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ATTACHMENT 1
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AND DOUG DAVIS
This Amendment No. 2 is entered into this 12th day of May, 2025 by and between the Town of Hillsborough, a municipal corporation of the State of California (hereafter referred to as "Town"), and Doug Davis (hereafter referred to as "Manager").

RECITALS
A. On July 11, 2023, the Town and Manager entered into an employment agreement for Mr.

Davis to serve as the City Manager of the Town of Hillsborough (the “Agreement”).

B. On April 8, 2024, the Town and Manager entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement to increase the compensation amount and include other clarifying changes to the Agreement.

C. On March 10, 2025 and April 14, 2025, the Town and Manager held closed session agenda items to discuss performance and to negotiate potential changes to the compensation amount in the Agreement.

D. The Town and Manager now desire to amend the Agreement to further increase the compensation amount to provide a 3.75% cost of living adjustment consistent with the same increase provided to the Town’s other unrepresented employees and a 5% merit step increase consistent with the percentage increase provided to other employees.

AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the Town and Manager agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

1. Section 3.1, titled “Base Salary” of Section 3, “Compensation” is hereby amended to read as follows:
“3.1. Base Salary – The Manager shall be paid a base salary of $347,302 per annum for his services, payable in installments in accordance with applicable law at the same time as other employees of the Town are paid and subject to customary withholding.”

2. All other provisions of the Agreement not amended by Amendment No. 1, and this Amendment No. 2, shall remain in full force and effect. [SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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EXHIBIT A
SIGNATURE PAGE TO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CITY MANAGER

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AND

DOUG DAVIS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Amendment No. 2 as of the date first written above.

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH MANAGER
___________________________ __________________________
Mayor Doug Davis
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
13 NEW BUSINESS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 12, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN

OF HILLSBOROUGH
SUMMARY: This resolution memorializes changes to the salary schedule due to contractual obligations. California Public Employees Retirement System requires the pay schedule to be adopted at a public meeting of the governing body.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of this resolution.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Exhibit A Salary Schedule
PREPARED BY: William Li, Administrative Services Manager RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution adopting the 2025 Salary Schedule for the Town of Hillsborough.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

ADOPTING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) has established compensation rates for all positions in the Town of Hillsborough; and
WHEREAS, California Public Employees Retirement System requires a pay scheduled to be adopted by the governing body of the agency at a public meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to meet the requirements of the Public Employees Retirement System; and
WHEREAS, the salary schedule includes contractually obligated changes and changes approved by the City Council on May 12, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough adopts the Salary Schedule with changes for the position noted effective May 12, 2025.

AYES: Councilmembers:

NOES: Councilmembers:

ABSENT: Councilmembers:

ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
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Town of Hillsborough - Full-Time Salary Schedule
City Manager: Effective 05/12/2025
Unrepresented: 3.75% COLA effective 01/10/2025
Public Works & Clerical (PW&C): 3.75% COLA effective 01/10/2025 Public Works Supervisors: 3.75% COLA effective 01/10/2025 Police Officers Association (POA): 2.9% COLA effective 01/10/2025 Unrepresented: 3.75% COLA effective 01/10/2025
Resolution 25-18 and Resolution 25-__ (City Manager)
Unrepresented Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Accountant Non-Exempt 4,219.44 4,430.25 4,651.87 4,884.30 5,128.62 9,141.57 9,598.86 10,078.86 10,582.64 11,112.37 109,702.09 115,187.46 120,947.43 126,993.88 133,344.11 Administrative Services Manager Exempt 5,771.61 6,060.04 6,362.99 6,681.50 7,014.54 12,504.99 13,129.56 13,786.30 14,476.24 15,199.38 150,054.66 157,557.86 165,435.60 173,706.55 182,392.50 Assistant City Manager Exempt 8,125.36 8,531.84 8,958.87 9,406.43 9,877.78 17,605.31 18,485.30 19,410.70 20,380.43 21,400.96 211,259.35 221,827.94 232,930.58 244,567.27 256,809.37 Assistant Director of Building & Planning Exempt 6,806.45 7,146.99 7,504.82 7,879.96 8,273.47 14,746.94 15,485.32 16,260.45 17,073.42 17,926.39 176,967.65 185,821.66 195,125.39 204,878.85 215,110.14 Assistant Director of Finance Exempt 5,838.89 6,130.78 6,437.80 6,759.96 7,098.34 12,650.74 13,283.17 13,949.11 14,646.40 15,379.37 151,811.04 159,400.18 167,382.84 175,759.01 184,556.80 Assistant Engineer I Non-Exempt 3,869.17 4,062.68 4,265.92 4,478.89 4,702.68 8,383.74 8,802.11 9,243.19 9,704.81 10,189.13 100,598.35 105,629.68 110,913.97 116,451.24 122,269.58 Assistant Engineer II Non-Exempt 4,265.92 4,478.89 4,702.68 4,938.35 5,184.84 9,243.19 9,704.81 10,189.13 10,699.40 11,234.37 110,913.97 116,451.24 122,269.58 128,397.12 134,805.73 Assistant Planner Non-Exempt 3,967.55 4,165.38 4,374.03 4,592.41 4,822.68 8,596.71 9,024.81 9,476.70 9,950.21 10,448.59 103,156.18 108,299.93 113,724.77 119,402.57 125,386.32 Associate Engineer Exempt 5,043.21 5,295.11 5,559.97 5,837.81 6,129.70 10,927.51 11,472.37 12,046.42 12,648.58 13,281.01 131,123.59 137,672.74 144,559.19 151,782.93 159,372.08 Associate Planner Exempt 4,562.14 4,790.24 5,030.24 5,282.13 5,545.91 9,884.27 10,379.40 10,899.40 11,444.26 12,016.15 118,615.55 124,546.33 130,786.29 137,335.44 144,193.78 Budget Analyst Exempt 4,641.05 4,873.49 5,116.73 5,372.94 5,641.05 10,056.16 10,558.86 11,086.42 11,641.02 12,222.63 120,667.43 126,710.64 133,034.93 139,696.51 146,667.28 Building Official Exempt 5,768.62 6,057.26 6,359.96 6,677.80 7,011.85 12,498.31 13,124.25 13,780.46 14,469.11 15,192.35 149,984.02 157,488.84 165,359.07 173,622.81 182,308.16 Chief Building Official Exempt 6,345.91 6,662.67 6,995.64 7,345.90 7,713.47 13,749.11 14,435.59 15,157.75 15,916.67 16,711.26 164,993.67 173,229.30 181,886.54 190,993.52 200,539.41 Chief of Police Exempt 8,730.76 9,167.52 9,625.89 10,106.97 10,611.83 18,916.65 19,862.59 20,856.10 21,898.26 22,992.30 226,999.80 238,355.42 250,273.19 262,781.22 275,907.64 City Clerk Exempt 5,218.35 5,478.89 5,752.40 6,039.97 6,341.59 11,306.96 11,871.28 12,463.71 13,086.41 13,740.46 135,677.07 142,451.09 149,562.40 157,039.12 164,881.23 City Manager Exempt
Communications Manager Exempt 5,328.62 5,594.56 5,874.56 6,168.61 6,476.72 11,545.88 12,122.09 12,728.58 13,365.33 14,033.43 138,544.09 145,458.64 152,738.60 160,383.96 168,394.73 Deputy City Clerk Exempt 4,069.17 4,272.41 4,486.46 4,711.32 4,945.92 8,815.64 9,256.58 9,719.30 10,204.85 10,715.30 105,795.95 111,083.05 116,639.90 122,466.50 128,589.83 Deputy Director of Public Works Exempt 6,305.91 6,621.58 6,952.39 7,300.50 7,665.90 13,662.63 14,346.95 15,063.70 15,818.29 16,609.64 163,953.67 172,161.19 180,762.23 189,812.99 199,313.47 Director of Building and Planning Exempt 8,095.09 8,499.41 8,924.27 9,370.76 9,838.86 17,539.36 18,415.03 19,336.11 20,303.67 21,317.72 210,472.33 220,984.70 232,031.13 243,639.71 255,810.45 Director of Finance Exempt 8,095.09 8,499.41 8,924.27 9,370.76 9,838.86 17,539.36 18,415.03 19,336.11 20,303.67 21,317.72 210,472.33 220,984.70 232,031.13 243,639.71 255,810.45 Director of Public Works - City Engineer Exempt 8,650.76 9,083.19 9,537.24 10,014.00 10,514.54 18,743.68 19,679.89 20,663.67 21,697.18 22,781.49 224,919.82 236,163.00 247,968.33 260,363.94 273,377.92 GIS Coordinator Non-Exempt 4,391.33 4,610.78 4,841.05 5,083.21 5,337.27 9,513.46 9,989.13 10,488.59 11,012.91 11,564.26 114,165.84 119,873.92 125,867.40 132,161.42 138,768.95 GIS Technician Non-Exempt 3,991.33 4,191.33 4,401.06 4,620.51 4,851.86 8,648.60 9,081.03 9,535.08 10,011.84 10,512.37 103,786.44 108,976.68 114,425.30 120,146.35 126,153.88 HR Manager Exempt 5,545.91 5,822.67 6,113.48 6,419.42 6,740.50 12,016.15 12,616.15 13,246.41 13,909.11 14,604.24 144,193.78 151,389.42 158,950.46 166,905.01 175,253.07 Management Analyst I Exempt 4,069.17 4,272.41 4,486.46 4,711.32 4,945.92 8,816.17 9,257.25 9,721.03 10,207.51 10,717.78 105,798.32 111,082.62 116,647.99 122,494.45 128,606.84 Management Analyst II Exempt 4,476.73 4,700.51 4,935.11 5,181.59 5,441.05 9,699.59 10,185.14 10,692.48 11,226.79 11,789.11 116,395.02 122,213.37 128,312.79 134,721.40 141,467.31 Management Assistant Non-Exempt 3,698.36 3,883.22 4,077.81 4,282.14 4,496.19 8,012.93 8,414.01 8,835.63 9,277.79 9,741.57 96,157.30 100,963.76 106,023.19 111,335.59 116,900.96 Planning Manager Exempt 6,172.94 6,482.13 6,806.45 7,146.99 7,504.82 13,375.06 14,044.25 14,746.94 15,485.32 16,260.45 160,496.39 168,535.27 176,967.65 185,821.66 195,125.39 Police Captain Exempt 7,661.58 8,044.28 8,446.44 8,869.14 9,312.38 16,599.91 17,429.09 18,300.44 19,216.11 20,177.18 199,201.04 209,151.26 219,607.41 230,597.62 242,121.88 Police Lieutenant Exempt 6,519.96 6,846.45 7,189.15 7,549.15 7,926.44 14,126.41 14,834.51 15,576.13 16,356.66 17,173.96 169,519.05 178,007.65 186,917.87 196,277.81 206,087.49 Public Works Superintendent Exempt 6,401.05 6,721.04 7,057.26 7,409.69 7,780.50 13,869.11 14,562.08 15,290.72 16,053.96 16,858.28 166,427.17 174,747.13 183,488.70 192,651.89 202,292.92 Senior Accountant Exempt 4,641.05 4,873.49 5,116.73 5,372.94 5,641.05 10,056.16 10,558.86 11,086.42 11,641.02 12,222.63 120,667.43 126,710.64 133,034.93 139,696.51 146,667.28 Senior Civil Engineer Exempt 5,798.89 6,088.61 6,393.48 6,713.48 7,048.61 12,564.25 13,192.36 13,852.90 14,545.86 15,272.35 150,771.04 158,303.97 166,230.42 174,550.37 183,263.83 Senior Management Analyst Exempt 5,148.08 5,405.38 5,675.64 5,958.89 6,257.26 11,154.53 11,711.29 12,297.23 12,911.28 13,557.76 133,850.06 140,539.75 147,566.74 154,931.02 162,687.73 Senior Planner Exempt 5,246.46 5,509.16 5,784.83 6,074.56 6,378.34 11,367.50 11,936.15 12,533.98 13,162.09 13,818.30 136,407.88 143,238.11 150,405.64 157,938.57 165,822.85 Support Services Manager Exempt 5,148.08 5,405.38 5,675.64 5,958.89 6,257.26 11,154.53 11,711.29 12,297.23 12,911.28 13,557.76 133,850.06 140,539.75 147,566.74 154,931.02 162,687.73 Biweekly Monthly Annual
13,357.77 28,941.83 347,302.00
Exhibit A
Town of Hillsborough Salary Schedule
Adopted May 12, 2025
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Public Works & Clerical (PW&C): 3.75% COLA effective 01/10/2025 Resolution 25-03
PW&C Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Accounting Technician Non-Exempt 3,337.94 3,504.78 3,680.23 3,864.30 4,056.98 7,232.37 7,594.05 7,974.02 8,372.29 8,789.93 86,786.33 91,124.25 95,686.06 100,471.76 105,481.35 Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt 2,979.49 3,128.04 3,284.12 3,448.81 3,621.03 6,455.21 6,777.05 7,116.12 7,472.41 7,845.93 77,466.81 81,328.95 85,387.00 89,668.95 94,146.80 Building and Planning Technician I Non-Exempt 2,979.49 3,128.04 3,284.12 3,448.81 3,622.11 6,455.21 6,777.05 7,116.12 7,472.41 7,847.00 77,466.81 81,328.95 85,387.00 89,668.95 94,161.87 Building and Planning Technician II Non-Exempt 3,277.66 3,441.27 3,613.50 3,794.33 3,983.78 7,102.13 7,456.27 7,829.78 8,221.59 8,631.70 85,219.08 89,473.04 93,950.89 98,652.63 103,578.27 Building Inspector I Non-Exempt 3,799.71 3,980.55 4,179.69 4,388.51 4,608.10 8,232.36 8,624.17 9,055.81 9,508.97 9,984.74 98,792.57 103,494.31 108,671.82 114,101.22 119,810.47 Building Inspector II Non-Exempt 4,179.69 4,388.51 4,608.10 4,838.45 5,080.64 9,055.81 9,508.97 9,984.74 10,483.12 11,008.41 108,671.82 114,101.22 119,810.47 125,799.60 132,096.58 Lead Facilities Worker Non-Exempt 3,688.84 3,872.91 4,066.66 4,270.10 4,483.23 7,992.32 8,391.66 8,811.46 9,251.71 9,713.49 95,909.95 100,695.65 105,733.23 111,022.69 116,564.03 Lead Maintenance Worker Non-Exempt 3,513.39 3,688.84 3,872.91 4,066.66 4,270.10 7,612.35 7,992.32 8,391.66 8,811.46 9,251.71 91,348.14 95,909.95 100,695.65 105,733.23 111,022.69 Maintenance Worker I Non-Exempt 2,707.16 2,836.33 2,978.42 3,126.96 3,283.04 5,865.34 6,145.20 6,453.06 6,774.90 7,112.89 70,386.20 73,744.59 77,438.82 81,300.96 85,359.02 Maintenance Worker II Non-Exempt 2,978.42 3,126.96 3,283.04 3,446.65 3,618.88 6,453.06 6,774.90 7,112.89 7,468.11 7,840.54 77,438.82 81,300.96 85,359.02 89,612.97 94,090.82 Office Assistant Non-Exempt 2,728.69 2,865.39 3,008.56 3,159.25 3,317.48 5,912.70 6,208.71 6,518.72 6,844.87 7,188.24 70,945.94 74,500.23 78,222.44 82,140.56 86,254.59 Public Works Inspector I Non-Exempt 3,513.39 3,688.84 3,872.91 4,066.66 4,270.10 7,612.35 7,992.32 8,391.66 8,811.46 9,251.71 91,348.14 95,909.95 100,695.65 105,733.23 111,022.69 Public Works Inspector II Non-Exempt 3,864.30 4,058.05 4,260.42 4,473.54 4,697.44 8,372.29 8,792.09 9,231.26 9,693.04 10,177.42 100,471.76 105,509.34 110,770.81 116,312.15 122,124.75 Public Works Inspector III Non-Exempt 4,260.42 4,472.66 4,696.76 4,931.24 5,178.16 9,229.60 9,690.25 10,175.80 10,684.18 11,218.49 110,759.35 116,289.23 122,115.83 128,212.18 134,632.23 Senior Accounting Technician Non-Exempt 3,670.55 3,854.61 4,047.29 4,249.65 4,462.78 7,952.49 8,351.84 8,769.48 9,207.58 9,669.36 95,434.18 100,219.88 105,229.48 110,490.95 116,029.06 Senior Building and Planning Technician Non-Exempt 3,768.50 3,956.87 4,154.93 4,362.67 4,581.19 8,165.62 8,573.58 9,001.99 9,453.00 9,926.62 97,980.96 102,878.60 108,028.13 113,429.54 119,115.12 Senior Building Inspector/Plan Checker Non-Exempt 4,714.66 4,950.39 5,197.97 5,457.38 5,729.71 10,215.10 10,726.39 11,262.44 11,824.32 12,414.19 122,581.14 128,710.20 135,147.11 141,891.87 148,972.47 Public Works Supervisors: 3.75% COLA effective 01/10/2025 Resolution 25-04
PW Supervisors Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Public Works Assistant Superintendent Exempt 5,090.65 5,345.56 5,612.46 5,893.52 6,188.74 11,029.92 11,582.24 12,160.69 12,769.65 13,409.12 132,356.88 138,984.64 145,923.96 153,231.49 160,907.22 Public Works Supervisor Exempt 4,615.68 4,846.63 5,088.47 5,343.38 5,610.28 10,000.46 10,501.58 11,025.56 11,577.88 12,155.25 120,007.73 126,012.36 132,300.24 138,927.99 145,867.31 Police Officers Association (POA): 2.9% COLA effective 01/10/2025 Resolution 25-18
POA Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Code Enforcement Officer I Non-Exempt 3,604.80 3,784.93 3,973.64 4,172.00 4,381.08 7,810.04 8,200.32 8,609.91 9,039.87 9,492.35 93,724.72 98,408.17 103,314.64 108,472.01 113,908.15 Code Enforcement Officer II Non-Exempt 3,973.64 4,172.00 4,381.08 4,599.82 4,830.34 8,609.91 9,039.87 9,492.35 9,966.27 10,465.92 103,314.64 108,472.01 113,908.15 119,595.20 125,588.89 Communications Officer I Non-Exempt 3,541.54 3,709.87 3,895.37 4,090.51 4,295.31 7,673.86 8,038.42 8,440.50 8,862.95 9,306.85 92,079.94 96,456.73 101,279.57 106,353.30 111,677.94 Communications Officer II Non-Exempt 3,895.37 4,090.51 4,295.31 4,509.75 4,734.91 8,440.50 8,862.95 9,306.85 9,771.12 10,258.98 101,279.57 106,353.30 111,677.94 117,253.47 123,107.78 Community Service Officer Non-Exempt 2,884.27 3,027.94 3,179.13 3,337.81 3,505.08 6,248.89 6,560.90 6,887.93 7,232.11 7,594.52 74,990.93 78,726.53 82,657.29 86,783.18 91,132.10 Lead Communications Officer Non-Exempt 3,484.61 3,658.62 3,841.18 4,033.35 4,235.12 7,549.98 7,926.84 8,322.91 8,739.27 9,175.91 90,599.75 95,124.18 99,870.68 104,866.98 110,113.11 Police Corporal Non-Exempt 4,900.04 5,144.50 5,401.83 5,672.03 5,956.17 10,617.10 11,146.78 11,704.33 12,289.76 12,905.22 127,400.94 133,757.05 140,447.69 147,472.86 154,860.45 Police Officer Non-Exempt 4,638.42 4,870.01 5,113.41 5,368.60 5,636.65 10,049.90 10,551.70 11,079.23 11,632.49 12,212.56 120,598.79 126,620.37 132,948.60 139,583.48 146,552.90 Police Officer Trainee Non-Exempt
Police Sergeant Non-Exempt 5,652.73 5,935.80 6,232.80 6,544.82 6,871.85 12,247.95 12,861.25 13,504.59 14,180.08 14,888.82 146,971.07 154,330.77 162,052.88 170,165.29 178,667.97 Property Officer Non-Exempt 3,172.69 3,331.38 3,497.58 3,672.35 3,855.70 6,873.99 7,218.17 7,578.44 7,956.93 8,353.65 82,490.02 86,615.91 90,936.95 95,481.01 100,244.88 Records Clerk II Non-Exempt 3,457.90 3,630.53 3,811.73 4,002.59 4,203.09 7,492.66 7,865.79 8,259.30 8,672.10 9,106.35 89,905.48 94,393.78 99,105.11 104,067.33 109,280.46 Records Supervisor Non-Exempt 3,804.23 3,994.01 4,193.44 4,403.60 4,623.40 8,242.14 8,653.87 9,085.98 9,541.67 10,017.73 98,909.97 103,844.31 109,029.56 114,493.58 120,208.50 Minimum Wage Increase: $16.50 effective 01/01/2025
Part-Time Classifications Title FLSA Status Employment
Status Rate Type Min Max
Laborer - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 30.00 40.00 Intern I - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 20.00 30.00 Intern II - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 25.00 35.00 Intern III - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 30.00 40.00 Clerical - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 16.50 35.00 Technician - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 30.00 40.00 Communications Officer - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly Building Attendant Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 16.50 20.00

55.00 Biweekly Monthly Annual
4,273.11 9,259.03 111,100.99
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