Agenda — Hillsborough City Council, July 14, 2025

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

A G E N D A
MONDAY, JULY 14, 2025
5:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
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CLOSED SESSION (5:30 pm)

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

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

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CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Litke v. Town of Hillsborough, San Mateo Superior Court No. 23-CLJ-05921

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
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ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 pm)
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
V. PRESENTATIONS
• Forestry and Local Vegetation Management by Dr. Jennifer Normoyle, Forest Protection Advocate
• RethinkWaste Bin Sorting Best Practices
• Mayor’s Applause
VI. TOWN UPDATE
VII. 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.

VIII. 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.

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IX. 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 JUNE 9, 2025

2. MONTHLY CLAIMS: JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025

3. QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2025

4. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

5. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF A TENFOOT-WIDE STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AND A FIVE-FOOT-WIDE SEWER EASEMENT AT 1650 WEDGEWOOD ROAD UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301

6. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.28 OF THE

HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CROSS-CONNECTIONS

7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN

SERVICES FOR THE MACADAMIA ACCESS ROAD REPAIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000.00 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $389,264.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
X. PUBLIC HEARING

8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SEWER SERVICE AND STORM

DRAINAGE CHARGES, SPECIAL TAX FOR POLICE PROTECTION AND FIRE

PROTECTION AND PREVENTION, AND THE FLAT CHARGE COMPONENT OF THE GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COUNTY TAX ROLL

AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT SUCH

CHARGES
XI. NEW BUSINESS

9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT XII. 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.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL:

Members of the public may provide written comments to the City Council regarding any item on the agenda up to two hours before the meeting to [email protected] or by mail/in person at 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda prior to the deadline, except as exempt from public disclosure under applicable law, will be available for public inspection on the Town website, and in the City Clerk’s Office at 1600 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).

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2025 -1-

UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person at Town Hall. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff and members of the public participated in the meeting in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conference.

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik (arrived at 5:07 p.m.), Ragsdale, Cole

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
There were no speakers.

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

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Litke v. Town of Hillsborough, San Mateo Superior Court No. 23-CLJ-05921 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Town as Plaintiff – One Potential Case

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

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

II. ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Cole led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Christopher Diaz announced that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss two items and reported that direction was given to staff and there was no reportable action under the Brown Act.

V. PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Cole announced that a proclamation in recognition of Pride Month was presented at the Pride Month Recognition Event held earlier in the day.
• JUNETEENTH, JUNE 19, 2025
Councilmembers shared in the reading of the proclamation. • NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK, JUNE 15-21, 2025 Vice Mayor Ragsdale read the proclamation and presented it to San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District Manager Brian Weber. District Manager Weber provided a presentation and responded to City Council questions.

VI. PRESENTATION
• 2025 COMMUNITY PRIORITIES SURVEY RESULTS
Bryan Godbe, Godbe Research, presented the results of the 2025 Community Priorities Survey and responded to City Council questions.

VII. TOWN UPDATE
City Manager Doug Davis provided an update on events and activities in the town.

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Tania Neydavoud, 20 Southdown Court, expressed concerns regarding the cost of her recent water bills.

Marjory Ruiz, PG&E, introduced herself as the new Local Government Affairs Representative.

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

X. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Krolik requested to remove Items 5 and 9 in response to comments received by a member of the public.

Councilmember Chuang stated she had a question on Item 6.

There were no requests from the public to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.

Mayor Cole stated her vote the Consent Calendar will be a recusal on Item 10, Adoption 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), per guidance from the Fair Political Practices Commission, as her home is in a moderate fire severity zone.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Vice Mayor Ragsdale and unanimous on roll call vote with Mayor Cole recused on Item 10, Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 10 were approved.
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1. APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2025 The City Council meeting minutes of May 12, 2025 were approved.

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

3. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The resolution establishing the appropriations limit for FY 2025-26 was adopted.

4. RECEIVE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The May 2025 Legislative Update was received.

5. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGED

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EATON & ASSOCIATES FOR COMPREHENSIVE

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGED SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $333,660.00 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $1,567,320.00 Administrative Services Manager William Li responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.

Orna Resnekov inquired about the formation of a technology committee and suggested leveraging the expertise of tech-savvy residents before committing to an external IT services contract.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a second Amendment to the Information Technology Managed Services Agreement with Eaton & Associates for comprehensive Information Technology managed services in the amount of $333,660.00 for a total contract amount of $1,567,320.00 was adopted.

6. RESCIND FORMATION OF STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THE TOBIN CLARK

SITE AND REFORMULATE IT AS AN AD HOC TEMPORARY SUBCOMMITTEE UNTIL

SUCH TIME THAT THE PROJECT IS CONFIRMED
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 formation of standing subcommittee of the City Council for the Tobin Clark site was rescinded and reformulated as an ad hoc temporary subcommittee until such time that the project is confirmed.

7. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE

A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BROWN AND CALDWELL FOR AS-NEEDED

CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES IN AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $400,000.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Brown and Caldwell for as-needed construction/project management and inspection services in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.00 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $400,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301, was adopted.
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8. RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017, AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR SB 1 TRANSPORTATION

FUNDING
The resolution adopting the list of projects for FY 2025-26 funded by SB 1: the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, and authorizing the submittal of applications for SB 1 transportation funding, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all funding documents and implement the approved funding programs was adopted.

9. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT PUBLIC WORKS SEWER MAINTENANCE VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $213,364.67, WITH A 10% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,336.47, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TOEXCEED AMOUNT OF $234,701.14 Director of Public Works Paul Willis responded to City Council questions.

Mayor Cole stated that emailed public comments would not be read aloud as they are available on the website for review.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution approving the purchase of one replacement Public Works Sewer Maintenance Vehicle in the amount of $213,364.67, with a 10% contingency in the amount of $21,336.47, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $234,701.14 was adopted.

10. ADOPTION 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) On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Vice Mayor Ragsdale and unanimous on roll call vote with Mayor Cole recused, the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Approving and 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)” was adopted.

XI. PUBLIC HEARING

11. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROPOSED OPERATING

AND CAPITAL BUDGET
Finance Director Jan Cooke provided the staff report.

Mayor Cole opened the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed the public hearing at 7:56 p.m.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution adopting the FY 2025-26 Operating and Capital Budget was adopted.

XII. OLD BUSINESS

12. 40 BAYWOOD COUNTERPROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY

MANAGER TO PRESENT THE PROPOSAL TO THE TRUSTEE
City Manager Davis provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.

There were no speakers.
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Mayor Cole closed public comment.

Mayor Cole re-opened public comment.

Anne Lassahn, Trustee, Lilienthal Family Trust, stated that it cost a lot of money and took a long time to establish the 501(c)(3) and that she thinks it is a benefit to the Town to keep it and utilize it. Ms. Lassahn expressed interest in knowing more about the idea of “Lilienthal Park” and a way to come together that works for the fiduciary duties of both sides, and so that she knows the land is protected for a long time per Mrs. Lilienthal’s wishes and for the benefit of the community. Ms. Lassahn expressed a desire to work together to make it make sense and not be a burden.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

Councilmember Adams moved to provide direction on the 40 Baywood counterproposal as stated below and authorize the City Manager to present the proposal to the Trustee with a deadline of 60 days for response by the Trustee:

Non-negotiable Conditions for Acceptance:

1. Full ownership of the property by the Town, with no claim by “Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue.”

2. Transfer of all trust assets to the Town for maintenance of the property.

3. Termination of “Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue’s” involvement in property or trust management, in its current form.

Councilmember Krolik offered an amendment to amend “non-negotiable” to “negotiable.” Following discussion, Councilmember Adams modified the motion to remove “nonnegotiable.” Councilmember Krolik accepted the modification.

On motion by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Mayor Cole and unanimous on roll call vote, the City Council provided direction on the 40 Baywood counterproposal as stated below and authorized the City Manager to present the proposal to the Trustee with a deadline of 60 days for response by the Trustee:

Conditions for Acceptance:

1. Full ownership of the property by the Town, with no claim by “Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue.”

2. Transfer of all trust assets to the Town for maintenance of the property.

3. Termination of “Friends of 40 Baywood Avenue’s” involvement in property or trust management, in its current form.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS

13. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH BRINC DRONES, INC. FOR THE ACQUISITION OF

TWO BRINC DRONES AS A FIRST RESPONDER (DFR) DRONES AND RELATED SERVICES IN A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $541,397.50 ALLOCATED FROM

THE POLICE GRANTS FUND (SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND) AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,279.50
Chief of Police Nelson Corteway provided the staff report. Assistant Finance Director Rich Santiago provided additional information.

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

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with BRINC Drones, Inc. for the acquisition of two BRINC Drones as a First Responder (DFR) drones and related services in a total contract amount of $541,397.50 allocated from the Police Grants Fund (Supplemental Law -6-
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Enforcement Services Fund) and approving a FY 2024-25 budget amendment in the amount of $8,279.50 was adopted.

14. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PLAN, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
Director of Public Works Paul Willis introduced the item.

The City Council recessed at 9:17 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 9:22 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.

Senior Analyst Ed Cooney provided the staff report. Building & Planning Director Tim Anderson provided additional information.

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

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Vice Mayor Ragsdale and unanimous on roll call vote, the resolution adopting the Town of Hillsborough CrossConnection Control Plan and authorizing the Director of Public Works to make asneeded updates to the plan, under CEQA Guideline 15301, was adopted.

15. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.28 OF THE

HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CROSS-CONNECTIONS Senior Analyst Ed Cooney provided the staff report.

On motion by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on roll call vote, the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Amending Chapter 13.28 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Relating to Cross-Connections” was introduced with further reading waived.

XIV. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Adams presented photos from her attendance at a meeting of the RethinkWaste Public Education and Outreach Committee in which a project related to reusable utensils was discussed, the year-end Hillsborough City School District Board meeting and the Nueva School past-parent group presidents meeting, and expressed appreciation to those involved in the planning of the Memorial Day Parade. Councilmember Adams thanked Mayor Cole and Councilmember Krolik for attending the Public Works Week lunch that she was unable to attend and reported that she is gathering information regarding undergrounding utilities and telecommunications related to the Town’s goals.

Councilmember Chuang expressed appreciation to those involved in the planning and execution of the Memorial Day Parade and reported her attendance at a meeting of the SamTrans Board of Directors in which the budget was approved.

Councilmember Krolik reported her attendance at a meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable, expressed appreciation to those involved in the planning and execution of the Memorial Day Parade, expressed appreciation for the Pride Recognition Event, and announced the upcoming Concours d’Elegance events.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale expressed appreciation to those involved in the execution of the Memorial Day Parade, reported her attendance at the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation year end celebration and congratulated Administrative Services Manager William Li on receipt of their Professional Appreciation Award. Vice Mayor Ragsdale expressed appreciation for the Pride Recognition Event and reported her attendance at the Leadership Council San Mateo County graduation, a tour of the California Independent System Operator in her role on the Peninsula Clean Energy Board of Directors, and a Peninsula Clean Energy and Silicon Valley Clean Energy dinner regarding electrification options. Vice Mayor Ragsdale announced an upcoming preschool promotion ceremony at West Elementary School. -7-
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Mayor Cole reported that Firewise is starting their chipping program this week, reminded residents to drive with caution in those areas, and expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department for assisting with traffic control.

XV. ADJOURNMENT TO THE HILLSBOROUGH PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION (HPIC) MEETING
Major Cole adjourned the City Council meeting to the Hillsborough Public Improvement Corporation meeting at 9:57 p.m.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
2 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: MONTHLY CLAIMS: JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025 SUMMARY: The monthly claims for the month of June 2025 in the amount of $6,242,426.41 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
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

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

Alan Singh
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GOODS & SERVICES PURCHASED $3,415,741.74
NET SALARIES & TAXES PAID 1,095,194.86
HEALTH BENEFIT PREMIUMS 200,848.29
CCFD FUNDING 804,376.33
SAN FRANCISCO WATER PAYMENTS 726,265.19
TOTAL COST OF GOODS & SERVICES TO BE APPROVED $6,242,426.41

FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE

CITY MANAGER DATE
DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025

SUMMARY OF PURCHASES

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
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COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
For the Month of June 2025
Jun-25 Jun-24 Jun-23
Goods & Services Purchased:

Operations 2,518,174.57 1,618,892.22 1,701,958.43
Capital 897,567.17 1,185,842.64 1,157,670.20
Net Salaries & Taxes Paid 1,095,194.86 1,153,918.66 905,846.74 Health Benefit Premiums 200,848.29 186,051.18 163,862.87 Debt Service 0.00 1,500.00 3,048.80
CCFD Funding 804,376.33 703,368.00 654,884.00
San Francisco Water Payments 726,265.19 642,078.96 572,641.57 Total $6,242,426.41 $5,491,651.66 $5,159,912.61
NOTES:

Operations -
payments to as San Mateo Recology and the City of San Mateo Clean Water Program.

Capital -
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 June 2025 is primarily for Priority Basins Rehab & Kenilworth Project, Highline Water Project, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway 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: 6F80310D-1C43-4185-9D08-FC2C6AC83D95 -12-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING JUNE 2025
CK # VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
17360 3RS HOLDINGS, LLC REPAIR - RADIOS PD 1,600.00
17361 AFLAC APR '25 INSURANCE PREMIUM HR 2,724.22
17362 AGUILAR & SONS REPAIR - CONCRETE GOLF COURSE PW 7,500.00 17363 AIXTEK APR '25/MAY '25 IT MANAGEMENT SERVICE IT 59,180.00 17364 AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC APR '25 - BACKUP STORAGE IT 16,196.50 17365 AT&T 4/20/25-5/19/25 155.55
17366 AT&T 3/20/25-4/19/25 PD 65.68
17367 AT&T 3/17/25-4/16/25 PD 62.72
17368 AT&T 3/24/25-4/23/25 PD 553.51
17369 AT&T 4/20/25-5/19/25 727.50
17370 AT&T 4/19/25-5/18/25 272.69
17371 AT&T 4/19/25-5/18/25 155.55
17372 AT&T 4/10/25-5/9/25 1,761.38
17373 AT&T 5/7/25 PD 538.67
17374 AT&T 5/7/25 PD 538.67
17375 BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY & CONSERVATION AGENCY WATER KITS 3/25/25 SCHOOLS/WATER LOSS PRG 3/25 4,640.13 17376 BAY PRO JUN '25 LANDSCAPE MAINT VARIOUS SITES HBF 2,876.00 17377 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP FEE - APR '25 LEGAL SERVICE 8,591.00 17378 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PW/PD 5,765.93
17379 JOHNATHAN CIAMPA CONSULT - MAR '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 3,105.00 17380 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 SERVICE - AED/FIRST AID KIT ALL DEPARTMENTS 766.88 17381 CITY OF BURLINGAME MAY '25 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 63,722.00 17382 CITY OF SAN MATEO APR '25 LIBRARY SERVICES CM 24,966.88 17383 CLARK PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL - PD 111.00
17384 CLEANSWEEP SERVICES, INC. STREET SWEEPING SERVICE PW 9,216.00 17385 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS APR-JUN'25 MESSAGE SWITCH PD 2,166.00 17386 COMCAST APR '25 CALNET NONCGEN LINE IT 4,888.22
17387 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. CIP ADM SEWER 3/1/25-3/28/25 & VARIOUS PRJ PW 82,136.11 17388 CUSTOM TOPS INC INSTALL - TOW HITCH TRUCK #560 PW 333.97 17389 DARRYL PANG APR'25 POLYGRAPH SERVICES PD 375.00
17390 DELL MARKETING L.P. EQUIP - COMPUTERS PD 8,916.48 17391 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APR'25 FINGERPRINT SERVICE PD 98.00 17392 ESHERICK HOMSEY DODGE AND DAVIS, ARCHITECS, PC CONSULT -APR' 25 TOWN VISION/HOUSING ELEMENT BP 39,807.19 17393 ESCRIBE SOFTWARE LTD SOFTWARE - MEETING MANAGEMENT 3/1/25-2/2/26 28,927.66 17394 FEHR & PEERS CONSULT - EIR ASSESSMENT BP 2,420.25 17395 FLOWATER EQUIP - MAY '25 WATER STATION BP 164.06
17396 GLENN BERKHEIMER APR '25 LABOR RELATIONS HR 1,700.00 17397 GOOD CITY COMPANY CONSULT - APR '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 12,592.50 17398 GRAINGER SUPPLIES - HYDRANT PAINT PW 356.57
17399 HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC APR '25 2025 WATER RATE/SOLID WASTE ANALYSIS FN 14,913.75 17400 IRVINE & JACHENS, INC. UNIFORM - BADGE K9 PD 65.93 17401 JACOB GREEN & ASSOCIATES, INC MAR '25 HNN STRATEGIC PLANNING CM 3,638.00 17402 KEVIN KASHIWAHARA BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION NEW HIRE PD 1,500.00 17403 MASTERPIECE GARDENERS, INC MAINT - MAY '25 HBF LANDSCAPE VARIOUS SITES 650.00 17404 METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP INC CONSULT - APR '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 9,450.00 17405 MICHAEL MATTEUCCI CASE INVESTIGATION PD 5,900.00
17406 MOORE, IACOFANO GOLTSMAN, INC CONSULT - EIR ASSESSMENT BP 18,855.75 17407 MUNICIPAL RESOURCE GROUP LLC APR '25 HR SERVICES CM 3,120.00 17408 NICHOLAS K CORPORATION PURCHASE - 2025 FORD F150 PD 55,216.93 17409 NOR-CAL CYCLES, LLC REPAIR - FENDER AND BRAKE PADS PD 600.07 17410 NORCAL RENTAL GROUP LLC SUPPLIES - PROPANE PW 34.95 17411 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, A EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL PW 736.00 17412 CHARLES BARNETT ASSOCIATES REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 125.00 17413 OCEAN REMODEL INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 1,362.31 17414 SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT FUNDS LLC REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 7,500.00 17415 THE WONG / YOKOTA LIVING TRUST REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 147.13 17416 VICKY & ADELINE CHEUNG REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 22,500.00 17417 WILLIAM J LITTLEJOHN TRUSTEE REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 1,429.40 17418 JOEY WILLIAMSON REIMB -TRAVEL EXP STATION CONF 5/19-22/25 PD 1,345.40 17419 NATHAN YOUNG REIMB - TRAVEL EXP POST AICC CLASS 4/25-5/2/25 PD 357.50 17420 YUN ZHAO REIMB - FINGERPRINT SERVICE FEE HR 35.00 17421 CABANAS TREE SERVICE MAINT - WOOD CHIP SPREADING SUMMIT/SKYLINE HB 300.00 17422 FREDERICK KOO REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 98.99 17423 JAMF SOFTWARE SOFTWARE - MOBLIE DEVICE MANAGE 3/28/25-3/27/26 PD 1,575.00 17424 JULIE BORDEN 2025 PARADE - REIMBURSE BANNERS/SIGNS FN 639.37 17425 KEVIN HOM REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17426 MARK FLESSEL REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17427 ROBERT YEE REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 Docusign Envelope ID: 6F80310D-1C43-4185-9D08-FC2C6AC83D95 -13-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING JUNE 2025
17428 OWEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY PARTS - NOZZLES TRUCK #580/#570 PW 2,638.76 17429 PENINSULA TRUCK REPAIR INC MAINT - FORD RANGER TRUCK #555 PW 395.66 17430 PENINSULA UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT, INC UNIFORMS - VARIOUS ITEMS PD STAFF 2,906.64 17431 PRIORITY 1 MAINT - APR'25 MULTIPLE VEHICLES PD 3,350.00 17432 QUENCH USA, INC EQUIP - WATER STATION 4/28/25-5/27/25 PD 190.93 17433 ROBIN LIEBISCH 2025 PARADE SOUND SYSTEM 50 % FINAL 3,102.65 17434 ROMEL 400 LLC RENT - JUN'25 RADIO BASE STATION RECEIVER PD 330.00 17435 SAN MATEO COUNTY FORENSIC LAB APR'25 CRIME LAB SERVICES PD 3,090.00 17436 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION EQUIP - COPY MACHINE PD 9,344.98 17437 SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING TRAIN - FTO COURSE 3/17-21/25 PD 946.00 17438 SOUTH BAYSIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 2024 SHREDDING/EWASTE EVENT PW 1,387.03 17439 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 401.65 17440 T-MOBILE USA INC. 4/21/25-5/20/25 PD 159.52
17441 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES MAY'25 COMM CENTER/BASE PD 2,345.50 17442 THOMSON WEST APR'25 INVESTIGATIVE WEBSITE PD 1,170.90 17443 TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC. APR'25 CITATION PROCESSING & SCANNER PD 1,690.33 17444 UNLIMITED TOOL & EQUIPMENT REP REPAIR - CONCRETE SAW PW 961.77 17445 UTILITY TELECOM, INC. MAY '25 ETHERNET & CIRCUITS IT 408.66 17446 VERIZON WIRELESS 3/11/25-4/10/25 PD 1,280.31
17447 VIKING SHRED LLC APR'25/MAY'25 DESTRUCTION SERVICES PD 185.98 17448 VOX NETWORK SOLUTIONS MAINT - SMTP PROTOCOL UPDATE IT 368.00 17449 WITMER-TYSON IMPORTS, INC. MAR'25/APR '25 K-9 TRAINING PD 3,619.07 17450 WRA, INC CONSULT - EIR ASSESSMENT BP 1,953.75
17451 AFLAC MAY '25 INSURANCE PREMIUM HR 2,724.22
17452 AGUILAR & SONS REPAIR - EUCALYPTUS/NEWPLACE ISLAND PW 4,275.00 17453 ALL FENCE COMPANY, INC. INSTALL - FENCE ASCOT PW 6,428.00 17454 ALL GUARD ALARM SYSTEMS, INC FEE - RADIO MONITORING 4/29/25-7/31/25 305.00 17455 ALTA PLANNING DESIGN, INC BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN - PHASE 2 60,686.65 17456 AT&T 4/20/25-5/19/25 PD 65.68
17457 AT&T 4/17/25-5/16/25 PD 62.51
17458 ATLAS ENTERPRISES CO, INC FEE - FCC LICENSE PW 140.00 17459 AUTO PRIDE CAR WASH, INC MAY'25 CAR WASHES PD 420.82 17460 BARKER BLUE DIGITAL IMAGING, INC IMAGING SVC – BINDERS '25 STREET RESURFACING PW 336.26 17461 BARTLEY PUMP PM, LLC REPAIR - REBUILD PUMP HAYNE LIFT STATION PW 21,866.33 17462 BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY & CONSERVATION AGENCY FY 24-25 Q3 ASSESSMENT PW 28,987.25 17463 BAY PRO MAINT - SCHOOL SIGNS LANDSCAPE PRJ HBF 8,998.00 17464 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP FEE - APR '25 LEGAL SERVICE 40,537.95 17465 BKF ENGINEERS A2 PHASE 2 DESIGN PRJ PW 5,004.75
17466 BLACK HILLS AMMUNITION, INC SUPPLIES - AMMUNITION PD 9,288.50 17467 BOARDWALK CARS, INC PURCHASE - 2025 CHEVROLET TRAVERSES PD 88,408.56 17468 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PW/PD 7,158.45
17469 MARY BRIDGET MALEY-CANNON CONSULT - EIR ASSESSMENT BP 8,456.00 17470 BURNETT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC MAINT - JUN '25 HBF LANDSCAPE VARIOUS SITES 12,276.66 17471 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, INC LEGAL RETAINER MAY '25 CM 4,000.00 17472 CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT JUN '25 FISCAL CONTRIBUTION 804,376.33 17473 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICE PW 2,308.83 17474 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 SERVICE - AED/FIRST AID KIT ALL DEPARTMENTS 1,179.01 17475 CITY OF BRISBANE COUNCIL OF CITY MTG 4/25/25 RAGSDALE CO 65.00 17476 CITY OF BURLINGAME MAR '25 SEWER BILLING PW 136,438.85 17477 CITY OF SAN MATEO Q4 24-25 CLEAN WATER PROGRAM PRJ PW 484,691.84 17478 CLARK PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL - PW 140.00
17479 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT. APR'25/MAY'25 MICRO CHANNEL LINES PD 164.50 17480 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. BUILDING PLAN CODE SERVICES MAR '25/MAY '25 BP 22,812.87 17481 CYNTHIA RICHARDSON CONSULT - MAY '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 9,997.50 17482 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION LEGAL NOTICE 4/28/25 FIRE MAPS INTRO CL 1,807.07 17483 DAN OKANO EQUIP - HELMETS WORK FURLOUGH/HEDGE TRIMMER 595.34 17484 DEBORAH YACOBELLIS CONSULT - CRW/TRACK IT MAY '25 BP 3,656.25 17485 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MAY'25 FINGERPRINT SERVICE PD 147.00 17486 DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC APR '25/MAY '25 SAFETY CONSULT PW 4,262.50 17487 ESHERICK HOMSEY DODGE AND DAVIS, ARCHITECS, PC CONSULT - MAY '25 TOWN VISION/HOUSING ELEMENT BP 9,693.50 17488 ERLER & KALINOWSKI, INC ESDC KENILWORTH/MARLBOROUGH SEWER PRJ PW 4,933.50 17489 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC PARTS - COUPLINGS/LIDS STATION 32 PW 327.88 17490 FLOWATER EQUIP - MAY '25 WATER STATION PW 164.06
17491 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC MAY '25/JUNE '25 JANITORIAL SERVICES PW 17,592.10 17492 FREDCO MARKETING PRINT/MAIL - 2024 WATER QUALITY REPORTS PW 5,633.02 17493 FREYER & LAURETA, INC HIGH LINE WATER PRJ DESIGN PW 147,713.51 17494 GOOD CITY COMPANY CONSULT - MAY '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 7,050.00 17495 GRAINGER SUPPLIES - HYDRANT PAINT/TRIMMERS PW 483.10 17496 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MATERIALS - ASPHALT PW 1,470.00 17497 HACH COMPANY WATER QUALITY SUPPLIES PW 500.32
17498 HALEY & ALDRICH, INC MACADAMIA ACCESS ROAD DESIGN PRJ PW 10,160.00 17499 HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC MAY '25 2025 WATER RATE ANALYSIS FN 1,511.25 Docusign Envelope ID: 6F80310D-1C43-4185-9D08-FC2C6AC83D95 -14-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING JUNE 2025
17500 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES FEB '25 VARIOUS PARTS & SUPPLIES PW 4,612.79 17501 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF SAN FRANCISCO PARTS - BATTERY TRUCK #593/533 PW 359.91 17502 INTERSTATE TRAFFIC CONTROL PRODUCTS, INC. PARTS - BARRICADES/CUSTOM SIGNS PW 5,976.25 17503 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP MAY '25 BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES BP 3,000.00 17504 INTRADO LIFE & SAFETY SOLUTIONS CORPORATION SOFTWARE - DISPATCH SUPPORT 5/20/25-11/19/25 PD 7,690.50 17505 KARIN SIDWELL HISTORICAL DESIGN REVIEW BP 5,200.00 17506 KNAPHEIDE TRUCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY CALIFORNIA FABRICATE - CRANE 2024 F-550 PW 127,507.79 17507 KRONOS SAASHR, INC. MAY'25 PAYROLL PROCESSING FN 2,117.02 17508 METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP INC CONSULT - MAY '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 11,250.00 17509 MINUTEMAN PRESS-SAN MATEO PRINT - BUSINESS CARDS PD STAFF 574.22 17510 NAPA AUTO PARTS - BURLINGAME SUPPLIES - CLEANING ITEMS PW 126.11 17511 BINGHONG LI REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 39,277.50
17512 BRIAN & STEPHANIE EULE REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 2,096.50 17513 BUILDXL CONSTRUCTION INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 836.74 17514 BUILDXL CONSTRUCTION INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 1,128.26 17515 CLINT & HEATHER KOLLAR REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 50,480.50 17516 D & A BUILDERS, INC REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 15,000.00 17517 ELIZABETH ALVARO REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 7,000.00 17518 ENGINEERED SOILS REPAIRS, INC REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 2,056.34 17519 ERIK J KOPPL REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 25,702.50
17520 EXARO TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 425.00 17521 FORM PLUS ONE DESIGN REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 72.00 17522 GREEN BANKER LLC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 589.89 17523 JENNY RISK REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 5,000.00
17524 KENNETH & KATHY HAO TRUSTEES REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 38,225.00 17525 KIMBERLY WICKHAM REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 17,123.00 17526 MOHAMMED M ZARRINNGAR REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 20,000.00 17527 ROBERT GILSON REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 2,051.45 17528 SANJIT BISWAS REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 80,000.00 17529 SANJIT BISWAS REFUND - LS BUILD DEPOSIT BP 2,257.92 17530 SHEFER BUILDER INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 248.85 17531 THOMAS CHO REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 11,746.00
17532 WILLIAM N ANDERSON REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 6,865.00 17533 JASON TAGLE REIMB - WORK BOOTS PW 300.00
17534 KARI PECHETTI REIMB -TRAVEL EXP STATION CONF 5/19-22/25 PD 301.00 17535 LINDA ROBERSON REIMB - APA MEMBERSHIP FY25-26 BP 825.00 17536 NELSON CORTEWAY REIMB -TRAVEL EXP STATION CONF 5/19-22/25 PD 215.00 17537 ANDREW MCCABE REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17538 ANTHONY CHAN REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17539 DERRICK CHAO REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 49.97 17540 KRISTINE WISEMAN RIZZO REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 17541 MIGUEL CHENG REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 27.77 17542 NGA DO REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00
17543 PG & E 4/8/25-5/6/25 13,880.08
17544 RICHLAND RESEARCH CORPORATION SUPPLIES - DISINFECTANT PW 1,204.47 17545 PLAN JPA APR '25 DEDUCTIBLE CLAIMS VARIOUS ITEMS 1,181.86 17546 PR DIAMOND PRODUCTS, INC SUPPLIES - MULTIPURPOSE BLADES PW 2,835.00 17547 PRIORITY 1 INSTALL- OUTFIT TRAVERSE CAR #251/REPAIR -CARS PD 10,058.49 17548 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC POSTAGE METER LEASE 3/30/25 - 6/29/25 FN 532.59 17549 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC SUPPLIES - POSTAGE METER INK CARTRIDGE FN 192.23 17550 QUENCH USA, INC EQUIP - WATER STATION 5/28/25-6/27/25 PD 199.80 17551 RECOLOGY SAN MATEO COUNTY SMCO GARBAGE FEES FY24-25 2ND/3RD PERIOD FN 570,683.00 17552 RED WING SHOE STORE WORK BOOTS - PW 300.00
17553 SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIPMENT CO SUPPLIES - AMMUNITION PD 481.04 17554 SAN MATEO COUNTY FORENSIC LAB MAY'25 CRIME LAB SERVICES PD 456.00 17555 SAN MATEO LUMBER CO., INC SUPPLIES - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 215.23 17556 SAN MATEO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RCD COMPOST PROGRAM 1/25-3/25 CM 353.77 17557 SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING 2024 SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION UPGRADE 24A PW 3,230.00 17558 SFPUC FINANCIAL SERVICES MAR '25 - WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS PW 915.00 17559 SHAWN KIRBY APR '25 POOL SVC PW 1640 RENTAL 200.00 17560 STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY APR '25 GROUP LIFE/ADD/LTD ASSESSMENT 3,033.23 17561 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 1,391.84 17562 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - DWOCP FEE - WATER OPERATOR EXAM D1 STAFF PW 50.00 17563 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - DWOCP FEE - WATER OPERATOR EXAM D1 STAFF PW 50.00 17564 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FEE - APPLICATION PARKSIDE BRIDGE PW 4,212.00 17565 T-MOBILE USA INC. AREA DUMP CASE PD 100.00
17566 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES JUN'25 COMM CENTER/BASE PD 2,345.50 17567 TETRA TECH INC MAINT - SCADA SUPPORT SERVICES PW 40,032.36 17568 SAMUAL OAKLEY CONSULT - MAY '25 ARBORIST SERVICES BP 1,840.00 17569 THOMSON WEST MAY'25 INVESTIGATIVE WEBSITE PD 1,170.90 17570 TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC. JUN'25 CITATION PROCESSING & SCANNER PD 1,632.55 17571 U.S. POSTMASTER REPLENISH POSTAGE PERMIT 5,000.00 Docusign Envelope ID: 6F80310D-1C43-4185-9D08-FC2C6AC83D95 -15-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING JUNE 2025
17572 ULINE, INC. SUPPLIES - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 1,764.75
17573 UNITED LABORATORIES SUPPLIES - SEWER LIFT-ZYME PW 3,832.52 17574 VERIZON CONNECT NWF INC APR '25/MAY '25 - GPS MONTHLY SERVICES PW 2,968.81 17575 VERIZON WIRELESS 4/11/25-5/10/25 MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS PD/PW 2,851.88 17576 WILSEY HAM SEWER CIP 1D DESIGN PRJ PARROTT 2,592.00 17577 WITMER-TYSON IMPORTS, INC. MAY'25 K-9 TRAINING PD 1,100.00 17578 WRA, INC BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS & VARIOUS PRJ PW 29,236.55 TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES FOR THE MONTH PAID BY CHECK $3,796,440.99 CALPERS RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS 243,659.14
VISA PAYMENTS 85,334.61
RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS 94,683.33
TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES FOR THE MONTH $ 4,220,118.07
Docusign Envelope ID: 6F80310D-1C43-4185-9D08-FC2C6AC83D95 -16-

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: QUARTERLY TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
SUMMARY: Government Code Section 53646(b) requires that the Quarterly Investment Report be rendered to the City Council during public session within 45 days of the quarter's end.

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

ATTACHMENTS: Quarterly Treasurer's Report
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. -17-
Purchase Maturity Days to Amortized/Fair/ Coupon Valuation Issuer Type Date Date Maturity Cost Par Value Market Value Rate Yield Source LAIF On demand 61,488,882 61,488,882 61,541,098 4.2720% 1 Sec 115 Benefit Trust Company 6,463,981 6,463,981 6,463,981 1.9000% 3 Cash on Hand 8,300 8,300 8,300
Checking Account On demand 24,178,073 24,178,073 24,178,073 0.0100% 3 US Bank Custodial Account 99,223 99,223 99,223 0.0000% 4 Sub-total 92,238,460 92,238,460 92,290,675
INVESTMENTS: Cost Market Value
United States Treasury TN 10/1/2021 9/30/2025 92 196,063 200,000 198,002 0.2500% 3 United States Treasury TN 9/1/2023 3/31/2028 1005 175,313 200,000 187,274 1.3300% 3 United States Treasury TN 9/1/2023 5/31/2028 1066 174,688 200,000 186,578 1.3400% 3 United States Treasury TN 3/18/2022 12/31/2026 549 192,500 200,000 192,524 1.3000% 3 United States Treasury TN 3/18/2022 1/31/2027 580 194,625 200,000 192,914 1.5500% 3 United States Treasury TN 12/8/2022 8/15/2026 411 184,438 200,000 194,632 1.5400% 3 United States Treasury TN 12/8/2022 5/15/2026 319 185,938 200,000 195,848 1.6600% 3 United States Treasury TN 3/17/2025 2/15/2029 1326 189,375 200,000 192,602 2.7300% 3 United States Treasury TN 9/1/2023 5/31/2027 700 188,000 200,000 195,868 2.7300% 3 United States Treasury TN 3/31/2025 2/15/2028 960 192,828 200,000 195,242 2.8200% 3 United States Treasury TN 7/19/2022 11/30/2025 153 198,570 200,000 198,838 2.8900% 3 United States Treasury TN 7/19/2022 7/15/2025 15 393,867 400,000 399,788 3.0000% 3 United States Treasury TN 9/1/2023 8/31/2027 792 191,250 200,000 197,540 3.1600% 3 United States Treasury TN 12/20/2023 11/15/2028 1234 241,719 250,000 245,333 3.1800% 3 United States Treasury TN 4/17/2025 3/31/2028 1005 199,703 200,000 199,656 3.6300% 3 United States Treasury TN 4/17/2025 3/31/2030 1735 197,766 200,000 198,570 3.6500% 3 United States Treasury TN 4/17/2025 4/15/2028 1020 200,313 200,000 200,250 3.7400% 3 United States Treasury TN 9/1/2023 11/30/2027 883 196,813 200,000 200,766 3.8600% 3 United States Treasury TN 9/1/2023 2/29/2028 974 397,914 200,000 403,032 3.9700% 3 United States Treasury TN 4/17/2025 3/31/2029 1370 202,406 200,000 202,704 4.0700% 3 United States Treasury TN 10/23/2023 7/31/2028 1127 194,625 200,000 202,414 4.0800% 3 United States Treasury TN 3/3/2025 2/28/2029 1339 201,156 200,000 203,524 4.1800% 3 United States Treasury TN 6/8/2023 10/25/2025 117 199,813 200,000 199,944 4.2500% 3 United States Treasury TN 12/8/2022 11/15/2025 138 203,125 200,000 200,100 4.5000% 3 Sub-Total 5,092,805 5,050,000 5,183,943
GRAND TOTALS 97,331,264 97,288,460 97,474,618
LEGENDS:

LAIF Local Agency Investment Fund (State of CA) LAIF Quarterly Performance Report 1 SMCP San Mateo County Pool SMCP report 2
MMF Money Market Fund Custodian Bank/Trust statement 3
BA Bankers' Acceptance Broker/Dealer market information 4 CP Commercial Paper Other Sources: Newspaper, other 5
TCD Time Certificate of Deposit Amortized Cost 6
NCD Negotiable Certificate of Deposit
TB Treasury Bill
TN Treasury Note
All funds are invested in accordance with the Town of Hillsborough's Investment Policy as approved by the City Council. Sufficient funds are available to meet the Town's expenditures for a six-month period. This report is prepared pursuant to Government Code Section 53646. LAIF Market Value is left at Cost Value because reports are not available.

Prepared by: Rich Santiago, Assistant Finance Director
Date
Approved by: Jan Cooke, Finance Director
Date
Town of Hillsborough
Report on Cash and Investments Held As of Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

TYPE OF INVESTMENTS VALUATION SOURCE
Docusign Envelope ID: 0D4E091E-DBB5-4D48-ABF0-8BEE878B0D50 7/8/2025
7/8/2025
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RECAP: Purchase Price % to Total TOH Restriction 4th Quarter* Year To Date LAIF Local Agency Investment Fund $ 61,488,882 63.2% None 656,701 1,954,888 TCD Time Certificate of Deposit $ - 0.0% None
NCD Negotiable Certificate of Deposit $ - 0.0% None - 416 TB Treasury Bills $ - 0.0% None
TN Treasury Notes $ 5,092,805 5.2% None 24,728 114,293
CP Commercial Paper $ - 0.0% None
BA Bankers Acceptances $ - 0.0% None
CA Checking/Sweep Account $ 24,178,073 24.8% None 5,318 18,231 CUS Custodian Account $ 99,223 0.1%
COH Cash on Hand $ 8,300 0.0% None
Section 115 Trust $ 6,463,981 6.6% None 39,408 253,653
Sub-total $ 97,331,264 100%
Trustee - Bond Funds
Bond Funds - Investments
Total $ 97,331,264 726,156 2,341,481
Maturity of 2 years and under $ 63,625,820 65.4% -
Section 115 Trust $ 6,463,981 6.6% -
CA Checking/Sweep Account $ 24,178,073 24.8% -
CUS Custodian Account $ 99,223 -
COH Cash on Hand $ 8,300 0.0% -
Sub-total $ 94,375,397 96.9%
Maturity from 2-5 years $ 2,955,867 3.0%
Sub-total - Town Funds $ 97,331,264 100%
Bond Funds
Trustee - Bond Funds
Total Portfolio $ 97,331,264
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $ 73,045,669
CASH/CHECKING/MMA $ 24,285,596
TRUSTEE BOND FUNDS $ -
$ 97,331,264
*Estimate $ -
Investment Income
For Quarter Ending June 30, 2025

INVESTMENT RECAP

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
Docusign Envelope ID: 0D4E091E-DBB5-4D48-ABF0-8BEE878B0D50 -19-

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 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 June 2025 (Attachment 1).

Attachment 2 is an update from CPPG on the FY 2023–24 Vehicle License Fee (VLF) backfill allocation for San Mateo County.

Attachment 3 includes letters submitted by the Town since the June 9, 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. June 2025 CPPG Legislative Summary

2. CPPG Update on FY 2023–24 San Mateo County VLF Backfill

2. Letters submitted since June 9, 2025 City Council meeting PREPARED BY: Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
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1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 1 Date: July 3, 2025
To: Doug Davis, Town Manager
Town of Hillsborough
From: Dane Hutchings
Founder + CEO
California Public Policy Group
Re: CPPG Legislative Summary – June 2025

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
June Marked Key Deadlines for Legislation and for the State Budget June closed out a busy few months for the Legislature, including the June 15 deadline to pass a Budget Act and the June 6 deadline by which all bills must advance out of their house of origin to continue moving through the policy process. The Legislature is now well over halfway through the first year of the 2025-2026 legislative session and bills that are still moving are in their second house, which means that Assembly bills are being heard in the Senate and Senate bills are being heard in the Assembly. All policy committees must meet and confer on bills in the second house prior to the Legislature adjourning for Summer Recess on July 18. When the Legislature reconvenes on August 18, legislative proceedings will move quickly in a final effort to send bills to the Governor’s desk by the September 12 deadline. Fiscal measures must pass their second house appropriations committee by August 29, with the final two weeks reserved for Floor deliberations.

To date for this year’s legislative session, more than 1,200 bills continue to make their march through the legislative process, while zero have been vetoed, 26 have been chaptered, and approximately 730 have been held.

Leadership Change in the California State Senate
On June 9, Senator Mike McGuire (D-Geyserville) announced that the Senate Democratic Caucus had convened and determined that Senator Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) would replace Senator McGuire as President pro Tem of the Senate in early 2026. Senator McGuire has served as pro Tem since early 2024 and is currently running for Insurance Commissioner. He has been a Senator since 2014 and terms out in 2026. Senator Limón served in the Assembly from 2016 to 2020, has been a Senator since 2020, and terms out of the Legislature in 2028. She previously served six years on the Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Education.

The 12-Day Signing Rule
During the Legislature’s Summer Recess, from July 21 to August 15, Governor Gavin Newsom will continue to act on measures sent to his desk. The Governor has 12 days to sign or veto any bill presented to him during this period; otherwise, the bill automatically becomes law—an outcome sometimes called a “pocket signature,” though it is very rarely used. The 12-day countdown starts on the date a bill is enrolled and formally presented to the Governor, and not the date that it passes the Senate or Assembly. After passage by both houses, a bill goes through an enrolling and engrossing process, the duration of which is variable. Once the bill reaches the Governor’s desk and is officially enrolled, the action window begins. If the 12th day falls on a weekend or state holiday, -22-
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1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 2 the deadline shifts to the next business day. This 12-day rule applies to bills received during the legislative session. However, any bill received on or after September 1 is subject to a longer review period, giving the Governor 30 days to take action.

BUDGET UPDATE
Budget Trailer Bills
On June 25, all of the provisions of AB 306 (jointly authored by Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas) had been added to AB 130 (Budget Committee), which was a housing budget trailer bill. AB 306 imposes a moratorium on the adoption or modification of new state and local residential building standards from October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, with few exceptions. The bill had received widespread opposition from labor, environmental groups, and local governments, among others. Despite being fast-tracked through the Assembly, AB 306 had stalled in the Senate for over two months awaiting committee action. AB 306 was originally introduced as an urgency measure, meaning it would require a two-thirds vote in both chambers and would go into effect immediately upon the Governor’s signature. However, because AB 130 is a budget bill, it only requires a simple majority to pass and still takes effect immediately. By folding AB 306’s provisions into AB 130, lawmakers significantly lowered the threshold for its passage while preserving the urgency timeline. AB 130 also includes all provisions of SB 681 (Wahab) and AB 609 (Wicks).

Additionally, AB 102 (Gabriel) was amended on June 24 to be the vehicle for the “budget bill junior,” which amends the primary budget act, SB 101 (Wiener). AB 102 contains:
• $100 million for encampment resolution funding
• $500 million for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Program • $120 million for the Multifamily Housing Program
• $202 million for projects in the Local Partnership Competitive Program to further upgrade rail, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities
• $100 million for Proposition 36 implementation
o $15 million to public defenders
o $15 million for county probation
o $20 million to courts
o $50 million for county behavioral health non competitive grants The following provision was also contained in AB 102:
“Notwithstanding any other law, if the Governor does not sign one of Assembly Bill 131 or Senate Bill 131 on June 30, 2025, the provisions of the Budget Act of 2025, as enacted in Senate Bill 101 and as amended in this act, and any associated bills providing for appropriations related to the budget identified in Section 39.00 of this act that are enacted on or before June 30, 2025, shall be inoperative and repealed in their entirety on June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.”
Thus, if the Legislature did not enact SB 131 (Budget Committee), or AB 131, a replica of SB 131, then the primary budget that it had passed on June 15 would become inoperative, leaving the state without a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
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1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 3 SB 131 is a public resources budget trailer bill that, among other things, establishes round 7 of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) program and includes $500 million in funding for grants for the program. Aside from the establishment of Round 7 for the HHAP program, the bill is largely a policy bill based on SB 607 (Wiener), making numerous changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

AB 102 was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor on June 27. Both AB 130 and SB 131 were passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor on June 30.

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 79 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.  Location: 05/14/2025 - Senate Judiciary
 Position: Support
• AB 306 (Schultz) Building regulations: state building standards.  Location: 04/23/2025 - Senate Housing
 Position: Oppose
• AB 468 (Gabriel) Crimes: looting.
 Location: 06/18/2025 - Senate Public Safety
 Position: Support
• AB 470 (McKinnor) Telephone corporations: carriers of last resort.  Location: 06/27/2025 - Senate Rules
 Position: Neutral
• AB 544 (Davies) Electric bicycles: required equipment.  Location: 06/30/2025 - Senate CONSENT CALENDAR
 Position: Support
• AB 650 (Papan) Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation.  Location: 07/02/2025 - Senate Appropriations
 Position: Support
• SB 707 (Durazo) Open meetings: meeting and teleconference requirements.  Location: 06/09/2025 - Assembly Local Government
 Position: Oppose

LOOKING FORWARD
• July 21-August 15: Summer Recess
• September 12: Last day for the Legislature to pass bills; end of the 2025 legislative session • October 12: Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills • January 1: All legislation signed into law in 2025, unless otherwise excepted, goes into effect • January 5: The Legislature reconvenes for the second year of the 2025-26 legislative session -24-
1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 1 Date: June 24, 2025
To: Doug Davis, Town Manager
From: Dane Hutchings, Coby Pizzotti, and Claire Sullivan California Public Policy Group
Re: Subject: San Mateo County Shortchanged in Final Budget: VLF Backfill Cut by One-Third Despite United Local Advocacy
VLF Backfill Cut in Budget Bill Jr.

Arbitrary Reduction
This memo provides a comprehensive update on the outcome of the FY 2023–24 Vehicle License Fee (VLF) backfill allocation for San Mateo County. While the final budget agreement includes partial funding—thanks to the diversity of our coalition—it ultimately falls short of the State’s full legal obligation. We want to recognize your commitment and leadership throughout this effort, and we share your deep frustration over the result.

Governor’s January Budget Proposal Ignored Legal Obligation The Governor’s January Budget Proposal allocated zero dollars to reimburse San Mateo County for its VLF shortfall, despite the requirements outlined in Sections 97.68 and 97.70 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. This omission effectively dismissed a long-standing fiscal commitment to San Mateo County and its cities, putting more than $114 million in urgently needed funding at risk.

This was not simply a budgeting choice—it was a direct breach of statutory obligations and an alarming signal of the administration’s disregard for local government stability.

Coalition Advocacy Secures Full Funding in Legislature
In response, CPPG and our San Mateo County clients took immediate action, launching a consistent and unified advocacy campaign. We built a diverse and powerful coalition that included:
• Local governments across San Mateo County
• Local and statewide labor organizations
• Rank-and-file police and firefighter associations
• County police chiefs' organizations
Together, we presented a coordinated message to state leaders: the State must uphold its promise to local communities. The Senate Budget Subcommittee responded to this urgency and agreed to fully fund the VLF backfill.

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1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 2 Despite the Legislature’s full funding commitment, the Governor’s staff continued to assert that the State has no obligation to reimburse San Mateo County—or other counties facing similar shortfalls.

This position ignores clear statutory language and precedents and disrespects the essential services our cities and counties provide.

In the final budget agreement, the Governor and Legislature settled on a reduced backfill of just 67% of the total amount owed. For San Mateo County, this means receiving only $76.57 million—a shortfall of over $37 million from what is statutorily obligated. Similar reductions were imposed on Alpine and Mono counties.

This outcome is not a compromise. It is a failure of the State to honor its full financial responsibility under the requirements outlined in Sections 97.68 and 97.70 of the Revenue and Taxation Code— and it undermines trust between local governments and state leadership.

Next Steps and Continued Advocacy
While securing two-thirds funding represents a substantial improvement over the Governor’s initial zero-dollar proposal, it is nowhere near enough. The decision to arbitrarily reduce the allocation is deeply disappointing and sets a dangerous precedent for future local-state fiscal partnerships.

CPPG stands ready to support your jurisdiction in understanding the local implications of this shortfall, exploring potential next steps—including future budget negotiations or legal recourse— and ensuring your voice continues to be heard in Sacramento.

We thank you for your steadfast partnership and for standing with us throughout this fight. While this chapter has ended in partial relief, our commitment to full and fair funding for San Mateo County is far from over. Additional updates will be provided as the final budget advances. -26-
July 7, 2025
The Honorable Tina McKinnor
Member, California State Assembly
1021 0 Street, Suite 5520
Sacramento, CA 95814

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
RE: Assembly Bill 470 - Removal of Opposition
As Amended June 19, 2025
Dear Assemblymember McKinnor:

Due to recent amendments, the Town of Hillsborough is pleased to remove our opposition and are now neutral on the bill. We thank the author for working with us. �
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CC: Members of the Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Members and Staff of the Senate Judiciary Committee
Assemblymember Diane Papan, District 21
Senator Josh Becker, District 13
Tracy Rhine, Senior Policy Advocate, Rural County Representatives of California Jith Meganathan, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom ------------------- Town Hall-------------------
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TOWNOF HILLSBOROUGH
California
July 7, 2025
The Honorable Juan Carrillo
Chair, Assembly Judiciary Committee
1021 0 Street, Room 5610
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 370 (Carrillo): California Public Records Act: cyberattacks. As Amended March 12, 2025 -

SUPPORT
Dear Assemblymember Carrillo:

The Town of Hillsborough is pleased to support AssemblyBill (AB) 370. This bill would amend the definition of "unusual circumstances," in the California Public Records Act (PRA) to include the inabilityof an agency to access its electronic servers dueto a cyberattack
The California Public Records Act serves as a vital tool for the public to hold their governments and elected leaders accountable. California's public agencies take their responsibilities under the PRA seriously, devoting substantial resources to responding thoroughlyand promptlyto public records requests.

Public agencies at all levels of government have reported a significant increase in the quantity and breadth of PRA requests. A variety of public agencies reported a 73% increase in the volume of PRA requests over the past five years. A vast majority of those agencies reported receiving PRA requests that required an inordinate amount of staff time, with more than 90% reporting PRA requests that diverted local resources away from local programs and services.

These requests can be costly and time-consuming for local agencies, as they can require significant staff time to discover, review, and redact records, often requiring the specific subject matter experts on an issue to dedicate substantial time outside of their core responsibilities to ensure the agency fully responds to a PRA request.

Counties have reported single PRA requests seeking decades of 911 call transcripts or decades of correspondence from local officials. One small, rural county reported a single requester who has submitted hundreds of PRA requests over the past few years, including a single request that required the county to review over 621,000 records. The county estimates that responding to a portion of the requests would cost the county over $1.8 million and require a minimum of 34 employees working around the clock for a year to honor the request.

Furthermore, due to the modernization of how public sector work is conducted, there has been a significant increase in disclosable records (e.g., emails, text messages, inter-office direct chat messaging platforms, etc.) created byroutine government work In response, there has been a proportionate increase in the complexityand sophistication oftheworknecessaryto respond to PRArequests due to thestaff time spentsearching for records and redacting material that is exempt or prohibited from disclosure (e.g., confidential attorney-client correspondence, social security numbers, criminal history, trade secrets, medical records, etc.). ------------------- TownHall-------------------
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
June 18, 2025
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Budget Request for San Mateo County and its Cities for FY 23-24 VLF In-Lieu ShortfallSUPPORT Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, we write in strong support of the $118 million allocated in the Legislature's budget proposal (SB 101) to provide a one-time General Fund backfill to counties with insufficient Education Revenue Augmentation Funds (ERAF). Of this amount, $114,340,000 will backfill San Mateo County and its twenty cities for their FY 23-24 in-lieu Vehicle License Fee (VLF) shortfall.

The total in-lieu VLF revenue for the Town of Hillsborough is $1.8 million, accounting for 4.8% of our operating General Fund budget. As a core funding source, these monies support essential services, such as public safety, libraries, and capital infrastructure that would be at risk without the backfill. If the State does not pay its VLF obligation, the Town of Hillsborough will need to cut the core services provided to its residents.

The shortfall for Hillsborough of $987,000 equates to more than four sworn officers (14% of the sworn staff).

The State's in-lieu VLF payment obligation arises from the VLF "Swap," which was an integral part of the 2004 Budget compromise. Under the terms of that compromise, the State permanently reduced the annual VLF rate, which significantly decreased counties' and cities' revenues and, for two fiscal years, shifted an additional $1.3 billion in property taxes away from counties, cities, and special districts to pay the State's school funding obligations and address the State's budget deficit. In exchange, the State guaranteed counties and cities an "inlieu" VLF payment for the lost revenues. This ongoing in-lieu VLF obligation is adjusted annually based on growth in the property's assessed value within local agency boundaries (Rev. & Tax. Code § 97.70).

In San Mateo County, the direct funding sources identified in the statute are insufficient to cover the full amount of the in-lieu VLF payment, causing a funding shortfall. The shortfall arises explicitly because there are insufficient funds from ERAF and property taxes of the relatively few non-basic aid schools in San Mateo County to cover the State’s total payment obligation (the State backfills the school districts, so they do not suffer any loss from the in-lieu VLF payment). As a result, these shortfalls are beyond the control of counties and cities, causing cash flow issues and significant fiscal harm until reimbursed by the State.

Historically, the State has always made counties and cities whole by reimbursing any in-lieu VLF shortfalls through a special appropriation in the State budget. This appropriation ensures that San Mateo County and its cities, including the Town of Hillsborough, like all other counties and cities in the state, receive their full in-lieu VLF payment required by law. Failing to backfill the in-lieu VLF payment fully will cause significant financial harm to our city, which, like other local governments, relies on this revenue to fund essential local public services.

Town Hall
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Town of Hillsborough - Budget Request for San Mateo County and its Cities for FY 23-24 VLF In-Lieu Shortfall—SUPPORT June 17, 2025
It would also be contrary to the 2004 Budget Compromise, in which these payments were guaranteed by law in exchange for substantial financial contributions by local governments. Failure to provide the total payment would devastate our local budgets and services that depend on these funds.

For these reasons, the Town of Hillsborough urges you to maintain the $118 million allocated in SB 101 that provides VLF in-lieu shortfall funding to the County of San Mateo and its 20 cities and the Counties of Alpine and Mono.

We appreciate your consideration of this critical request.

Sincerely,
Sophie Cole
Mayor
cc: Nani Coloretti, Cabinet Secretary
Richard Figueroa, Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Joe Stephenshaw, Director, Department of Finance
Elisa Wynne, Staff Director, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Christian Griffith, Chief Consultant, Assembly Budget
Chris Woods, Senate Budget Director
Jason Sisney, Assembly Budget Director
San Mateo County Delegation Members
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
San Mateo County Executive

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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California June 12, 2025
The Honorable Laurie Davies
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Room 4720
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Assembly Bill 544 – Electric bicycles: required equipment – SUPPORT (As Amended March 24, 2025) Dear Assemblymember Davies,
On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I am writing to express our support for Assembly Bill (AB) 544, which would require electric bicycles (e-bikes) to be equipped at all times with a red reflector or a solid or flashing red light with a built-in reflector on the rear that is visible from 500 feet when illuminated by the lawful upper beams of a motor vehicle’s headlamps.

As e-bikes become an increasingly popular, affordable, and sustainable mode of transportation across California, it is essential that our laws evolve to ensure the safety of all road users —especially those most vulnerable. While e-bikes offer tremendous environmental and economic benefits, they are often operated without the basic safety features required of other vehicles, making them difficult for drivers to see and posing serious risks, particularly in low-light conditions.

Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows a staggering 227% increase in emergency room visits related to micromobility devices, such as e-bikes, between 2017 and 2021. As e-bike use continues to grow, it is imperative that we implement simple, commonsense measures — like rear reflectors or lights — that can prevent collisions and save lives.

AB 544 provides a thoughtful, reasonable update to California’s vehicle code by aligning safety requirements for ebikes with those already in place for traditional bicycles. This bill is a step forward in protecting both riders and motorists and promoting responsible use of micromobility devices throughout the state.

For these reasons, we are pleased to support AB 544 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.

Sincerely,
Sophie Cole
Mayor
cc: Members and Staff of the Senate Appropriations Committee Myles White, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
Town Hall
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
5 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF

A TEN-FOOT-WIDE STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AND A FIVE-FOOT-WIDE SEWER EASEMENT AT 1650 WEDGEWOOD ROAD UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 SUMMARY: 1650 Wedgewood Road is a private property that currently has a Town-owned and maintained storm drain main and sanitary sewer main running along the southern property line.

The owners of 1650 Wedgewood Road have offered to dedicate two easements: a ten-foot-wide storm drain easement and a five-foot-wide sewer easement, which would provide the Town access rights to operate and maintain the existing storm and sewer mains. No easements currently exist over either pipe, which will be corrected with this action.

A public agency may approve an irrevocable offer of dedication for any public purpose, including but not limited to, access rights to public utilities per section 7050 of the California Government Code.

The subject easement documents have been checked for accuracy and are ready for acceptance by the City Council. Upon acceptance of the easements by the City Council, the City Engineer can then complete the map and recordation process. The areas proposed for dedication are as shown and described in the exhibits to the resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT: This action will not create any new financial responsibility to the Town and may relieve the Town of future maintenance costs. There is no monetary compensation associated with these easement dedications.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action accepting the easements is exempt from environmental review as the operation of an existing facility with no expansion of use, pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15301.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Exhibits A and B
PREPARED BY: Paul Willis, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting the irrevocable offer of dedication of a tenfoot-wide storm drain easement and a five-foot-wide sewer easement at 1650 Wedgewood Road under CEQA guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF A TEN-FOOT-WIDE STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AND A FIVE-FOOT-WIDE SEWER EASEMENT AT 1650 WEDGEWOOD ROAD UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) operates and maintains existing storm drain and sanitary sewer mains running along to the southern property line at 1650 Woodridge Road (“Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Town has determined two easements, a ten-foot-wide storm drain easement and a five-foot-wide sewer easement are required at the property as no easement currently exists for these facilities; and WHEREAS, the Property owners desire to grant a ten-foot-wide storm drain easement and a five-foot-wide sewer easement to the Town, the Town desires to accept these easements as more specifically described and depicted in Exhibits A and B; and
WHEREAS, Section 7050 of the California Government Code allows a public agency to approve an irrevocable offer of dedication for any public purpose, including but not limited to, access rights to public utilities; and WHEREAS, upon the acceptance of the irrevocable offer of dedication of the easements, the Town will have access to operate and maintain the infrastructure within this private property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough as follows:

1. The dedication of the ten-foot-wide storm drain easement and five-foot-wide sewer easement located at 1650 Wedgewood Road, depicted and described in Exhibits A and B, is hereby accepted.

2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this resolution with the County Recorder of the County of San Mateo.

3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary, and execute any and all documents required to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution including, without limitation, recordation of a resolution of execution of a certificate of acceptance of the ten-foot-wide storm drain easement and fivefoot-wide sewer easement located at 1650 Wedgewood Road.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of July 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:

AYES: Councilmembers ______________________________________ NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers _____
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers ____
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Exhibit “A”
Being a storm drain easement, 10.00 feet wide, over a portion of Lot 102 as shown on that map entitled “Crystal Spring Map No.1-A” recorded in Book 27 of Official Maps at pages 45-48, San Mateo County Records and being more particularly described as follows:

Commencing at a 3/4” iron pipe marking the southwesterly corner of said Lot 102; Thence along the southerly boundary line of said Lot 102 North 68°34’37” East 107.97 feet to the Point of Beginning of the herein described easement; Thence continuing along the southerly boundary line of said Lot 102 North 68°34’37” East 27.44 feet;
Thence leaving said southerly boundary line South 89°57’01” West 129.31 feet to the westerly boundary line of said Lot 102;
Thence along said westerly boundary line along a non-tangent curve, concave to the west, with a radial bearing of South 84°52’05” West and a radius of 1050.00 feet, through a central angle of 00°32’51”, for an arc length of 10.04 feet; Thence leaving said westerly boundary line North 89°57’01” East 102.92 feet to the Point of Beginning and the end of the herein described easement.

Containing 1161 square feet more or less.

Attached hereto is a Plat entitled “Exhibit B” and by this reference is made a part hereof.

The basis of bearings for this description is South 27°44’33” East between a found 3/4” iron pipe at the southwest corner of Lot 102 and an iron pin a monument well at the intersection of Wedgewood Drive and Heather Place as shown on and calculated from on that map entitled “Crystal Spring Map No.1-A” recorded in Book 27 of Official Maps at pages 45-48, San Mateo County Records.

This description was prepared by me or under my direct supervision in June 2025.

Steven J. Klein, PLS 8155 Date
6/23/2025
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CRYSTAL SPRINGS
MAP NO.1-A
27 MAPS 45-48
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Exhibit “A”
Being a sanitary sewer easement, 5.00 feet wide, over a portion of Lot 102 as shown on that map entitled “Crystal Spring Map No.1-A” recorded in Book 27 of Official Maps at pages 45-48, San Mateo County Records and being more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a 3/4” iron pipe marking the southwesterly corner of said Lot 102; Thence along the southerly boundary line of said Lot 102 North 68°34’37” East 101.05 feet;
Thence leaving said boundary line North 21°25’23” West 5.00 feet; Thence South 68°34’37” West 99.34 feet to the westerly boundary line of said Lot 102; Thence along said westerly boundary line along a non-tangent curve, concave to the west, with a radial bearing of South 87°16’42” West and a radius of 1050.00 feet, through a central angle of 00°17’18”, for an arc length of 5.28 feet to the Point of Beginning and the end of the herein described easement.

Containing 501 square feet more or less.

Attached hereto is a Plat entitled “Exhibit B” and by this reference is made a part hereof.

This description was prepared by me or under my direct supervision in June 2025.

Steven J. Klein, PLS 8155 Date
6/23/2025
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CRYSTAL SPRINGS
MAP NO.1-A
27 MAPS 45-48
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
6 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.28 OF THE

HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CROSS-CONNECTIONS SUMMARY: At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted the Town of Hillsborough Cross-Connection Control Plan (“Plan”) in accordance with the California State Water Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook and the San Mateo County’s ("County") Cross-Connection Prevention Program Ordinance No. 4903.

The Plan provides the roles, responsibilities, and requirements for the County, the Town, its water customers, and authorized backflow prevention device testers necessary to protect the Town’s potable water system from contamination from unprotected cross-connections.

This Ordinance updates Chapter 13.28, “Cross Connections,” of the Hillsborough Municipal Code to reflect the adoption of the Plan.

At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting, by unanimous roll call vote, the City Council introduced and waived further reading of the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Amending Chapter 13.28 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Relating to CrossConnections." FISCAL IMPACT: There is no immediate fiscal impact to the Town as a result of this action, as the Town currently has sufficient staff to carry out any additional duties that may result from the adoption of this ordinance.

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

ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance and Exhibit A
PREPARED BY: Paul Willis, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Amending Chapter 13.28 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Relating to CrossConnections." -45-
ORDINANCE NO. ______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AMENDING CHAPTER 13.28 OF THE HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE

RELATING TO CROSS-CONNECTIONS
WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted the Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook (CCCPH) on December 19, 2023, the CCCPH replaces existing Title 17 regulations, the CCCPH became effective on July 1, 2024, and Public Water Systems must comply with the CCCPH by July 1, 2025; and;
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough partners with San Mateo County Environmental Health Services to implement its Cross-Connection Control Program; and WHEREAS, On March 25, 2025, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 4903 amending the County’s Cross-Connection Control Program to conform with the CCCPH;; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough Public Works has updated its Cross-Connection Control Plan to comply with the CCCPH and the changes to San Mateo County’s CrossConnection Control Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the enactment of this ordinance regulating crossconnections is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare from water quality impacts caused by cross-connections.

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

Section 1. All sections of Chapter 13.28 except Section 13.28.040 are hereby amended and Section 13.28.080 and 13.08.090 are hereby added to Chapter 13.28 as set forth in Exhibit A, incorporated by this reference. Section 13.28.040 is to remain in the code and in effect.

Section 2. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, this ordinance is exempt from CEQA as it regulates the operation of existing public and private structures (water pipes and associated cross connections) involving no expansion of use..

Section 3. 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.

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2 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.

Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect in thirty (30) days. __________________________________
Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
______________________________
Attest: City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. _____of the Town of Hillsborough introduced on June 9, 2025, and adopted on _______ by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 13.28 CROSS-CONNECTIONS
Sections:

13.28.010 Definition.

A. “Backflow” is the undesirable reverse flow of water from a private property into the public potable water system that can introduce contaminants into the potable water supply.

B. “Backflow Prevention Assembly” (BPA) is an approved device that prevents contaminated or non-potable water from flowing backward into the potable water supply.

C. "Cross-connection" is any physical connection or arrangement between two otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the other water or substances of unknown or questionable safety, whereby water may flow from one system to the other, the direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems.

D. “California Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook” (CCCPH) is a comprehensive guide, adopted by the California State Water Resources Control Board on July 1, 2024, and replacing the previous Title 17 regulations, that provides regulations and guidance to public water systems to protect against crossconnections and backflow contamination.

E. “Cross-Connection Control Plan” is the plan implemented by Hillsborough, in accordance with the CCCPH, to protect its potable water system from contamination resulting from unprotected cross-connections and backflow.

F. “Cross-Connection Control Coordinator” is authorized by the Town’s Director of Public Works Director to perform the daily duties required to implement the Town’s Cross-Connection Control Plan.

G. “Cross-Connection Control Specialist” is certified by an organization recognized in California to prevent contamination of drinking water supplies by identifying and eliminating potential cross-connections and to comply with the California cross-connection control policy handbook requirements (CCCPH, §3.4.1(a), (c); and §3.4.1(a), (c)).

H. “Hazard Assessment” is required for all Hillsborough water customers, in accordance with the CCCPH, and at the time of an Initiating Event, to identify the degree of cross-connection contamination hazard as high, low or no hazard by a certified Cross-Connection Control Specialist.

I. “San Mateo County’s Cross-Connection Control Program” is a program in which the County’s Environmental Health Services contracts with water purveyors to implement a cross-connection program, to protect the public drinking water supply in San Mateo County, as mandated by the State Resources Control Board, Drinking Water Division.
(Ord. 337 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 91.10.4)

13.28.020 Maintenance—Prohibited.

It is unlawful for any person to have, keep, maintain, install, or allow the existence of a cross-connection. (Ord. 337 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 91.10.8)
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13.28.030 Elimination—Procedure to meet plumbing code, health officer requirements.

A Backflow Prevention Device installed for the purpose of eliminating a cross-connection shall be approved by and installed in accordance with the requirements of law, including, without limitation, any requirements of the CCCPH, the San Mateo County’s Cross-Connection Control Program, Hillsborough’s Cross-Connection Control Plan, and the health officer as defined in Chapter 2.08.

This shall not exempt any person from compliance with applicable requirements of the local plumbing code. (Ord. 608 § 13, 2000; Ord. 337 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 91.10.10)

13.28.040 Backflow prevention device—Pollution restriction.

No person shall advertise, sell or offer for use or sale, any water-treating chemical or substance, water-using or water-operated equipment, mechanism or contrivance, which may cause contamination or pollution of the domestic water supply. Such devices may be permitted only when equipped with approved backflow protection devices.
(Ord. 608 § 14, 2000; Ord. 337 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 91.10.16)

13.28.050 Backflow prevention device—Testing.

Backflow prevention devices (double check valves, reduced pressure principal devices and pressure vacuum breakers) which have been installed to meet the requirements of the CCCPH and this code shall be tested when installed and at least once each calendar year by a person authorized by the San Mateo County’s Cross-Connection Control Program.
(Ord. 337 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 91.10.20(a))

13.28.060 Backflow prevention device—Tester qualifications.

No person shall test and make reports on backflow prevention devices unless authorized to do so by the San Mateo County’s Cross-Connection Control Program. A list of authorized backflow prevention assembly testers is maintained and made available by the San Mateo County’s Environmental Health Services. It is unlawful for any person to maintain a backflow prevention device unless it is tested at least annually by a County authorized tester. (Ord. 337 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 91.10.20(b))

13.28.070 Backflow prevention device—Maintenance required.

It is unlawful to use any backflow prevention device installed to meet the requirements of the CCCPH and this code unless it is in good repair. Devices which are defective shall be repaired and tested immediately upon being put into use, and a report of such shall be filed with the San Mateo County’s Environmental Health Services within thirty days after such test.
(Ord. 337 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 91.10.206)

13.28.080 Cross-Connection Hazard Assessments
In accordance with the CCCPH, the following events require a Cross-Connection Control Specialist complete a hazard assessment and submit to the Hillsborough’s Cross-Connection Control Coordinator for approval:
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b) if a user premises is newly or re-connected to the Town’s potable water system; c) if evidence exists of changes in the activities or materials on a user’s premises; d) if backflow from a user’s premises occurs;
e) periodically, as identified in the Hillsborough’s Cross-Connection Control Plan required pursuant to CCCPH section 3.1.4
f) if the State Water Board requests a hazard assessment of a user’s premises; and g) if the Town concludes an existing hazard assessment may no longer accurately represent the degree of hazard.

Hillsborough’s cross-connection control specialist must review or conduct each initial and follow-up hazard assessment pursuant to this section and make a written finding that, in the specialist’s judgment based on crossconnection control principles, the hazard assessment properly identified all hazards at the time of the assessment, the appropriate degree of hazards, and the corresponding backflow protection.

13.28.090 Interpretation of this Chapter.

In interpreting the intent or requirements associated with this Chapter, the Town of Hillsborough’s Cross Control Prevention Plan shall be used to provide guidance, as reasonably determined by the Town. In the event of any inconsistency between this Chapter and the Town’s Cross Control Prevention Plan, the Plan shall control. -50-

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

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

EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH HALEY & ALDRICH, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MACADAMIA ACCESS ROAD REPAIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000.00 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $389,264.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301 SUMMARY: The 2022-2023 winter storms caused several slip-outs along the Macadamia access road which is located in the Macadamia and Crocker open space area and behind private properties on Skyfarm Drive. A total of nine slip-outs were observed over a stretch of approximately 4,000 feet of the dirt access road. It was determined that repairs needed would likely range from geogrid reinforcement to new soldier pile walls, depending on the depth of the slip-outs or slides, and location along the road. Repair of this access road is necessary to maintain access to the Town’s public sewer main located within the easement and to maintain sanitary sewer services to Town residents.

On August 14, 2023, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for geotechnical engineering and design services, which included data review, field exploration, laboratory testing, analysis and reporting. On September 11, 2023, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement to provide detailed civil and structural design services, including survey work, basis of design memorandum, detailed construction drawings and engineer’s estimates.

During design development, it was determined that regulatory environmental permitting is required at some slip-out locations. Phasing construction will allow six of the nine sites to be completed this summer. An additional effort is needed to support permitting and update the plans into phases, at a cost of $41,000.00.

This amendment also provides $64,000.00 for the consultant to support Phase 1 construction, which is currently out to bid and expected to begin later this summer. This includes a higher level of effort for specialized inspection of pile drilling, which is necessary for Haley & Aldrich, Inc. to fulfill their role as Engineer of Record. This work goes beyond the typical construction support of participation in weekly meetings and review of submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs) and contributes to the increased cost.

As such, it is recommended that additional funding in the amount of $105,000.00 be allocated.

FISCAL IMPACT: The current allocated project budget is $284,264.00. It is recommended that additional funding in the amount of $105,000.00 be allocated from the Macadamia Access Roads -51-
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Capital Improvement Budget (#719), for a total project budget of $389,264.00. Sufficient funding remains in the budget for this project. Staff is currently coordinating with the Town’s insurance company and FEMA to determine the reimbursement potential for these expenditures.

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

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the existing agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for professional geotechnical and engineering design services for the Macadamia Access Road Repair in the amount of $105,000.00, for a total contract amount of $389,264.00, allocating funds from the approved Macadamia Access Roads Capital Improvement Budget (#719), under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH HALEY & ALDRICH, INC.

FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOTECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE MACADAMIA ACCESS ROAD REPAIR IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000.00 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $389,264.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains access roads within the Town open space areas; and
WHEREAS, the 2022-2023 winter storms caused several slip-outs along the Macadamia access road which is located in the Macadamia and Crocker open space areas; and
WHEREAS, repair of the access road is necessary to maintain access to the Town’s public utilities, maintain sanitary sewer service to Town residents, and protect existing infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2023, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement for professional design services with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. (“Haley & Aldrich”) to provide geotechnical engineering and other design services; and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2023, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to amend the agreement for professional design services with Haley & Aldrich to develop detailed construction drawings; and WHEREAS, additional level of effort is needed to support regulatory environmental design services, update the plans into phases, and provide construction support services for Phase 1 construction; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the existing agreement in the amount of $105,000.00; and
WHEREAS, funding for these services will be allocated from the Macadamia Access Roads Capital Improvement Budget (#719).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the existing agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for professional geotechnical and engineering design services for the Macadamia Access Road Repair in the amount of $105,000.00, for a total contract amount of $389,264.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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2 Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of July 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
8 PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SEWER SERVICE AND

STORM DRAINAGE CHARGES, SPECIAL TAX FOR POLICE PROTECTION AND FIRE

PROTECTION AND PREVENTION, AND THE FLAT CHARGE COMPONENT OF THE GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 COUNTY TAX ROLL AND

AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TO COLLECT SUCH CHARGES SUMMARY: The Town's sewer service charges, storm drainage charges, public safety special tax and the flat garbage collection fee are collected by the County Tax Collector in the same manner in which the County collects the property taxes. The Hillsborough Municipal Code requires the Town to annually adopt a resolution authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect the above charges.

The procedures to place the charges on the tax roll and the publication of the notice on the hearing are those prescribed in the California Health and Safety Code 5473 through 5473.8. The public safety tax that gets put on the tax roll is pursuant to Government Code section 50077(b) and the provisions in the Municipal Code.

There are an estimated 3,897 households that will be assessed an annual residential sewer charge of $4,311.00 for an estimated total of $16,799,967.00 to support the sewer operations. This represents a 4% increase from the $4,145.00 annual charge last year. Commercial accounts will be manually assessed and billed with the water charges based on their winter water usage and relationship to the charge of an "equivalent dwelling unit" of $4,311.00. The sewer charge was approved by the City Council on May 12, 2025 in a noticed public hearing.

The annual storm drainage charge was first authorized in fiscal year (FY) 1994-95 upon the implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. The authorizing ordinance, however, does not provide for adjustments to the annual charge to cover changes to program costs; hence, it has remained the same since the initial implementation. An annual charge of $7.34 per parcel will be assessed to 4,007 parcels for an estimated total of $29,411.38 to partially pay for storm drain costs.

The public safety tax of $218.00 for 60 unimproved and $570.00 for 3,914 improved parcels will bring in an estimated $2,244,060.00 towards partial funding of public safety operations. The special tax initially set at $190.00 for unimproved parcels and $496.00 for improved parcels in FY 1998-99 was increased by 2% each year, but the authorizing ordinance set a maximum of 115% of the initial amounts. The maximum amounts have been assessed since FY 2005-06.

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$1,482,244.00 net of the incidental charges (collection fee charged by the County and the cost to prepare the data in the required format) will be remitted to Recology per the franchise agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT: Collection charges will be assessed by the County in exchange for the service.

The cost is part of the operating budget. All revenues are reflected in the approved budget.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
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 authorizing placement of sewer service and storm drainage charges, special tax for police protection and fire protection and prevention, and the flat charge component of the garbage collection fee on the FY 2025-26 County tax roll and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such charges.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF SEWER SERVICE AND STORM DRAINAGE

CHARGES, SPECIAL TAX FOR POLICE PROTECTION AND FIRE PROTECTION

AND PREVENTION, AND THE FLAT GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE ON THE 2023-2024 COUNTY TAX ROLL AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TAX

COLLECTOR TO COLLECT SUCH CHARGES
WHEREAS, the residential sewer service charge effective for billings for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 is $4,311.00 per residence (a 4% increase from last year); and
WHEREAS, the storm drainage charge effective for billings for FY 2025-26 is the same as in the previous fiscal year, i.e., $7.34 per year per parcel in the Town; and
WHEREAS, under Section 3.30.040 B of the Hillsborough Municipal Code, the City Council has set the FY 2025-26 Special Tax for Police Protection and Fire Protection and Prevention (Public Safety Tax) at $570.00 for each improved parcel and $218.00 for each unimproved parcel (unchanged since FY 2005-06); and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 700 on May 14, 2012, authorizing charging a flat fee to each property improved with a residence to defray a portion of the Town’s costs of providing removal and disposal of waste and garbage through its franchisee and that the 2025-26 fee to be placed on the County tax roll is the same as in the previous fiscal year: $380.16 per property, per year; and
WHEREAS, Sections 13.34.040 and 13.54.040 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code direct that the Town’s residential sewer service charges and storm drainage charges be placed on the County tax rolls and collected by the County Tax Collector and that the City Council adopt a resolution each year authorizing the same; and
WHEREAS, Section 3.30.050 B of the Hillsborough Municipal Code provides that the Public Safety Tax shall be collected by the County Tax Collector on behalf of the Town in the same manner in which the County collects ad valorem property taxes on the secured roll; and
WHEREAS, Section 8.12.090 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code authorizes the Town to contract with the Tax Collector of the County of San Mateo to collect charges imposed by the Town for the collection and disposal of garbage and waste; and
WHEREAS, the report and notices required by Sections 5473 and 5473.1 of the California Health and Safety Code have been completed; and -57-
2 WHEREAS, the public hearing required by Section 5473.2 of the California Health and Safety Code took place at the July 14, 2025 meeting of the City Council.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. The City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby adopts the report as filed with the City Clerk under Section 5473.1 of the California Health and Safety Code, there having been no objections or protests thereto at the public hearing just concluded.

2. The County Controller is hereby authorized to place the Town of Hillsborough residential sewer charges, storm drainage charges, special tax for police protection and fire protection and prevention, and the flat garbage collection fee on the FY 2025-26 County tax roll, and that the County Tax Collector is hereby authorized to collect such charges in the same manner, by the same person, and at the same time as, together with and not separately from, the general taxes applicable to real property in the Town of Hillsborough.

3. The County is hereby authorized to retain the necessary amount from such collections to cover the cost of the County’s services hereunder (pursuant to the County’s formula allocating among all the agencies for which the County provides tax collection services, the cost of the County offices involved in collecting the taxes, prorated according to the amount of taxes collected from each agency), and the balance of such collections shall be remitted to the Town.

4. This resolution shall be printed and posted on the official bulletin boards of the Town of Hillsborough.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 14th day of July 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
9 NEW BUSINESS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
SUMMARY: Government Code §65400 et seq. (Administration of General Plan) requires local jurisdictions to provide an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the status of the General Plan and progress towards implementing the Housing Element to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

The Town of Hillsborough’s Calendar Year (CY) 2024 APR is included as Attachment 1. This Staff Report provides additional context to the APR and is organized into the following sections:
- Background
- Progress Toward Meeting the Town’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) - Status of Housing Element Actions and Programs
- Additional Annual Reporting Requirements (General Plan, Surplus Land) The period covered in this report is January 1 to December 31, 2024. This report reflects the accomplishments for the second year of the 2023 – 2031 Housing Element.

Background
Since 1969, the State of California has required all local governments to plan for the housing needs of everyone in their communities. Local governments meet this obligation by preparing a Housing Element, a component of their General Plan, which serves as the community’s long-term “blueprint” for growth and development.

A General Plan outlines a jurisdiction’s long-term vision for its physical development. In California, every city and county is required to adopt a comprehensive, long-term General Plan, and all land use decisions made by the jurisdiction must align with it. Hillsborough’s General Plan consists of six chapters, or “elements”: Housing, Land Use, Circulation, Open Space & Conservation, Public Safety, and Noise.

Under state law, jurisdictions must update the Housing Element of their General Plan every eight years. Hillsborough recently completed its Housing Element update for the 2023–2031 planning period, which was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on March 28, 2024.

The Housing Element of the Hillsborough General Plan is intended to plan for the housing needs of the Hillsborough community while meeting the State’s housing mandates. The Housing Element analyzes housing needs in Hillsborough, the resources available to meet those needs, and the governmental and non-governmental constraints that tend to work against increasing the supply of affordable housing. Goals, policies, and action programs were designed to help Hillsborough -59-
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comply with state housing mandates in a way that remains consistent with the town’s unique character.

The Hillsborough Housing Element presents a thoughtful and creative approach to addressing local and regional housing needs within a community that differs significantly from the urban environments around which much of California’s housing law was originally designed.

Annual Progress Report Overview
Government Code § 65400 and § 65700 mandate that all jurisdictions submit an Annual Progress Report (APR) on the status of their General Plan and their progress in its implementation to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and HCD each year. Jurisdictions must also provide this report to their legislative body for acceptance.

The Annual Progress Report (APR) is intended to demonstrate that a jurisdiction is actively implementing the goals, policies, and action items outlined in its General Plan, including making progress toward the production targets identified in its Housing Element. In addition, a 2019 amendment to the Surplus Land Act (Government Code § 54220 et seq.) requires local agencies to include specific information about surplus land in their APRs, beginning with the 2021 reporting year.

Housing Element APR
The Housing Element portion of the APR fulfills state-mandated reporting requirements related to housing, including the Town’s progress in meeting its assigned share of the region’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The RHNA is determined by the State every eight years and distributed to local jurisdictions by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). The ninecounty Bay Area is currently in the sixth RHNA cycle, which covers the 2023–2031 planning period. The current APR reporting year covers January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

The Town of Hillsborough’s RHNA 6 allocation is 554 net new units distributed over four income categories, as assigned by ABAG. The Town’s total allocation and unit count breakout by income level is detailed below:

Income Level RHNA 6 Allocation
Very Low Income (0-50% AMI) 155
Low Income (51-79% AMI) 89
Moderate Income (80-119% AMI) 87
Above Moderate Income (120% AMI+) 223
Total 554
Per the RHNA 6 assignment, 331 of these units must be at affordable levels, meaning they must be accessible to very low, low- and moderate-income households (up to 120% of the Area Median Income or “AMI”). The remaining 223 units must be available to above moderate-income households (120% AMI and above).

Town Progress Towards RHNA 6
Between January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, the second reporting year of RHNA 6, all but one of the net new housing units came from Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Dwellings that -60-
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are rebuilt after the demolition of a previously existing dwelling do not count towards net new units.

The Town’s planning division approved 59 ADUs, and the building division issued land-use entitlements for 48 ADUs and 1 Net New Single-family dwelling, issued building permits for 43 ADUs and 1 Net New Single-family dwelling, and issued certificates of occupancy for 48 ADUs. We anticipate even greater success in the years to come, as we continue to enhance the Town’s comprehensive ADU education and outreach campaign.
• LOW-INCOME UNITS: The Town issued building permits for 31 low-income units (very low, low- and moderate-income categories) through the development of ADUs. • ABOVE-MODERATE INCOME UNITS: The Town issued permits for 12 above-moderate units through the development of ADUs. The Town issued 1 permit for a net new singlefamily home on a vacant lot in 2024.

Methodology for Determining Housing Affordability
Given the high cost of land, construction, and other factors that contribute to housing expenses in Hillsborough, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the Town’s Housing Element with the following income distribution methodology for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs):
• 30% of ADUs are projected to serve very low-income households; • 20% of ADUs are projected to serve low-income households; • 20% of ADUs are projected to serve moderate income households; and • 30% of ADUs are projected to serve above moderate income households.

To supplement this methodology with more localized data, the Town conducts an annual survey of property owners who completed ADUs in the prior calendar year. The survey requests information about the intended use and potential rental rate of the unit. However, because the survey is voluntary and response rates are low, the resulting data set is too limited to support meaningful statistical analysis.

As a result, for this reporting period, the Town has relied on the income distribution methodology certified by HCD.

Status of Housing Element Actions and Programs
RHNA 6 ADU Allocation & Efforts to Encourage ADUs:

Based on the vigorous interest in building ADUs expressed by the community, and the comprehensive ADU program with additional ADU related goals and actions in the Housing Plan, the Town projects that an average of 50 ADUs will be built annually for a total of 400 ADUs by the end of RHNA 6 (2031).

There are numerous ADU related goals and actions in the Housing Plan to support housing goals and increase the availability of diverse housing options. Below are a few steps the Town is taking to support ADU development:

Streamlined Approval Process
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• Streamline discretionary review processes.
• Provide ADU Specialist focused on review and approval of ADU projects. • Offer an ADU Exception process to allow exceptions for specified zoning standards, such as maximum FAR or lot coverage, when appropriate.
• Offer a gallery of pre-approved ADU plans: https://hillsborough.aduaccelerator.org/gallery Participation in the ADU Resource Center which:
• Provides tools, educational materials, and expert staff to help homeowners • Offers technical assistance or design guidelines to homeowners • Provides resources for Design and Technical Assistance • Provides resources for budgeting & finance options
• Offers one-on-one consultations for homeowners
Link: https://smcadu.org/
Education and Outreach
• Maintain a user-friendly ADU website
• Partner with HIP Housing for our Hillsborough ADU Match Program to match residents interested in renting their ADU with potential tenants: https://hiphousing.org/ Additional Annual Reporting Requirements
General Plan APR
Each element of Town’s General Plan identifies implementation tasks which are intended to assist the Town in achieving the goals and objectives of that element, and the General Plan as a whole.

These tasks have subsequently been assigned to various City departments, based on the skills needed for task completion.

Each department is responsible for tracking progress as implementation is rolled out, and reporting that progress to the Building and Planning Department at the beginning of each calendar year.

Attachment 2 is an overview of key implementation efforts over the past calendar year.

Surplus Land APR
In accordance with the Surplus Land Act, on or before December 31 of each year, each county and city in the state must: “make a central inventory of all surplus land … within the jurisdiction of the county or city that the county or city or any of its departments, agencies, or authorities owns or controls” (the “Inventory List”), and immediately thereafter make the Inventory List available, without charge, to those who request it.” Pursuant to newly amended Government Code § 54230(a)(2), the Town must also submit the Inventory List to HCD by April 1, each year, as a part of their APR.

At the December 14, 2020 City Council meeting a resolution was adopted declaring two small buffer strips and two landscaped islands as town-owned, non-exempt surplus properties. These small remnant parcels are now also listed in the APR, as required by state law. The two landscaped islands are not Hillsborough Beautification Foundation (HBF) projects. No additional properties have been added to the surplus land inventory since 2020. -62-
Agenda Staff Report – Hillsborough City Council
July 14, 2025

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FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the preparation and consideration of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. 2024 General Plan & Housing Element Annual Progress Report (APRs)

2. General Plan Implementation Summary

3. Surplus Land Inventory List

4. 2024 San Mateo County Income Limits
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ATTACHMENT 1
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Policy No./ Action No. Policy/Action Responsible Dept. Status/Implementation Land Use Element
Action LU 1.1
The ADRB will apply the
Hillsborough Residential Design
Guidelines when reviewing new
construction and significant
remodeling.

ADRB, Building and
Planning Department Ongoing
Action LU 1.2
The Town will enforce its Residential
Landscaping requirements to
maintain the attractive visual
character of Hillsborough, as well as
to promote water conservation.

ADRB, Building and
Planning Department
Ongoing - The Town updated the
Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance (WELO) in 2021 to
comply with SB1383.

Action LU 1.3
The Town will enforce its Nuisance
Ordinance, which allows for the
clean-up of overgrown properties
that pose a safety hazard or create a
visual nuisance inconsistent with
the character of Hillsborough.

Code Enforcement Ongoing
Action LU 2.1
The Town will enforce the
Construction Management
Ordinance to ensure the timely
completion of construction projects.

Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing - Building Division continues
to conduct Bi-monthly monitoring.

Action LU 2.2
The Town will explore methods to
clarify for the public the Town’s
various development review and
construction processes.

Planning & Building
Department
Ongoing - Building and Planning
Department continues the annual
Design, Permitting and
Construction Forum for residents
and design professionals.

Action LU 3.1
The Town will provide for public
review and involvement prior to
approval of any proposed change to
the conditions of a private school
permit.

Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing - As per HMC 17.16.030 any
amendments to a permit to operate
shall be referred to the city council.

Amendments requiring design review
shall first be reviewed by the ADRB,
then referred to the City Council.

Action LU 3.2
The Town will provide notice to the
HCSD when a private school
proposes new development or a
change to operations so that the
District may comment on the
proposal.

Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Action LU 4.1
The Town will continue to utilize its
budget planning process to ensure
that Town-provided services are
maintained at a level that meets the
community’s needs.

Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing - Adopted balanced budget.

Conducted Rate Studies and
Increased Rates where needed. All
services are funded and there has
been no decrease in service.

CY 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Progress Report ATTACHMENT 2
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Action LU 4.3
The Town will support the HCSD in
the preparation and
implementation of its Facilities
Master Plan.

Building and Planning
Department Completed.

Action LU 4.4
The Public Works Department will
continue to monitor water and
sewer distribution and collection
lines to determine those needing
repair and provide needed repair, as
feasible.

City Council, Public
Works/Engineering
Department
Ongoing - Implementing sewer
system management plan (2019)
Action LU 4.5
The Town will continue to
implement the Recycling of
Construction and Demolition
Ordinance to minimize the amount
of construction debris disposed of in
the landfill.

Public Works
Director/Building &
Planning Department
Ongoing -
Updated in 2021 to comply with
requirements set forth by SB 1383.

Action LU 4.6
The Town will continue to contract
for the collection of household
recycling from each home on a
regular basis. When renewing or
amending the contract,
consideration will be given to the
need to meet the State’s 50%
diversion requirements for solid
waste, the ease of pick-up, hours of
collection, visual design of recycling
containers, location where
containers are collected for pick-up
and overall cost for recycling
collection.

Public Works Director The Town has achieved a
diversion rate of 73.08% for
calendar year 2024
Action LU 4.7
For Town contracted services, the
Town will utilize the contract
negotiation process to ensure that
the specific needs of the community
for various services, such as
telecommunications, library and
refuse collection, will be met by the
selected service provided.

Department Heads Ongoing
Circulation Element
Action C 1.1
The Public Works Department will
continue to utilize the Pavement
Management System to plan for the
on-going maintenance of the Town’s
roadways.

Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing - As of 12/31/2023,
Town has PCI of 81
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Action C 1.2
The Police Department will monitor
accident reports and complaints to
identify locations that are at high
risk for accidents. They will work
with the Public Works Department
to identify and implement
appropriate improvements to
reduce the incident of accidents.

Police, Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action C 2.1
The Town will work with SM County,
the SFPUC and Caltrans to
implement feasible improvements
at the intersection of Black
Mountain Road/Hayne Road/Skyline
Blvd. to improve traffic flow or limit
the amount of regional cut-through
traffic traveling into the Town. Such
improvements might include adding
a separate eastbound left-turn land
and a separate shared through/rightturn lane. The Town may consider adoption of traffic impact fees to
fund the Town’s share of
improvements.

Police, Public
Works/Engineering
Improvements at the intersection of
BlackMountain Road/Hayne
Road/Skyline Blvd. to improve traffic
flow or limit the amount of regional
cut-through traffic traveling into the
Town are complete.

Action C 2.2
The Town will work with HCSD
through the District’s Facility Master
Plan process to identify roadway
improvements for site access and onsite circulation at the schools, as well as explore and implement
traffic control programs to reduce
congestion in the area around the
public schools. The Town will also
work with the District to identify
and implement short-term
measures, such as providing
additional police presence, to
address traffic congestion until longterm improvements are made.

Police, Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing - Town provides annual
funding to support crossing guard
program.

Action C 2.3
The Town will work with the School
District and local private schools to
develop a network for parents to
facilitate organizing carpools as well
as encouraging safe walking and
biking.

Police Ongoing
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Action C 2.4
The Town will identify minimum
Levels of Service for intersections
and roadways shared with adjacent
communities and pursue
agreements with adjacent
communities to maintain those
intersections at the agreed upon
Level of Service.

Police, Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action C 2.5
While accepting a lower Level of
Service where appropriate, the
Town will monitor every 5 years via
traffic counts roadway segments or
intersections that are operating at
LOS D or lower. The Town will
explore feasible mitigation
measures to reduce congestion at
these locations.

Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action C 3.1
The Town will review all
construction plans for conformance
with Municipal Code parking
requirements.

Building & Planning
Department Ongoing
Action C 3.2 The Town will update the parking
strip requirement.

Public
Works/Engineering Completed in 2010
Action C 4.1
The Town will coordinate with the
School District and other entities to
develop “Suggested Routes to
School Plans” for all public and
private schools in the Town. Plans
shall identify all pedestrian and
bicycle facilities, and traffic control
devices for residents to determine
the most appropriate travel routes.

The plans shall also identify existing
easements for potential use for offstreet pedestrian pathways.

Police Ongoing - Eucalyptus Pathway
completed in 2023 utilizing grant
funding secured through C/CAG
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Action C 5.1
The Town will pursue the creation of
an off-street bicycle trail along
Crystal Springs Road, consistent
with the County’s Trail Plan and
Bicycle Route Plan. In this effort, the
Town will work with current
property owners, including the
SFPUC, to incorporate the trail into
future development along the route.

The Town will recommend that the
County of San Mateo research,
identify and compete for available
funding to assist with the
completion of the trail. Hillsborough
will also request that the County
and C/CAG study feasible
alignments that would avoid
negatively impacting sensitive
biological resources located along
San Mateo Creek.

Building and Planning
Department/Public
Works/Engineering
Will occur in conjunction with
development proposals along Crystal
Springs Road.

The Town will develop a community
awareness program to encourage
local use of safer bicycle routes,
including referring residents to the
C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee’s bicycle route
map. The Town will include bicycle
and pedestrian safety and
enforcement when developing
community awareness programs.

Police/Public Works/
Engineering
Ongoing - Currently developing Bike
and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP)
Action OSC 1.1
The Town will continue to cooperate
with the HCSD through their Joint
Powers Agreement to maintain the
Hillsborough Recreation
Department.

City Council, City
Manager
Continued support through Council
members serving as Town
commissioners. Continued funding
to support crossing guards for
school operations. Programs
promoted through Town
communications. Town-provided
facilities for programming.

Action OSC 1.2
The Town will adopt an ordinance in
compliance with the Quimby Act to
require new development to
provide land dedication and/or inlieu fees in the amount equal to 3 acres of parkland per 1,000 new
residents.

Building and Planning
Department Adopted in 2006 & Ongoing
Open Space and Conservation Element
Action C 5.2
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Action OSC 3.1
The Town will evaluate the Tree
Removal Ordinance to recognize the
need to allow for a system of
gradual replacement of important
trees as they age to ensure that
there is a mixture of healthy trees in
the community and that there is not
a period during which all of the
trees die of old age at the same
time.

Building and Planning
Department
Revised ordinance related to tree
removal in 2022. Process included
substantial community outreach
and improved clarity of processes
and utilization of a town certified
arborist.

Action OSC 3.2
The Public Works Department will
be responsible for maintaining the
health of trees on public property as
necessary. Trees on private
properties should be maintained by
property owners.

Public Works/Code
Enforcement
Public Works conducts an annual
windshield survey to inspect
roadways of dead and low hanging
trees in the Town over public rightof-way to mitigate risk.

Action OSC 3.3
The Town will continue to direct
residents to the procedures in the
Voluntary Resolution of Disputes
Regarding Trees and Views
Ordinance to allow neighbors to
come to agreement on a balance
between the desire for larger trees
and preservation of views.

City Manager, Code
Enforcement
Continued public education on best
practices regarding working with
neighbors on tree removals. Included
information on what residents
can/should do about trees blocking
their views on the Town website.

Action OSC 3.4
The Town will provide information
to residents on how to reduce the
impact of deer on private property,
such as planting vegetation that
deer generally dislike and fencing.

Residents will be reminded that it is
illegal to feed deer and that it poses
a risk.

Building & Planning
Department
As applicable and through landscape
application plan review.

Action OSC 4.1
The Town will adopt and implement
a Creek Protection Ordinance to
ensure that new development does
not have a negative impact on
creeks and streams.

Public
Works/Engineering
Town complies with CEQA
requirements.

Action OSC 4.2
The Town will continue to
participate in the San Mateo
Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Program
Public
Works/Engineering,
Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing
Action OSC 4.3
The Town will encourage property
owners to incorporate water
conservation techniques into their
landscaping to reduce water usage.

City Council, Public
Works, Building and
Planning Department,
Newsletter
Regular water conservation tips and
reminders (in coordination with
BAWSCA) regularly published in
Town communications
Action OSC 5.1 The Town will continue to enforce
the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
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Action OSC 5.2
The Town will require projects
subject to CEQA to analyze impacts
to cultural resources per state law.

Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Action OSC 5.3
The Town will require construction
projects to stop if archaeological or
paleontological resources are
uncovered during grading or other
on-site excavation activities.

Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Public Safety Element
Action PS 1.1
The Central County Fire Department
will review plans for all new
buildings and major additions and
make recommendations for
modifications to reduce fire hazard.

Fire
Ongoing – plans are reviewed for fire
access capabilities, water supply and
fire sprinklers, and landscape
projects within WUI area
Action PS 1.2
When property owners are not
correctly maintaining their property,
the Town will implement fire control
maintenance measures as needed,
provide necessary fire prevention
improvements on properties that
pose a public safety threat, and pass
the costs on to the owners.

Fire
Ongoing – Adopted ordinances for
code and wildland-urban interface
enforcement outline actions to
ensure safety risk is reduced
Action PS 1.3
The Town will work with the Central
County Fire Department to review
and update, if necessary, the Town’s
and Department’s regulations and
approach regarding fire protection
to ensure adequate fire protection.

Fire
Ongoing – 2019 California codes
were adopted by local municipal
code that includes fire protection
measures
Action PS 1.4
The Town will continue to work with
the Central County Fire Department
to ensure that regional approaches
to fire protection and suppression
are implemented in Hillsborough.

Fire
Ongoing – county-wide dispatching
system provides emergency response
based on closest apparatus location
to incident
Action PS 2.2
The Town will continue to
implement its Hillside Lot Size
Ordinance.

Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action PS 2.2
The Town will continue to require
construction plans for all new
houses to be reviewed by a
registered professional engineer.

Building and Planning
Department Ongoing
Action PS 3.1
The Town will review all new
building plans & substantial
renovations for compliance with the
UBC and any additional state or
federal seismic safety regulations
prior to permit approval.

Building and Planning
Department
Ongoing. The Town currently utilizes
the California Building Standards
Code (CBSC) or International Building
Code (IBC).
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Action PS 3.2
The Town will distribute
information to residents on
emergency procedures in case of an
earthquake.

Fire
CCFD continues to provide
information to Town residents for all
hazards including earthquakes.

Encouraging residents to subscribe to
SMCAlert the county’s mass
notification system to receive real
time public safety information.

Zonehaven and the “Know Your
Zone” campaign is another platform
we encourage residents to familiarize
themselves with that provides real
time public safety information on a
map-based website.

Action PS 4.1
The Town will continue to
participate in the National Flood
Insurance Program
Public Works & Building
and Planning
Departments
Ongoing
Action PS 5.1
The Police Department will continue
to provide information on crime
prevention and community
outreach.

Police
Ongoing - FLOCK or the crime
mapping now available on the
website.

Action PS 5.2
The Town will continue to support
the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District in monitoring
air pollutants.

City Council, City
Manager
Promoted links to BAAQMD website
and “Spare the Air” days in Town
communications.

Action PS 5.3
The Town will continue to promote
energy conservation by the public
and private sectors.

City Council, City
Manager, Building and
Planning, Public Works
Departments; Newsletter
Continued messaging about energy
conservation, rebates, and utilization
of clean energy in Town
communications.

Action PS 5.4
The Town will work with the County
to offer a periodic drop-off program
for household hazardous waste and
distribute information on
alternative non-toxic landscaping
treatments, especially to the
Country Club and schools.

Public Works/Recycling
Specialist
Annual e-waste event sponsored
with SBWMA; battery drop-off
located at Town Hall; Integrated Pest
Management Plan kept up to date
with current practices
Action PS 6.1
The Town will develop a local
emergency preparedness plan that
identifies a city chain of command,
outlines an action checklist and
coordinates with the SM County
Emergency Operations Plan.

Fire
Ongoing - the joint
Hillsborough/Burlingame Emergency
Operations Plan outlines emergency
preparedness and response on a
local level
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Action PS 6.2
The Town will provide community
awareness and education programs
for citizens describing procedures
and evacuation routes to be
followed in the event of a disaster.

Fire/Police
San Mateo County now utilizes a
real time public safety platform
'Genasys’ that provides real time
emergency information on a mapbased website. The “Know Your Zone” public education campaign
was launched in November 2020.

This platform allows first responders
to identify and direct individuals on
procedures and evacuation routes
following an incident. This platform
will be exercised in the periodic local
and county-wide emergency
functional drills.

Action PS 6.3
The Town will conduct periodic drills
using emergency response systems
to test the effectiveness of the
Town’s procedures.

Fire
Annually: Coordinated and
performed jointly with the CCFD and
the City of Burlingame to staff a
FEMA approved single Emergency
Operations Center (EOC). CCFD,
Burlingame and the Town follow the
SEMS/NIMS guidelines for Homeland
Security Exercise and Evaluation
Program (HSEEP) in conducting
annual workshops, seminars, drills,
and exercises within the Town and in
coordination with the county and the
region that include CERTs,
neighborhood network groups and
community members. These drills
include testing of emergency
communications and scenario based
incident response.

Noise Element
Action N 1.1
The Town will continue to advocate
that noise abatement measures are
taken by Caltrans for Caltrans
roadways affecting the Town,
whenever feasible.

Public
Works/Engineering Ongoing
Action N 1.2
The Town will continue to
enforce the Noise Ordinance &
respond to Unruly Gatherings
Ordinance and Toy Ordinance.

Police Ongoing
Action N 1.3
The Police Department will continue
to enforce the California Vehicle
Code pertaining to noise standards
for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Police Ongoing
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Action N 2.1
The Town will continue to
participate on the
Airport/Community Roundtable and
coordinate with the SFO Airport
Land Use Commission and SFO’s
Aircraft Noise Abatement Office.

City Council, City
Manager
Continued support through Council
member serving as Town liaison on
roundtable.

Action N 2.2
The Town will cooperate with the
Comprehensive Airport Land Use
Plans’ requirements for review of
proposed land use policy actions
within land influenced by airports.

Building and Planning
Department When applicable
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ATTACHMENT 4
2024 San Mateo County Income Limits
San Mateo County Income Limits are based off the Area Median Income (AMI), which for 2024 was determined to be $186,600 (based on a household of 4). The income category limits are based off this AMI, to determine income limits and rent rate limits for each affordability level.

For example, a family of four (two parents, two children) would qualify for a Low Income (80% AMI) unit, if the parents make less than $156,650 combined.

The maximum affordable rent payments for 2024, as determined based on the above AMI are as follows:

Income Category 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom Very Low $1,836 $2,203 $2,545 $2,840
Low $2,938 $3,526 $4,073 $4,544
Median $3,672 $4,406 $5,090 $5,680
San Mateo County Income Limits can be found here:
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Hillsborough City CouncilJuly 14, 2025

Hillsborough City Council
July 14, 2025