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1. Introduction
The Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan (the “Plan” or “Tier 2 Plan”) describes the method for allocating the water made available by the San Francisco Regional Water System (“RWS”) among the Wholesale Customers during shortages caused by Drought. This Plan is adopted pursuant to Section 3.11(C) of the Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Wholesale Customers in Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties (the “WSA”).

2. Relationship to Water Supply Agreement
The WSA includes a Water Shortage Allocation Plan which, among other things, (a) provides for the allocation of available water between Retail Customers (e.g., retail water customers within the City and County of San Francisco) and the Wholesale Customers collectively during systemwide water shortages of 20 percent or less, (b) contemplates the adoption by the Wholesale Customers of this Plan for allocation of the Wholesale Customers share of available water, (c) commits the SFPUC to implement this Plan, (d) provides for banking of unused allocation, and (e) provides for the transfer of both banked water and shortage allocations between and among the Wholesale Customers and commits the SFPUC to implement such transfers. That plan is referred to as the Tier 1 Plan and is included as Attachment H to the WSA.

The Tier 1 Plan also provides the methodology for determining the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction, expressed as a percentage cutback from prior year’s normal SFPUC purchases, and Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation, in million gallons per day (MGD), both of which are used in determining the final Allocation Factor for each Wholesale Customer. The Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction is determined by dividing the volume of water available to the Wholesale Customers (the “Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation” or “Tier 1 Allocation”), shown as a share of available water in Section 2 of the Tier 1 Plan, by the prior year’s normal total Wholesale Customers’ RWS purchases and subtracting that value from one.

3. Development Process
Between January 2022 and June 2024, Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), supported by Woodard & Curran technical consultants, facilitated negotiations between the Wholesale Customers through a series of meetings, workshops, and workgroups to develop a formula and implementation plan to allocate RWS supplies in the event of shortage caused by a SFPUC declared Drought, as defined in the WSA. These meetings, workshops, and workgroups provided a forum for in-depth discussion of the objectives, mechanics, and policy aspects of the elements of an updated Plan.

The Wholesale Customers began negotiations by reviewing the prior Plan, then discussed and agreed upon four policy principles to lay the foundation for a revised Plan. BAWSCA, with support from Woodard & Curran as the technical consultant team, introduced potential elements of a formula to align with the agreed upon policy principles. In monthly workshops, the Wholesale Customers discussed these options and provided feedback on which elements should be included in the Plan, along with suggested refinements. These workshops, and the discussions, suggestions, and comments expressed by the Wholesale Customers during this process, were the primary forum through which this Plan was developed. -210-

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4. Plan Policy Principles
The Wholesale Customers collectively developed four policy principles (the “Policy Principles”) to guide the development and performance of the Tier 2 Plan. The Tier 2 Plan and associated Tier 2 Plan Allocation Model were developed in consideration of these policy principles, with the intent to abide by each policy principle while minimizing conflicts between policy principles. The policy principles are summarized below and implemented in Attachment B, Tier 2 Plan Data Sources and Calculations.

1. Policy Principle #1 - Provide sufficient water for the basic health and safety needs of customers.

2. Policy Principle #2 - Minimize economic and other adverse impacts of water shortages on customers and the BAWSCA region.

3. Policy Principle #3 - Provide predictability of drought allocations through consistent and predetermined rules for calculation, while allowing for flexibility to respond to unforeseen circumstances.

4. Policy Principle #4 - Recognize benefits of, and avoid disincentives for, water use efficiency and development of alternative water supply projects.

5. Allocation Formula
Guided by the Policy Principles, the Wholesale Customers developed a specific formula for apportioning the Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation among the individual Wholesale Customers. The Tier 2 Allocation Model requires several inputs to calculate each Wholesale Customer’s allocation. First, Base Period data are collected to be used as inputs in the Tier 2 formula. Next each Wholesale Customer’s allocation is calculated in five steps.

Base Period Calculations
The Base Period in the Tier 2 Plan is defined as the average of each Wholesale Customer’s two years with the highest volumes of SFPUC purchases from the previous three non-Drought years. A non-Drought year is defined as a full fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) in which the SFPUC has not declared a water shortage emergency, as defined in the WSA. BAWSCA’s Annual Survey, which compiles and publishes data self-reported by the Wholesale Customers, is the primary source for model inputs.

Tier 2 Plan Allocation Formula Inputs
• Population: Each Wholesale Customer’s population as reported in the most recently published Annual Survey and is not tied to Drought or non-Drought year status. • Base Period SFPUC Purchases: The average of each Wholesale Customer’s two years with the highest volumes of SFPUC purchases from the previous three nonDrought years. • Base Period Total Potable Water Production: Total potable production as reported in the Annual Survey.
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• Base Period SFPUC Reliance: Each Wholesale Customer’s Base Period SFPUC Purchases divided by Base Period Total Potable Water Production, expressed as a percentage.
• Base Period Percent Indoor Demand: The single lowest month’s total potable demand (a proxy for indoor use) divided by the average monthly total potable demand, expressed as a percentage. The resulting percentages are averaged for the two selected Base Period years.
• Base Period Percent Non-Residential Demand: Each Wholesale Customer’s potable water consumption from the Base Period from all customer categories except residential, divided by the Wholesale Customer’s Base Period Total Potable Water Production, expressed as a percentage. The resulting percentages are averaged for the two selected Base Period years.
• Individual Supply Guarantee (ISG): Each Wholesale Customer’s share of the Supply Assurance, as shown on Attachment C to the WSA, with proxies for Hayward, San Jose, and Santa Clara in order to provide inputs for the Tier 2 Allocation Formula There are three exceptions to the Base Period Calculations: (1) Coastside County Water District (“Coastside CWD”) Base Period SFPUC Purchases and Base Period SFPUC Reliance, (2) Stanford Base Period Percent Indoor Demand, and (3) Stanford Population Calculation. (1) Coastside CWD Base Period SFPUC Purchases will be calculated as 94% of its Base Period Total Potable Water Production. Base Period SFPUC Reliance will be fixed at 94%. More information is provided in Attachment B.
(2) Stanford’s Base Period Percent Indoor Demand calculation will exclude demand from the month of December and/or January when the campus is closed and demand is abnormally low.
(3) Stanford’s population is calculated as described in Attachment B.

Furthermore, three Wholesale Customers do not have an ISG and a proxy is used in the Tier 2 Plan: (1) Hayward, (2) San Jose, and (3) Santa Clara. Background on ISG and each ISG proxy is described in Attachment B.

Data sources, methodologies, and equations used to calculate each input are described further in Attachment B.

Step 0: Establish SFPUC Minimum and Maximum Cutback
The Minimum and Maximum Cutback establish the upper and lower bounds for each Wholesale Customer’s final allocation.

No water is allocated in this step. Instead, allocations in subsequent steps are limited such that no Wholesale Customer’s final allocation is outside the upper and lower bounds (i.e., above the Minimum Cutback or below the Maximum Cutback) established in this step.

Minimum Cutback: Each Wholesale Customer will contribute to meeting the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction by taking a Minimum Cutback from its Base Period SFPUC -212-

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Purchases (up to its ISG or proxy). This establishes the upper limit of each Wholesale Customer’s potential final allocation. The Minimum Cutback, expressed as a percentage, is equal to 1/3 times the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction, but no less than 5%.

Maximum Cutback: The Maximum Cutback establishes the lower limit of each Wholesale Customer’s potential final allocation. The Maximum Cutback, expressed as a percentage, is equal to 1.5 times the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction. The Maximum Cutback is calculated from each Wholesale Customer’s Base Period SFPUC Purchases (up to its ISG, or proxy).

Step 1 Override Exception: If a Wholesale Customer’s allocation in Step 1 exceeds the upper limit established by the Minimum Cutback at 1/3 times the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction, the Wholesale Customer’s Minimum Cutback will be reduced, but the Minimum Cutback will be no less than 5%.

Calculations and an example of the Step 1 Override Exception are provided in Attachment B.

Step 1: Efficient Residential Allocation
Step 1 allocates water on a residential per capita basis, based on the State Indoor Water Use Efficiency Standard1 and the portion of each Wholesale Customer’s water demand met by the RWS.

The per capita efficient residential volume, in gallons, will align with the State Residential Indoor Water Use Efficiency Standard, established as 47 gallons per capita per day (GPCD) through 2029 and 42 GPCD beginning in 2030. This step multiplies the per-capita volume by each Wholesale Customer’s Population and Base Period SFPUC Reliance to determine the total amount of supply allocated to each Wholesale Customer in this step.

Step 2: Non-Residential Base Allocation
Step 2 allocates water based on each Wholesale Customer’s estimated non-residential indoor/base demand.

To calculate non-residential indoor/base demand, each Wholesale Customer’s Base Period SFPUC Purchases are multiplied by:
• Base Period Percent Indoor Demand
• Base Period Percent Non-Residential Demand
• Non-Residential Base Allocation Factor – this is equal to one minus 50% of the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction.
o For example, in a 20% Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction, the Non-Residential Base Allocation Factor will be 90% (1 – (20% ÷ 2)) of each Wholesale Customer’s non-residential indoor/base demand. 1 SB 1157, signed into law in September 2022, established the standard for efficient indoor residential water use be 47 gallons per capita per day (“GPCD”), lowering to 42 GPCD in 2030. -213-

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Step 3: SFPUC Maximum Cutback Reserve
The Maximum Cutback establishes the lower limit for each Wholesale Customer’s final allocation. See Step 0 for more information.

No water is allocated in this step. Instead, this step calculates the gap between each Wholesale Customer’s allocation after Step 2 and the lower limit of its potential final allocation. This step then reserves the sum of the gap for all Wholesale Customers from the Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation for Step 5. This Maximum Cutback Reserve ensures, after other steps are applied, that sufficient water is available in the final step to provide that each Wholesale Customer’s final allocation is equal to, or greater than, the lower limit of its potential allocation established by the Maximum Cutback.

Step 4: Seasonal Allocation
Step 4 allocates water based on estimated seasonal purchases from the RWS.

The inverse of each Wholesale Customer’s Base Period Percent Indoor Demand (1 - % Indoor Demand) is used to estimate percent seasonal demand, which is then multiplied by Base Period SFPUC Purchases to estimate each Wholesale Customers’ SFPUC seasonal purchases. Each Wholesale Customer’s estimated SFPUC seasonal purchases are multiplied by the Seasonal Cutback Factor to establish each Wholesale Customer’s Seasonal Allocation.

The Seasonal Cutback Factor is calculated based upon the Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation remaining to be allocated after Step 2. Of the remaining Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation after Step 2 (less the Maximum Cutback Reserve), 50% is allocated through the Seasonal Minimum Allocation Step. The detailed methodology for calculating the Seasonal Cutback Factor is described in Attachment B.

Step 5: SFPUC Purchases and ISG-Based Allocation
Step 5 allocates the water remaining after Step 4 to get agencies as close to the “Target Allocation” as possible. Each Wholesale Customer’s Target Allocation is based on a weighted share of two-thirds Base Period SFPUC Purchases and one-third ISG (or proxy) while ensuring each agency’s final allocation is between the Minimum and Maximum Cutback limits.

The detailed methodology for calculating the Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG weighted allocation is described in Attachment B.

6. Plan Implementation
The Tier 2 Plan applies when, and only when, the SFPUC declares a Drought that has is a system-wide water shortage of 20 percent or less. The Tier 2 Plan applies only to water acquired and distributed by the SFPUC to the Wholesale Customers through the WSA and has no effect on water obtained by a Wholesale Customer from any source other than the SFPUC.

Shortages Greater than 20 Percent
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Program (“WSIP”), including the level of service goal to “meet dry-year delivery needs while limiting drought rationing to a maximum 20 percent system-wide reduction water service during extended droughts” (2023 Amended and Updated LOS Goals and Objectives, SFPUC Resolution No. 23-0210, adopted November 28, 2023, updating the Resolution No. 08-0200, adopted October 30, 2008). Should conditions occur that result in system-wide shortages greater than 20%, the provisions in WSA Section 3.11(C) apply. The Tier 2 Plan calculations may be used during discussions with the SFPUC on how to implement reductions above 20% with the Wholesale Customers and for planning purposes only to estimate potential Wholesale Customer allocations for system-wide shortages greater than 20% (e.g., to inform efforts such as Urban Water Management Plans).

BAWSCA Role in Plan Implementation
In accordance with the WSA, upon the SFPUC’s declaration or reconfirmation of a water shortage emergency, BAWSCA will calculate and provide the SFPUC with each Wholesale Customer’s individual percentage share of the amount of water allocated to the Wholesale Customers collectively.

In the event that shortage conditions change and the SFPUC takes action to declare an increase or decrease to the system-wide shortage level, BAWSCA will recalculate the Tier 2 Plan and submit new Allocation Factors to the SFPUC. When rerunning the Tier 2 calculations, the Base Period will not change to provide predictability (Policy Principle #3). The only inputs that will change are the Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation and population, if a more recent Annual Survey has been published.

If the appropriate base period data, as specified in this Plan, are not available when BAWSCA initially calculates the Tier 2 Allocation Factors, the Base Period may be updated. However, BAWSCA may only provide the SFPUC with updated Allocation Factors if the Commission takes action to declare or reconfirm a shortage condition.

Each year, BAWSCA will provide the Wholesale Customers with a review of the Tier 2 Plan.

The annual review will include:
• Calculation of each Wholesale Customer’s Allocation Factor for regional shortages of 10% and 20% for the current Base Period, based upon the most recent published BAWSCA Annual Survey;
• Review of Base Period data used to develop the calculations.

7. Plan Term
The term of the Tier 2 Plan will be the same as the WSA term and may be extended by the written agreement of all the Wholesale Customers. The Tier 2 Plan negotiators chose to coordinate the Plan term with WSA term in order to avoid simultaneous renegotiation of these related agreements. Pursuant to WSA Section 2, the WSA expires on June 30, 2034. In December 2031, the SFPUC may provide written notice to the Wholesale Customers that it is willing to extend the WSA for five years, through June 30, 2039. Between January 1, 2032 and June 30, 2032, any Wholesale Customer may accept the SFPUC's offer to extend the Term by providing a written notice of extension to the SFPUC. If the WSA is extended, the Tier 2 Plan -215-

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shall expire on December 31, 2034, unless extended by the written agreement of all Wholesale Customers. The Wholesale Customers will meet to review and potentially negotiate amendments to the Tier 2 Plan between July 2032 and June 2034.

If the SFPUC is not willing to extend the term of the WSA, or the Wholesale Customers decline the offer to extend the term of the WSA, the term of the Tier 2 Plan shall be automatically extended for two additional years through December 31, 2036 to allow for more time for the Wholesale Customers to meet to review and potentially negotiate amendments to the Tier 2 Plan between July 2034 and June 2036.

Sample schedules described above are provided in the table below.

Date
Extension of WSA with Limited
Negotiated Changes
Parties must renegotiate WSA
Terms
Dec 2031 SFPUC indicates willingness to extend
term of WSA for 5 years
SFPUC indicates willingness to extend
term of WSA for 5 years
Jan - Jun
2032
Wholesale Customers accept offer to
extend term of WSA
Wholesale Customers decline offer to
extend term of WSA
Jul 2032 -
Jun 2034
Wholesale Customers meet to review,
extend and potentially negotiate
amendments to the Tier 2 Plan
SFPUC and Wholesale Customers
negotiate amendments to WSA
Jul 2034 –
Jun 2036
Wholesale Customers meet to review
and potentially negotiate amendments
to the Tier 2 Plan
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Attachment A: List of Abbreviations and Definitions
Abbreviations
BAWSCA – Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency
GPCD – gallons per capita per day
ISG – Individual Supply Guarantee
MGD – million gallons per day
RWS – San Francisco Regional Water System
SFPUC – San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
WSA – Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and the Wholesale Customers in Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties WSIP – Water System Improvement Program
Definitions
Allocation Factor – Each Wholesale Customer's portion of the Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation, expressed as a percent.

Base Period – The average of each Wholesale Customer’s two years with the highest volumes of SFPUC purchases from the previous three non-Drought years.

BAWSCA Annual Survey – An annual survey of the Wholesale Customers, conducted by BAWSCA, to update key service area information including actual and projections of Wholesale Customer water demand and population.

Drought – “[a] water shortage caused by lack of precipitation, as reflected in resolutions of the Commission calling for voluntary or mandatory water rationing based on evaluation of water stored or otherwise available to the Regional Water System, whether or not the Commission declares a water shortage emergency pursuant to Water Code §§ 350 et seq., as amended from time to time." (WSA, Attachment A)
Individual Supply Guarantee – “[each] Wholesale Customer’s share of the Supply Assurance, as shown in Attachment C [to the WSA]." (WSA, Attachment A) Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction – The percent cutback from Base Period SFPUC Purchases, calculated by dividing the Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation by the sum of the Wholesale Customer's Base Period SFPUC Purchases.

Overall Wholesale Customer Allocation or Tier 1 Allocation – The volume of water available to the Wholesale Customers from the RWS.
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Regional Water System – “[the] water storage, transmission and treatment system operated by the SFPUC in Tuolumne, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo and San Francisco counties, including projects constructed under the WSIP, but excluding Direct Retail and Direct Wholesale assets." (WSA, Attachment A)
SFPUC Purchases – For the purposes of the Tier 2 Plan, SFPUC Purchases are defined as the volume of water purchased by and delivered to a Wholesale Customer for use within its service area. SFPUC Purchases specifically exclude (1) In-Lieu Water, which is Regional Water System water pursuant to the WSA and the Regional Groundwater Storage and Recovery Project Operating Agreement and (2) Imputed Sales, both defined in the WSA, Attachment A.

Supply Assurance – “[the] 184 MGD maximum annual average metered supply of water dedicated by San Francisco to public use in the Wholesale Service Area (not including San Jose and Santa Clara) in the 1984 Agreement and Section 3.01 of this Agreement." (WSA, Attachment A)
Tier 1 Plan or Tier 1 Shortage Plan – “[the] Water Shortage Allocation Plan (Attachment H) adopted by the SFPUC and the Wholesale Customers in conjunction with this Agreement [the WSA] describing the method for allocating water between the SFPUC and the Wholesale Customers collectively for shortages of up to 20% of deliveries from the Regional Water System, as amended from time-to-time." (WSA, Attachment A) Tier 2 Plan or Tier 2 Drought Response Implementation Plan – The method of apportioning the Tier 1 Allocation among the 26 Wholesale Customers.

Tier 2 Plan Allocation Model – The Excel-based tool used for applying the Tier 2 Plan allocation methodology and determining each Wholesale Customer's Allocation Factor.

Wholesale Customers – “[the] 26 water customers identified in Section 1.02 [of the WSA] that are contracting for purchase of water from San Francisco pursuant to [the WSA].” (WSA, Attachment A)
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Attachment B: Tier 2 Plan Data Sources and Calculations BAWSCA Annual Survey
Each year, BAWSCA conducts an annual survey of its members in order to update key BAWSCA service area information including population, current and projected water use, and climatology. BAWSCA begins collecting data in October of each year. The Wholesale Customers submit data through BAWSCA’s Water Conservation Database. Between approximately January and March, BAWSCA reviews the Wholesale Customers’ submissions for potential errors and works with Wholesale Customers to confirm and finalize the data. The final report is published around March of each year for the fiscal year ending the previous June 30th.

Base Period inputs will use data published in the Annual Surveys from the previous three nonDrought years. Depending on when the SFPUC declares a shortage emergency, the most recent non-Drought year’s Annual Survey may not be finalized and published. If the most recent non-Drought year’s Annual Survey is not available, the Base Period inputs will use data from the three most recent non-Drought year’s published in Annual Surveys.

Base Period
The Tier 2 Plan uses historical SFPUC purchases, total potable water production, monthly potable production, potable consumption by customer category, and population for Steps 0 through 5. These values are established using a historical base period with established water supply and delivery data.

The Base Period for all inputs except population is defined as the average from the highest two years of SFPUC Purchases over the most recent three non-Drought years. The selection of Base Period is unique to each Wholesale Customer. Two example agencies are provided in the table below, where the data associated with the highest two years are highlighted.

Previous NonDrought Year
Agency A Agency B
SFPUC
Purchases
Percent NonResidentialSFPUC
Purchases
Percent NonResidential
Year 1 2.50 70% 5.90 58%
Year 2 2.75 69% 6.20 56%
Year 3 2.40 67% 6.10 55%
Calculation (2.50 + 2.75)
2 (0.70 + 0.69)
2 (6.20 + 6.10)
2 (0.56 + 0.55)
2 Average of Highest
Two Years 2.63 70% 6.15 55.5%
Coastside CWD Special Provisions for Base Period Calculations Coastside CWD Base Period SFPUC Purchases will be calculated as 94% of its Base Period Total Potable Water Production. Base Period SFPUC Reliance will be fixed at 94%. -219-

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Coastside CWD’s high variability in SFPUC purchases from year to year, the California Coastal Commission limitations on growth in its service area, and geographical and hydrological isolation set it apart from other Wholesale Customers. Uniquely among the Wholesale Customers, Coastside CWD does not have interties with other Wholesale Customers or agencies. Additionally, it has junior rights on local surface water supplies. To ensure resiliency, Coastside CWD must maximize its use of Denniston Creek in normal years to provide evidence to the State in its ongoing case to perfect its water rights. This results in low RWS purchases in non-drought years, which are the source of each Wholesale Customer’s Base Period. The Coastside CWD special provisions for Base Period SFPUC Purchases ensure its dry year reliance on the RWS is reflected in the Tier 2 Plan.

Minimum Cutback Factor
The minimum cutback factor is used to establish the upper limit at or below which each Wholesale Customer’s final allocation will be. The minimum cutback factor is equal to 1/3 times the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction, expressed as a percentage. Base Period SFPUC Purchases (up to ISG or proxy) are multiplied by 1 minus the minimum cutback factor.

An example equation is provided below.

𝑊𝑊ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑎𝑎 𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 = 𝐵𝐵 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆 𝑆𝑆 𝑃𝑃 ℎ × �1 − (1 3⁄ × 𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂 𝐴𝐴 𝐴𝐴 𝑊𝑊ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝑅𝑅 )� Step 1 Override Exception
If a Wholesale Customer’s allocation in Step 1 (Efficient Residential Allocation) is greater than the upper limit of its potential allocation established by the Minimum Cutback, the Step 1 allocation will override. However, no Wholesale Customer’s final cutback will be less than 5%.

For example, in a 20% Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction, the Minimum Cutback will be 6.67% (20% × 1/3). An example Wholesale Customer’s calculation is provided below.

Base Period SFPUC Purchases 5.0 MGD
Minimum Cutback Factor - 6.67%
Upper Limit of Potential Final Allocation 4.67 MGD
Population 101,000
Base Period SFPUC Reliance 100%
Residential Efficient Allocation 47 GPCD
Step 1 Allocation 4.75 MGD
The example agency’s final cutback will be 5.1% as calculated below:

4.75 ⁄5.0 − 1 = −5.1%
Maximum Cutback Factor
The maximum cutback factor is used to establish the lower limit at or above each Wholesale Customer’s final allocation. The maximum cutback factor is equal to 1.5 times the Overall Average Wholesale Customer Reduction, expressed as a percentage. Base Period SFPUC -220-

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Purchases (up to ISG or proxy) are multiplied by 1 minus the minimum cutback factor. An example equation is provided below.

𝑊𝑊ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓𝑓 𝑎𝑎 𝑙𝑙
= 𝐵𝐵 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 𝑆𝑆𝑆𝑆 𝑆𝑆 𝑃𝑃 ℎ
× �1 − (1.5 × 𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂 𝐴𝐴 𝐴𝐴 𝑊𝑊ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜𝑜 𝐶𝐶𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝐶𝐶 𝑅𝑅 )� Efficient Residential Volume
The Tier 2 Plan uses a per-capita volume, in gallons, to calculate each Wholesale Customer’s Efficient Residential Allocation (Step 1 of the Allocation Model). The per-capita volume is 47 gallons per capita per day through 2029 and 42 GPCD beginning in 2030, consistent with the State of California Indoor Residential Water Use Standard for 2025 established by SB 1157.

SFPUC Reliance
For agencies with multiple potable water sources, the Tier 2 Plan calculates SFPUC Reliance by dividing each agency’s Base Period SFPUC Purchases by Base Period Total Potable Water Production, expressed as a percentage. SFPUC Reliance is used in Step 1 to calculate multisource agency’s Residential Efficient Allocation met by the RWS.

Population
The Tier 2 Plan uses population reported in the most recently published Annual Survey to calculate each Wholesale Customer’s Efficient Residential Allocation in Step 1.

BAWSCA reviews data submitted for the Annual Survey and works with agencies to ensure the information is correct before making it public. As part of this annual review, BAWSCA will flag any agencies that have reported population increases greater than 5%. BAWSCA will first confirm with the agency that there are no reporting errors. If the reported data are correct, BAWSCA will include a note to all agencies during the annual review of the Tier 2 Plan.

Stanford University Population Calculation
Stanford has historically reported its population in the BAWSCA Annual Survey using data from the Stanford Office of Institutional Research & Decision Support, which annually documents population based on student enrollment and data from human resources. This number captures all students (undergraduate and graduate), post-docs, faculty, and staff that are employed and work on campus. The population report does not directly capture residential population that is not enrolled or employed (significant others or dependents). However, it would include a daytime population component. Stanford reviewed several population sources and calculation methods including census data. Based on review of the available sources for population information, Stanford proposed, and the BAWSCA agencies agreed, to utilize a formula that captures student and faculty/staff residential population. This new approach would eliminate the inclusion of daytime staff and faculty who do not live on campus.

The formula takes the Office of Institutional Research & Decision Support data and uses only the "Total Students" and adds a multiplier of 2.57 people per residence (single and multi-family) for the faculty/staff housing area.
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Stanford Population = (Faculty/Staff Housing Residences x 2.57) + ("Total Students" from Population Report)
Percent Indoor Demand
For each Base Period year, percent indoor demand is calculated by dividing each Wholesale Customer’s lowest month of potable production by the Wholesale Customer’s average monthly potable production. The two resulting percentages are averaged together. An example equation is provided below, where Y1 and Y2 represent the two Base Period years. % 𝐼𝐼 =
𝐿𝐿 𝑀𝑀 ℎ 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 , 𝑌𝑌1
𝐴𝐴 𝐴𝐴 𝑀𝑀 ℎ 𝑙𝑙 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 , 𝑌𝑌1
+ 𝐿𝐿 𝑀𝑀 ℎ 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 , 𝑌𝑌2
𝐴𝐴 𝐴𝐴 𝑀𝑀 ℎ 𝑙𝑙 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 , 𝑌𝑌2
2 Percent Seasonal Demand
Percent seasonal demand is calculated as the inverse of percent indoor demand.

𝑃𝑃 𝑆𝑆 𝐷𝐷 = 1 − % 𝐼𝐼 𝐷𝐷
Percent Non-Residential Demand
For each Base Period year, percent non-residential demand is calculated by first dividing each Wholesale Customer’s potable water consumption from all residential customer categories by the Wholesale Customer’s total annual potable production. The resulting percentage is subtracted from one to calculate the inverse and thus captures all non-residential demands including non-revenue water and dedicated irrigation meters2 . The two resulting percentages
from the two Base Period years are averaged together. An example equation is provided below, where Y1 and Y2 represent the two Base Period years.
% 𝑁𝑁 =
(1 − 𝑅𝑅 , 𝑌𝑌1
𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 , 𝑌𝑌1
) + (1 − 𝑅𝑅 , 𝑌𝑌2
𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 𝑃𝑃 , 𝑌𝑌2
)
2 Individual Supply Guarantee (ISG)
Use of ISG in the Tier 2 Plan
Each Wholesale Customer’s ISG is used in the Tier 2 Plan calculations with proxies for Hayward, San Jose and Santa Clara, in order to provide inputs for the Tier 2 Allocation Formula.

See WSA, Attachment C for a current list of ISG values.

Hayward’s de facto ISG (22.1 MGD) is used in place of permanent ISG for the purposes of the Tier 2 Plan calculations. This figure is used in WSA, Attachment D, to determine whether Hayward’s increased use requires pro-rata reduction of remaining Wholesale Customers’ ISG. 2 Prior to FY 22-23, all consumption recorded under the dedicated irrigation sector in the Water Conservation Database is assumed to be non-residential. Starting in FY 22-23, Wholesale Customers were given the option to separate out residential vs. non-residential dedicated irrigation consumption. -222-

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San Jose and Santa Clara’s temporary and interruptible contract amounts (4.5 MGD each) are used in place of ISG for the purposes of the Tier 2 Plan calculations.

Background on ISG
San Francisco has a perpetual legal obligation and commitment (Supply Assurance) to deliver 184 MGD to the 24 permanent Wholesale Customers collectively. The Supply Assurance is subsequently allocated among the 24 permanent Wholesale Customers through Individual Supply Guarantees (ISG), which represent each Wholesale Customer’s share of the 184 MGD Supply Assurance. San Jose and Santa Clara are not included in San Francisco’s Supply Assurance obligation; rather each has a temporary and interruptible water supply contract with San Francisco. Through the WSA and its individual contracts with San Jose and Santa Clara, San Francisco has many requirements to plan for water supply development and analyze the sufficiency of water supply to San Jose and Santa Clara. For example, San Francisco must complete a CEQA review and provide at least a 10-year notice of interruption.

Hayward does not have an Individual Supply Guarantee
San Francisco and Hayward entered into a water supply contract on February 9,1962 (the "1962 contract") which provided that San Francisco would supply Hayward with all water supplemental to water controlled by Hayward, in sufficient quantity to supply the total water needs of Hayward’s service area "on a permanent basis." This 1962 contract remains the Individual Water Sales Contract between San Francisco and Hayward. Due to the terms of this ongoing contract, Hayward does not have an ISG. If Hayward’s purchases exceed 22.1 MGD for three consecutive years, the remaining 23 Wholesale Customer's ISG will be reduced on a pro rata (WSA, Attachment D).

Currently, the sum of the 23 Wholesale Customers fixed ISG is 161.9 MGD. 184 MGD Supply Assurance - 161.9 MGD = 22.1 MGD water available for Hayward purchases (i.e., Hayward’s “de facto” ISG)
Hayward’s proxy ISG for the purpose of the Tier 2 Plan is 22.1 MGD.

San Jose and Santa Clara do not have an Individual Supply Guarantee During the term of the 1984 Settlement Agreement, San Francisco provided water to San Jose and Santa Clara on a temporary and interruptible basis, pursuant to SFPUC Resolution No. 85- 0256. The SFPUC has contracted to supply a combined annual average of 9 MGD to San Jose and Santa Clara (4.5 MGD each) through 2028. The 9 MGD allocated to San Jose and Santa Clara is not included in the Supply Assurance. San Francisco will decide whether to make San Jose and Santa Clara permanent customers by December 31, 2028. (WSA, Sec. 4.05) San Jose and Santa Clara’s proxy ISG for the purpose of the Tier 2 Plan is 4.5 MGD each. -223-
Tier 2 Drought Implementation Plan
July 2024 Model Concept - Efficient Res Allocation + Non-Res Base Allocation + Seasonal Allocation + Base SFPUC Purchases/ISG-Based Allocation - Variable Base Year Model Set-up/Assumptions Base Years
Allocation Year/Projection Year FY24-25 Non-Drought Year 1 FY18-19 Tier 1 Shortage Allocation (mgd) 114.20 Non-Drought Year 2 FY19-20 Base Period SFPUC Purchases (mgd) 134.34 Non-Drought Year 3 FY20-21 Overall Reduction from Base Period
Required -15.0%
SFPUC Maximum Cutback Factor -22.5% Error Message(s) (if applicable) SFPUC Minimum Cutback Factor -5.0%
Non-Residential Base Allocation % 92.5%
Step 5 Reserved % of Remaining Tier
1 Allocation (less Step 3 Reserved)
after Step 2
50%
Unreserved % of Remaining Tier 1
Allocation (less Step 3 Reserved and
Step 5 Reserved) After Step 2
50%
Seasonal Allocation % 7.9%
Step 5 ISG Weighting 33%
Step 5 Base SFPUC Purchases
Weighting 67%
Residential Efficient Allocation (RGPCD) 47.0
Adjustment % for SFPUC Minimum
Cutback, if efficient residential
allocation is greater than minimum
cutback
95%
Effective Date for Model Run (update for
testing only) 12/16/2024
Instructions:

1. Adjust aqua cells in OVERVIEW tab to adjust model
parameters. If there are errors in the inputs, an error message will appear in Columns E-F.

2. View allocation calculations and results in "Tier 2
Allocation" and "Agency Charts" tabs.

Calculation Steps for July 2024 Model Concept:

0. SFPUC Minimum Cutback
a. Calculate Minimum Cutback from Lesser of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG (Lesser of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG × [1+SFPUC Minimum Cutback Factor]) b. Calculate Efficient Residential Allocation (population × per capita allocation × % SFPUC reliance)
c. Determine if Minimum Cutback is greater than the Efficient Residential Allocation d. If Efficient Residential Allocation is greater than the Minimum Cutback, an agency's cutback may be no less than 5%

1. Efficient Residential Allocation
a. Calculate Efficient Residential Allocation (population × per capita allocation) b. Account for % SFPUC Reliance
c. Provide Efficient Residential Allocation

2. Non-Residential Base Allocation
a. Incorporate Estimated % Indoor Use (see glossary for definition and calculation of % Indoor Use) b. Incorporate % Non-Residential Use
c. Calculate Non-Residential Base Allocation (% Indoor Use × % Non-Residential Use × Base Period SFPUC Purchases × Non-Residential Indoor Allocation %) d. Add Non-Residential Base Allocation to the Step 1 Allocation

3. Calculate Potential SFPUC Maximum Cutback Need
a. Calculate SFPUC Maximum Cutback (Base Period SFPUC Purchases × [1+ SFPUC Maximum Cutback Factor])
b. Reserve the sum of the potential SFPUC Maximum Cutback need for Step 5 (Maximum Cutback Reserve)

4. Seasonal Allocation
a. Determine % Seasonal Use (1 - % Indoor Use)
b. Calculate seasonal SFPUC Purchases (Base Period SFPUC Purchases × % Seasonal Use) c. Calculate Seasonal Allocation (seasonal SFPUC Purchases × Seasonal Allocation %) d. Add the Seasonal Allocation to the Step 2 Allocation

5. Base Period/ISG-Based Allocation
a. Calculate weighted average of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG, up to Minimum Cutback b. Calculate Weighted Share of total Tier 1 Allocation to Wholesale Customers (agency weighted average Base Period SFPUC Purchases/ISG ÷ total Wholesale Customer weighted average × Tier 1 Allocation)
c. Calculate the gap between Step 4 allocation and the lesser of 1) weighted share, or 2) Minimum Cutback
d. Allocate remaining supplies, except Maximum Cutback Reserve, among agencies with a gap, proportionately to gap, up to the Minimum Cutback
e. Confirm allocation meets Maximum Cutback; allocate water from Maximum Cutback Reserve up to Maximum Cutback
f. Allocate remaining supplies among agencies with a gap, proportionately to gap, up to the Minimum Cutback
Attachment C: Example of Tier 2 Plan Excel-Based Model Calculations

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FY24-25
Tier 2 Allocation Model FY22-23
Relevant Base Period Data 1. Efficient Residential Allocation Agency Selected
Base Year 1
Selected
Base Year 2
Base
Period
SFPUC
Purchases
(mgd)
Base Period
Reliance on
SFPUC
ISG
(mgd)
Total
Potable
Production
(mgd)
Lesser of Base
Period SFPUC
Purchases and
ISG (mgd)
SFPUC
Minimum
Cutback
(mgd)
SFPUC
Maximum
Cutback
(mgd)
Is efficient
residential
allocation
greater than
minimum
cutback?
Adjusted SFPUC
Minimum
Cutback, if
efficient
residential
allocation is
greater than

0. Effective
SFPUC
Minimum
Cutback
(mgd)
Population
% Potable
Demand
Reliance on
SFPUC
Allocation
based on
efficient
residential
indoor use
(mgd)
Efficient
Residential
Allocation

1. Efficient
Residential
(mgd)
Alameda CWD 2021 2020 8.63 22% 13.76 39.32 8.63 8.20 6.69 8.20 344,000 22% 16.17 3.55 3.55 Brisbane 2019 2020 0.65 100% 0.98 0.65 0.65 0.62 0.50 0.62 4,851 100% 0.23 0.23 0.23 Burlingame 2020 2019 3.45 100% 5.23 3.45 3.45 3.28 2.67 3.28 31,080 100% 1.46 1.46 1.46 Coastside 2021 2019 1.69 94% 2.18 1.80 1.69 1.61 1.31 1.61 18,890 94% 0.89 0.83 0.83 CWS - Total 2021 2020 29.23 95% 35.68 30.62 29.23 27.77 22.66 27.77 262,704 95% 12.35 11.78 11.78 Daly City 2020 2019 3.84 64% 4.29 6.00 3.84 3.64 2.97 3.64 107,000 64% 5.03 3.22 3.22 East Palo Alto 2020 2019 1.57 100% 3.46 1.57 1.57 1.49 1.21 1.49 29,519 100% 1.39 1.39 1.39 Estero 2020 2021 4.32 100% 5.90 4.32 4.32 4.10 3.35 4.10 37,443 100% 1.76 1.76 1.76 Hayward 2021 2019 14.26 100% 22.10 14.26 14.26 13.55 11.06 13.55 159,800 100% 7.51 7.51 7.51 Hillsborough 2021 2020 2.66 100% 4.09 2.66 2.66 2.53 2.06 2.53 11,592 100% 0.54 0.54 0.54 Menlo Park 2019 2020 3.09 100% 4.46 3.09 3.09 2.94 2.40 2.94 20,319 100% 0.95 0.95 0.95 Mid-Peninsula 2020 2021 2.63 100% 3.89 2.63 2.63 2.50 2.04 2.50 30,159 100% 1.42 1.42 1.42 Millbrae 2019 2020 1.92 100% 3.15 1.92 1.92 1.83 1.49 1.83 20,666 100% 0.97 0.97 0.97 Milpitas 2020 2021 5.67 67% 9.23 8.49 5.67 5.39 4.40 5.39 81,067 67% 3.81 2.54 2.54 Mountain View 2021 2020 7.78 87% 12.46 8.90 7.78 7.40 6.03 7.40 81,501 87% 3.83 3.35 3.35 North Coast 2021 2020 2.39 100% 3.84 2.39 2.39 2.27 1.85 2.27 37,082 100% 1.74 1.74 1.74 Palo Alto 2021 2020 9.95 100% 16.58 9.95 9.95 9.45 7.71 9.45 68,624 100% 3.23 3.23 3.23 Purissima Hills 2021 2020 1.82 100% 1.62 1.82 1.62 1.54 1.26 1.54 7,350 100% 0.35 0.35 0.35 Redwood City 2020 2021 8.62 100% 10.93 8.62 8.62 8.19 6.68 8.19 90,928 100% 4.27 4.27 4.27 San Bruno 2020 2021 0.93 30% 3.25 3.09 0.93 0.89 0.72 0.89 43,910 30% 2.06 0.62 0.62 San Jose 2019 2020 4.27 99% 4.50 4.29 4.27 4.05 3.31 4.05 43,036 99% 2.02 2.01 2.01 Santa Clara 2020 2021 3.25 20% 4.50 16.27 3.25 3.09 2.52 3.09 132,476 20% 6.23 1.24 1.24 Stanford 2020 2019 1.43 100% 3.03 1.43 1.43 1.36 1.11 1.36 20,000 100% 0.94 0.94 0.94 Sunnyvale 2021 2020 9.47 54% 12.58 17.68 9.47 8.99 7.34 8.99 156,317 54% 7.35 3.93 3.93 Westborough 2020 2019 0.80 100% 1.32 0.80 0.80 0.76 0.62 0.76 13,486 100% 0.63 0.63 0.63 Total 134.34 193.02 196.04 134.14 1,853,800 87.13 60.49 Allocated 60.49
Unallocated 53.71
Reserved 0
Allocation Year/Projection Year

0. Establish SFPUC Minimum Cutback
No water is allocatied in this step
Establishes the upper limit of each agency's final allocation Most Recent Annual Survey Data Year

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Tier 2 Allocation Model
Agency
Alameda CWD
Brisbane
Burlingame
Coastside
CWS - Total
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Estero
Hayward
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Mid-Peninsula
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mountain View
North Coast
Palo Alto
Purissima Hills
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Jose
Santa Clara
Stanford
Sunnyvale
Westborough
Total
Allocated
Unallocated
Reserved
























2. Non-Residential Base Allocation 3. SFPUC Maximum Cutback "Reserve" 4. Seasonal Allocation 5. Base SFPUC Purchases/ISG-Based Allocation with Minimum Cutback Estimated %
Indoor Use
% NonResidential
Use
NonResidential
Base
Allocation
(mgd)

2. NonResidential
Base
Allocation
(mgd)
SFPUC Maximum
Cutback (mgd)2
Does Step 2
Allocation Meet
SFPUC Maximum
Cutback?
SFPUC
Maximum
Cutback
Shortfall
(mgd)
% Seasonal
Use
Seasonal
SFPUC
Purchases
(mgd)
Seasonal
Allocation
(mgd)

4. Seasonal
Allocation
(mgd)
Weighted
Average of Base
Period SFPUC
Purchases (up to
ISG) and ISG
(mgd)
Weighted Share
of Tier 1
Allocation (mgd)
Lesser of
Weighted Share
and Minimum
Cutback
Allocation
(i.e., Target
Allocation)
Target
Allocation
Based Gap
(mgd)
Target
Based
Allocation 1
(mgd)
69% 41% 2.22 5.77 6.69 0.92 31% 2.71 0.22 5.99 10.33 7.68 7.68 1.69 0.31 66% 68% 0.27 0.50 0.50 0.01 34% 0.22 0.02 0.51 0.76 0.56 0.56 0.05 0.01 73% 40% 0.93 2.39 2.67 0.28 27% 0.93 0.07 2.46 4.04 3.00 3.00 0.54 0.10 64% 46% 0.47 1.30 1.31 0.01 36% 0.60 0.05 1.35 1.85 1.38 1.38 0.03 0.01 61% 30% 5.02 16.80 22.66 5.85 39% 11.26 0.89 17.69 31.36 23.32 23.32 5.62 1.05 88% 23% 0.73 3.64 2.97 0.00 12% 0.46 0.04 3.64 3.99 2.96 2.96 0.00 0.00 79% 18% 0.21 1.49 1.21 0.00 21% 0.33 0.03 1.49 2.19 1.63 1.49 0.00 0.00 63% 45% 1.13 2.89 3.35 0.46 37% 1.58 0.13 3.01 4.84 3.60 3.60 0.59 0.11 72% 45% 4.33 11.85 11.06 0.00 28% 3.95 0.31 12.16 16.85 12.53 12.53 0.37 0.07 36% 9% 0.08 0.62 2.06 1.44 64% 1.70 0.14 0.76 3.13 2.33 2.33 1.57 0.29 53% 63% 0.94 1.90 2.40 0.50 47% 1.47 0.12 2.01 3.54 2.63 2.63 0.62 0.12 68% 27% 0.45 1.87 2.04 0.18 32% 0.86 0.07 1.93 3.05 2.27 2.27 0.33 0.06 76% 36% 0.49 1.46 1.49 0.03 24% 0.46 0.04 1.49 2.33 1.73 1.73 0.24 0.04 78% 51% 2.08 4.62 4.40 0.00 22% 1.23 0.10 4.72 6.85 5.09 5.09 0.37 0.07 66% 43% 2.04 5.39 6.03 0.65 34% 2.64 0.21 5.60 9.33 6.94 6.94 1.34 0.25 80% 24% 0.42 2.16 1.85 0.00 20% 0.48 0.04 2.20 2.87 2.13 2.13 0.00 0.00 61% 38% 2.11 5.34 7.71 2.37 39% 3.90 0.31 5.65 12.14 9.03 9.03 3.38 0.63 38% 12% 0.07 0.42 1.26 0.84 62% 1.13 0.09 0.51 1.62 1.21 1.21 0.70 0.13 68% 34% 1.81 6.08 6.68 0.60 32% 2.80 0.22 6.31 9.38 6.98 6.98 0.67 0.13 78% 29% 0.20 0.82 0.72 0.00 22% 0.21 0.02 0.84 1.70 1.26 0.89 0.05 0.01 69% 62% 1.68 3.69 3.31 0.00 31% 1.33 0.11 3.79 4.34 3.23 3.23 0.00 0.00 73% 50% 1.10 2.35 2.52 0.17 27% 0.88 0.07 2.42 3.66 2.72 2.72 0.31 0.06 63% 45% 0.38 1.32 1.11 0.00 37% 0.53 0.04 1.36 1.96 1.46 1.36 0.00 0.00 69% 42% 2.54 6.48 7.34 0.86 31% 2.98 0.24 6.71 10.49 7.80 7.80 1.09 0.20 73% 26% 0.14 0.76 0.62 0.00 27% 0.22 0.02 0.76 0.97 0.72 0.72 0.00 0.00

31.83 91.90 103.98 15.18 44.87 3.56 95.38 153.57 114.20 113.58 19.56 3.64

91.90 91.90 95.38

22.30 22.30 18.82
0 15.18 15.18
No water is allocatied in this step
Establishes the lower limit of an agency's final
allocation and potential need is reserved for Step 5
Basis for Target Allocation (SFPUC
Purchases / ISG weighting from
OVERVIEW tab)
Target Allocation First Iteration of Base Per
Allocation

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Tier 2 Allocation Model
Agency
Alameda CWD
Brisbane
Burlingame
Coastside
CWS - Total
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Estero
Hayward
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Mid-Peninsula
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mountain View
North Coast
Palo Alto
Purissima Hills
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Jose
Santa Clara
Stanford
Sunnyvale
Westborough
Total
Allocated
Unallocated
Reserved
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First Iteration
of Target
Based
Allocation
(mgd)
Does Step 5
Initial Allocation
Meet SFPUC
Maximum
Cutback?
Maximum
Cutback
(mgd)
Initial Step 5
Allocation with
Maximum
Cutback (mgd)
Target
Allocation
Based Gap
(mgd)3
Target
Based
Allocation 2
(mgd)
Second
Iteration of
Target Based
Allocation
(mgd)
Equal or Greater
than Weighted
Share/Minimum
Cutback
Target
Allocation
Based Gap 3
(mgd)
Third
Iteration of
Target Based
Allocation
(mgd)

5. Weighted
Share/
Maximum
Cutback Based
Allocation
(mgd)
Final Allocation
(mgd)
Cutback
Percentage
Allocation
Factor

6.30 0.39 6.69 0.99 0.88 7.57 0.11 0.00 7.57 7.57 12.3% 6.6%

0.52 0.00 0.52 0.04 0.04 0.56 0.00 0.00 0.56 0.56 13.8% 0.5%

2.56 0.11 2.67 0.33 0.29 2.97 0.04 0.00 2.97 2.97 14.0% 2.6%

1.35 0.00 1.35 0.02 0.02 1.38 0.00 0.00 1.38 1.38 18.8% 1.2%

18.74 3.91 22.66 0.66 0.59 23.24 0.07 0.00 23.24 23.24 20.5% 20.4%

3.64 0.00 3.64 0.00 0.00 3.64 0.00 0.00 3.64 3.64 5.0% 3.2%

1.49 0.00 1.49 0.00 0.00 1.49 0.00 0.00 1.49 1.49 5.0% 1.3%

3.12 0.23 3.35 0.25 0.22 3.57 0.03 0.00 3.57 3.57 17.3% 3.1%

12.23 0.00 12.23 0.30 0.27 12.50 0.03 0.00 12.50 12.50 12.4% 10.9%

1.05 1.01 2.06 0.27 0.24 2.30 0.03 0.00 2.30 2.30 13.6% 2.0%

2.13 0.27 2.40 0.24 0.21 2.61 0.03 0.00 2.61 2.61 15.7% 2.3%

2.00 0.05 2.04 0.23 0.20 2.24 0.03 0.00 2.24 2.24 14.9% 2.0%

1.54 0.00 1.54 0.19 0.17 1.71 0.02 0.00 1.71 1.71 11.1% 1.5%

4.79 0.00 4.79 0.30 0.27 5.06 0.03 0.00 5.06 5.06 10.8% 4.4%

5.85 0.19 6.03 0.90 0.80 6.84 0.10 0.00 6.84 6.84 12.2% 6.0%

2.20 0.00 2.20 0.00 0.00 2.20 0.00 0.00 2.20 2.20 7.7% 1.9%

6.28 1.44 7.71 1.31 1.17 8.88 0.15 0.00 8.88 8.88 10.8% 7.8%

0.64 0.62 1.26 0.00 0.00 1.26 0.00 0.00 1.26 1.26 30.9% 1.1%

6.43 0.25 6.68 0.29 0.26 6.95 0.03 0.00 6.95 6.95 19.5% 6.1%

0.85 0.00 0.85 0.04 0.04 0.88 0.00 0.00 0.88 0.88 5.5% 0.8%

3.79 0.00 3.79 0.00 0.00 3.79 0.00 0.00 3.79 3.79 11.1% 3.3%

2.47 0.05 2.52 0.20 0.18 2.70 0.02 0.00 2.70 2.70 16.9% 2.4%

1.36 0.00 1.36 0.00 0.00 1.36 0.00 0.00 1.36 1.36 5.0% 1.2%

6.92 0.42 7.34 0.47 0.41 7.75 0.05 0.00 7.75 7.75 18.1% 6.8%

0.76 0.00 0.76 0.00 0.00 0.76 0.00 0.00 0.76 0.76 5.0% 0.7%

99.02 8.92 107.95 7.04 6.25 114.20 0.79 0.00 114.20 114.20

99.02 107.95 114.20 114.20

0.00 6.25 0.00 0.00

15.18 0.00 0.00 0.00
Third Iteration of Base Period/ISG-Based Allocation
If all agencies meet their Target Allocation, remaining water is allocated up to Minimum Cutback
iod/ISG-Based Maximum Cutback Second Iteration of Base Period/ISG-Based Allocation

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Tier 2 Allocation Model
Agency
Alameda CWD
Brisbane
Burlingame
Coastside
CWS - Total
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Estero
Hayward
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Mid-Peninsula
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mountain View
North Coast
Palo Alto
Purissima Hills
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Jose
Santa Clara
Stanford
Sunnyvale
Westborough
Total
Allocated
Unallocated
Reserved
Instructions: Copy/paste the table below into the "Historical Saves" tab, columns A through F. Instructions: Copy/paste the table below into the "Historical Saves" tab, columns A through F.

Agency
Allocatio
n Year
(FY)
Allocatio
n Year
(integer)
Final
Allocation
(mgd)
Cutback
Percentag
e
Allocation
Factor Input Category Value
Allocati
on Year
(FY)
Allocatio
n Year
(integer)
Alameda CWD FY24-25 2025 7.57 12% 7% Allocation Year/Projection Year FY24-25 FY24-25 2025 Brisbane FY24-25 2025 0.56 14% 0% Tier 1 Shortage Allocation (mgd) 114.20 FY24-25 2025 Burlingame FY24-25 2025 2.97 14% 3% Overall Reduction from Base Period Required -15% FY24-25 2025 Coastside FY24-25 2025 1.38 19% 1% SFPUC Maximum Cutback Factor -22% FY24-25 2025 CWS - Total FY24-25 2025 23.24 20% 20% SFPUC Minimum Cutback Factor -5% FY24-25 2025 Daly City FY24-25 2025 3.64 5% 3% Non-Residential Base Allocation % 93% FY24-25 2025 East Palo Alto FY24-25 2025 1.49 5% 1% Step 5 Reserved % of Remaining Tier 1 Allocation (less Step 50% FY24-25 2025 Estero FY24-25 2025 3.57 17% 3% Unreserved % of Remaining Tier 1 Allocation (less Step 3 50% FY24-25 2025 Hayward FY24-25 2025 12.50 12% 11% Seasonal Allocation % 8% FY24-25 2025 Hillsborough FY24-25 2025 2.30 14% 2% Step 5 ISG Weighting 33% FY24-25 2025 Menlo Park FY24-25 2025 2.61 16% 2% Step 5 Base SFPUC Purchases Weighting 67% FY24-25 2025 Mid-Peninsula FY24-25 2025 2.24 15% 2% Residential Efficient Allocation (R-GPCD) 47.0 FY24-25 2025 Millbrae FY24-25 2025 1.71 11% 1% Adjustment % for SFPUC Minimum Cutback, if efficient 95% FY24-25 2025 Milpitas FY24-25 2025 5.06 11% 4%
Mountain View FY24-25 2025 6.84 12% 6%
North Coast FY24-25 2025 2.20 8% 2%
Palo Alto FY24-25 2025 8.88 11% 8%
Purissima Hills FY24-25 2025 1.26 31% 1%
Redwood City FY24-25 2025 6.95 19% 6%
San Bruno FY24-25 2025 0.88 5% 1%
San Jose FY24-25 2025 3.79 11% 3%
Santa Clara FY24-25 2025 2.70 17% 2%
Stanford FY24-25 2025 1.36 5% 1%
Sunnyvale FY24-25 2025 7.75 18% 7%
Westborough FY24-25 2025 0.76 5% 1%

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-35.0%
-30.0%-25.0%-20.0%-15.0%-10.0%
-5.0%

0.0%
Alameda CWD
Brisbane
Burlingame
Coastside
CWS - Total
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Estero
Hayward
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Mid-Peninsula
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mountain View
North Coast
Palo Alto
Purissima Hills
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Jose
Santa Clara
Stanford
Sunnyvale
Westborough
Cutback (%)
-15% Average Cutback to the Wholesale Customers
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Tier 2 Drought Implementation Plan
July 2024 Model Concept - Efficient Res Allocation + Non-Res Base Allocation + Seasonal Allocation + Base SFPUC Purchases/ISG-Based Allocation - Variable Base YearModel Set-up/Assumptions Base YearsAllocation Year/Projection Year FY25-26 Non-Drought Year 1 FY19-20 Tier 1 Shortage Allocation (mgd) 121.58 Non-Drought Year 2 FY20-21 Base Period SFPUC Purchases (mgd) 135.09 Non-Drought Year 3 FY23-24 Overall Reduction from Base Period
Required -10.0%SFPUC Maximum Cutback Factor -15.0% Error Message(s) (if applicable)SFPUC Minimum Cutback Factor -5.0%Non-Residential Base Allocation % 95.0%Step 5 Reserved % of Remaining Tier 1 Allocation (less Step 3 Reserved) after Step 2 50%
Unreserved % of Remaining Tier 1 Allocation (less Step 3 Reserved and Step 5 Reserved) After Step 2
50%
Seasonal Allocation % 6.4%Step 5 ISG Weighting 33%Step 5 Base SFPUC Purchases Weighting 67% Residential Efficient Allocation (RGPCD) 47.0
Adjustment % for SFPUC Minimum Cutback, if efficient residential allocation is greater than minimum cutback
95%
Effective Date for Model Run (update for
testing only) 7/28/2025
Instructions:

1. Adjust aqua cells in OVERVIEW tab to adjust model
parameters. If there are errors in the inputs, an error message will appear in Columns E-F.2. View allocation calculations and results in "Tier 2 Allocation" and "Agency Charts" tabs.

Calculation Steps for July 2024 Model Concept:0. SFPUC Minimum Cutback a. Calculate Minimum Cutback from Lesser of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG (Lesser of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG × [1+SFPUC Minimum Cutback Factor])b. Calculate Efficient Residential Allocation (population × per capita allocation × % SFPUC reliance)c. Determine if Minimum Cutback is greater than the Efficient Residential Allocationd. If Efficient Residential Allocation is greater than the Minimum Cutback, an agency's cutback may be no less than 5%

1. Efficient Residential Allocation
a. Calculate Efficient Residential Allocation (population × per capita allocation)b. Account for % SFPUC Reliancec. Provide Efficient Residential Allocation

2. Non-Residential Base Allocation
a. Incorporate Estimated % Indoor Use (see glossary for definition and calculation of % Indoor Use)b. Incorporate % Non-Residential Use c. Calculate Non-Residential Base Allocation (% Indoor Use × % Non-Residential Use × Base Period SFPUC Purchases × Non-Residential Indoor Allocation %)d. Add Non-Residential Base Allocation to the Step 1 Allocation

3. Calculate Potential SFPUC Maximum Cutback Need
a. Calculate SFPUC Maximum Cutback (Base Period SFPUC Purchases × [1+ SFPUC Maximum Cutback Factor])b. Reserve the sum of the potential SFPUC Maximum Cutback need for Step 5 (Maximum Cutback Reserve)

4. Seasonal Allocation
a. Determine % Seasonal Use (1 - % Indoor Use)b. Calculate seasonal SFPUC Purchases (Base Period SFPUC Purchases × % Seasonal Use)c. Calculate Seasonal Allocation (seasonal SFPUC Purchases × Seasonal Allocation %)d. Add the Seasonal Allocation to the Step 2 Allocation

5. Base Period/ISG-Based Allocation
a. Calculate weighted average of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG, up to Minimum Cutbackb. Calculate Weighted Share of total Tier 1 Allocation to Wholesale Customers (agency weighted average Base Period SFPUC Purchases/ISG ÷ total Wholesale Customer weighted average × Tier 1 Allocation)c. Calculate the gap between Step 4 allocation and the lesser of 1) weighted share, or 2) Minimum Cutback d. Allocate remaining supplies, except Maximum Cutback Reserve, among agencies with a gap, proportionately to gap, up to the Minimum Cutbacke. Confirm allocation meets Maximum Cutback; allocate water from Maximum Cutback Reserve up to Client Name (Project #)Tier2-Model_Upgrade_FINAL_v1.2 (2).xlsx - OVERVIEW Page 1 of 1 Woodard & Curran
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Agency
Allocatio
n Year
(FY)
Allocatio
n Year
(integer)
Final
Allocation
(mgd)
Cutback
Percentag
e
Allocation
Factor
Alameda CWD FY25-26 2026 8.76 -11% 7%
Brisbane FY25-26 2026 0.59 -7% 0%
Burlingame FY25-26 2026 3.14 -7% 3%
Coastside FY25-26 2026 1.47 -14% 1%
CWS - Total FY25-26 2026 24.84 -15% 20%
Daly City FY25-26 2026 3.57 -5% 3%
East Palo Alto FY25-26 2026 1.47 -5% 1%
Estero FY25-26 2026 3.82 -12% 3%
Hayward FY25-26 2026 13.26 -7% 11%
Hillsborough FY25-26 2026 2.47 -7% 2%
Menlo Park FY25-26 2026 2.68 -7% 2%
Mid-Peninsula FY25-26 2026 2.40 -9% 2%
Millbrae FY25-26 2026 1.78 -5% 1%
Milpitas FY25-26 2026 5.37 -5% 4%
Mountain View FY25-26 2026 7.34 -6% 6%
North Coast FY25-26 2026 2.26 -5% 2%
Palo Alto FY25-26 2026 9.43 -5% 8%
Purissima Hills FY25-26 2026 1.38 -24% 1%
Redwood City FY25-26 2026 7.40 -14% 6%
San Bruno FY25-26 2026 0.89 -5% 1%
San Jose FY25-26 2026 3.94 -7% 3%
Santa Clara FY25-26 2026 2.89 -11% 2%
Stanford FY25-26 2026 1.39 -5% 1%
Sunnyvale FY25-26 2026 8.29 -13% 7%
Westborough FY25-26 2026 0.75 -5% 1%
Client Name (Project #)
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-30.0%
-25.0%-20.0%-15.0%-10.0%
-5.0%

0.0%
Alameda CWD
Brisbane
Burlingame
Coastside
CWS - Total
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Estero
Hayward
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Mid-Peninsula
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mountain View
North Coast
Palo Alto
Purissima Hills
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Jose
Santa Clara
Stanford
Sunnyvale
Westborough
Cutback (%)
-10% Average Cutback to the Wholesale Customers
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Tier 2 Drought Implementation Plan
July 2024 Model Concept - Efficient Res Allocation + Non-Res Base Allocation + Seasonal Allocation + Base SFPUC Purchases/ISG-Based Allocation - Variable Base YearModel Set-up/Assumptions Base YearsAllocation Year/Projection Year FY25-26 Non-Drought Year 1 FY19-20 Tier 1 Shortage Allocation (mgd) 108.07 Non-Drought Year 2 FY20-21Base Period SFPUC Purchases (mgd) 135.09 Non-Drought Year 3 FY23-24Overall Reduction from Base Period Required -20.0%
SFPUC Maximum Cutback Factor -30.0% Error Message(s) (if applicable) SFPUC Minimum Cutback Factor -6.7%Non-Residential Base Allocation % 90.0% Step 5 Reserved % of Remaining Tier 1 Allocation (less Step 3 Reserved) after Step 2
50%
Unreserved % of Remaining Tier 1 Allocation (less Step 3 Reserved and Step 5 Reserved) After Step 2
50%
Seasonal Allocation % 8.5%Step 5 ISG Weighting 33%
Step 5 Base SFPUC Purchases
Weighting 67%
Residential Efficient Allocation (RGPCD) 47.0
Adjustment % for SFPUC Minimum Cutback, if efficient residential allocation is greater than minimum cutback
95%
Effective Date for Model Run (update for
testing only) 7/28/2025
Instructions:

1. Adjust aqua cells in OVERVIEW tab to adjust modelparameters. If there are errors in the inputs, an error message will appear in Columns E-F.2. View allocation calculations and results in "Tier 2 Allocation" and "Agency Charts" tabs.

Calculation Steps for July 2024 Model Concept:0. SFPUC Minimum Cutback a. Calculate Minimum Cutback from Lesser of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG (Lesser of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG × [1+SFPUC Minimum Cutback Factor])b. Calculate Efficient Residential Allocation (population × per capita allocation × % SFPUC reliance)c. Determine if Minimum Cutback is greater than the Efficient Residential Allocationd. If Efficient Residential Allocation is greater than the Minimum Cutback, an agency's cutback may be no less than 5%

1. Efficient Residential Allocation
a. Calculate Efficient Residential Allocation (population × per capita allocation)b. Account for % SFPUC Reliancec. Provide Efficient Residential Allocation

2. Non-Residential Base Allocation
a. Incorporate Estimated % Indoor Use (see glossary for definition and calculation of % Indoor Use)b. Incorporate % Non-Residential Use c. Calculate Non-Residential Base Allocation (% Indoor Use × % Non-Residential Use × Base Period SFPUCPurchases × Non-Residential Indoor Allocation %)d. Add Non-Residential Base Allocation to the Step 1 Allocation

3. Calculate Potential SFPUC Maximum Cutback Need
a. Calculate SFPUC Maximum Cutback (Base Period SFPUC Purchases × [1+ SFPUC Maximum Cutback Factor])b. Reserve the sum of the potential SFPUC Maximum Cutback need for Step 5 (Maximum Cutback Reserve)

4. Seasonal Allocation
a. Determine % Seasonal Use (1 - % Indoor Use)b. Calculate seasonal SFPUC Purchases (Base Period SFPUC Purchases × % Seasonal Use)c. Calculate Seasonal Allocation (seasonal SFPUC Purchases × Seasonal Allocation %)d. Add the Seasonal Allocation to the Step 2 Allocation

5. Base Period/ISG-Based Allocation
a. Calculate weighted average of Base Period SFPUC Purchases and ISG, up to Minimum Cutbackb. Calculate Weighted Share of total Tier 1 Allocation to Wholesale Customers (agency weighted average Base Period SFPUC Purchases/ISG ÷ total Wholesale Customer weighted average × Tier 1 Allocation)c. Calculate the gap between Step 4 allocation and the lesser of 1) weighted share, or 2) Minimum Cutbackd. Allocate remaining supplies, except Maximum Cutback Reserve, among agencies with a gap, proportionately to gap, up to the Minimum Cutbacke. Confirm allocation meets Maximum Cutback; allocate water from Maximum Cutback Reserve up to Client Name (Project #)Tier2-Model_Upgrade_FINAL_v1.2 (2).xlsx - OVERVIEW Page 1 of 1 Woodard & Curran
Date
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-40.0%
-35.0%-30.0%-25.0%-20.0%-15.0%-10.0%
-5.0%

0.0%
Alameda CWD
Brisbane
Burlingame
Coastside
CWS - Total
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Estero
Hayward
Hillsborough
Menlo Park
Mid-Peninsula
Millbrae
Milpitas
Mountain View
North Coast
Palo Alto
Purissima Hills
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Jose
Santa Clara
Stanford
Sunnyvale
Westborough
Cutback (%)
-20% Average Cutback to the Wholesale Customers
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Agency
Allocatio
n Year
(FY)
Allocatio
n Year
(integer)
Final
Allocation
(mgd)
Cutback
Percentag
e
Allocation
Factor
Alameda CWD FY25-26 2026 7.61 -22% 7%
Brisbane FY25-26 2026 0.52 -17% 0%
Burlingame FY25-26 2026 2.72 -20% 3%
Coastside FY25-26 2026 1.34 -22% 1%
CWS - Total FY25-26 2026 21.60 -26% 20%
Daly City FY25-26 2026 3.50 -7% 3%
East Palo Alto FY25-26 2026 1.44 -7% 1%
Estero FY25-26 2026 3.31 -23% 3%
Hayward FY25-26 2026 12.14 -15% 11%
Hillsborough FY25-26 2026 2.11 -21% 2%
Menlo Park FY25-26 2026 2.31 -20% 2%
Mid-Peninsula FY25-26 2026 2.10 -20% 2%
Millbrae FY25-26 2026 1.59 -15% 1%
Milpitas FY25-26 2026 4.78 -16% 4%
Mountain View FY25-26 2026 6.36 -18% 6%
North Coast FY25-26 2026 2.16 -9% 2%
Palo Alto FY25-26 2026 8.12 -18% 8%
Purissima Hills FY25-26 2026 1.14 -37% 1%
Redwood City FY25-26 2026 6.53 -24% 6%
San Bruno FY25-26 2026 0.88 -7% 1%
San Jose FY25-26 2026 3.87 -8% 4%
Santa Clara FY25-26 2026 2.53 -22% 2%
Stanford FY25-26 2026 1.37 -7% 1%
Sunnyvale FY25-26 2026 7.28 -23% 7%
Westborough FY25-26 2026 0.74 -7% 1%
Client Name (Project #)
Tier2-Model_Upgrade_FINAL_v1.2 (2).xlsx - Tier 2 Allocation Page 1 of 1 Woodard & Curran
Date
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
9 PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: RESOLUTION APPROVING A REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 632 FAIRWAY CIRCLE UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15303 SUMMARY: The owner of 632 Fairway Circle submitted a revocable encroachment permit application to the Town to install outdoor fixtures within the public right of way. The proposed outdoor fixtures include a one-foot, two-inch high freestanding concrete wall with four-foot tall iron railings and a stucco finish, a five-foot, ten-inch high iron pedestrian gate, a five-foot, ten-inch high automatic driveway gate, a four-foot, six-inch tall stucco mailbox and four five-foot, six-inch high stucco columns. The proposed improvements are shown in the Revocable Encroachment Permit Application.

Per Hillsborough Municipal Code (HMC) Section 12.12.030.C, the City Council shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application based on public health, safety and welfare needs and taking into account in that regard, the number and location of any other outdoor fixtures located within the right-of-way in the vicinity of the proposed outdoor fixture, the likelihood of the Town's need for access to the affected portion of the right-of-way, the effect that allowing the outdoor fixture within the right-of-way would have on parking and on traffic safety, and any other factors that the council deems relevant to a determination of the public health, safety, and welfare needs.

For a typical home in Hillsborough, the right-of-way width between the street and the front property line is between about five and ten feet. At 632 Fairway Circle, this distance varies between twelve and twenty five feet, which limits the buildable area in front of the home. The owner desires to install the wall, gates, and columns between twelve and twenty five feet from the street, which is in a location more consistent with the front property lines of the neighboring properties, and to have more usable space in an enclosed and secured front yard. The Town does not anticipate the need for use of the area enclosed by the outdoor fixtures, and the outdoor fixtures will not affect necessary access to Town utilities and infrastructure. Staff determined there are no impacts to parking, traffic, or other any other relevant factors.

Upon City Council approval of the application, the owner must enter into a revocable encroachment permit agreement with the Town. The agreement calls for the owner to remove the proposed outdoor fixtures from the public right-of-way, at the owner's expense, should removal be needed by the Town in the future. The owner must then complete the design review process and obtain necessary construction permits for the improvements. Notices for the public hearing have been sent to adjoining neighbors as required by the HMC. -237-
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No public comments have been received for this item. Any public comment received after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 and prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2025 will be emailed to the City Council and posted on the Town website.

FISCAL IMPACT: This action will not create any new financial responsibility to the Town.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: There are no environmental issues associated with this agenda item.

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Revocable Encroachment Permit Agreement PREPARED BY: Paul Willis, Director of Public Works
RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the public hearing and receive comments; and

2. Close the public hearing; and

3. Adopt the resolution approving the Revocable Encroachment Permit Application for 632 Fairway Circle.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH APPROVING A REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 632 FAIRWAY CIRCLE UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15303
WHEREAS, the owner(s) of 632 Fairway Circle has submitted a revocable encroachment permit application to the Town; and
WHEREAS, the owner(s) proposes to install a one-foot, two-inch-high freestanding concrete wall with four-foot tall iron railings and a stucco finish, a five-foot, ten-inch high iron pedestrian gate, a five-foot, ten-inch-high automatic driveway gate, a four-foot, six-inch tall stucco mailbox and four five-foot, six-inch high stucco columns (“Outdoor Fixtures”) within the public right-ofway; and WHEREAS, under Hillsborough Municipal Code Section 12.12.030, the City Council shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the an application for a revocable encroachment permit based on public health, safety and welfare needs and taking into account in that regard, the number and location of any other outdoor fixtures located within the right-of-way in the vicinity of the proposed outdoor fixture, the likelihood of the town's need for access to the affected portion of the right-of-way, the effect that allowing the outdoor fixture within the right-of-way would have on parking and on traffic safety (traffic meaning motor vehicles, self-propelled vehicles and pedestrians), and any other factors that the council deems relevant to a determination of the public health, safety, and welfare needs.

WHEREAS, based on the required findings identified above, staff recommends that the City Council approve the revocable encroachment permit application for 632 Fairway Circle; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and the public have been presented in an open and noticed public meeting, all of the details of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby approves the revocable encroachment permit application for 632 Fairway Circle to install outdoor fixtures in the public right-of-way upon the owners’ execution of the agreement attached hereto as Attachment 1:

1. The City Council finds the outdoor fixtures have no impact on the public health, safety and welfare need, taking the following into account in that regard as further detailed below:
a. Other outdoor fixtures in the vicinity of the proposed outdoor fixtures are similar in number and location and are more consistent with frontages found in the neighborhood and across Town.
b. The outdoor fixtures within the right-of-way would have no impact on parking and on traffic safety.
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2 c. There are no other factors that the City Council deems relevant to make a determination of the public health, safety, and welfare needs.

First, there is no evidence that the proposed fixtures to be installed as part of this application would create a public health, safety and welfare impact in the Town.

Instead, installation of the fixtures at the desired location will bring consistency to this area as the proposed location of the fixtures is consistent with the front property lines of neighboring properties.

Second, the Town does not anticipate a public health, safety, or welfare impact in approving the application primarily because the Town does not see any future need to access the area where the application will be approved. While Town utilities run through the affected area, the design has been modified to allow Town staff easy access to the utilities in the event that access is required. In fact, approval of the application will have no impact on any necessary access to Town utilities and infrastructure.

Finally, approval of the application is not anticipated to impact parking and traffic safety because Fairway Circle is not a main throughfare, so traffic is limited to residents of the neighborhood. Additionally, the design of the proposed right of way improvements still allows for vehicular parking.

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 11th day of August 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND
AFTER RECORDING MAIL TO:

TOWN CLERK

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
1600 FLORIBUNDA AVE.

HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010
No recordation fee required per Government
Code Section 6103.

SPACE ABOVE RESERVED FOR RECORDER’S USE

TITLE OF DOCUMENT

AGREEMENT REGARDING A REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR 632 FAIRWAY CIRCLE, HILLSBOROUGH.
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ATTACHMENT 1
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:

City Engineer of the Town of Hillsborough
1600 Floribunda Ave.

Hillsborough, CA 94010

AGREEMENT REGARDING A REVOCABLE ENCROACHMENT PERMIT

Owner desires to install a one foot two inch high freestanding concrete wall with four foot tall iron railings and a stucco finish, a five foot ten inch high iron pedestrian gate, a five foot ten inch high automatic driveway gate, a four foot six inch tall stucco mailbox and four-five foot six inch high stucco columns (“Outdoor Fixtures”). The owner desires to install the wall, gates, and columns between twelve and twenty five feet from the street, which is in a location more consistent with the front property lines of the neighboring properties, and to have more usable space in an enclosed and secured front yard. The Outdoor Fixtures are shown in Exhibits B1 and B2 (Site Plan).

Immediately upon proof of recordation of this document by the San Mateo County Recorder’s Office, the Town shall issue a revocable permit for the Outdoor Fixtures in the right-of-way. Owner for Owner’s self, successors, and assigns, hereby agrees that the Outdoor Fixtures and all construction related thereto shall be removed from the Town’s public right-of-way, at Owner’s expense, upon written demand of the Town. Such demand shall be based on the fact that removal is needed by the Town or by a utility company, or for some other similar reason. Removal shall be complete within fourteen (14) days after Owner’s receipt of the written demand.

If removal is needed by the Town or by a utility company for utility purposes or other temporary needs, upon cessation of such need, confirmed by the Town, Owner shall be entitled to restore the Outdoor Fixtures in the public right-of-way under the continued terms of this Agreement. However, if removal of the Outdoor Fixtures is needed by the Town for use of any part of the public right-of-way, THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH (“Town”) and 632 Fairway Circle LLC, the “Owner” of that certain real property commonly known as 632 Fairway Circle, Hillsborough, California, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto. -242-
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Exhibit “A” - Legal Description
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EXHIBIT "A"
Legal Description
CLTA Preliminary Report Form - Modified (11.17.06) Printed: 05.30.24 @ 10:14 AM by SCA0002402.doc / Updated: 08.09.23 3 CA-CT-FWTO-02180.052347-SPS-1-24-FWTO-3472400429 For APN/Parcel ID(s): 028-142-130

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOT 19, AS DESIGNATED UPON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, "HILLSBOROUGH MANOR HILLSBOROUGH CALIFORNIA", WHICH MAP WAS FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON DECEMBER 7, 1945 IN BOOK 25 OF MAPS, AT PAGE 4.

JPN: 028-014-142-13A
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Exhibit “B” – Improvement Plan
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
10 NEW BUSINESS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.12.070 OF

THE HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING AN INCREASE TO THE SQUARE

FOOTAGE OF ADDITIONS AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO DESIGN REVIEW

AND CONSIDERATION BY THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD SUMMARY: In recent years, the Town has seen an increase in modest home additions and accessory structures that fall just above the current 500 square foot threshold for Architecture and Design Review Board (ADRB) review. These smaller-scale projects typically have minimal visual or neighborhood impacts, yet they are subject to the same formal review process as larger, more complex developments.

This ordinance amendment was initiated in response to community feedback and is aligned with the Town's certified Housing Element which includes a commitment to streamline permitting and reduce regulatory barriers.

On December 4, 2023, staff presented three study session items to the Architecture Design Review Board, including a proposed increase to the square footage threshold for required ADRB review. The defined goals were to streamline project reviews and approvals, increase staff efficiency and promote sustainable building practices.

Subsequently, at the City Council Housing Study Session on January 27, 2025, staff presented the concept for Council consideration. The Council expressed general support for bringing the proposed ordinance forward for formal review and action.

Currently, Hillsborough Municipal Code (HMC) Section 2.12.070 - Design review process requires ADRB review and approval of the following addition and accessory structure projects:
• First and second story additions that add 500 square feet of floor area or more to an existing dwelling
• Second story additions of any size that are visible from the public right-of-way • Accessory structures and additions to existing structures, adding 500 square feet of floor area or more
Purpose of Amendment
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to 800 square feet or more. This change is intended to streamline the design review process for smaller-scale projects, reduce the administrative burden, improve processing times, and align with the goals of the certified Housing Element.

Increasing these thresholds for ADRB review would allow a greater number of smaller projects to be reviewed administratively by staff (Type B review), allowing staff to prioritize ADRB agendas for larger or more impactful development proposals. Additionally, state mandated ADU regulations allow eight hundred square foot ADU’s with no discretionary review.

Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code Section 2.12.070 – Design review process The Architecture and Design Review Board ADRB) shall review and approve the following types of projects:
• First and second story additions that add 800 square feet or more floor area to an existing dwelling
• Accessory structures, and additions to existing accessory structures, that add 800 square feet or more of floor area
Design Review Process:

The structure of the review process remains unchanged. However, by raising the square footage threshold, a larger number of small-scale projects will be eligible for administrative (Type B) review. Type B projects are reviewed by staff, do not require a public hearing, and typically move more quickly through the process.

Public Notice and Comment:

The public noticing process remains in place, with appropriate adjustments for the review type.

For projects requiring review and approval by the ADRB (Type A), public notices are mailed to all properties within five hundred feet of the property that is the subject of the public hearing.

Projects that are subject to administrative-level design review (Type B), public notice will be provided to all properties that share a property line with the subject property (i.e., directly adjacent neighbors).

While no public hearing will be held, adjacent property owners will have the opportunity to review project plans and submit written comments during the designated comment period.

This approach is intended to maintain transparency and provide a clear avenue for neighbor input on projects that may have a direct impact, while streamlining the review process for qualifying development proposals.

This approach balances the need for transparency and neighbor engagement with the goal of streamlining smaller, lower-impact projects.

Design Review Fees:

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will continue to charge fees for both Type A and Type B project reviews. The schedule of fees and charges is adopted by the City Council annually as part of the Town’s budget process.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Increasing the threshold for ADRB review of residential accessory units and additions from 500 square feet to 800 square feet or more is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2) where it can be seen with certainty that the change will have no direct or indirect physical impact on the environment – the projects will continue to be reviewed at a staff level pursuant to established criteria and there is no change in their allowance/non-allowance or standards. Proposed projects falling under the threshold will continue to be individually evaluated for CEQA review, once presented for Town review.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Ordinance and Exhibit A (Clean)

2. Exhibit A (Redline)
PREPARED BY: Linda Roberson, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and waive further reading of the ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Amending Section 2.12.070 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Regarding an Increase to the Square Footage of Additions and Accessory Structures Subject to Design Review and Consideration by the Architecture and Design Review Board.”
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ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AMENDING SECTION 2.12.070 OF THE HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE

REGARDING AN INCREASE TO THE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF ADDITIONS AND

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES SUBJECT TO DESIGN REVIEW AND

CONSIDERATION BY THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough, California (“City”) is a municipal corporation, duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, recent increases in home additions and accessory structures fall above the current 500 square foot threshold for Architecture and Design Review Board (“ADRB”) review yet typically have minimal visual or neighborhood impacts while being subject to the same formal review process as larger and more complex developments; and WHEREAS, this amendment was initiated in response to community feedback and is aligned with the Town’s certified Housing Element which includes a commitment to streamline permitting and reduce regulatory barriers; and
WHEREAS, increasing the square footage thresholds is intended to streamline the design review process for smaller-scale projects, reduce the administrative burden, improve processing times, and align with the goals of the certified Housing Element; and WHEREAS, increasing these thresholds for ADRB reviews from 500 square feet to 800 square feet or more allows a greater number of smaller projects to be reviewed administratively by staff (Type B review), allowing staff to prioritize ADRB agendas for larger or more impactful development proposals; and
WHEREAS, the approval of this amendment will cause no change to the structure of the review process, leave the current public noticing and comment process in place, and maintain the department’s current cost recovery model of fee collection.

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

Section 1. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

Section 2. The proposed action is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq. (“CEQA”), -252-
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2 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(2) where it can be seen with certainty that the change will have no direct or indirect physical impact on the environment.

Section 3. The City Council hereby finds that the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan as a matter of law under Government Code section 66314(c).

Section 4. Section 2.12.070 subsection A. 1. b. and g. and subsection A. 2. c.i. and c.x, of the Hillsborough Municipal Code are hereby amended and restated as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with all other remaining subsections of Chapter 2.12.070 to remain.

Section 5. This Ordinance takes effect 30 days after its adoption.

Section 6. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is for any reason held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance or the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be held invalid.

Section 7. No less than five days prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk published a summary of this Ordinance in accordance with Government Code section 36933. The City Clerk will certify to the passage of this Ordinance by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough, California, and cause a summary to be published once within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City in accordance with Government Code section 36933.
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Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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Attest: City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. ____ of the Town of Hillsborough introduced on __________, and adopted on _________, by the following vote of the City Council:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
RECUSE: Councilmembers
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EXHIBIT A

2.12.070 Design review process.

A. Design review. All projects listed below shall be subject to the design review process:

1. The following projects ("type A projects" sometimes referred to in the town of Hillsborough fee schedule as "major projects") are subject to review and consideration by the architecture and design review board and type A notice as described in subsection D. of this section:
a. New dwellings;
b. First and second story additions, if any such addition adds 800 square feet or more of floor area to an existing dwelling, or second story;
c. Renovations to existing dwellings in conjunction with a "tear down"; i. A project is classified as a teardown when fifty percent or more of a dwelling's exterior walls, measured in linear feet, are removed. Removal means either that no studs remain or that if some studs remain, the wall except for the studs has been stripped bare such that one can see through the wall. Any portion of an exterior wall so described shall be included in the calculation, provided, however, that the removal of studs above and below an existing window for the purpose of replacing that window shall not cause the portion of the wall that is the width of the window to be included in the calculation. Garages, whether attached or detached, conforming or nonconforming, shall be disregarded in calculating the percentage of exterior wall removed and any wall common to a garage and the rest of the dwelling shall be deemed an exterior wall for purposes of the calculation. ii. If an applicant intends to remove fifty percent or more of a dwelling's exterior walls, the applicant's ADRB application must indicate that the project includes a tear down. iii. If an applicant removed fifty percent or more of a dwelling's exterior walls and the application failed to indicate that the project included a teardown, a stop work order shall be issued against the project. No work shall be permitted to continue on the project until the applicant submits a revised project application to the ADRB for "Type A Project" review and the revised project application is approved. The ADRB may apply additional conditions to the revised project and other penalties may be imposed as provided by law; d. Towers as defined in Chapter 15.36 of this Code and wireless communications facilities to be installed on private property under Chapter 15.32 of this Code; e. (Reserved);
f. Tennis courts;
g. Accessory structures and additions to existing structures, which additions equal or exceed an area of eight hundred square feet;
h. Landscaping associated with new dwellings and "tear downs."

2. The following projects ("type B projects" sometimes referred to in the Town of Hillsborough fee schedule as "minor projects") are subject to review and consideration by the building and planning department and type B notice as described in subsection D. of this section; provided, however, that any such project deemed by the director of building and planning to have little or no negative visual effect shall not be subject to any public notice requirement and may be approved administratively i.e., -254-

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as a ministerial act by the director of building and planning consistent with design guidelines and the Hillsborough Municipal Code:
a. All exterior modifications to structures, which modifications are not type A projects; b. All modifications to sites, which modifications are not type A projects; c. The modifications in subsections A.2.a. and b. of this section may include, but are not limited to, the following:
i. Accessory structures and first story additions to existing structures, all of which are equal to or smaller than eight hundred square feet in size,
ii. Facade changes,
iii. Fences over seven feet in height,
iv. Fences of any height that are adjacent to a street, v. Driveway columns,
vi. Tree removal not part of a landscaping plan or a subdivision or construction or remodeling of a structure, and not necessitated by disease or damage to such tree, vii. Landscaping projects described in Section 17.56.050, viii. Reroofing,
ix. Second units. Second units, however, are not subject to public notice requirements and must be acted upon ministerially as required by Government Code Section 65852.2. x. Second story additions equal to or less than eight hundred square feet to existing dwellings;
xi. Synthetic grass in areas visible from the public right-of-way. d. The building and planning director may refer items subject to review under 2.12.070(A)(2) noted as "minor projects" to the architecture and design review board where, in his/her opinion, the public interest would be better served by an architecture and design review board public hearing and action.

B. No design review.

1. The following projects are not subject to the design review process:
a. The repair or replacement, without visible alteration, of existing structures; b. Repainting;
c. Swimming pools;
d. Installation of fencing six feet high or shorter which is not adjacent to a street; e. Landscaping, as defined in Section 17.56.020, other than landscaping projects described in Section 17.56.050;
f. Flatwork, such as paving, concrete, or masonry work, located directly on the ground and not exceeding twelve inches in height;
g. Any project for which a building permit, according to the provisions of Title 15 is not required.

C. Application. When design review is required, an application shall be submitted, on the prescribed form and with the prescribed attachments, to the planning office. The application shall be checked for completeness and shall be scheduled for review and consideration by the architecture and design review board at a public hearing.
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D. Public notice. Type A public notice, as described in Chapter 1.20, shall be given for the projects listed in subsections (A)(1)(a) through (f) of this section. Type B public notice, as described in Chapter 1.20, shall be given for the projects listed in subsection (A)(2)(a) through (c) of this section, except that such projects also described in subsection (B)(1)(a) through (g) of this section shall not require public notice.

E. Architecture and design review board action. The architecture and design review board shall conduct a public hearing on the application. The board shall determine whether the application is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, with consideration to whether the application is consistent with the Town's Design Guidelines, the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. All determinations of the board not appealed pursuant to Section 2.12.080 or called up for a hearing de novo by the city council pursuant to Section

2.12.085 shall be deemed final; provided, however, that the director of building and planning may require compliance with any other applicable provisions of law and town policies. (Ord. 683 §§ 2, 12, 2008: Ord. 682 § 1, 2008; Ord. 671 § 1, 2007; Ord. 668 §§ 1, 2, 2006; Ord. 665 § 2, 2006; Ord. 648 § 1 (part), 2003; Ord. 639 § 27 (part), 2003; Ord. 629 § 1, 2001; Ord. 618 § 2, 2001; Ord. 582 §§ 3—6, 1999; Ord. 552 § 2, 1996; Ord. 545 § 1 (part), 1995)
(Ord. No. 697, § 1, 1-9-2012; Ord. No. 711, § 2, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 715, §§ 2, 4, 6-9-2014; Ord. No. 743, § 2, 12- 12-2016; Ord. No. 761, §§ 1—3, 1-13-2020)
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EXHIBIT A - REDLINE

2.12.070 Design review process.

A. Design review. All projects listed below shall be subject to the design review process:

1. The following projects ("type A projects" sometimes referred to in the town of Hillsborough fee schedule as "major projects") are subject to review and consideration by the architecture and design review board and type A notice as described in subsection D. of this section:
a. New dwellings;
b. First and second story additions, if any such addition adds 800 square feet or more than five eight hundred square feet of floor area to an existing dwelling, or second story; additions visible from the public right‐of‐way;
c. Renovations to existing dwellings in conjunction with a "tear down"; i. A project is classified as a teardown when fifty percent or more of a dwelling's exterior walls, measured in linear feet, are removed. Removal means either that no studs remain or that if some studs remain, the wall except for the studs has been stripped bare such that one can see through the wall. Any portion of an exterior wall so described shall be included in the calculation, provided, however, that the removal of studs above and below an existing window for the purpose of replacing that window shall not cause the portion of the wall that is the width of the window to be included in the calculation. Garages, whether attached or detached, conforming or nonconforming, shall be disregarded in calculating the percentage of exterior wall removed and any wall common to a garage and the rest of the dwelling shall be deemed an exterior wall for purposes of the calculation. ii. If an applicant intends to remove fifty percent or more of a dwelling's exterior walls, the applicant's ADRB application must indicate that the project includes a tear down. iii. If an applicant removed fifty percent or more of a dwelling's exterior walls and the application failed to indicate that the project included a teardown, a stop work order shall be issued against the project. No work shall be permitted to continue on the project until the applicant submits a revised project application to the ADRB for "Type A Project" review and the revised project application is approved. The ADRB may apply additional conditions to the revised project and other penalties may be imposed as provided by law; d. Towers as defined in Chapter 15.36 of this Code and wireless communications facilities to be installed on private property under Chapter 15.32 of this Code; e. (Reserved);
f. Tennis courts;
g. Accessory structures and additions to existing structures, which additions equal or exceed an area of five eight hundred square feet;
h. Landscaping associated with new dwellings and "tear downs."

2. The following projects ("type B projects" sometimes referred to in the Town of Hillsborough fee schedule as "minor projects") are subject to review and consideration by the building and planning department and type B notice as described in subsection D. of this section; provided, however, that any such project deemed by the director of building and planning to have little or no negative visual effect shall not be subject to any public notice requirement and may be approved administratively i.e., -257-
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as a ministerial act by the director of building and planning consistent with design guidelines and the Hillsborough Municipal Code:
a. All exterior modifications to structures, which modifications are not type A projects; b. All modifications to sites, which modifications are not type A projects; c. The modifications in subsections A.2.a. and b. of this section may include, but are not limited to, the following:
i. Accessory structures and first story additions to existing structures, all of which are equal to or smaller than five eight hundred square feet in size, ii. Facade changes,
iii. Fences over seven feet in height,
iv. Fences of any height that are adjacent to a street, v. Driveway columns,
vi. Tree removal not part of a landscaping plan or a subdivision or construction or remodeling of a structure, and not necessitated by disease or damage to such tree, vii. Landscaping projects described in Section 17.56.050, viii. Reroofing,
ix. Second units. Second units, however, are not subject to public notice requirements and must be acted upon ministerially as required by Government Code Section 65852.2. x. Second story additions equal to or of less than five eight hundred square feet to existing dwellings and not visible from the public right‐of‐way,; xi. Synthetic grass in areas visible from the public right‐of‐way. d. The building and planning director may refer items subject to review under 2.12.070(A)(2) noted as "minor projects" to the architecture and design review board where, in his/her opinion, the public interest would be better served by an architecture and design review board public hearing and action.

B. No design review.

1. The following projects are not subject to the design review process:
a. The repair or replacement, without visible alteration, of existing structures; b. Repainting;
c. Swimming pools;
d. Installation of fencing six feet high or shorter which is not adjacent to a street; e. Landscaping, as defined in Section 17.56.020, other than landscaping projects described in Section 17.56.050;
f. Flatwork, such as paving, concrete, or masonry work, located directly on the ground and not exceeding twelve inches in height;
g. Any project for which a building permit, according to the provisions of Title 15 is not required.

C. Application. When design review is required, an application shall be submitted, on the prescribed form and with the prescribed attachments, to the planning office. The application shall be checked for completeness and shall be scheduled for review and consideration by the architecture and design review board at a public hearing.
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D. Public notice. Type A public notice, as described in Chapter 1.20, shall be given for the projects listed in subsections (A)(1)(a) through (f) of this section. Type B public notice, as described in Chapter 1.20, shall be given for the projects listed in subsection (A)(2)(a) through (c) of this section, except that such projects also described in subsection (B)(1)(a) through (g) of this section shall not require public notice.

E. Architecture and design review board action. The architecture and design review board shall conduct a public hearing on the application. The board shall determine whether the application is approved, conditionally approved, or denied, with consideration to whether the application is consistent with the Town's Design Guidelines, the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. All determinations of the board not appealed pursuant to Section 2.12.080 or called up for a hearing de novo by the city council pursuant to Section

2.12.085 shall be deemed final; provided, however, that the director of building and planning may require compliance with any other applicable provisions of law and town policies. (Ord. 683 §§ 2, 12, 2008: Ord. 682 § 1, 2008; Ord. 671 § 1, 2007; Ord. 668 §§ 1, 2, 2006; Ord. 665 § 2, 2006; Ord. 648 § 1 (part), 2003; Ord. 639 § 27 (part), 2003; Ord. 629 § 1, 2001; Ord. 618 § 2, 2001; Ord. 582 §§ 3—6, 1999; Ord. 552 § 2, 1996; Ord. 545 § 1 (part), 1995)
(Ord. No. 697, § 1, 1‐9‐2012; Ord. No. 711, § 2, 11‐12‐2013; Ord. No. 715, §§ 2, 4, 6‐9‐2014; Ord. No. 743, § 2, 12‐ 12‐2016; Ord. No. 761, §§ 1—3, 1‐13‐2020)
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
11 NEW BUSINESS

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 11, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: OVERVIEW OF UPDATES TO THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH SEWER

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
SUMMARY: The purpose of this agenda item is to provide the City Council with an overview of updates to the Town of Hillsborough Sewer System Management Plan (“SSMP”).

The body of the document is organized to discuss the eleven General Waste Discharge Requirements (GWDR) elements in the order that they are presented in State Water Resource Control Board (SWRCB) Order No. 2022-0103-DWQ. The purpose of the Town’s SSMP is to describe the Town’s efforts to effectively manage its wastewater collection system. The Town is updating its SSMP to ensure continuous improvement of its sanitary sewer system infrastructure and operations, including those related to performance, maintenance, inspection, condition assessment, monitoring, spill response, reporting and identification of repair and replacement needs. The updates reflect the improvements since City Council adopted the SSMP on March 11, 2019. The document is considered a living document and is fully updated and approved by the Hillsborough City Council every five years. The updated SSMP will be brought to City Council at the September 8, 2025 City Council meeting for consideration for adoption.

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

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

ATTACHMENTS: None
PREPARED BY: Rick Pina, Public Works Superintendent
RECOMMENDATION: Receive an overview of the Town of Hillsborough Sewer System Management Plan.
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