Agenda — Hillsborough City Council, November 10, 2025 (part 1 of 2)

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

A G E N D A
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
3:00 PM STUDY SESSION
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person in Council Chambers. As a courtesy and technology permitting, the meeting will also be held virtually via Zoom Video Conference. However, the Town cannot guarantee that the public’s access to the Zoom virtual platform will be uninterrupted, and technical difficulties may occur from time to time. In those instances, so long as the public may still attend the meeting in person, the meeting will continue.

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STUDY SESSION (3:00 pm)

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
A. Study Session: Town of Hillsborough Long-Range Financial Funding Plan Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
Monday, November 10, 2025

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ADJOURN STUDY SESSION
CLOSED SESSION (4:30 pm)

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) This portion of the agenda is for Councilmembers to disclose any conflict of interest related to the item(s) on the Closed Session agenda. Any Councilmember who has confirmed a conflict of interest or has reason to believe they have a conflict of interest should disclose the conflict for the record and abide by the disqualification requirements contained in FPPC regulations.

CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
One Potential Case
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Town of Hillsborough v. All Persons Interested in the Matter of the Proceedings for Resolution No. 22-83 Adopting Maximum Rates for Water Service Charges San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 23CIV01028

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

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 pm)
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
V. MAYOR’S APPLAUSE – CHIEF OF POLICE MELISSA COLLA
VI. RECOGNITION
• RethinkWaste Poster Contest - Elementary School Category 1st Place Winner Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
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VII. PRESENTATIONS
• Legislative Update by California Public Policy Group (CPPG) • City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) Update
VIII. TOWN UPDATE
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda.

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

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

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

1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2025

2. Monthly Claims: October 1 through October 31, 2025

3. Resolution Appointing Two Members to the Architecture and Design Review Board and One Member to the Financial Advisory Committee for Terms January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028

4. Resolution Awarding to and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing for the Parrott Drive Sanitary Sewer Project - Phase 1 in the Amount of $993,198.00, with a 20% Contingency in the Amount of $198,640.00, for a Total Cost of $1,191,838.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15301

5. Resolution Accepting as Complete the Contract with APB General Engineering for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation & Replacement Project in the Amount of $1,040,994.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15301

6. Resolution Accepting the Summary Vacation of an Existing Five-Foot-Wide Sewer Easement and the Grant of a Ten-Foot-Wide Sewer Easement at 1180 Marlborough Road Under CEQA Guideline 15301
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7. Resolution Accepting as Complete the Contract with JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project in the Amount $2,709,588.52, Under CEQA Guideline 15301

8. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Design-Build Agreement with Power Engineering Construction Company for the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project – Phase 1 in the Amount of $589,191.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15301

9. Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting 2025 Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“California Building Standards Code”) by Reference, and Modifying Title 15 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code (“Buildings and Construction”) by Amending, Repealing, and Replacing Various Chapters, Under CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) and 15378 and Setting December 8, 2025 as the Public Hearing Date for Adoption of the Ordinance Consistent with Government Code Section 50022.3 XII. PUBLIC HEARING

10. Proposition 218 Hearing: Resolution Approving Maximum Rates for the Town of Hillsborough's Solid Waste Charges for a Five-Year Period XIII. OLD BUSINESS

11. Resolution Adopting the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Under CEQA Guideline 15306
XIV. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
This section of the agenda provides the City Council an opportunity to report their participation in activities related to any intergovernmental committee assignments.

XV. ADJOURNMENT
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:

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

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL:

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

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

STUDY SESSION

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Study Session: Town of Hillsborough Long-Range Financial Funding Plan SUMMARY: This agenda item is to review the draft recommendations for City Council consideration and feedback on the Long-Range Financial Funding Plan.

BACKGROUND:

The City Council set as one of the FY 2025-26 goals to prepare a Long-Range Financial Funding Plan. The need is driven by financial projections indicating that annual budget gaps are widening, thereby depleting the General Fund reserves over the next ten years and signaling a need to seek additional revenues to maintain its operations. In addition, the need arises to analyze financial funding strategies for several new future capital investments that cannot be funded using the existing level of financial resources in the Town’s net position. The funding needs, as outlined, include:

A. Address Operational Budget Gap
(1) Public Safety tax is no longer sufficient to cover substantial portion of public safety costs.

Voters approved the tax in 1998 with a 2% annual increase, not to exceed 115% of initial maximum amount. The maximum was reached in FY 2005-06. Since that time, increases in public safety costs have come from the General Fund.

B. Safeguard Against Revenue Volatility
(1) Financial funding strategy to sustain sufficient resources where revenue volatility exists, specifically for the Property Tax In-Lieu of Vehicle License Fees (VLF) shortfall that the State pays for in its annual budget.

C. Address Public Safety Funding Needs for Fire Service (1) Financial funding strategy to sustain increased required contributions to the Central County Fire Department JPA. Based on recommendations from the Standards of Cover Study, the JPA opened an additional fire station and hired firefighters to staff the station, initially funded by a three-year Federal SAFER grant. The Town’s annual contribution requirement will increase after the grant is completed.

D. Fund Existing Capital Projects
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(1) Storm Drain Master Plan: The Storm Drain master plan is paid for by the General Fund on a pay-go basis, which cannot sustain this level of capital funding over the plan’s 30-year term. (2) Financial funding strategy for other capital infrastructures paid for by the General Fund, which has no dedicated funding source, including maintenance of fire stations, government buildings, and other infrastructure.

E. Fund New Capital Projects
(1) Police Station: The police station requires modernization to meet compliance standards and ensure optimal functionality for police services.
(2) Town Hall Complex: The project is in the conceptual phase, receiving community ideas and input to create a new complex on the existing Town Hall site. The complex will provide community and meeting space, governmental offices, housing, and a police station. (3) Housing Development: The Town’s adopted Housing Element guides the housing targets, which include a site development in the Tobin Clark area. (4) Other Projects, as defined.

Approach
Selection of Consultants
The Town conducted a request for proposals process for qualified consultants to prepare this analysis, and the work was awarded to Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) and DKG Consultants (DKG), the “consultants”.

Preparation of General Fund Projection & Analysis
The consultants met with each department to understand more about operations, capital needs, and budgeting practices. Staff worked with the consultants to provide a ten-year lookback on the General Fund budget, and the consultants built a robust model to provide a reliable, accurate tool for forecasting. A ten-year baseline forecast was prepared using a ten-year look-back trend and current economic and trend data. The baseline projection assumes continuance of current operations (i.e., no new services, etc.), and results indicate that the General Fund expenditure exceeds revenues and the drawing on reserves will continue.

Conduct Analysis to Address the General Fund Budget Gaps and Opportunities to Fund the New Capital Needs
The scope of work assigned to the consultants was to:
1) Conduct an operational efficiency study to determine cost savings and existing revenue generation opportunities that City Council can consider implementing to improve funding of existing operations.

Result:
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Operational Efficiency Study – The Town is well-structured to meet the service delivery demands in terms of staffing, personnel costs, and budgeting. Compared to similar communities and considering the expectations for service delivery, there are not meaningful budget or staffing cuts that could be made that would have a tangible impact on the operational gap without making substantial impact to services. Without additional revenue, the Town would have to make cuts to impact community-facing programs and services. The Town’s infrastructure needs have outpaced funding, requiring the general fund to bridge the gap.

Existing Revenue Generation Opportunities – This analysis yielded some opportunities to address some of the gaps, including a fee study specific to the Building & Planning Department to achieve a higher cost recovery percentage, more in line with historical trends and that of neighboring cities.

Implementing the recommendations would yield approximately $1 million of savings/revenue.

While this is sufficient to cover the operational budget gap identified, tax revenue generation analysis to generate an additional $2 million in annual revenue is needed to safeguard against the loss of the Property Tax-In Lieu of VLF revenues and increasing public safety costs for fire service. 2) Prepare tax revenue generation analysis to address the future gaps in the operating budget and fund new capital needs. This work involves identifying tax revenue options available for the Town to consider at rates that could generate $2 million for operations and (as a starting point) $2 million for capital projects. Lease Revenue Bonds can leverage the additional annual revenues for capital projects to generate bond proceeds upfront (and accelerate priority projects rather than implementing them on a Pay Go basis).

Result: Broad, preliminary analysis indicates a possible revenue generation of up to $4 million annually. A portion would need to be applied to the operational deficit; the remaining could be used for debt service for new capital projects. To give an indication of the size of capital project that could be funded, assuming $2 million of the $4 million is applied toward capital funding, approximately $33 million in capital funding would be available.

An extensive review of the analysis and options was conducted by staff and the Financial Advisory Committee Subcommittee for the Long-Term Financial Funding Plan. The Subcommittee recommendations are:
a) Implement Efficiency Study Recommendations
1) Study for Building & Planning Department for recovery of costs. 2) Increase contribution from Central County Fire Department (CCFD) toward Town Finance services provided to CCFD.
4) Consider changing terms with CCFD for cost share between the cities of Hillsborough, Burlingame, and Millbrae.
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FISCAL IMPACT: There is no cost for acceptance of the analysis. Should the City Council instruct staff on some or all the FAC Subcommittee recommendations, there will be costs for consultants to conduct additional studies, analysis, and polling. Those costs will depend on the course of action taken by the City Council.

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

ATTACHMENTS: None
PREPARED BY: Jan Cooke, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: City Council review and feedback on the Long-Range Financial Funding Plan and instruct staff to implement the FAC Subcommittee recommendations and report back. -4-
San Mateo Countywide
Transportation Plan
Update
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Agenda 01 Purpose of CTP Update
How We Move in San
Mateo County
02 03 Looking Ahead to 2050
04 Next Steps
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Countywide Transportation Plan Collaboration
SMCTA manages Measure A and
Measure W local sales tax revenues to
help fund, plan, provide technical
assistance, and deliver transportation
projects across San Mateo County.

C/CAG provides a collaborative forum
for all jurisdictions in San Mateo County
to pursue our goals for a safe, equitable,
and accessible multi- modal
transportation network and an
environmentally sustainable, climate
resilient future.
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PURPOSE
OF CTP
UPDATE
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The Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) creates a
vision for the future of transportation in San Mateo County, sets priorities, and guides decision-making at C/CAG and SMCTA as they plan, fund, and help deliver local and
regional transportation improvements.

What is a CTP?

PURPOSE OF CTP UPDATE
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CTP is an Umbrella for Many More Detailed Plans
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Active Rail Service
Transportation
Land Use
Development
Congestion
Monitoring
Road Safety Greenhouse Gas
Mitigation
Bus Service
Housing

PURPOSE OF CTP UPDATE
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What’s been completed since the last CTP?
101 Express Lanes
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PURPOSE OF CTP UPDATE
Caltrain Electrification 101 Smart Corridor
Source: Caltrain Source: Caltrans
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CTP Process
C/CAG Countywide Transportation Plan Update
Define Vision
and Goals for
CTP Update
Fall 2025

PURPOSE OF CTP UPDATE
Develop
Strategies and
Actions
Winter 2026 Summer 2026
Draft
Plan
Fall 2026
Final
Plan
Generate
Project and
Program List
Spring 2026
Engagement Touchpoints in CTP Process
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Key Outcomes
for this CTP
Update
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Identify pilot programs to adapt to
changing policies, technologies, and
travel patterns.

Establish a shared definition of
equity among county agencies and
set expectations for how it will be
used in funding decisions.

Position San Mateo County to
leverage funding at the local,
regional, state, and federal level.

Select a short list of metrics to gauge
the "health" of our transportation
system and measure and report
progress transparently.

PURPOSE OF CTP UPDATE
Measure Progress
Anticipate Changes
Practical Plan for
the County
Strategize Funding
Advance Equity
Present the CTP update in a highly
usable format to make planning
easier for our city, town, county,
community organization, and
agency partners.
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SECTION 02
HOW WE

MOVE IN

SAN MATEO
SECTION 02
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Learning from Recent Studies
Plan Bay Area 2050+ (2021)
Reimagine SamTrans (2021)
Caltrain Triennial Customer Survey (2022)
SamTrans Bus Stop Improvement Plan (2022)
Southeast San Mateo County Community-Based
Transportation Plan (2023)
Daly City Community-Based Transportation Plan (2023)
Regional Transit Connections Plan (2024)
Shuttle Survey (2024)
North County Multimodal Strategy (2024)
Mid County Multimodal Strategy (2025)
South County Multimodal Strategy (2025)
Get There Together: Midcoastside TDM Plan (2025)
South San Francisco & San Bruno Community-Based
Transportation Plans (Ongoing)
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How We Engaged Recently
Materials provided in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Languages Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese Over 30,000 county residents engaged online and in-person Reach in recent years 7 Languages - Online surveys and employer-distributed surveys - In-person events
- Targeted advertising on social media and transit stops - Advocacy, Business, and CBO Meetings
Methods
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What We’re Seeing – Commuting
Commute Modes*

70.2% drive alone

8.5% carpool

3.5% transit

2.4% walk

0.4% bike
*Most workers can work at
home at least 2 days/week

27.3 Minutes = average time
20 Miles = average distance
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Trips Between Counties
Journey to Work
LEHD On the Map, US Census Bureau
62% - Work
9% - Social
8% - Entertainment
About 2/3 of employees are
entering from another county
About 2/3 of residents are
exiting to another county
Work Travel
Sources: 2023 American Community Survey 5 - Year Estimates; Commute.org Commuter Survey 2023; Regional Transit Connections Survey 2024
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What We’re Hearing – Regional Connections
Current inter-county
mode > preferred mode
if conditions improved
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• 38 > 63% train
• 17 > 35% bus
• 12 > 24% ferry
• 61 > 19% drive alone
• 11 > 18% bike, walk, roll
• 5 > 10% employer shuttle
Source: Regional Transit Connections Survey 2024
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Roadway
Network
• Anchored by US 101 and I-280, along with other key
connectors like SR-92, SR-1, SR-35, and SR-84
• Grid like roadway network serves denser bay-side cities, with winding roads in coastal and hillside communities
• Warehousing and light industrial uses are concentrated along the Bayshore anchored by SFO and the Port of
Redwood City
• US 101 is the primary freight corridor with support from other regional routes like El Camino Real

EXISTING CONDITIONS

TRAVEL TODAY
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What We’re Hearing – Roadways
Roadway Concerns
Traffic Congestion was the top transportation concern in North and South County Weekend congestion and emergency access are concerns on the Coastside Specific locations for improvement include:

Driving Feels…
• Useful and mostly reliable
• Unsafe (speeding and driver distractions)
• Expensive
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• El Camino Real
• SR- 1
• East Hillsdale
Boulevard
• Holly Street
• 101/92 Junction
• Old County Road
• Willow Road
• University
Avenue
Sources: 101 Connect Surveys – North, Mid, and South, 2024, 2025; Connect the Coastside, 2020 Sources: Google Maps, Typical Traffic, 2025
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Transit
Network
• Primary transit service providers are Caltrain,
SamTrans, WETA, and BART
• Major rail service provided along the bay-side
• Bus service is countywide including local, regional,
express, and paratransit service
• Shuttles are provided by cities and employers from
transit stations to employment hubs

EXISTING CONDITIONS

TRAVEL TODAY
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What We’re Seeing – Rail
Rail Patterns
• Busiest 5 stations:
• Redwood City (Caltrain)
• Millbrae (BART + Caltrain)
• Hillsdale (Caltrain)
• Daly City (BART)
• Colma (BART)
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Mode by Caltrain Origin Station Walk Bicycle Transit Drive Bayshore 36% 21% 29% 14%
South San Francisco 24% 24% 12% 41%
San Bruno 27% 27% 0% 40%
Millbrae 22% 16% 47% 11%
Burlingame 52% 35% 4% 9%
San Mateo 66% 17% 5% 10%
Hayward Park 56% 31% 0% 13%
Hillsdale 41% 27% 16% 16%
Belmont 25% 35% 0% 30%
San Carlos 48% 21% 3% 28%
Redwood City 37% 31% 13% 17%
Menlo Park 22% 39% 6% 33%
Caltrain Electrification Survey (2023)
Sources: Caltrain Electrification Survey 2023 ; Commute.org Commuter Survey 2023 Ridership
BART and Caltrain ridership
continues to climb but is still 50-70%
of pre-pandemic numbers
Transit Access
• North County: Most people drive or take
local transit to regional transit
• Mid/South County: Most people walk to
regional transit
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31%
26% 24%
14% 13% 13% 13% 12%
2% 2% 1% 1%
What We’re Seeing – Bus and Shuttle
Network Stats (2025)
• 10 Express/SFO/Multicity
• 20 Fixed Route
• 45 School
• 2 On-Demand Services (Half Moon Bay, East Palo Alto)
• 24 Commute.org Shuttles
• About 1,870 bus stops
• ~30% provide a seat
• ~15% provide shelter
Busiest Routes (2023)
• ECR – El Camino Real
• 292 – SF-SFO-Hillsdale
• 122 – SSF-Stonestown SF
• 130 – Daly City-SSF East 101
• 110 – Daly City-Pacifica
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San Mateo County Shuttle Program Survey (2024)
Sources: SamTrans Bus Stop Improvement Plan Survey, 2023 If shuttle service wasn’t available, how would you get from your starting location to your destination? Ridership
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What We’re Hearing – Transit
• More frequent and reliable
transit in the 101 Corridor
• People want to take transit
more often but need…
• More frequent and reliable
service
• More first/last mile solutions
• More affordable fare options /
commuter benefits
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South County 101 Connect Survey (2025)
Sources: 101 Connect Surveys – North, Mid, and South, 2024, 2025 -24-
Active
Transportation
Network
• Some existing countywide connections, but
most facilities are provided within each of the
cities
• Backbone bike network planned to connect
the county through low-stress bikeways
• Countywide sidewalk inventory currently
underway

EXISTING CONDITIONS

TRAVEL TODAY
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What We’re Hearing – Active Transportation
Safety while biking, walking, or
rolling was one of the highest concerns identified in the 101 Corridor
People want to bike and walk
more but need…
• Intersection improvements
• Highway 101 Crossings (e.g.,
Millbrae Ave)
• Low-stress bike and walk facilities
on major corridors (e.g., El
Camino Real)
• Better lighting; more benches,
trees, and resting spots
• E-bike incentive programs
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South County 101 Connect Survey (2025)
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LOOKING

AHEAD TO
2050
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TRANSPORTATION EFFORTS UNDERWAY
C/CAG Countywide Transportation Plan Update
Caltrain Grade Separation Corridor Crossing Strategy (On - going) SamTrans Dumbarton Corridor Study (Fall 2025)
SamTrans Grand Boulevard Initiative (On - going)
SMCTA 101 Corridor Connect (All plans adopted by March 2026) US 101/SR 92 Area Improvements (Under Construction)
C/CAG Countywide Local Road Safety Plan Implementation (Spring 2026) Peninsula Shuttle Program Update (Winter 2025)

LOOKING AHEAD
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FACTORS INFLUENCING TRAVEL CONDITIONS
Todd Trumbull/The Chronicle

LOOKING AHEAD

E- DEVICES AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

AGING POPULATION

TRANSIT FUNDING

DEFICIT

CLIMATE RISKS HOUSING

SUPPLY & COSTS
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We Want to Hear From You! (CBOs)
What are the most
critical transportation
challenges
experienced in your
community?
Key
Challenges
Are there specific
neighborhoods or
populations you feel are
not well served?
Underserved
Areas
How can the
transportation planning
process better engage
and reflect the voices
of your community?
Community
Voice
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If you had a magic
wand, what one
transportation project
would you want to see
implemented?
Future
Needs
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We Want to Hear From You! (Committees)
From your
perspective, what’s
working well in the
transportation system
today?
What Works
Currently
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What are the most
critical transportation
challenges in the
county?
Key
Challenges
Are there specific
neighborhoods or
populations you feel are
not well served?
Underserved
Areas
If you had a magic
wand, what one
transportation project
would you want to see
implemented?
Future
Needs
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We Want to Hear From You! (Elected Officials)
What are the most
critical transportation
challenges in the
county?
Key Challenges
Where do you see the
greatest opportunities
for regional
collaboration to improve
mobility?
Collaboration
Opportunities
How could the CTP
help you make more
informed decisions for
your city or district?
CTP
Value
C/CAG and SMCTA Countywide Transportation Plan Update
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STEPS
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Timeline
C/CAG Countywide Transportation Plan Update
Define Vision
and Goals for
CTP Update
Fall 2025
Next Steps
Develop
Strategies and
Actions
Winter 2026 Summer 2026
Draft
Plan
Fall 2026
Final
Plan
Generate
Project and
Program List
Spring 2026
Engagement Touchpoints in CTP Process
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
1 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2025 -35-

UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2025
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall
Meetings of the City Council are held in-person at Town Hall. As a courtesy, and in compliance with applicable state law, staff and members of the public participated in the meeting in person at Town Hall or virtually via Zoom Video Conference.

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole

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

CLOSED SESSION ITEM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
De Aquino v. Town of Hillsborough, et al.

San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 22CIV03845

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

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:40 p.m.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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

IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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City Attorney Christopher Diaz stated the City Council convened in Closed Session to consider one item related to existing litigation and reported the City Council approved a settlement agreement, the particulars of which would be shared once the settlement is finalized.

V. PROCLAMATION
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Councilmember Krolik read the proclamation. Mayor Cole invited Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) Senior Manager of Legal Services Melissa Gibbs to the podium to receive the proclamation. Ms. Gibbs provided comments.

Councilmembers provided comments.

VI. PRESENTATIONS
• Update from Leadership Council San Mateo County
Margi Power, Leadership Council San Mateo County Co-President, and Isabella Brown, Community Engagement Program Manager, provided an update on the programs offered by Leadership Council San Mateo County.

Mayor Cole opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed public comment.
• Grand Boulevard Initiative Fall 2025 Progress Update
Nicholas Yee, Senior Planner, SamTrans/Deputy Project Manager for the Grand Boulevard Initiative, provided a presentation on the Grand Boulevard Initiative Fall 2025 Progress Update and requested feedback. Councilmembers provided individual comments regarding traffic calming, safety, bike lanes, bus lanes, wider sidewalks, making the corridor more attractive, the impact of tree roots on sidewalks, visibility at intersections, drainage, availability of bags for dog waste and garbage cans, and requested future presentations include more graphics, information on the impact of sea level rise and flooding, and more information on financing and potential fiscal impact on municipalities.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.

Mike Swire, former Safe Routes to School Coordinator at West Elementary School and Crocker Middle School and current Chair of the C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee speaking for himself, urged the City Council to support protected bike lanes in the paving process and spoke in support of getting through traffic to highways and out of neighborhoods.

Dennis Moore spoke in support of bike lanes on California Drive and stated there is no room for bike lanes on El Camino. Mr. Moore stated that if protected left turn lanes are implemented, bus stops have to be set up to not block all traffic in the remaining available lane. Mr. Moore suggested better arteries in the town to get to 280 and requested that car advocates be involved in the process rather than only public transportation advocates.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

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

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Mike Swire expressed concern about difficulty accessing the Zoom link for the meeting due to the size of the agenda packet and suggested the Zoom link be made available in another location.
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Dennis Moore expressed concern about difficulty accessing the Zoom link for the meeting, requested the same Zoom link be used for each meeting, and requested the chat be made accessible to Zoom participants. Mr. Moore expressed appreciation to the City Council for their contributions to the community, reminded residents to check gutters, drains and windows following the first rain of the season, and suggested Town business be covered first on the agenda and proclamations and external presentations be handled at the end of the agenda.

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

X. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Cole removed Item 5.

Councilmember Chuang requested to remove Items 2, 5 and 7.

Councilmember Krolik requested to remove Item 1.

Dennis Moore requested to remove Item 4 and Item 5.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on voice vote, Consent Calendar Items 3, 6, 8, 9 and 10 were approved.

1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2025 Councilmember Krolik stated that the minutes reflect her as absent, but as she attended the meeting as a member of the public and spoke during public comment, she inquired about clarifying the minutes to avoid any confusion. City Attorney Diaz stated that staff indicated her absence at Roll Call as a member of the City Council and suggested the minutes could be amended to add “(commenting as a member of the public)” next to her name under public comment.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on voice vote, the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2025 were approved as amended to add “(commenting as a member of the public)” next to Christine Krolik’s name under public comment.

2. Monthly Claims: September 1 through September 30, 2025 Councilmember Chuang referred to the $100 electric leaf blower rebates awarded to homeowners in the list of claims and inquired if gardeners have applied for rebates. City Manager Davis stated staff would follow up with information regarding use of the rebate program.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on voice vote, the monthly claims for September 2025 were approved as submitted.

3. Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 The Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025 was approved.

4. Receive September 2025 Legislative Update
Dennis Moore expressed concerns regarding the impact of the Town’s lobbyist on matters of interest to the town and whether their knowledge of bills is being used to guide the Town on actions the Town can take in addition to reporting on them.

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5. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Harmonie Park Development for Professional Project Management Services for Development of the Tobin Clark Housing Site in the Amount of $539,100.00 for a Term through March 24, 2028, and Approving a FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment and Transfer as Needed in Accordance with the Project Schedule, Under CEQA Guideline 15306 Mayor Cole provided comments. Wendi Baker, Principal, Harmonie Park Development, introduced the consultant team and provided a brief presentation. Assistant City Manager Mandy Brown, City Manager Doug Davis and City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.

Dennis Moore expressed concerns regarding the level of transparency in the process and urged the City Council not to approve the agreement and to get resident buy-in to avoid a divisive situation.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

Following discussion, on motion by Vice Mayor Ragsdale, seconded by Councilmember Adams, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Harmonie Park Development for professional project management services for development of the Tobin Clark housing site in the amount of $539,100.00 for a term through March 24, 2028, and approving a FY 2025-26 budget amendment and transfer as needed in accordance with the project schedule, under CEQA Guideline 15306, with language added to the agreement that indicates the agreement is all encompassing of phase one and phase two, with the understanding that the customer is not authorized to move forward with phase two until such time that the item returns back to the City Council and the City Council authorizes the phase two implementation, was adopted by a vote of 4 yes (Adams, Chuang, Ragsdale, Cole) and 1 no (Krolik).

6. Resolution Appointing a Director and an Alternate to the Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority (PLAN JPA) Board of Directors The resolution appointing a director and an alternate to the Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority (PLAN JPA) Board of Directors was adopted.

7. Resolution Consenting to the Dissolution of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Authority Under Section 5 of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Agreement and Approving a Dissolution Agreement to Govern the Dissolution Process
Assistant City Manager Mandy Brown responded to City Council questions.

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

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution consenting to the dissolution of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Authority Under Section 5 of the San Mateo County Cities Insurance Group Joint Powers Agreement and approving a dissolution agreement to govern the dissolution process was adopted.

8. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Necessary to Join the Workers’ Compensation Program Through Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority (PLAN JPA)
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to join the Workers’ Compensation Program through Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority (PLAN JPA) was adopted.

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Alvogen, Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, Apotex Corp., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., Indivior Inc., Viatris Inc. (Mylan), Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc., and Zydus Pharmaceuticals, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Documents to Effectuate the Settlements
The City Council opted into two class action settlement agreements with distributors of opioids: (1) Purdue/Sackler and (2) eight secondary drug manufacturers and authorized the City Manager to execute documents to effectuate the settlements.

10. Resolution Adopting the Town of Hillsborough 2025 Sanitary Sewer Management Plan and Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Make As-Needed Updates to the Plan, Under CEQA Guideline 15301
The resolution adopting the Town of Hillsborough Sanitary Sewer Management Plan and authorizing the Director of Public Works to make as-needed updates to the plan under CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.

XI. PUBLIC HEARING

11. Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Seventeen-Foot-Wide Water Easement and a TenFoot-Wide Water Easement at Crocker Middle School Under CEQA Guideline 15301 Associate Engineer Doug Belcik provided the staff report.

Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.

On motion by Councilmember Adams, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution accepting the grant of a seventeen-foot-wide water easement and a ten-foot-wide water easement at Crocker Middle School under CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.

12. Resolution Accepting Ten (10) Grants of a Storm Drain Easement Over Ten Properties on Shady Lane, a Private Road, Under CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15302 Deputy Director of Public Works Natalie Gribben provided the staff report.

Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 p.m.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution accepting ten (10) grants of a Storm Drain Easement over ten properties on Shady Lane, a private road, under CEQA Guidelines 15301 and 15302 was adopted.

XII. NEW BUSINESS

13. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Loan Agreement with Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority (PLAN JPA) and Accepting $750,000.00 in Temporary Funds for the Macadamia Access Road Repair Project (Phase 1 – East) Under CEQA Guideline 15301
Director of Public Works Paul Willis provided the staff report.

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

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous on voice vote, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Loan Agreement with Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Authority (PLAN JPA) and accepting $750,000.00 in temporary funds for the Macadamia Access Road Repair Project (Phase 1 – East) under CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.
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XIII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Chuang expressed appreciation to the Hillsborough Neighborhood Network team, the Police Department, the Public Works Department and Hillsborough Recreation for their support of the Neighborfest event. Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at a Parade for Belonging at South Elementary School, the grand opening of San Mateo’s upgraded Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a housing and childcare symposium.

Councilmember Adams provided a presentation and announced the upcoming Hillsborough Beautification Foundation Veterans Day event in which Dr. Kimberly Dalal will be recognized, the upcoming RethinkWaste Recycling Day and the upcoming community meeting regarding Telecommunications.

Councilmember Krolik reported her attendance at two meetings of the Architecture and Design Review Board and suggested that the City Council meeting agenda could be posted separately from the agenda packet and that large attachments could be linked rather than printed in the packet, like the ADRB agenda and packet. Councilmember Krolik reported her attendance at a meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable, a meeting of the Financial Advisory Committee Subcommittee for the Long-Term Financial Funding Plan, the Concours d'Elegance committee kick-off meeting, a meeting of the City Council Subcommittee for the Town Hall Complex Project, and the League of California Cities Annual Conference.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale provided a presentation regarding her attendance at meetings and highlighted a meeting she attended in which colocation of housing and daycare was discussed. Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported Vice Mayors in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties have started getting together and displayed a photo of the “ask the chiefs anything” portion of the Neighborfest program, and reported her attendance at a meeting of the Hillsborough Recreation Commission and that a pause was placed in the installation of a an artificial turf field at Crocker for the next 2-3 years. Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported her attendance at a meeting of Peninsula Clean Energy and stated that a vote on the new name for the agency will occur soon as well as relocation to the city of San Mateo, and provided information regarding the “guaranteed ride home” program available through commute.org.

Mayor Cole reported information from the sessions she attended at the League of California Cities Annual Conference related to CEQA.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
2 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Monthly Claims: October 1 through October 31, 2025 SUMMARY: The monthly claims for the month of October 2025 in the amount of $4,539,695.60 are submitted for approval.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) as ongoing administrative or organizational activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

ATTACHMENTS: Monthly Claims Listing
PREPARED BY: Richard Santiago, Assistant Finance Director RECOMMENDATION: Approve the monthly claims for October 2025 as submitted. -43-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

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

Alan Singh
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GOODS & SERVICES PURCHASED $1,820,628.21
NET SALARIES & TAXES PAID 1,071,083.32
HEALTH BENEFIT PREMIUMS 192,154.73
CCFD FUNDING 773,946.00
SAN FRANCISCO WATER PAYMENTS 681,883.34
TOTAL COST OF GOODS & SERVICES TO BE APPROVED $4,539,695.60

FINANCE DIRECTOR DATE

CITY MANAGER DATE
DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025

SUMMARY OF PURCHASES

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
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11/4/2025
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COMPARATIVE SUMMARY
For the Month of October 2025
Oct-25 Oct-24 Oct-23
Goods & Services Purchased:

Operations 1,743,139.25 2,625,938.38 2,776,538.63
Capital 77,488.96 327,355.06 3,790,401.26
Net Salaries & Taxes Paid 1,071,083.32 1,104,608.86 998,601.01 Health Benefit Premiums 192,154.73 195,431.65 170,185.45 Debt Service 0.00 0.00 2,763.11
CCFD Funding 773,946.00 743,775.00 710,425.00
San Francisco Water Payments 681,883.34 693,790.25 643,695.57 Total $4,539,695.60 $5,690,899.20 $9,092,610.03
NOTES:

Operations -
payments in October 2024, such as the City of Burlingame for wastewater treatment true up, Cities Group and PG&E.

Capital -
CCFD -
Water -
FY 25/26 spending is consistent with FY 24/25 spending except for timing of reoccurring Capital project spending in October 2025 is primarily for Priority Basins Rehab & Kenilworth Project, Macadamia Winterstorm Project, and the Street Resurfacing Project.

FY 25/26 contribution is based on budget/contract.

There was an SFPUC wholesale water rate increase on July 1, 2025 to $5.80 (from $5.67, a 2.3 % increase). The decrease in FY 25/26 as compared to FY 24/25 is attributed lower units purchased, somewhat offset by the SFPUC rate increase.

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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING OCTOBER 2025
CK # VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
18279 4LEAF, INC. AUG '25 BUILDING PERMIT TECH SERVICES BP 14,280.00 18280 ACCESS UNIFORMS, INC. UNIFORMS - HATS PW 712.65
18281 ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC. MAINT - A/C UNIT CORP YARD PW 1,750.00 18282 ACTION TOWING AND ROAD SERVICE TOW - TRUCK #570/580 PW 2,546.75 18283 AFLAC AUG '25/SEP '25 INSURANCE PREMIUM HR 5,239.05 18284 ALEXANDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. AUG '25 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PW 3,600.00 18285 ANN STAR FORMAN FEE - NOTARY SERVICES SEP '25 BP 30.00 18286 ARAMARK SERVICES, INC COFFEE & SUPPLIES BP 201.34 18287 AT&T 7/20/25-8/19/25 734.46
18288 AT&T 7/19/25-8/18/25 268.25
18289 BAY PRO OCT '25 LANDSCAPE MAINT VARIOUS SITES HBF 3,187.00 18290 BAYSIDE BUILDING MATERIALS INC MATERIALS - SAND PW 1,374.71 18291 BENNETT MARINE UTILITY, LLC MAINT - STERILIZE/CHLORINATE EL ARROYO 2 PW 3,485.00 18292 BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP FEE - AUG '25 LEGAL SERVICE 26,876.70 18293 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PW 2,527.80
18294 MARY BRIDGET MALEY-CANNON HISTORICAL DESIGN REVIEW BP 10,456.00 18295 BURNETT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC MAINT - OCT '25 HBF/TOWN LANDSCAPE VARIOUS SITES 12,447.12 18296 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POLICY GROUP, INC LEGAL RETAINER SEP '25 CM 4,000.00 18298 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 SUPPLIES - FIRST AID KIT TOWN HALL PW 69.15 18299 CITY OF SAN BRUNO COUNCIL OF CITY MTG 9/26/25 CHUANG/RAGSDALE CO 130.00 18300 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO INFORMATION SERVICES DEPT. AUG'25 MICRO CHANNEL LINES PD 82.25 18301 CORE & MAIN LP PARTS - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 694.09
18302 CYNTHIA RICHARDSON CONSULT - SEP '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 5,270.00 18303 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - ROW ABANDONMENT CL 988.24 18304 DAN OKANO MAINT - CHAINSAWS PW 889.32
18305 DEAN"S AUTO BODY REPAIR - SIDE MIRROR TRUCK #333 PW 1,413.03 18306 DU-ALL SAFETY, LLC JUL '25/AUG '25 SAFETY CONSULT PW 3,138.25 18307 EKOS INC EQUIP - FUEL SITE MODULE ET ROUTER PW 1,973.00 18308 FASTENAL COMPANY SUPPLIES - BOLTS TRUCK #538 PW 21.89 18309 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC PARTS - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 475.11 18310 FERGUSON US HOLDINGS, INC SUPPLIES - CHLORINE TABLETS PW 15,736.88 18311 FLOWATER MAINT - REPLACE WATER FILTER PW 1,584.84 18312 FRANK AND GROSSMAN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS, INC SEP '25 JANITORIAL SERVICES PW 9,146.00 18313 FREDCO MARKETING PRINT/MAIL - PROP 218 SOLID WASTE RATE FN 12,736.37 18314 GO NATIVE, INC REFUND - HYDRANT METER DEPOSIT PW 2,000.00 18315 GRAINGER EQUIP - PRESSURE WASHER & VARIOUS ITEMS PW 501.29 18316 GRAY'S PAINT & WALLPAPER OF THE PENINSULA, INC SUPPLIES - PAINT PW 294.59 18317 HACH COMPANY WATER QUALITY SUPPLIES PW 2,529.14
18318 HALEY & ALDRICH, INC MACADAMIA ACCESS ROAD DESIGN PRJ PW 19,693.00 18319 HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC AUG '25 2025 WASTE & WATER RATE ANALYSIS FN 3,497.50 18320 INFOSEND, INC. JUL '25 UTILITY BILLING FN 1,421.98 18321 INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP SEP '25 BUILDING INSPECTOR SERVICES BP 2,000.00 18322 JM LEHMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC REPAIR - DOORS MUTIPLE LOCATIONS PW 16,043.00 18323 KEVIN KASHIWAHARA BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION NEW HIRE PD 1,500.00 18324 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SAN MATEO COUNTY FEE - LEADERSHIP TRAIN SESSION COLE CO 225.00 18325 METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP INC CONSULT - AUG '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 13,095.00 18326 MURRAYS TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR INC MAINT - MULTIPLE TRUCKS PW 9,896.24 18327 NORCAL RENTAL GROUP LLC SUPPLIES - PROPANE PW 111.74 18328 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, A EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL PD 1,098.00 18329 ODYSSEY POWER CORPORATION MAINT - GENERATOR TOURNAMENT PW 911.50 18330 CLEAN SOLAR INC REFUND - PERMIT FEE VOID BP 809.61 18331 MATTHEW D WUEBBLING REFUND - LS BOND DEPOSIT BP 4,800.00 18332 NICOLAS COURTOT REFUND - LS BOND DEPOSIT BP 1,500.00 18333 ROBERT & CYNTHIA GILSON REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 13,132.00 18334 DAREN SCHOFIELD EQUIP - PIPE DOWN ALL IN ONE ENFORCEMENT KIT PD 869.53 18335 DAREN SCHOFIELD TRAIN - EXHAUST ENFORCEMENT CLASS 8/18/25 PD 175.00 18336 MISSION CRITICAL PARTNERS, LLC SOFTWARE - ALARM INTEGRATION PD 2,680.00 18337 ROBERT WADELL REBATE - ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER PW 100.00 18338 ANDREW CHEUNG REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 313.57 18339 JAMES LEE REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 158.39 18340 KELVIN POON REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 248.58 18341 THOMAS NEWMAN & ORLA HANBY REFUND - WATER ACCOUNT BALANCE FN 351.52 18342 PAGE & TURNBULL, INC HISTORICAL DESIGN REVIEW BP 2,595.00 18343 PENINSULA PUMP & EQUIPMENT INC RENTAL - PUMP CORP YARD PW 810.00 18344 PENINSULA UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT, INC UNIFORM - VARIOUS ITEMS PD 1,617.42 18345 PG & E 4/9/25-5/7/25 26,954.11
18346 PRIORITY 1 INSTALL- OUTFIT CAR #254 PD 6,518.62
18347 A&A REDWOOD GENERAL TIRE CO. MAINT - TIRES MULTIPLE TRUCKS PW 5,263.03 Docusign Envelope ID: 6171DB60-C7B0-4EF0-B57E-F53782D1572E -47-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING OCTOBER 2025
18348 SAN MATEO LOCK WORKS, INC. KEYS PW 56.46
18349 SAN MATEO LUMBER CO., INC MATERIALS - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 1,052.54 18350 SCHAAF & WHEELER CONSULTING 2024 SANITARY SEWER LIFT STATION UPGRADE - 24A PW 4,322.50 18351 SCOTT BUSCHMAN PHOTOGRAPHY - DEPARTMENT PHOTOS PD 104.69 18352 SFPUC FINANCIAL SERVICES JUL '25 WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS PW 1,250.00 18353 SHAWN KIRBY AUG '25 POOL SVC PW 1640 RENTAL 200.00 18354 SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC MAINT - FIRE SRINKLER/ALARM PANEL TOWN HALL/PD 4,800.00 18355 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 4,000.93 18356 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD - DWOCP FEE - WATER OPERATOR EXAM D1 STAFF PW 50.00 18357 SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY 25/26 CONTRIBUTION CM 5,000.00 18358 TETRA TECH INC MAINT - SCADA SUPPORT SERVICES PW 132.50 18359 SAMUAL OAKLEY CONSULT - AUG/SEPT '25 ARBORIST SERVICES BP 3,920.00 18360 THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL STAFF PD 283.00 18361 TOOLAND TOOLS - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 196.86
18362 ULINE, INC. SUPPLIES - SAFETY BOLLARD/RAGS PW 299.18 18363 UNITED LABORATORIES SUPPLIES - SEWER LIFT-ZYME PW 3,838.16 18364 UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC RENTAL - BOOM LIFT PW 7,384.47 18365 UNITED SITE SERVICES, INC. PORT-POTTY RENTAL - WORK FURLOUGH 8/1/25-8/31/25 633.38 18366 VERIZON CONNECT NWF INC AUG '25 - GPS MONTHLY SERVICES PW 1,549.77 18367 3RS HOLDINGS, LLC INSTALL - RADIOS PD 7,615.36
18368 AGUILAR & SONS REPAIR - INSTALL ASPHALT MANOR PW 15,375.00 18369 AIXTEK SOFTWARE - MICROSOFT LICENSE SEP '25 IT 8,426.00 18370 ALERT DOOR SERVICE, INC. MAINT - GATE CORP YARD/DARRELL PW 700.00 18371 ALEXANDER & ASSOCIATES, INC. LAND SURVEY PARCEL MAP FAGAN PW 1,750.00 18372 ALL GUARD ALARM SYSTEMS, INC FEE - RADIO MONITORING 10/1/25-12/31/25 156.00 18373 AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC SEP '25 - BACKUP STORAGE IT 17,883.46 18374 ARAMARK SERVICES, INC COFFEE & SUPPLIES BP 213.54 18375 AT&T 8/20/25-9/19/25 PD 65.62
18376 AT&T 7/20/25-8/19/25 155.40
18377 AT&T 7/19/25-8/18/25 155.40
18378 AT&T 8/24/25-9/23/25 543.49
18379 AT&T 8/20/25-9/19/25 155.40
18380 AT&T 8/20/25-9/19/25 726.40
18381 AUTO PRIDE CAR WASH, INC SEP'25 CAR WASHES PD 175.91 18382 BARKER BLUE DIGITAL IMAGING, INC IMAGING SVC -BINDERS SHADY LANE STORM DRAIN PRJ P 186.69 18383 BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY & CONSERVATION AGENCY WATER LOSS CONTROL PROGRAM AUG '25 PW 4,675.00 18384 BAY PRO MAINT - SITE CLEAN UP HAYNE CIR HBF 2,840.00 18385 BHS MUSIC BOOSTERS 2025 PARADE BAND CONTRIBUTION 500.00 18386 BOSCO OIL COMPANY GAS/DIESEL PW/PD 8,244.83
18387 BURNETT LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT INC GAS/DIESEL PW/PD 10,629.16 18388 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION Q1 '25 BLDG STANDARD FEES BP 1,089.90 18389 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL STATISTIC, INC ASSESSED VALUATIONS 24/25 FN 375.00 18390 CENTRAL COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT OCT'25 FISCAL CONTRIBUTION 773,946.00 18391 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 UNIFORM CLEANING SERVICE PW 723.41 18392 CINTAS CORPORATION NO 3 SUPPLIES - FIRST AID KIT ALL DEPARTMENTS PW 1,614.96 18393 CITY OF BURLINGAME SEP '25/AUG '25 LIBRARY SERVICES 106,991.00 18394 CITY OF SAN MATEO Q1 25-26 CLEAN WATER PROGRAM PRJ PW 484,691.84 18395 CLARK PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL -PD/1640 RENTAL PW 245.00 18396 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OCT-DEC'25 MESSAGE SWITCH PD 2,113.75 18397 COMCAST OCT '25 PW 470.83
18398 CORDICO PSYCHOLOGICAL CORPORATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT EVAL PD 500.00 18399 CORODATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT INC AUG '25/SEP '25 RECORDS STORAGE CL 240.59 18400 COUNTY OF SAN MATEO 25/26 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES JPA CM 53,976.00 18401 CSG CONSULTANTS, INC. CIP ADM STREET & VARIOUS PRJ 7/26/25-8/29/25 PW 42,674.36 18402 CYRACOM INTERNATIONAL, INC OPI INTERPRETATION SERVICES (SPANISH) PD 12.42 18403 DAILY JOURNAL CORPORATION LEGAL NOTICE - BID SHADY LANE STORM DRAIN PRJ CL 988.24 18404 DEBORAH YACOBELLIS CONSULT - CRW/TRACK IT SEP '25 BP 1,800.00 18405 DELL MARKETING L.P. EQUIP - COMPUTERS PD 4,940.47 18406 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION STRONG MOTION & SEISMIC HAZARD MAPPING BP 24,148.19 18407 EOA, INC AUG '25 NPDES ANNUAL REPORT PW 6,768.00
18408 FLOWATER EQUIP - OCT'25 WATER STATION PW/CM/FN 475.78 18409 GLENN BERKHEIMER OCT '25 LABOR RELATIONS HR 1,700.00 18410 GO NATIVE, INC EMERGENCY EXCAVATION CLARK CONCOR PW 4,800.00 18411 GOLDFARB LIPMAN ATTORNEYS MAY '25 LEGAL SERVICE HOUSING ELEMENT BP 225.00 18412 GOOD CITY COMPANY CONSULT - SEP '25 PLANNER SERVICES/GEN PLAN BP 8,962.50 18413 HACH COMPANY WATER QUALITY SUPPLIES PW 86.03
18414 HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC SEP '25 2025 SOLID WASTE/WATER RATE ANALYSIS FN 9,752.50 18415 JAMES WILLIAM NESS ANNUAL TEST/REPAIR BACKFLOW UNITS PW 225.00 18416 JEFFREY SCHOENSTEIN PRINT - STAR LOGO PATROL VEHICLE DOOR PD 680.80 18417 MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY CO, INC SUPPLIES - GLOVES PW 372.75 18418 KRONOS SAASHR, INC. SEP'25 PAYROLL PROCESSING FN 2,193.18 Docusign Envelope ID: 6171DB60-C7B0-4EF0-B57E-F53782D1572E -48-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
PURCHASES MADE DURING OCTOBER 2025
18419 LAWRENCE KOBERNUS AUG '25 OPEN SPACE/SEWER VEGETATION MANAGE 6,586.45 18420 LEXIPOL, LLC SOFTWARE - LAW WELLNESS APP 11/1/25-10/31/26 PD 4,999.00 18421 MARK D HUDAK LEGAL SERVICES - SEP 2025 CM 7,650.00 18422 METROPOLITAN PLANNING GROUP INC CONSULT - JUL '25 PLANNER SERVICES BP 13,725.00 18423 NAPA AUTO PARTS - BURLINGAME SUPPLIES - GAS PUMP FILTERS PW 220.24 18424 NINYO & MOORE GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE KENILWORTH SEWER COMPACTION & VARIOUS PRJ PW 3,758.25 18425 NORCAL RENTAL GROUP LLC SUPPLIES - PROPANE PW 74.55 18426 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, A EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL PW 184.00 18427 FORM PLUS ONE DESIGN REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 72.00 18428 GEOFFREY M SMITH REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 1,810.00 18429 HABITAT REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 172.00
18430 HARRELL DESIGN & BUILD REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 5,712.00 18431 JACOB & GRACE ABUSHARKH REFUND - GRADE DEPOSIT BP 7,500.00 18432 JACOB & GRACE ABUSHARKH REFUND - LS BUILD DEPOSIT BP 4,500.00 18433 JAMES C BLEES & AGNIESZKA ZINIWICZ REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 20,072.50 18434 KIRILL E & ALENA BEREZNIAIA REFUND - EIR DEPOSIT BALANCE BP 5.00 18435 RYAN J THOMPSON & DANIELLE BEARE THOMPSON REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 5,128.50 18436 ZEV SIMON REFUND - BUILD DEPOSIT BP 19,176.50
18437 JOEY WILLIAMSON REIMB -TRAVEL EXP RIMS CONFERENCE 10/13-17/25 PD 659.60 18438 MATT KEN REIMB - FOOD EXP HNN NEIGHBORFEST CM 109.85 18439 MATTHEW GALIT REIMB - TRAVEL EXP PEPPERBALL CLASS 9/23-24/25 PD 177.24 18440 WILLIAM RACANELLI REIMB - PARKING EXP CALBO CONF 9/30-10/1/25 BP 30.00 18441 CORODATA SHREDDING, INC. AUG'25 SHRED FN RETENTION DOCUMENTS AD 1,022.25 18442 OWEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY REPAIR - SWIVEL TRUCK #570 PW 1,708.18 18443 PENINSULA CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER COMMUNITY MEETING FACILITATION SERVICE CMO 5,955.00 18444 PG & E 8/29/25-9/29/25 MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS 95,670.01 18445 PG & E HIGHLINE PRJ LARKSPUR DR PW 3,000.00
18446 PLAN JPA SEP '25 DEDUCTIBLE CLAIMS VARIOUS ITEMS 4,626.16 18447 PRIORITY 1 REPAIR - MULTIPLE VEHICLES PD 12,030.25 18448 PUBLIC RISK, INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS, AND MANAGEMENT JUL - OCT '25 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PRG HR 4,163.52 18449 QUENCH USA, INC EQUIP - WATER STATION 9/28/25-10/27/25 PD 190.93 18450 RED WING SHOE STORE WORK BOOTS - PW 300.00
18451 SAN MATEO COUNTY CITY MANGERS ASSOCIATION FEE - 2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES CM 500.00 18452 SAN MATEO COUNTY FORENSIC LAB SEP'25 CRIME LAB SERVICES PD 2,826.00 18453 SFPUC FINANCIAL SERVICES AUG '25 - WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS PW 3,540.00 18454 SMHS MUSIC BOOSTERS 2025 PARADE BAND CONTRIBUTION 500.00 18455 STAPLES ADVANTAGE OFFICE SUPPLIES - ALL DEPARTMENTS 803.22 18456 T-MOBILE USA INC. 8/21/25-9/20/25 PD 163.60
18457 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES OCT'25 COMM CENTER/BASE, RIMS CAD SERVICES PD 4,796.50 18458 THE ADAM-HILL COMPANY PARTS - TRASH PUMPS PW 1,980.97 18459 THOMSON WEST SEP'25 INVESTIGATIVE WEBSITE PD 1,170.90 18460 TIMBERLINE TREE SERVICE, INC. MAINT - TRIM TREES VISTA PARK PW 6,500.00 18461 TURBO DATA SYSTEMS, INC. OCT'25 CITATION PROCESSING & SCANNER PD 1,602.02 18462 UNDERGROUND REPUBLIC WATER WORKS, INC PARTS - VARIOUS ITEMS PW 10,562.03 18463 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE REPLENISH POSTAGE FUNDS FN 4,000.00 18464 UNLIMITED TOOL & EQUIPMENT REP MAINT - WATER PUMP PW 205.64 18465 VERIZON WIRELESS 9/7/25-10/6/25 MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS PW/PD 8,023.61 18466 VIKING SHRED LLC SEP'25 DESTRUCTION SERVICES PD 92.99 18467 VOX NETWORK SOLUTIONS MAINT - GROUP PHONE NUMBER FORWARD REMAP IT 368.00 18468 WEST COAST CODE CONSULTANTS INC SEP '25 BUILDING INSPECT SERVICE BP 988.00 18469 WITMER-TYSON IMPORTS, INC. AUG'25/SEP'25 K-9 TRAINING PD 4,246.66 18470 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX JUL-SEP '25 Q3 SALES AND USE TAX 2,346.00 18471 DIVISION OF STATE ARCHITECT JUL-SEP '25 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDU FEE 348.00 TOTAL GOODS & SERVICES FOR THE MONTH PAID BY CHECK $2,236,363.33 CALPERS RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS 234,255.90
VISA PAYMENTS 28,366.64
RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS 95,588.34
OTHER ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS 0.00
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
3 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Appointing Two Members to the Architecture and Design Review Board and One Member to the Financial Advisory Committee for Terms January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028
SUMMARY: The Town has four Council-appointed boards and committees that serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on a volunteer basis: the Administrative Hearing Panel, Architecture and Design Review Board, Citizens Communication Advisory Committee and Financial Advisory Committee. The term length is three years, with staggered terms expiring December 31st of each year. The City Council makes appointments annually to fill expiring terms to serve with an effective date of January 1st. Per Policy 412 Committees and Boards, members may serve two consecutive full three-year terms. The policy also specifies that the City Council may reappoint members to serve additional terms if it is necessary, desirable or beneficial for the effective functioning of the committee or board.

The City Council may also appoint applicants to fill unexpected vacancies for partial terms as necessary throughout the year.

The Town conducted a recruitment for upcoming expiring terms on the Architecture and Design Review Board and Financial Advisory Committee beginning September 9, 2025 with an application deadline of 12:00 p.m. on October 10, 2025. Recruitment efforts included posting the notice on Town bulletin boards, on the Town website, availability in the Town Hall lobby and at all public meetings, inclusion in the emailed Weekly Bulletin and posting on San Mateo and Burlingame Library bulletin boards.

Following the application deadline, the City Council Commissioner, Department Head and/or staff liaison(s) reviewed the applications and discussed recommendations for appointments. Per Policy 412, prospective candidates may be interviewed.

The composition, number of openings and number of applications received for each board and committee are as follows:

Architecture and Design Review Board (ADRB)
Composition: Five members, Two Alternates
Number of Openings: Two full terms-regular seats
Applications received: Three
The following two applicants are recommended for appointment to regular seats for three-year terms January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028:
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Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
November 10, 2025

Page 2 ends

Yuvi Gill
Bill Neidig
Financial Advisory Committee (FAC)
Composition: Seven members
Number of Openings: One full term
Applications received: One (following withdrawal of one application 10/27/25) The following applicant is recommended for appointment to a three-year term January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028:

Charles F. Adams
All application materials are on file with the City Clerk's Office.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Applications materials for applicants to be appointed PREPARED BY: Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution appointing two members to the Architecture and Design Review Board and one member to the Financial Advisory Committee for terms January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPOINTING TWO MEMBERS TO THE ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN REVIEW

BOARD AND ONE MEMBER TO THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR TERMS JANUARY 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
WHEREAS, openings exist on the Architecture and Design Review Board and Financial Advisory Committee for terms expiring December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough publicized the openings on September 9, 2025 and accepted applications until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, applications were reviewed by the City Council Commissioner, Department Head and/or staff liaison(s) to the board or committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby appoints the following individuals for three-year terms beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028:

Name Board/Committee
Yuvi Gill Architecture and Design Review Board, regular seat Bill Neidig Architecture and Design Review Board, regular seat Charles F. Adams Financial Advisory Committee
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 10th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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ATTACHMENT 1
Yuvi Gill
Hillsborough, CA 94010
Aug 8, 2025
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Town Council
Town of Hillsborough
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010

RECEIVED
OCT s· 2025

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
Subject: Letter of Interest for Reappointment to the Architecture & Design Review Board Dear Honorable Mayor and Members of the Town Council,
Please accept this letter as my enthusiastic expression of interest in being reappointed for a second term on the Town of Hillsborough's Architecture & Design Review Board (ADRB).

Serving on the ADRB has been an incredibly fulfilling experience, and I am eager to continue contributing to the. thoughtful preservation and enhancement of our town's distinctive architectural landscape.

Throughout my 15+ year career at Roche and Genentech, my focus has been on developing global strategies with a patient-first mindset, working to improve health access and outcomes for people around the world. This dedication to service is the cornerstone of my work, particularly in my role on the Board of Directors for the Genentech Patient Foundation, where I provide strategic oversight to ensure patients receive the medications they need.

I believe this deep-seated commitment to serving communities is directly transferable to the work of the ADRB. The same principles of thoughtful analysis, strategic planning, and a focus on long-term well-being that guide my professional life are what I strive to bring to every decision before the board, ensuring that our community's development benefits all residents for generations to come.

Beyond my professional drive, I have a profound personal passion for architecture and its power to shape the identity and quality of life of a community. During my first term, I have gained a deeper appreciation for Hillsborough's unique character and the important role the ADRB plays in maintaining it. I am committed to upholding the Town's high standards, ensuring that new projects and renovations are not only beautiful and functional but also harmonize with the existing aesthetic that makes Hillsborough such a special place to live.

I am confident that my experience in strategic leadership, my dedication to community service, and my passion for architectural integrity make me a valuable continuing member of the ADRB.

I am excited by the opportunity to serve a second term and continue working with my fellow board members to protect and enhance the town we are all proud to call home.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Yuvi Gill
ATTACHMENT 2
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS APPLICATION - INCUMBENT REQUEST

FOR REAPPOINTMENT
Requirements
• All Board/Committees: Resident of Hillsborough
• Architecture and Design Review Board: Pursuant to Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 2.12, (1) qualified electors from the town and (2) residents of the Town for two or more years and not otherwise serving the town in an elective or salaried capacity; and 3) Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests {California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed. • Administrative Hearing Panel: 1) Persons who own property "directly or indirectly," and 2) Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests {California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed.
• Financial Advisory Committee: Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests {California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed. • Upon appointment, members must attend any required training, sign the Town's Values Statement, and use a Town-assigned email address for all board/committee-related business.

Committee or Board reapplying for:

D Administrative Hearing Panel Ii] ADRB
D Citizens Communication Advisory Committee D Financial Advisory Committee For ADRB: Registered voter of Hillsborough: Ii] Yes D No Resident of Hillsborough for two or more years: Ii] Yes D No For Administrative Hearing Panel: Own property in Hillsborough "directly or indirectly": D Yes D No Applicant Information
Name: Yuvraj Gill
Address:

Email:

Hillsborough resident since: _2_0_1_5 _____ _
Qualifications (please attach additional pages as necessary)

1. I want to continue to serve on this committee/board because:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Work Phone:

I want to continue to serve on the ADRB as I am deeply committed to the Hillsborough community and passionate about preserving its unique architectural character. My first term has been an incredibly rewarding and educational experience, allowing me to apply my professional skills in strategic planning and community-focused service to a field I care deeply about.

In my professional life and in my work with the Genentech Patient Foundation, my focus is on serving communities and improving lives. I am eager to continue applying that same dedication to service right here at home, contributing to the thoughtful and responsible stewardship of Hillsborough's aesthetic integrity for a second term.
9/9/2025
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2. List any new information (business, education, community involvement) which might be useful in considering your reappointment.

Serving as a Board Mmeber on the Genentech Patient Foundation, an independent 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing free Genentech medication to uninsured and underinsured patients across the United States, directly impacting thousands of lives.

3. Attach a letter of interest and current resume.

Please submit this application, letter of interest and current resume to the City Clerk's Office:
1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 / 650-375-7421 I [email protected] Please note this application becomes a public record once submitted.

I hereby certify that all statements made in this application are true and I authorize investigation of all matters contained in the application. I acknowledge that any false statements or misrepresentation on this application will be cause for refusal of appointment or immediate dismissal at any time during the term of my appointment. 10/8/2025
Signature Date
9/9/2025
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Yuvi Gill
Hillsborough, CA
A mission-driven leader with 15+ years of progressive experience shaping global strategy in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Adept at building new, enterprise-level functions from the ground up and navigating global complexities with a patient-first mindset. Combines a strong understanding of clinical development, product commercialization, and access models with an entrepreneurial approach to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end patient strategies that reflect diverse, real-world needs.

Summary of Competencies
Population Health - Managed Care & Patient Access - Sustainability Strategy & Pattnerships Cross Functional Leadership - Organizational Competency Development - Patient Centric Strategist Professional Experience
Member, Board of Directors - Genentech Patient Foundation Roche 06/2023 - Present • Provide strategic oversight for an independent 50l(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing free Genentech medication to uninsured and underinsured patients across the United States, directly impacting thousands of lives.

Vice President & Head, Population Health Roche 04/2021 - Present • Architected Roche's inaugural Population Health function, establishing global strategies across all E2E Disease Areas (DAS/ DACS) to address the needs ohm-under treated patient population cohorts. • Shaped enterprise-level Population Health strategies by utilizing epidemiological analysis to characterize untreated and undertreated populations, identifying key opportunities to improve health accessibility (incl equity) and increase adoption.
• Developed the approach for optimized asset value proposition through understanding of market stakeholder priorities and development of non-clinical societal impact evidence and messaging. • Serve as a key advisor and company representative in the BioPharma CEO Roundtable (BCR) working group, developing ESG metrics for the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to shape industry-wide best practices.
• Pioneered the corporate goal for Low & Lower-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), mobilizing a cross-functional organization (Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Commercial, Access) to deliver on patient targets by 2029. • Forged strategic alliances with a diverse coalition of global leaders to build healthcare capacity and infrastructure, collaborating with pioneers in development finance (World Bank, The Global Fund), financial inclusion (AXA, Credit Suisse), AI and technology (Microsoft, Hippocratic AI), transportation logistics (Uber), and grassroots networks (The Federation of Red Cross).

Global Head, Access Insights Roche 08/2018 - 04/2021
• Transformed the epidemiology function by expanding its mandate from traditional commercial assessment to a strategic focus on health gaps; guided the team to contextualize total disease burden against treated populations, thereby identifying critical areas of unmet patient need to guide I-Squads to have a more evolved focus.
• Grew Roche 's external reputation in patient access, elevating the company's ranking with the Access to Medicines Foundation from 19th to 9th and securing a top-3 position in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Access.
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• Developed and launched a novel COVID-1 9 data platform to provide real-time pandemic insights, empowering nine international affiliates to forge data-driven partnerships with local governments and health systems.

Director, Strategic Pricing & Contract Management Genentech 07/2016- 08/2018 • Established a new Center of Excellence for Technology and Analytics within Managed Care, leading the shift to data-driven decision-making by upgrading contracting systems, building a new data mart, and launching a commercial BI platform.
• Powered data-driven contracting strategies by creating the core analytics used to design and evaluate innovative rebate and discount programs for wholesalers, distributors, and channel partners. • Pioneered a proof-of-concept using robotic process automation (RPA) to identify potential revenue leakage within the 340B program.

Associate Director, Access Solutions (Compliance, F&BA, Analytics) Genentech 12/2014- 07/2016 • Instrumental in successful overturning of a $685m fine by addressing critical findings from the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Achieved this with a direct strategic response by pioneering and building the Genentech Access Compliance function from ground up.

Architected a new, comprehensive compliance roadmap and risk management framework, evaluating risks across Legal (anti-kickback), HIPAA, and Product Safety. https ://european-biotechno logy.com/latest-news/roche-does-not-have-to-pay-us685 m-fine/ • Recognized for outstanding leadership and exemplifying Genentech's core values with the pinnacle MCCO Managed Care Leadership award within three years of joining Genentech.

Group Manager, Access Solutions (Operational Excellence) Genentech 04/2012 -12/2014 • Recruited to execute a critical turnaround of one ofGenentech's largest cost center, a $135M patient access program slated for outsourcing; architected and implemented an Operational Excellence Roadmap that drove costs below $1 00M within two years, successfully retaining the entire function in-house while simultaneously achieving a# I customer service rating across all tiers. • Resolved a critical operational failure within the Genentech Patient Foundation, eliminating a backlog that impacted over 10,000 patients by entirely re-designing the program's core processes, resulting in faster patient services and a 20% gain in efficiency.
• Awarded the Managed Care Spotlight award for excellence in all spheres within 8 months of joining Genentech.

Previous Experience
Project Manager, Tech Ops
UC Berkeley Associate
Lieutenant Commander
Development
Roche Leadership Programs
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
International Project Management Program (Awarded Highest GPA) Business Management
Master of Science (Summa cum Laude)
Bachelor of Science(]'' Division)
United Airlines 11/2009 - 04/2012
Sony Corp (Gracenote) 01/2009 - 04/2009
Indian Navy 01/1996- 08/2007
Odyssey, Explorations, Symbiosis
Stanford- Undergoing
UC Berkeley
Indian [nstitute of Management
Cochin University
[ndian Naval Academy
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RECEIVED
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\ TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH SEP 1 2 2025
//J COMMITTEES AND BOARDS APPLICATION - INCUMBENT REQUEST ~ .. ....... ~ FOR REAPPOINTMENT TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH Requirements
• All Board/Committees: Resident of Hillsborough
• Architecture and Design Review Board: Pursuant to Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 2.12, (1 ) qualified electors from the town and (2) residents of the Town for two or more years and not otherwise seNing the town in an elective or salaried capacity; and 3) Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed. • Administrative Hearing Panel: 1) Persons who own property "directly or indirectly," and 2) Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed.
• Financial Advisory Committee: Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed. • Upon appointment, members must attend any required training, sign the Town's Values Statement, and use a Town-assigned email address for all board/committee-related business.

Committee or Board reapplying for:

D Administrative Hearing Panel [j] ADRB
D Citizens Communication Advisory Committee D Financial Advisory Committee For ADRB: Registered voter of Hillsborough: [j] Yes D No Resident of Hillsborough for two or more years: ['1 Yes D No For Administrative Hearing Panel: Own property in Hillsborough "directly or indirectly": D Yes D No Applicant Information
Name: William Neidig Home Phone: _______ ____ _
Address:

Email: bneidig@hillsborough .net
Hillsborough resident since: _2_0_1_9 _____ _
Qualifications (please attach additional pages as necessary)

1. I want to continue to seNe on this committee/board because:

See Attached, Submitted November 27, 2024,
My approach to reviewing submissions to the ADRB:

CellPhone: -
Work Phone:

The Design Guidelines and the Development Standards are the foundational documents for reviewing submissions to the ADRB. The Design Guidelines were last updated in 2006. Chapter 3 of the Design Guidelines states .. . "Windows constitute a more important element in modern architecture than they have in any architecture since that of the Gothic cathedrals .... " The Guidelines are written with a focus on what a person sees when standing beside the house. In my review I also consider the impact a visually prominent, elevated site would have on the broader neighborhood during the day and night. I am interested in the expanse of glass window walls , some +-100' long with light reflected during the day and light transmitted into the neighborhood at night. This is new to the ADRB, and I think it is important to continue the discussion.

ADRB meeting packets range from 300 to 760 pages. Not a problem for me, I do appreciate it takes a lot more time and thought for Staff to work with applicants and prepare the packet than it takes me to visit the sites and review the information.
9/9/2025
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2. List any new information (business, education , community involvement) which might be useful in considering your reappointment.

See Attached, Submitted November 27, 2024
Also
Central County Fire Department
CERT Training completed, October 2024
Previously an Emergency Medical Technician
and Wildland Fireman

3. Attach a letter of interest and current resume.

Please submit this application, letter of interest and current resume to the City Clerk's Office:
1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 9401 O / 650-375-7421 / [email protected] Please note this application becomes a public record once submitted.

September 12, 2025
Signature Date
919/2025
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Included in Application 11/27/24
Supplement To Town Of Hillsborough Commjttces And Board. Application Applicant William Neirug
Position: Member, Architectural and Design Review Board (ADRB) Qualifications:

1. My qualifications for serving on the committee/board arc a follow.:

B profession r am a com.mcrdal teal estate de elopct o f building · i r t chnol gy cornpani s and . hopping cente rs. I s rvcd for man. year~ as the build.in de ·i !11 A ppr ving Agent for a large technology park in the Bay Arca. ·or . ever. I •c, r 1 w . a member f the boiu·d f trustee and. ch~ir o f chc buildings an grow1 ls c lmmittcc for , I cal privat . ch ol duci11 a period o f time , hc:n the school cran f rmed irs faciJiti -·s inco a m elem campu . ut famil:
bas a sec nd h lTlC o n a lake which is patt of tJ1 f akc Tahoe sysrcm. 1 served as a tn rnb r of a private foundatio n and was responsible for the design and c nstruction of cwo community buildi11-gs and a fire house. I am a Licensed general co11-traccor.

2. I ,vant to serve on the committee/board because:
~ e moved to Hillsborough from Palo Ito fi ve yea.r ago. Two years ago, we applied for approval of an \ ccessory Dwelling • nit and a garage. T he project wi.ll hottly be completed. ~ e do not plan co make :1ny further mo difications to our property. Portions of our house ate • more than ooc hundred years o ld. As uch our plan was to builJ omcth.ing chat wa • very similar to th e main ho use bur o n a smaUcr scale. Before starting r , dc:ign o ur pr jcct, [ read the Hillsborough Design Review Guidelines and the Hillsborough Development Standards. I was impwsscd b the thoughtfulnes :111d d1orough.n es • >f borh pub lien ions particulatl) because Palu Alto dues n >t ecru to have a cl ·sign review pro ·css for singk fo mily residen tial co n. truction. [ wa -- also very i.mpt sscd by the pm fc, ionnlism, h lpfoln s , and courre y o f the m mber. of the Hillsbo rough Pl:inning Di\·ision, Bui! ling Divi. i n, and th • Public ~ orks dcp nrtmc11t. [ would be pleased r as ·i. t orJ1crs in modifications to th ir homes con ·isccnr with the Town': requirements.

3. List any additional io.fonnatioo (business, education, community in olvcm.cm) which might be useful in considering your applicatiotl. l have included a desctipci n of my per o nal and professio nal actixiti s for your consid 'rittirin. ,-
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INTEREST
\1/illiam N. Neidig
William 1 eidig i a commercial real estate developer and pre ident of Ri er: ide lntere t .

Inc. an entity he founded in 1984. Mr. eidig and River ide ha e de eloped in exce • of five million square feet of commercial property in the San Franci sco Ba Area and e eral western tates. Many of the firm ' s projects were developed jointly 1; ith Renco Properties where Mr. 1 eidig was. a partner from 1985 to 2006. Riverside' tenar t include technology companie in the medical. computer, and semiconductor indu tri a \ ell a, retail and office pace users.

Mr. eidig is a pat director of the ilicon Valley hapter of the National/\.. ociati 11 or I ndu. rrial and Office Park., and a former California tatc ireclor or the International Counci l of Sh pping enters. He i a member f the Pri11ceton Univer ·it ' chool of Engineering and Applied Science I eadet ·hip Council, and pa. t cha ir or th · lini vcr·ity's Operation. Re earch and Financial ngincering D partment Ad i ory un ii. He Ii a a trustee of Sacred Heart School in Atherton, California for fifteen years. and preside,H of hi und .... rgraduate uni versity class for Fi e year . Mr. Neidig has ervc I a · a v )luntccr Emergency Medical Technician a d Wildland Fireman. He i a private pilot \.Vith mul iengin and instrument ratings and a former member of the Sunta lnra oun ty Airpo rt.

Commission .

Mr. eidig recei ved an M.B.A. degree from the ' tanford nivcr iry Graduate ' ch ol of Business Administration. and a B.S.E. degree cum laude from Princeton Uni r ·ity. Mr. eidig and his v ife, hristy, live ir Hill. borough, Cali forni a. 615 NATIONAL VEi UE MO NTAIN VIEW C \LIFO!lNIA 94043 PIIO;'\'E: ((,50) -'28-1400 -62-
Charles F. Adams
Hillsborough, California 94010
Lisa Natusch
City Clerk
Town of Hillsborough
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, California 94010
September 11, 2025
RECEIVl!D
SEP 11 2025

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
Re: Application for Reappointment to the Financial Advisory Committee Dear Ms. Natusch:

I would like to express an interest in being reappointed as a member to the Financial Advisory Committee for the Town. As indicated on the attached Resume, I have been on the FAG since 2021 and currently serve as its Chair. Prior to that, when I was a member of the Town Council I acted for many years as the liaison to the Financial Advisory Committee and regularly attended its meetings and participated in its review of the Town's financial condition.

I have lived in Hillsborough with my family since 1987, and have an abiding interest in the financial well-being of the Town. It would be an honor to be reappointed to the Financial Advisory Committee at this time.

Very truly yours,
~>
Charles F. Adams
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" TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
a COMMITTEES AND BOARDS APPLICATION - INCUMBENT REQUEST ....,.~~" FOR REAPPOINTMENT
Requirements
• All Board/Committees: Resident of Hillsborough
• Architecture and Design Review Board: Pursuant to Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 2.12, (1) qualified electors from the town and (2) residents of the Town for two or more years and not otherwise serving the town in an elective or salaried capacity; and 3) Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed. • Administrative Hearing Panel: 1) Persons who own property "directly or indirectly," and 2) Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed.
• Financial Advisory Committee: Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (California Fair Political Practices Commission Form 700) with the City Clerk if appointed. • Upon appointment, members must attend any required training , sign the Town's Values Statement, and use a Town-assigned email address for all board/committee-related business.

Committee or Board reapplying for:

D Administrative Hearing Panel D ADRB
D Citizens Communication Advisory Committee Ill Financial Advisory Committee For ADRB: Registered voter of Hillsborough: D Yes D No
Resident of Hillsborough for two or more years: D Yes D No For Administrative Hearing Panel: Own property in Hillsborough "directly or indirectly": D Yes D No Applicant Information
Name: Charles F. Adams Home Phone:

Address: Hillsborough CA 94Qi Cell Phone:

Email: [email protected] Work Phone: 415-391-5780
Hillsborough resident since: _1_9_8_7 _____ _
Qualifications (please attach additional pages as necessary)

1. I want to continue to serve on this committee/board because:

I have been a member of the Committee since 2021 . During the past four years I have spent a considerable amount of time learning about the Town's financial condition and the various financial issues facing the Town; I would like the opportunity to apply this knowledge for an additional term on the Committee. I very much enjoy working with the Town staff and other members of the Committee.
9/9/2025
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2. List any new information (business, education, community involvement) which might be useful in considering your reappointment.

I remain fully engaged as a municipal bond attorney and, as such, continue to be engaged in public finance. This provides me with a sold background and expertise in financial matters relating to municipalities in California.

3. Attach a letter of interest and current resume.

Please submit this application, letter of interest and current resume to the City Clerk's Office:
1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 / 650-375-7421 / [email protected] Please note this application becomes a public record once submitted.

Signature
9/9/2025
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Business Address:

Jones Hall LLP
4 West 4th Avenue, Suite 406
San Mateo CA 94402
415.420.4581
Charles F. Adams

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (San Francisco)
Associate Attorney 1976-1978
Rutan & Tucker (San Francisco)
Associate Attorney 1978-1979
Jones Hall LLP
Partner 1979 - present
President 1997-2006; 2014-2020
Member, California State Bar
Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
Member, American College of Bond Counsel

EDUCATION
Yale College (B.A. 1973)
graduated magna cum laude
University of Michigan Law School (J.D. 1976)
Graduated 2nd in class, summa cum laude
Hillsborohonors: Associate Editor of Law Review, Order of the Coif, American Jurisprudence Award

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member, Hillsborough Financial Advisory Committee
1989-1991 ; 2021-present
Member, Hillsborough Town Council
1991 - 2004
Mayor, Town of Hillsborough
1998-2000
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Member, City/County Association of Governments, San Mateo County, California 1998-2000
Member, Hillsborough Beautification Foundation
2008-2014

PERSONAL
Family: Married for 46 years, with two sons age 40 and 42.

Hobbies: Swimming, hiking, woodworking, American history, gardening, tropical butterfly collecting, foreign travel

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
My entire professional career has been devoted to the practice of municipal bond law, including the management of a law firm whose practice is solely dedicated to serving as bond counsel and disclosure counsel to cities, counties, school districts, special districts and other public agencies in the State of California.

Because my professional career has been devoted to the practice of municipal bond law, I routinely review financial statements of public agencies. I am familiar with the general principles of governmental accounting and have extensive experience reviewing financial reports from cities and other public agencies.

Because of my prior experience on the Town Council and as a member of the Financial Advisory Committee, I am familiar with the financial affairs of the Town and will fully up to speed on day one.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
4 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Awarding to and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing for the Parrott Drive Sanitary Sewer Project - Phase 1 in the Amount of $993,198.00, with a 20% Contingency in the Amount of $198,640.00, for a Total Cost of $1,191,838.00 under CEQA Guideline 15301 SUMMARY: As part of the Sewer Master Plan Improvement Program, the sanitary sewer pipes in the Parrott Drive sewer basin have been selected for rehabilitation, replacement, and upgrades.

The Parrott Drive Basin Rehabilitation Project will be completed in two phases. The current Phase 1 project will address sewer upgrades along Parrott Drive and Melrose Court. Phase 2 construction will focus on connecting easement lines and is anticipated to begin in 2026.

Phase 1: Parrott Drive & Melrose Segments
This project will replace and relocate sewer pipelines along Parrott Drive, from southwest of Glenbrook Drive to Melrose Court, as well as the pipeline within Melrose Court. It will also eliminate an existing easement line and that has historically posed safety challenges for maintenance staff due to steep terrain and limited accessibility.

The work includes replacing approximately 3,400 linear feet of 6-inch clay and asbestos pipes with 8-inch High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, installing fifteen manholes, and replacing thirty-two lower service laterals with associated cleanouts. The Town’s Public Works Engineering Department developed the project and retained WHB Engineers (formerly Wilsey Ham) to complete the design and prepare project specifications.

This project was advertised on the Town’s website, and a non- mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 1, 2025. Bids were opened at on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and the eight bid results were announced in the Town Hall Council Chambers in accordance with the Town’s policy and procedures. A bid summary is as follows:

EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing
Westrock Engineering
$993,198.00
$1,092,643.00
Casey Construction
Cratus, Inc.
$1,360,828.00
$1,565,670.00
APB General Engineering
JDB & Sons
$1,679,811.00
$1,699,390.00
W R Forde Assoc
KJ Woods
$1,912,513.00
$2,788,000.00
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Agenda Staff Report - Hillsborough City Council
November 10, 2025

Page 2 ends

The apparent low bid in the amount of $993,198.00 was submitted by EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing. Staff conducted an analysis of the bid submittal and determined that the bidder’s qualifications and experience levels are satisfactory to perform all work associated with this project.

Express Plumbing is a local construction firm and previously worked on a similar project for the Town.

FISCAL IMPACT: It is recommended that funding be allocated from the approved budget Priority Basins – Parrott Melrose (#718) with a 20% contingency in the amount of $198,640.00 allocated for use if needed, for a total allocation of $1,191,838.00. Sufficient funding remains in the budget for this project.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution

2. Correspondence received
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution awarding to and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract with EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing for the Parrott Drive Sanitary Sewer Project - Phase 1 and Replacement Project in the amount of $993,198.00 with a 20% contingency in the amount of $198,640.00 if needed, for a total construction budget of $1,191,838.00. -70-
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

AWARDING TO AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH EPS INC. DBA EXPRESS PLUMBING FOR THE PARROTT DRIVE SANITARY SEWER PROJECT - PHASE 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $993,198.00, WITH A 20% CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $198,640.00, FOR TOTAL COST OF $1,191,838.00 UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains the Town’s sanitary sewer system; and
WHEREAS, the capital improvement budget identified a project to evaluate and replace or rehabilitate deficient segments of pipe that were identified in the Town’s wastewater basin discharging to the City of San Mateo Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Parrott Drive Sanitary Sewer Project-Phase 1 (“Project”) consists of replacing approximately 3,400 linear feet of sanitary sewer main lines and associated manholes, lower laterals, and cleanouts; and WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been developed for improvements to the Town’s sanitary sewer system to repair the deficient pipe segments; and WHEREAS, the Project was publicly bid and advertised in accordance with the Public Contract Code and Town policies, and the Town received eight bids for the Project; and
WHEREAS, EPS Inc. dba Express Plumbing was the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid in the amount of $993,198.00; and WHEREAS, staff conducted an analysis of the bid and verified that Express Plumbing qualifications and experience levels are satisfactory; and WHEREAS, funding will be allocated from the Priority Basins – Parrott Melrose (#718).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby awards to and authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract with EPS Inc. dba Express Plumbing for the Parrott Drive Sanitary Sewer Project - Phase 1 in the amount of $993,198.00, with a 20% contingency in the amount of $198,640.00, if needed, for a total cost of $1,191,838.00, allocating funds from the Priority Basins – Parrott Melrose (#718), under CEQA Guideline 15301.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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ATTACHMENT 1
2 Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on 10th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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1 Deborah E.G. Wilder
Attorney at Law
635 Mariners Island Blvd, Suite 200
San Mateo, CA 94404
650-522-4400
(650) 522-4402 Facsimile
e-mail [email protected]
www.wilderlawfirm.com
October 31, 2025
City of Hillsborough
Paul Willis, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer, [email protected] Javad Ghaffari, Sr. Project Manager, [email protected] Sophie Cole, Mayor, [email protected]
Leslie Marden Ragsdale, Vice Mayor, [email protected] Laurie Davies Adams, Councilmember, [email protected] Marie Chuang, Councilmember, [email protected]
Christine Krolik, Councilmember, [email protected] Re: 2025 Parrot Drive Sanitary Sewer Project – Phase 1 – Bid Advisory Regarding EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing
Mayor Cole, Members of the City Council and City Staff
The undersigned has been legal counsel for EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing Inc. for nearly two decades. I write in response to the letter you received from J. Atencio from the NorCal Construction Industry Compliance.

We would like to clarify that EPS Inc. has not been found guilty of any violation related to the allegations referenced in the NCIC correspondence. The matter mentioned by (NCIC) is currently under legal review, and we are actively challenging these allegations through proper legal channels.

At this time, the (NCIC) claims are unproven and based solely on allegations that remain unresolved. Despite this, they have chosen to protest EPS’ bids at multiple agencies where EPS has performed successfully and professionally. EPS has always conducted business with full compliance to prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll reporting, and all applicable labor laws.

EPS Inc. is a family-owned and operated company based in the City of Hillsborough and Burlingame, proudly serving as a local San Mateo County contractor. They take pride in their community roots and ongoing commitment to maintaining integrity, craftsmanship, and compliance in all our projects.

Over the years, EPS has successfully completed numerous projects for the Town of Hillsborough with no claims, no performance issues, and consistent on-time completion. Currently, EPS is completing another project for the Town to the full satisfaction of your staff and inspectors.

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ATTACHMENT 2
2 Let me give you just two other examples. In 2020, inaccurate allegations were made against EPS and based on that information the DIR issued a Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment (CWPA) for a project in the City of Belmont for $87,330.75. We appealed that decision and finally agreed to settle with the DIR for the total sum of $700 because the DIR claimed (although we contested) that a DAS140 form was filed 7 days later than required. No prevailing wages were found to be due.

In 2023, again based on inaccurate allegations, the DIR issued a CWPA for $80,828.30 for alleged underpayment of wages and penalties on a project with Estero Municipal Utility District (Foster City). We settled that case, which included the inadvertent action of failing to pay three workers double time for working on the president’s day holiday. Workers were paid only straight time. This amounted to $378.88 in wages due. The DIR added penalties of $840.

Prevailing wage can be complicated. It is more than just paying a single wage rate. Wage rates vary based on tasks performed. Daily and weekly overtime and double-time may apply. Different wage rates are required for shift work, as well Saturday, Sundy and Holiday work. Training contributions for each hour worked must be paid to either an apprenticeship committee or the California Apprenticeship Council on a monthly basis. For projects over $30,000, additional apprenticeship forms, DAS-140 and DAS-142 have specific requirements for filing over the course of the project. If apprentices are dispatched, special rules apply to supervision, ratio of apprentices to Journeymen and minimum hours worked. Union, as well as open shop contractors, from time to time make minor errors in this compliance.

In the current CWPA cited in the NCIC letter, we believe the inaccurate information provided to the DIR by one of these joint labor management groups will once again result in no wages due. The matter is on appeal with the DIR and we anticipate resolution sometime in 2026. At this juncture, there is only an allegation and no proof that EPS has acted improperly.

We believe EPS’s track record, integrity, and dedication as a local contractor speaks for itself.

They have diligently worked to comply with ALL of the prevailing wage requirements on Public Works projects. Therefore, we respectfully request that the Town of Hillsborough proceed with awarding the project to EPS Inc., as they are the lowest responsible and qualified bidder.

EPS remain committed to cooperation, transparency, and continued excellence in serving the Town and its residents.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions or require any additional information.

Sincerely,
Deborah E.G. Wilder
cc EPS Inc
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JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT COOPERATION COMMITTEE

NORCAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY COMPLIANCE
P.O. Box 340596
Sacramento, CA 95834
www.norcalcic.org
[email protected] 916.993.2051
October 20, 2025
Paul Willis, P.E.

Public Works Director/City Engineer
Town of Hillsborough
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
[email protected]
RE: 2025 Parrot Drive Sanitary Sewer Project – Phase 1 – Bid Advisory Regarding EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing
Dear Director Willis,
This bid advisory is submitted by NorCal Construction Industry Compliance (herein “NCIC”), a joint labor-management organization formed pursuant to the Labor Management Corporation Act of 1978 (29 U.S.C. §175a). NCIC is committed to ensuring a level playing field for contractors and workers by promoting equitable contracting, and ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal labor laws governing the construction industry.

Introduction
The Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) opened bids for the 2025 Parrot Drive Sanitary Sewer Project (“Project”) on October 15, 2025. EPS, Inc. dba Express Plumbing (“EPS”) was the apparent lowest bidder on the Project. NCIC has serious concerns about EPS’s recent prior history of non-compliance, including demonstrated prevailing age, apprenticeship and safety violations. As explained below, publicly available information suggests that EPS is not a responsible bidder eligible to be awarded a public works contract.1 NCIC urges the Town to
conduct a thorough factual investigation into EPS’s responsibility, including by obtaining more specific information about EPS’s history of violations which are set forth in detail below.

EPS’s Recent History of Violations
NCIC’s first concern is that EPS was recently issued a $645,497.30 Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment (“CWPA”) by the Department of Industrial Relations- Division of Labor Standards 1 A responsible bidder is defined as “a bidder who has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform the public works contract.” (Pub. Contr. Code § 20111.)
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Enforcement (“DLSE”) regarding work performed the Sewer Collection System Pipeline Rehabilitation and Replacement Project Phase 1 in Alameda County. The CWPA specifies failure to comply with prevailing wage and apprenticeship laws, including failure to pay the required prevailing wage, failure to correctly classify workers in accordance with the scope of work performed, and failure to pay training fund contributions. According to the DLSE, the matter has been in “legal” status as of July 28, 2025, and therefore, is not yet resolved at the time of this writing.

The table below provides a summary of the CWPA’s findings.

Labor Code Violation Assessment Breakdown
§1774 Failure to pay the correct
wages and training fund
contributions pursuant to the
Directors Prevailing Wage
Determination.
$526,417.30
§1775 Penalties due under Labor
Code §1775.
$78,700.00
§1777.5 Failure to employ apprentices
at the minimum ratio
requirement on a public
works project.
$40,380.00
Total Assessed: $645,497.30
In addition to the above-referenced CWPA, EPS has several documented safety and health violations with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”). The table below provides a summary of each citation naming EPS as the affected contractor/defendant.

Project
Location
OSHA Inspection
No. & County
Amount of
Citation
Citation
Issuance Date
Nature of
Violations
Hayward, CA 1629270.015/Alameda $10,310.00 3/22/2023 §3395(I); §1542(C)(2);
(Serious)
§15410001 A01
(Serious)
Castro Valley,
CA
1628668.015/Alameda $5,225.00 2/16/2023 §3203(B)(1);
§1593(D)
The recent issuance of the above mentioned CWPA and citations by OSHA naming EPS as the affected contractor/defendant suggest that EPS may not be a responsible contractor. As NCIC’s research has been limited, NCIC urges the Town to review the cases attached hereto and further investigate EPS’s prior history of violations to determine whether EPS can be considered responsible and therefore eligible to be awarded the Project. -76-
Conclusion
In light of EPS’s recent history of violations described above, NCIC respectfully request that the Town thoroughly investigates whether EPS is a responsible bidder eligible to be awarded the Project. If the Town finds that EPS is not a responsible bidder, it must award the Project to the next lowest responsive and responsible bidder or reject all bids and initiate a new bidding process.

Please provide a response to this bid advisor by October 30, 2025, indicating what steps the Town will take to investigate EPS’s history of violations and ensure that the Project is awarded a responsible bidder.

Thank you for your time and consideration of this very important matter. We look forward to your response.

Sincerely,
J Atencio
Field Operations Manager
Cc: Paul Willis, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer, [email protected] Javad Ghaffari, Sr. Project Manager, [email protected] Sophie Cole, Mayor, [email protected]
Leslie Marden Ragsdale, Vice Mayor, [email protected] Laurie Davies Adams, Councilmember, [email protected] Marie Chuang, Councilmember, [email protected]
Christine Krolik, Councilmember, [email protected] Attachments:

1. Bid Results for Project

2. CWPA for DLSE Case Number 40-76605

3. OSHA Inspection Number 1629270.015

4. OSHA Citation and Notification of Penalty, Inspection Number 1629270

5. OSHA Inspection Number 1628668.015
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2025 Parrot Drive Sanitary Sewer Project- Phase 1
COMPANY NAME Bid Total
EPS, Inc Express Plumbing $99,198.00
Westrock Engineering $1,092,643.00
Casey Construction $1,360,828.00
Cratus, Inc $1,565,670.00
APB General Engineering $1,679,811.00
JDB & Sons $1,699,390.00
W R Forde Assoc $1,912,513.00
KJ Woods $2,788,000.00
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Inspection Nr: 1629270.015 Report ID: 0950614 Date Opened: 09/23/2022 Site Address:

Eps, Inc.
24646 2nd Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Mailing Address:
307 N Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA
94401
Union Status: NonUnion SIC:

NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation
Contractors
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Inspection Nr: 1628668.015 Report ID: 0950614 Date Opened: 10/17/2022 Site Address:

Eps, Inc.
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Castro Valley, CA 94546
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
5 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting as Complete the Contract with APB General Engineering for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation & Replacement Project in the Amount of $1,040,994.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15301
SUMMARY: This project included the rehabilitation and replacement of approximately 3,500 linear feet of damaged and/or deteriorated sanitary sewer mains in public and private utility easements on Kenilworth and Marlborough Road. Due to the steep slope near the Kenilworth Road easement lines, a segment of the existing line was relocated to Marlborough Road to improve access for operations and maintenance. In addition, the associated manholes, cleanouts, and lower service laterals were replaced.

FISCAL IMPACT: The project was awarded on January 13, 2025 in the amount of $1,004,000.00, with 10% contingency in the amount of $100,400.00, for a total project budget of $1,104,400.00.

The project was successfully completed on schedule in the amount of $1,040,994.00, which is below the authorized budget.

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

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting as complete the contract with APB General Engineering for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project, the final amount of which is $1,040,994.00, and authorizing staff to file a Notice of Completion for the project and release withheld retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws. -103-
RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE CONTRACT WITH APB GENERAL
ENGINEERING FOR THE 2024 SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION & REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,040,994.00, UNDER CEQA GUIDLINE 15301
WHEREAS, Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains the Town’s wastewater system; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications were developed for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project (“Project”) to rehabilitation and replacement of approximately 3,500 linear feet of damaged and/or deteriorated sanitary sewer mains in public and private utility easements on Kenilworth and Marlborough Road; and
WHEREAS, the Project was publicly bid and advertised according to the Public Contracts Code and the Town received seven bids for the Project; and \WHEREAS, staff reviewed the bids and determined APB General Engineering was the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive Base Bid in the amount of $1,004,000.00; and
\WHEREAS, the project was awarded to APB General Engineering on January 13, 2025 in the amount of $1,004,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Town established a 10% contingency for a total Project budget of $1,104,400.00; and
WHEREAS, funding was allocated from FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Fund CIP#716; and
WHEREAS, a notice to proceed was issued to the APB General Engineering and the project progressed until completed in the amount of $1,040,994.00.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby accept as complete the contract with APB General Engineering for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project, the final amount of which is $1,040,994.00, and authorizes staff to file a Notice of Completion for the project and directs staff to release withheld retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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2 Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 10th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting the Summary Vacation of an Existing Five-Foot-Wide Sewer Easement and the Grant of a Ten-Foot-Wide Sewer Easement at 1180 Marlborough Road Under CEQA Guideline 15301
SUMMARY: As part of the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project, the Town rehabilitated and replaced approximately 3,500 linear feet of damaged and/or deteriorated sanitary sewer mains in public and private utility easements on and near Kenilworth and Marlborough Road. At 1180 Kenilworth Road, a failing segment of easement line was relocated away from the house foundation to reduce risk of private property damage during construction, and improve accessibility for Town operation and maintenance staff. To provide the Town with access rights to operate and maintain the pipe along the new alignment, the owner of 1180 Marlborough Road has offered to grant a ten-foot-wide sewer easement over the new sewer main. No easement exists over the existing sewer main alignment.

Additionally, the owner desires to abandon a separate unused sewer easement located in a different area of the property. This easement has not been used in the last five consecutive years.

The Town may choose to summarily vacate the prior easement pursuant to the Street Vacation Act, California Streets and Highway Code, Section 8333(a). 8333(a): The legislative body of a local agency may summarily vacate a public service easement that has not been used for the purpose for which it was dedicated or acquired for 5 consecutive years.

Vacating the unused sewer easement would release the Town’s liability for future maintenance and allow the property owners to fully utilize this area of their parcel. The new sewer easement ensures that the Town has the legal rights to operate, access, and maintain the new sewer main located within the property.

The subject easement documents have been reviewed for accuracy and are ready for acceptance by the City Council. Upon acceptance, the City Engineer can complete the recordation process.

The easement areas are shown and described in Attachments 1 and 2 to the Resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT: This action will not create any new financial responsibility to the Town and may relieve the Town of future maintenance costs.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action accepting the easements and summarily vacating the prior easement is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guideline 15301 as the easements were and will be used to maintain an existing sewer line. -107-
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November 10, 2025

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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution and Attachments 1 and 2
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting the summary vacation of an existing fivefoot-wide sewer easement and the grant of a ten-foot-wide sewer easement at 1180 Marlborough Road under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

ACCEPTING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF AN EXISTING FIVE-FOOT-WIDE

SEWER EASEMENT AND THE GRANT OF A TEN-FOOT-WIDE SEWER EASEMENT AT 1180 MARLBOROUGH ROAD UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains the Town’s wastewater system; and
WHEREAS, a failing segment of sewer pipeline was relocated away from the house foundation at 1180 Marlborough Road; and
WHEREAS, to provide the Town with access rights to operate and maintain the pipe along the new alignment, the owner of 1180 Marlborough Road has offered to grant a ten-foot-wide sewer easement over the new sewer main; and
WHEREAS, the Town also desires to abandon a separate unused sewer easement located in a different area of the property that has not been used for its intended purpose for five consecutive years prior to this proposed vacation or abandonment; and
WHEREAS, Section 8333(a) of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California allows a city to summarily vacate a public service easement if it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was dedicated and has not been used for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposed vacation; and
WHEREAS, the easements are more particularly described and depicted in Attachments 1 and 2 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, upon the acceptance of the easements, the Town will have access to operate and maintain the infrastructure within this private property.

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

1. Summarily vacate the sewer easement located at 1180 Marlborough Road, depicted and described in Attachment 1.

2. Accept the grant of the ten-foot-wide sewer easement at 1180 Marlborough Road, depicted and described in Attachment 2.

3. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to record a certified copy of this resolution with the County Recorder of the County of San Mateo.
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2 4. Authorize the City Manager to take any and all actions necessary, and execute any and all documents required, to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution including, without limitation, recordation of a resolution of summary vacation of the sewer easement, and execution of a certificate of acceptance of the sewer easement located at 1180 Marlborough Road.

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 10th day of November, by the following vote of the members thereof:

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 2
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
7 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting as Complete the Contract with JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project in the Amount $2,709,588.52, Under CEQA Guideline 15301
SUMMARY: This project consisted of street resurfacing and rehabilitation work for 21.67 miles of the Town’s roadways utilizing conventional asphalt, rubberized asphalt, micro-surfacing, and crack sealing preventative maintenance.

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

FISCAL IMPACT: The project was awarded on April 14, 2025 with a total construction budget of $2,545,066.42, with 10% contingency in the amount of $254,506.64 for a total project budget of $2,799,573.06. The project was successfully completed on schedule in the amount of $2,709,588.52, which is below the authorized budget.

Due to favorable pricing and desired timing of construction and completion, on April 14, 2025, the City Council approved a FY 2024-25 budget amendment to Capital Improvement Fund CIP #401 in the amount of $2,772,161.06.

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

ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution accepting as complete the contract with JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project, the final amount of which is $2,709,588.52 and authorizing staff to file a Notice of Completion for the project and release withheld retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ACCEPTING AS COMPLETE THE CONTRACT WITH JV LUCAS PAVING, INC. FOR THE 2025 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,709,588.52, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE 15301
WHEREAS, Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains the Town’s system of roadways; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications were developed for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project (“Project”) to rehabilitate 21.67 miles of roadway with conventional asphalt, rubberized asphalt, micro-surfacing, and crack sealing preventative maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the Project was publicly bid and advertised according to the Public Contracts Code and the Town received eight bids for the Project; and \WHEREAS, staff reviewed the bids and determined JV Lucas Paving, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive Base Bid in the amount of $2,520,146.42, and Altenative Bid Item B in the amount of $24,920.00; and
\WHEREAS, the project was awarded to JV Lucas Paving, Inc. on April 14, 2025 in the amount of $2,545,066.42; and
WHEREAS, the Town established a 10% contingency for a total Project budget of $2,799,573.06; and
WHEREAS, funding was allocated from FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Fund CIP#401; and
WHEREAS, a notice to proceed was issued to the JV Lucas Paving, Inc. and the project progressed until completed in the amount of $2,709,588.52; and WHEREAS, the adopted Resolution No. 23-26 approved a budget amendment for FY 2024-25 to the Street Resurfacing Program (CIP #401) in the amount of $2,772,161.06.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby accepts as complete the contract with JV Lucas Paving, Inc. for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project, the final amount of which is $2,709,588.52 and authorizes staff to file a Notice of Completion for the project and directs staff to release withheld retention in accordance with state prompt payment laws.

Mayor of the Town of Hillsborough
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2 Attest: City Clerk
This resolution was adopted by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough at its regular meeting held on the 10th day of November 2025, by the following vote of the members thereof:

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

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Design-Build Agreement with Power Engineering Construction Company for the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project – Phase 1 in the Amount of $589,191.00 Under CEQA Guideline 15301
SUMMARY: The Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) sought emergency design-build services from qualified contractors for the emergency repairs of the Tartan Trail Road Bridge over San Mateo Creek (“Project”). The goal of this Project is to restore safe public access while ensuring long-term structural performance and environmental compliance as time is of the essence as the bridge deck and structure continue to erode. Typically, Town construction projects follow a Design-Bid-Build process with environmental permits part of the design period. A similar design and permitting project occurring within Town on a smaller bridge (Parkside) has taken over two years, with permits still anticipated in the next 4-6 months. Due to the traffic volumes on this bridge, and access to this part of Town to local freeways and shopping centers, the Town has decided to proceed with an emergency project to significantly reduce the permitting periods and start construction with minimal delays.

The existing bridge and roadway serve as a critical public access point to the Town and requires immediate repair due to failed pavement structure and other potential subsurface issues which have compromised the roadway for public use. The damage may be associated with a failed underground conduit owned by PG&E, and repeated notifications to them have not resulted in any actions or repairs. PG&E under their Franchise Agreement with the Town is responsible for their conduit and facilities within the right of way. Coincidentally, in 2024 PG&E replaced their conduit immediately uphill from this location, reconstructing it to current engineering standards, but withheld repairs at this bridge location.

Additionally, the Project was delayed due to jurisdictional uncertainty. The bridge spans San Mateo Creek, a San Francisco Public Utility Commission (“SFPUC”) maintained waterway from Crystal Springs dam and reservoir. The bridge is located on SFPUC fee owned property, within the County of San Mateo, and near the Town limits. However, most recently, the Town learned that in the 1950s, the SFPUC granted the Town the right to build a bridge, providing the Town sufficient authority to perform necessary repairs despite the bridge being outside Town limits. The Town has agreed to be the lead agency to repair the damaged Tartan Trail bridge as this bridge primarily serves Town residents. As time is of the essence, after emergency repairs are completed the Town’s representatives plan to recover costs with responsible parties.

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November 10, 2025

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Creek flows beneath Tartan Trail Road and restore the roadway. The final deliverable shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the current bridge design specifications. Where applicable, Caltrans bridge design practice, seismic design criteria, and Town and San Mateo County standard details shall be used as guidance. The Project scope also includes geotechnical investigations, environmental permitting support, integration with the existing roadway and creek environment, and ensuring long-term structural performance and compliance with environmental regulations.

The Town issued a Design-Build RFP on September 25, 2025, held a pre-proposal meeting on October 2, 2025, and received proposals on October 28, 2025. Staff conducted a detailed review of all proposals, and after careful evaluation and technical interview, recommend Power Engineering Construction Company (Power) as the preferred Design-Builder due to their experience, technical approach, accelerated project schedule, and familiarity with similar projects.

As this is a design-build project, their proposal include all design, engineering, construction, environmental, and testing as follows:

Design & Engineering: $271,139.00
Environmental Protection & Compliance: $280,904.00
Quality Control and Testing: $37,148.00
Construction: $3,311,124.00
Guaranteed Maximum Price of Emergency Work: $3,900,315.00 Staff recommends a phased approach to allow design, permitting, and environmental compliance work to move forward immediately, ensuring the Project can maintain an aggressive schedule to ensure construction can begin in the spring. Staff recommends that City Council authorize a Design-Build Agreement with Power Engineering Construction Company for Phase 1 of the Project to cover Design & Engineering, Environmental Protection & Compliance, and Quality Control and Testing. Staff will return to the Council for approval and a budget amendment prior to commencing the construction phase.

FISCAL IMPACT: After careful review of the cost proposal, staff and Power negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price for all project costs in the amount of $3,900,315.00. It is anticipated PLAN JPA will reimburse the Town up to $750,000.00 for the Project. Staff recommends that City Council authorize Phase 1 for the Design & Engineering, Environmental Protection & Compliance, and Quality Control and Testing, for a total cost of $589,191.00. There will be no additional contingencies for this project as the proposal is all inclusive of services, labor and materials. Staff will return to the Council for approval and a budget amendment prior to commencing the construction phase. The Town will continue pursuing cost recovery from responsible parties and coordinate with its insurance provider for potential reimbursement.

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

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution
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November 10, 2025

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2. Request for Proposals

3. Power Engineering Construction Company Proposal
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Design-Build agreement with Power Engineering Construction Company for the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project – Phase 1 in the amount of $589,191.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25-

RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DESIGNBUILD AGREEMENT WITH POWER ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION COMPANY,

PENDING CONFIRMATION WITH POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK

JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (PLAN JPA), FOR THE TARTAN TRAIL ROAD BRIDGE EMERGENCY REPAIR PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,900,315.00 UNDER CEQA GUIDELINE SECTION 15301
WHEREAS, Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) maintains the Town’s system of roadways; and
WHEREAS, the Tartan Trail Road Bridge over San Mateo Creek provides critical public access to the Town of Hillsborough and has experienced significant damage to the bridge and supporting elements; and
WHEREAS, the Town determined that immediate action is necessary and initiated the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project (“Project”) to restore safe public access, ensure long-term structural performance, and maintain environmental compliance; and
WHEREAS, the Town issued a Design-Build Request for Proposals (RFP) on September 25, 2025, held a pre-proposal meeting on October 2, 2025, and received one proposal on October 28, 2025; and
WHEREAS, after evaluation of qualifications, technical approach, schedule, and experience, Town staff determined that Power Engineering Construction Company (“Power”) is the most qualified and responsive proposer for the emergency design-build work; and
WHEREAS, the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Project, as negotiated between Town staff and Power, is $3,900,315.00, inclusive of all design, engineering, construction, environmental compliance, and testing; and \WHEREAS, the Project qualifies for a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, as the work involves repair and maintenance of existing public infrastructure with no expansion of use; and
\WHEREAS, the Town anticipates reimbursement for the Project through its insurance provider, PLAN JPA, and will return to the Town Council for a budget amendment should full reimbursement not be secured; and WHEREAS, the Town will continue to pursue cost recovery from other potentially responsible parties, including PG&E, as applicable.
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ATTACHMENT 1
2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby:

1. Approves the award of the Design-Build Agreement for the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project (“Project”) to Power Engineering Construction Company in the amount of $3,900,315.00, pending confirmation with PLAN JPA; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Design-Build Agreement and all related documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution; and

3. Finds the Project to be categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).

AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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ATTACHMENT 2
The following documents are available on the Town’s website provided:
• Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project Request For Proposals https://www.hillsborough.net/207/Request-for-Proposals
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ATTACHMENT 3
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Date: October 28, 2025
Submitted to:

Town of Hillsborough
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hi llsborough, CA 94010
Attn: City Council and Natalie Gribben,
Deputy Director of Public Works
Submitted by:

Power Engineering Construction Co.
1501 Viking Street, Suite 200
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-3800 I www. powerengconstruction. com
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C
D
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H

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

TRANSMITTAL COVER LETTER

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES

PERSONNEL

UNDERSTANDING OF PROJECT

REFERENCES

LIST OF REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT

APPENDIX
- PROJECT SCHEDULE
- SCHEMATIC RAWINGS
-RESUMES
- TARTAN TRAIL ROAD BRIDGE EMERGENCY REPAIR
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October 28, 2025
City Council
Town of Hillsborough
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
Subject: Offer to Provide Design-Build Services for the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project
Dear Members of the City Council,
Power Engineering Construction Co., together with our design partners Bay Area Geotechnical Group, Contech Engineered Solutions, and Pacific Affiliates, is pleased to submit this Proposal to provide Design-Build services for the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project.

Our team offers the full range of techn ical expertise, field experience, and collaborative problemsolving required for this accelerated and highly coordinated effort. As a Ca lifornia-l icensed heavycivil and marine contractor with nearly four decades of experience, Power Engineering Construction has successfully delivered complex infrastructure projects under similar emergency, design-build, and environmentally sensitive cond itions.

We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal and look forward to the possibil ity of working with the Town of Hi llsborough, Please contact me directly at (415)264-0715 or [email protected] with any questions or to discuss our proposa l fu rther.

Sincerely,
Marc Service
Project Manager and Principal
Power Engineering Construction Co.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PROPO AND DESIGN-BUILD TEAM
Power Engineering Construction along with our engineering and permitting consultants put many hours into assessing this emergency project with the goal of providing the Town of Hillsborough and other key stakeholders with an operable and sustainable bridge as quickly as possible. This proposal highlights our understanding of the required scope (during both preconstruction and construction), discusses our
Design-Build team's composition and qualifications, provides insight into our planned design, permitting, and construction approach(es), submits a functional critical path schedule, and discusses life cycle data for the new structures. Our proposal also reviews other options that we considered as part of our studies and how these options would either add or reduce value compared to the effects of cost, service life, public access, etc. We included schematic drawings of our general construction concept along with more advanced drawings and details of the new corrugated metal pipe (CM P) arches that we are recommending be installed. This proposal is intended to create a high level of transparency between our DesignBuild team and the Town of Hillsborough so that the combined project team can make prompt and educated decisions in this emergency scenario.

The Design-Build Team assembled for the Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair combines the proven expertise
of Power Engineering Construction Co., BAGG Engineers,
Contech Engineered Solutions, and Pacific Affiliates. Together, these firms provide a fully integrated approach to emergency bridge and culvert replacement, encompassing geotechnical investigation, earthwork design, structural arch culvert design, fabrication, and construction.

POWER ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CO. leads as the
Design-Build Entity. Since 1986, Power has delivered some of the most complex heavy-civil, near-shore, and marine projects on the West Coast. With more than $250 million in design-build work completed over the past decade and 80% repeat clients, Power has built a reputation as a trusted partner. They're known for business integrity, accurate pricing, and no-surprises project delivery.

BAGG ENGINEERS, based in Sunnyvale, California, has
provided geotechnical, geo-environmental, and special
inspection services since 1988. Their expertise includes landslide stabilization, foundation systems, and emergency hillside repair throughout the Bay Area. Power and BAGG have a long record of collaboration, including the Five Points Landslide Repair for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, where the team restored a failed roadway under emergency conditions using engineered geotechnical design and constructible field methods-an effort directly relevant to the Tartan Trail project.inspection services since 1988. Their expertise includes landslide stabilization, foundation systems, and emergency hillside repair throughout the Bay Area. Power and BAGG have a long record of collaboration, including the Five Points Landslide Repair for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, where the team restored a failed roadway under emergency conditions using engineered geotechnical design and constructible field methods-an effort directly relevant to the Tartan Trail project.

WRA, INC. is an environmental consulting firm based in San Rafael, California, with more than 40 years of experience providing biological, regulatory, and environmental planning services throughout the state. WRA and Power have worked together on projects in challenging locations since 2010.

WRA will support the Design-Build Team with biological
assessments, permitting consultation, and environmental documentation for agency approvals. With direct experience working with the Town of Hillsborough, WRA brings valuable local knowledge and permitting expertise that will streamline environmental compliance for this project.

CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS, founded more than 100
years ago, is a national leader in the design and manufacture of prefabricated bridge, culvert, and drainage systems with a strong presence throughout California. The firm has delivered hundreds of installations for state and municipal agencies, including rapid emergency replacements and complex MULTIPLATE® and Aluminum Structural Plate crossings. Contech's integrated design, fabrication, and installation support model ensures constructability, quality, and accelerated project delivery.

PACIFIC AFFILIATES serves as the Structural Engineer of Record for Contech's MULTI-PLATE® bridge system and has been the stamping engineer for Contech on numerous projects across California and the United States. With decades of experience in structural, hydraulic, and transportation design, Pacific Affiliates provides the licensed engineering oversight and technical assurance needed to meet all applicable seismic, structural, and permitting requirements for this project. - TARTAN TRAIL ROAD BRIDGE EMERGENCY REPAIR 4
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

DESIGN-BUILD TEAM
BAGG Engineers
Geotechnical
Town of Hillsborough
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PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES

DESIGN-BUILD TEAM
Power Engineering Construction is aware of all Design-Builder responsibilities and is prepared to proceed with the entirety of our scope of services.

The services listed below were developed using our team's expertise and experience to ensure a practical solution is presented that does not result in an underperforming bridge structure but also does not assume the worst-case scenario for every element of the scope, The following outlines our intended scope of services:
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Apply for, coordinate, provide documentation for, pay
permit fees, and procure Town of Hillsborough and SFPUC building and/or encroachment permits.

Apply for, perform surveys, provide documentation for,
pay permit fees, and procure environmental permits. This also includes training, additional surveys, site compliance monitoring, and reporting during construction. Anticipated regulatory permit submission includes:

CEQA categorical exemption to be paired with
the existing Meadowood Estates EIR and CEQA
determinations.

USFWS Section 7 permit procurement
NHPA Section 106 permit procurement
US Army Corps Pre-Construction Notification and
Jurisdictional Determinations
RWQCB permitting along with Water Pollution
Prevention Control plans.
- CDFW Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement
Geotechnical investigation with a licensed geotechnical engineering firm to support the culvert replacement
design, temporary shoring methods, and to provide data
to Town of Hillsborough for the condition of the subgrade directly below the bridge concrete arch headwalls.

Geotechnical review of PG&E trench detailing and trench construction and possible impacts on the formation of the bridge sinkhole.

Geotechnical engineering for culvert arch pipe
replacement including foundation and backfill design.

Structural and drainage design for the new CMP arch
pipes including connection to the existing headwalls
as well as recommendations and coordination with the
geotechnical engineer for backfill requirements,
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Civil engineer design for utility relocations and finish site features, to verify designs related to Town or Caltrans standard details.

The designs will maintain or improve the existing creek conveyance both functionally and environmentally.

Design-Build Contractor (lead) coordination and
supervision for all scopes listed above.

All required deliverables for permitting and design required for the scopes listed above.

Construction to replace the CMP pipe arches with new
and improved materials, including the following features of work:

Mobilize/demobilize bridge site
- Traffic control barricade and signage
- Site demolition and grading
Utility potholing and relocations
- Shoring installation and removal
Creek water damming and diversion
Excavation of all unsuitable soil or material required
for new culvert pipe installations
Removal and reinstallation of new CMP culvert
pipes
Connection of new CMP pipes to existing concrete
headwalls
Drainage improvements through concrete
headwalls
Diversion of drainage from exterior utilities
away from the new CMP pipe - an action highly
recommended by Contech, project EOR for CMP
structures.

Backfill around new CMP pipes
Installation of a new crushed rock invert layer
inside of new CMP final site grading and paving/
striping replacement
Curb and gutter replacement
- Vehicle guard rail replacement
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PROPOSED SCOPE OF SERVICES

DESIGN-BUILD TEAM
- Some tree trimming and minimal removal for
equipment and new material access.
- 3rd party quality control testing for all scopes listed above.
- Coverage for all insurance and bonding
requirements stated in the bid RFP.

All construction scopes listed above will be supported by a contractor team of a Project Manager, Superintendent, Project Engineer, and a union field crew. Contractor
will provide full-time supervision to coordinate all field activities and correspondance with Town of Hillsborough.

All permitting, design, and construction will be in
compliance with applicable local, state and federal
agencies.

EXCEPTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS:
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Attachment 1 - "Scope of Services" includes structural
requirements that are applicable to new precast structures.

Based on correspondence with Town of Hillsborough staff and our team's engineering opinion, we are excluding
replacement of the entire bridge - meaning we will not be replacing the existing concrete headwalls.

The new CMP pipe being recommended in this proposal
will achieve the same service life as new precast arch
structures and is more cost effective. Therefore, we are excluding any design or construction of any precast
structures.

The new culverts will include appropriate scour protection and stabilization. However, scour design features apply more commonly to new head or wingwall structures -
which are not being replaced. Therefore, any scouring
or stabilization design and construction of the existing headwalls is excluded.
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PERSONNEL

DESIGN-BUILD TEAM
Marc Service - Project Manager
Power Engineering Construction Co.

Mr. Service brings 15 years of experience managing complex heavy-civil and marine construction projects across the Bay Area. His portfolio includes outfalls, pipelines, pump stations, shoreline stabilization, and in-water infrastructure. He has managed multiple design-build and progressive design-build projects requiring close coordination with design engineers, environmental agencies/ and client representatives.

Marc is responsible for project planning, permitting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and field oversight to ensure safety, quality/ and compliance. (Resume in Appendix)
Marty Garvey - Construction Superintendent
Power Engineering Construction Co.

With 36 years at Power, Mr. Garvey offers unmatched field leadership and technical skill in heavy-civil and marine construction. His experience spans deep excavation, cofferdam and shoring systems, pile installation, grout injection1 and structural repair under emergency and environmentally sensitive conditions, Marty's steady oversight and communication with design teams and owners ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality field operations. (Resume in Appendix)
Michael Matusich, P.E., G.E. - Geotechnical Designer (Civil Engineer #62536, California; Geotechnical Engineer #3013) Bay Area Geotechnical Group (BAGG)
Mr. Matusich is a licensed Civil and Geotechnical Engineer (CA C62536, GE3013) with more than 30 years of experience in geotechnical • investigations and construction support He specializes in slope stability, liquefaction, deformation and settlement analyses, and deep foundation design, He has led field investigations, grading plan review, and instrumentation installation-including inclinometers and piezometers-for public and private infrastructure projects. (Resume in Appendix) Rei Scampavia, Ph.D. - Biologist
WRA, Inc.

Dr. Scampavia is a biologist with 10 years of experience specializing in plant, wetland, and invertebrate ecology, biological assessments, and environmental permitting, She serves as project manager for multiple contracts with the Town of Hillsborough, leading biological resource studies, CEQA documentation, and regulatory permitting for repair, sewer/ and creek restoration projects. (Resume in Appendix) John Hahm, P.E. - Senior Engineer
Contech Engineered Solutions
Mr. Hahm has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, project management, and business development, specializing in the design and fabrication of structural plate Buried Bridge structures, A national leader in this field, he has served as engineer of record for many of the largest structural plate bridges in the U.S. and actively contributes to national committees on culverts and buried bridges, (Resume in Appendix) Travis Schneider, P.E. - Stamps drawings for Contech Engineering Solutions MULTI PLATE Products (CA License# 67393) Pacific Affiliates, sub to Contech
Mr. Schneider brings more than 30 years of civil and structural engineering experience nationwide. As Engineer of Record for the Contech structural plate bridge, he applies a deep background in bridge and retaining structure design and a proven ability to deliver tailored solutions for municipal and private infrastructure projects,
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UNDERSTANDING OF PROJECT

PROJECT DESIGN DESCRIPTION
Our primary approach is the replacement of the existing culvert CMP arches with newer upgraded CMP pipe arches. Our
structural design is led by the new CMP culvert pipe designer (Contech Engineered Solutions), a national leader in bridge, culvert, and drainage design/supply. Contech also provides perspective as an industry standard designer/supplier for precast concrete drainage, retaining, and foundation structures.

Power Engineering and Contech have discussed many
options for repair or replacement of the culvert pipes during the preparation of this proposal. Our main goal has been to present a solution to Town of Hillsborough that provides an operable bridge and avoids the risk of short-term failures of either recently repaired structures, or adjacent failure of structures if only partial replacement is performed on the culvert pipes. Below are the primary design considerations used to develop our primary solution:
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It is very likely that the existing culvert pipes are
experiencing corrosion at/below the water line and
have holes in them near the "haunches" or lower sides
of the pipes, Corrosion and water infiltration could be a contributing factor to the loss of material (i.e. sinkhole) in addition to water sources above the bridge exacerbating the problem. The certain known is that the culverts have significantly bulged inwards, therefore the existing bridge and culvert "in the portion of bulging" (as stated in the RFP) "has no load capacity and cannot carry vehicles':

Confirmation of our corrosion assumption is included in the site investigation phase of our design.

We believe that the "non-bulging" side of the culvert pipes is likely in a similar condition and at risk of the same corrosion problems in near term.

As Design-Builder, we cannot state that a "patch repair" and "pop-out" of the currently bulging portion of the pipe will provide an operable bridge with any foreseeable
service life, The culvert pipes have been jeopardized either from culvert deterioration, soil migration, or upper utility trenches failures, CMP culvert pipes require a very specific equilibrium of backfill and maintenance of structural shape to maintain their integrity.

As Design-Builder, we also cannot state that a partial
replacement of the CMP pipes (only in the bulging
portions) will provide an operable bridge with complete foreseeable service life. If the non-replaced portion of the culverts were to experience the same deformation or other failure, the failure would immediately impact the adjacent CMP replacement and any coupling between the two
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portions. After failure of the remaining section, the bridge would not be defined as "operable': It should also be noted that the bulging length estimate (up to approximately 30' on one culvert) extends into the South lane of Tartan Trail Road, and 30' is the minimum shoring/excavation required to accommodate the backfill and coupling installations.

Based on the statements above, it is our team's opinion that the most practical solution for this project is to replace the CMP culvert pipes in full. These pipes were installed in the 1960's and with understanding of the CMP specifications from the 1960's we believe that they are either at or very close to their full-service life.

The new CMP pipe is recommended at 8 Gauge, with
a "triple" thickness galvanizing per modern standard
Contech specifications to provide longer-term service
lifetime for the culvert pipe structures. For this project we are proposing triple galvanized 8 Gauge steel with an anticipated service life of 75 years.

Our subgrade and backfill designs are straightforward and are directly related to the recommendations from Contech and our geotechnical engineer, BAGG, in relation to typical installation procedures required for installation of this size CMP (plate) culvert pipe.

Other minor designs for this project include:

Basic utility relocation and drainage improvements.

Our Design-Build team believe that the current
condition with large (and small) external drainage
pipe penetrations is detrimental to the integrity
of the culvert pipe structures, and we highly
recommend avoiding these penetrations as part of
the final product. Drainage around the new culvert
pipes is also critical, so we are planning to install
filtered trench drains below the culvert inverts that
penetrate through the existing concrete headwalls.

Simple verification of the replaced roadway, curb
and gutter, paving and guardrail reinstallations.

These will mostly rely on initial site surveys and
matching in-kind per Town of Hillsborough or
Caltrans standard details.
- Temporary shoring and bracing design for
excavation will be covered internally by Power
Engineering.
- Temporary damming and creek flow diversion
designs will also be covered internally by Power
Engineering with proprietary (non-ground
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UNDERSTANDING OF PROJECT
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disturbing) dam literature and basic bypass
hydraulic analysis of the creek during the flow
conditions during the necessary construction
phase.

No architectural, mechanical, or plumbing (drainage
considered civil or CMP related) designs are considered to be necessary for this project and therefore are not
included.

All designs stated above will be upheld to industry, Town of Hillsborough, and SFPUC performance standards. Our
opinion is that our proposed solutions will enhance the performance of the existing culverts and avoid deficiencies associated with the original installation.

PROJECT SCHEDULE
Please see the CPM project schedule included in the
appendices of this proposal.

The schedule is based on the assumption of receiving Notice to Proceed by Noyember 26th, 2026, and incorporates aggressive environmental permitting durations; namely, the CDFW
Streambed Alteration Agreement. This permit will be the driving factor for the start of constructio. With the expertise of our permitting consultant (WRA) and partnering with the Town of Hillsborough, however, we believe we have the ability to streamline this permit process.

PROJECT COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM PROGRAM AND

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Power Engineering as the Design-Build lead, along with our engineering, permitting, and subcontractor team, certify that all performance standards in the RFP will be met and/or exceeded for this design-build project.

LIFE CYCLE COST
Life cycle/service life of the new and existing culvert structures is one of the primary topics reviewed during our research and development of this proposal. Here are some key notes regarding our assessment of life cycle followed by some documentation regarding the future service life for the new CMP culvert pipes we are proposing:
■ The existing CMP was constructed around the 1960's.

Judging the quality standards from that time and available photos/observations, we believe the current culvert
pipes are at either at or very near their full-service life.

Limited remaining service life implies the bridge will not be "operable" or "sustainable" should any portion of the existing culvert pipes remain in place.

For this proposal we have priced in new 8 gauge
corrugated metal plate pipe. Contech Engineered
Solutions utilizes a "triple coating" which means they
typically apply 30% more galvanizing thickness to their plate products. With this product the service life of the new CMP pipe is anticipated to be at least 75 years.
■ To stabilize the new culvert pipe, our planned approach is to layer a crushed rock bedding along the invert of the culvert pipes; this is standard practice and will maintain the 75+ year service life of the new system.

A potential enhancement to the CMP system is to install a concrete layer at the invert of the corrugated pipe. A concrete invert layer potentially adds another 25+ years to the service life to the overall system. Our current
pricing does not incorporate this concrete layer as it
poses challenges for installation within an active creek.

Additionally, a concrete invert layer can only be installed after final CMP assembly and backfill. If the extra 25 years of service life are preferred by TOH, we can work closely with Contech to develop a cost-effective way to install a concrete invert layer.

SUMMARY OF VALUE-ADDED ENHANCEMENTS
Our Design-Build team considered multiple options for this repair. Ultimately, we determined a full-length replacement of each culvert pipe is the most cost-effective solution.

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the existing concrete headwalls and whether they are
contributing to the deformation of the culvert pipes. We think it unlikely the existing headwalls are contributing to deformation of the pipes but will confirm our assumption.

We believe a "patch repair" of the bulging or deteriorated CMP (and any simple sinkhole fix) is not a viable option.

Patch repairing will not provide TOH with a certified
"operable" bridge at project completion. We believe this is not in line with the TOH or RFP goals.

A partial repair (i.e only the bulging sections) of the CMP culvert will not provide certainty of an "operable" bridge.

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and extends into the South lane ofTartan Trail Road. While partial replacement of the culvert pipes would greatly
improve the current condition, it cannot be stated that the overall bridge is operable because we have concerns that the non-bulging side of the bridge might have similar deficiencies as the North side. Again, the existing culvert pipes have most likely reached their maximum service life therefore without full replacement between headwalls, we as the Design-Builder cannot say that a partial replacement would perform with the exact service life cited for full replacement above.

If a partial replacement of the CMP is preferred by Town of Hillsborough, despite the longer term quality and service life implications - we can offer a savings of $500,000
to the GMP.

Regardless of full or partial CMP replacement, we are
aware that traffic and public access are important to Town of Hillsborough. With partial replacement, the excavation and shoring would encroach into the South lane of Tartan Trail Road, therefore for any option we would need to
construct a temporary vehicular bridge (one lane) to allow vehicular traffic to be sustained during construction. It should be noted that with the rental, installation, and phase moves of the temporary vehicular bridge, it would add
an additional cost to the GMP of $330,000. *This
assumes traffic signage similar to what is currently in place at the Tartan Trail/Crystal Springs intersection, an automated signal light at each end of the bridge, but does not include human flaggers (24/7).

SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS
Please see Appendix for the below list of conceptual
drawings for this proposal:

PLAN CONCEPT. This is general method and scope drawings overlayed over the bridge/culvert as-builts showing the main scopes of work. This includes high level depictions of our planned utility relocations, shoring, excavation, and drainage improvements to combine with our engineering
recommendations stated above in this proposal.

DETAILED CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP) structural plate
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SECTIONAL G

REFERENCES

DESIGN-BUILD TEAM

POWER ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
Project: Five Points Landslide Repair
Organization: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Contact: Erick Serrano, Project Manager
Phone: (415)609-6674 I Email: [email protected]
-orJudy Chin, Job Order Contracts Program Manager
Phone: (415) 218-7450
Project: Belmont Gravity Pipeline (RESCU Program)
Organization: Silicon Valley Clean Water
Contact: Michelle Stovall, Construction Manager, Tanner Pacific Phone: (650) 730-6566 I Email: [email protected]

BAGG ENGINEERS
Project: Landslide Mitigation for Impacted Sewer Main
Organization: BKF Engineers
Contact: Cuong Tran, P.E.

Phone: (650) 482-6362 I Email: [email protected]
Project: Mockingbird Lane Storm Drain Discharge Remediation Organization: City of Sunnyvale, Department of Public Works Contact: Nathan Scribner
Phone: (408) 730-2783 I Email: [email protected]

CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
Project: US-395 Crossing of Vance Creek
Organization: Oregon Department of Transportation
Contact: Scott Hayes, P.E., Structural Design Engineer
Phone: (541) 910-6469 I Email: [email protected] Project: Washington Department of Transportation, SR 520 Eastside Corridor Organization: KLB Construction
Contact: Jeff Pietz, Project Manager
Phone: (425) 577-2293 I Email: [email protected] - - TARTAN TRAIL ROA□ BRIDGE EMERGENCY REPAIR 12
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SECTION H

LIST OF REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

PAST FIVE YEARS
Five Points Landslide Repair
San Mateo County, CA I San Francisco Public Utilities Commission I Completed Oct 2024 I $1.6M Design-Bid-Build I Power Engineering Construction - Prime Contractor & BAGG Geotechnical Engineer Emergency slope stabilization and roadway reconstruction following a storm-induced slide. Work included excavation, gabion wall installation, subdrain systems, and slope regrading within a sensitive watershed.

Castroville Culvert Replacement and Rehabilitation
Monterey, CA I County of Monterey I Completed October 2020 I $1.2M Design-Build I Power Engineering Construction - Design-Build Entity Replacement of a failing culvert and rehabilitation of a second culvert at Old Salinas River. For the replacement, a completely new culvert was installed, requiring a sheet pile cofferdam, excavation, and backfill. The second culvert was rehabilitated by slip lining the existing and pouring concrete shut-off walls at each end, in the river, and filling the annular space with cellular concrete. Once the new pipelines were installed, new flared end-sections were installed in the water and rock rip rap placed around the flared sections for additional protection.

Belmont Gravity Pipeline (RESCU Program)
Belmont-San Carlos, CA I Silicon Valley Clean Water I Completed May 2024 I $16M Progressive Design-Build I Power Engineering Construction - Design-Build Subcontractor 4,600 LF of 36-inch pipeline installed through deep excavation up to 35 feet Potholing, grout injection, shoring, and microtunneling were performed under a progressive design-build framework with full civil restoration.

Landslide Mitigation for Impacted Sewer Main
Hillsborough, CA I BKF Engineers I Completed December 2023 I $2M Design Support I BAGG Engineers - Geotechnical Engineer Landslide stabil ization using drilled piers and tie-backs. Subsurface exploration, laboratory testing, and engineering analysis guided construction of a reinforced concrete retaining wall and sewer main repa ir.

US-395 Crossing of Vance Creek
Canyon City, OR I Oregon DOT I Completed September 2024 I $2M Emergency Replacement / Design-Build I Contech Engineered Solutions - Designer / Manufacturer Emergency culvert replacement using a 20-foot diameter MULTI-PLATE® structure installed in 10 days to reopen a critical transportation corridor.

Sandra-Hayne Creek Daylighting Project
San Mateo County, CA I Town of Hillsborough I Completed Nov 2023 I $435K Restoration Design, CEQA, & Permitting I WRA, Inc.

Culvert replacement and stream restoration project to improve stormwater flow capacity within Cherry Creek. WRA prepared the project's CEQA IS/MND, biological studies, and 30%, 60%, and 100% restoration and erosion control plans for the project, oversaw the environmental permitting process with regulatory agencies, and provided biological compliance monitoring duri ng project implementation.
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- SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS
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SCHEDULE
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Activity ID
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Start Construction
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11-Aug-26
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Engineering & Design (lnduding TOH Reviews)
Material & Work Plan Submittals (lnduding TQ-l ~vews
Long Lead Material Procurement (CMP Plate)
Mobilization (offsite, onsite, traffic setup) -- -- --- - Site Demo/Grading Tree Trimming/Removal - - -·--
Utility Relocations
Shoring Installation
Creek flow dam/diversions
Excavation
CMP & Invert Soil Removal - -- ·-- - . - Subgrade Prep & Drainage Improvements --------- New CMP Installation
CMP to Headwall Connections ----------------- Backfill
Install Guard Rail
Shoring Removal
Curb & Gutter
Paving & Striping
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PLAN CONCEPT: FULL CMP REPLACEMENT BETWEEN HEADWALLS
Figure 8-5: T ronoff ( 1964 ), Partial Image from Drawing H-D-2 -.

Temporarily support
Electrical Conduits within
shoring/excavation
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Remove 42" from CMP
culvert penetration (not
reccomended by Contech)
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SPRIAGS CRYSTAL
59'-7"
Remove & re~design
vertical drainage into culvert.

Avoid penetration into CMP.

ROAD
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Temporary shoring & bracing
for excavation around/below
both culvert CMP's
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Improve headwall -- ---
drainage
eep holes with filtered/piped
rench drain below culverts &
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torm drain.

Relocate
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PLAN CONCEPT: FULL CMP REPLACEMENT Appro ximate center of road elevation

BETWEEN HEADWALLS
Shoring driven -l outside of ":i
headwalls and ~
behind wing
walls
Remove & redesign
vertical drainage into
I culvert, avoid penetration
om into CMP.

Excavation/backfill
zone within shoring
system and around
new CMP culverts. CMP to be removed & fully
replaced with new CMP, see
conceptual Contech drawings
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Depth of driven shoring TBD
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headwall of wing wall footings
(elevation as-built drawing is
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as-built drawing)
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utilities across
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PROJECT SUMMARY

LOCAL BRIDGE CONSULTANT
• NAME= Mandy Haddock
• EMAIL= [email protected]
• PHONE NUMBER = 303-241-8154

STRUCTURE DETAILS
• SPAN = 15'-4"
• RISE = 9'-3"
·LENGTH = 66' FOR ONE PIPE ARCH, TWO ARCHES TOTAL TO BE REPLACED • GAGE =8

DESIGN PARAMETERS

1. DESIGN BY CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING DESIGN CRITERIA:

VEHICLE LIVE LOAO:HL-93
MINIMUM COVER 1.5
MAXIMUM COVER: 4.0
UNIT WEIGHT OF ENGINEERED BACKFILL = 120 LBS/FT'.

2. ENGINEERED BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL GOMPL Y WITH THE ENGINEERED BACKFILL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS SHOWN IN THESE DRAWINGS.

3. DESIGN COVER AND LATERAL EXTENT OF ENGINEERED BACKFILL ZONE SHALL BE AS SHOWN IN lHESE DRAWINGS AND REQUIRED BY lliE DESIGN STANDARDS REFERENCED IN THESE NOTES.

4. REFERENCE MSHTO LRFD SECTION 12.6.1 FOR SEISMIC DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS.

5. STRUCTURE DESIGN BASED ON SITE SOIL INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. IF UNEXPECTED SITE SOIL CONDITIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED, CONTECH MUST BE NOTIFlED TO DETERMINE IF DESIGN CHANGES ARE NEEDED

6. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE LOADING HEAVIER THAN THE DESIGN VEHICLE

LIVE LOAD SHAU NOT BE PERMITTED TO CROSS OVER THE STRUCTURE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF CONTECH. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY CONTECH OF THE SIZE. TYPE ANO WEIGHT OF ANf CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES INTENDED TO CROSS OVER THE STRUCTURE.

7. STANDARD HIGHWAY LOADS THAT MEET PERMISSIBLE OESIGN LOAD LIMITS FOR AN ALBC ARE NOT ALLOWED ON lliE STRUCTURE UNTIL IT IS BACKFILLED COMPLETELY AND PAVEMENT IS IN PLACE.

NOTES

1. THIS BRIDGE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR GENERAL SITE CONDITIONS. THE

PROJECT ENGINEER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STRUCTURE'S SUITABILITY

TO THE EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS AND FOR THE HYDRAULIC EVALUATION -- INCLUDING SCOUR AND CONFIRMATION OF SOIL CONDITIONS.

2. PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, CONTRACTOR MUST VERIFY ALL ELEVATIONS SHOWN THROUGH THE ENGINEER.

3. ONLY CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS LLC, THE MULTIPLATE

APPROVED MANUFACTURER IN THE PROJECT STATE, MAY PROVIDE THE STRUCTURE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE PLANS.

4. THIS DYOB DRAWING IS A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN. PLEASE WORK WITH YOUR LOCAL BRIDGE CONSULTANT FOR FURTHER SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT AND PRICING.

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TRENCH MINIMUM LIMITS OF COMPACTED SELECT EMBANKMENT I CONDITION 7 I GRANULAR STRUCTURAL BACKFILL I CONDITION BACKFILL WIDTH SEE NOTE #1 BACKFILL WIDTH SEE NOTE #1
- - I - - 1.0 STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS 3.0 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION \ I 7 STANDARDS -All standards refer to the current ASTM/AASHTO 3.1 Bolts and nuts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A449. The pipe arch structure FILL MATERIAL ABOVE 1.1 \ shall be assembled in accordance with the plate layout drawings provided by the MIN. COVER LEVEL _j edition unless otherwise noted.

Manufacturer and per the Manufacturer's recommendations. TRENCH~ ~
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-....1 @ii: 1.1.1 ASTM A761 "Corrugated Steel Structural Plate, Zinc Coated for Bolts shall be tightened using an applied torque of between 1 DO and 300 ft-lbs. WALL I),_ MIN:_£OVE,R SEE NOTE#6 ti~ Field-Bolted Pipe, Pipe-Arches and Arches" ti':~ (AASHTO Designation M-167). !~ The pipe arch structure shall be installed in accordance with the plans and '-..); 3.2 :ii: _j specifications, the Manufacturer's recommendations, and AASHTO Standard ~"'-
A' ..... 0 :! 1.1.2 AASHTO Standard Specification for Highway Bridges - Section 12 h "' I () u_ MP Division I - Design, AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Specification for Highway Bridges - Section 26 Division II - Construction/MSHTO " 8" LOOSE LIFTS ts~ Section 12. LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications - Section 26. ,, PIPE I w " \ II _ ARCH t-~~- (J) ~ t: 0.. 1.1.3 MSHTO Standard Specification for Highway Bridges - Section 26 3.3 Trench excavation shall be made in embankment material that is structurally adequate. \ Division ll - Construction, MSHTO LRFD Bridge Construction The trench width shall be shown on the plans, Poor quality in situ embankment :;;;w NATURAL X X X X. J<. J<. :J 8 Specifications -Section 26. ASTM ABO?, Standard Practice for material must be removed and replaced with suitable backfill as directed by the Engineer. \ X X ~ A A A Installing Corrugated Steel Structural Plate Pipe. UNDISTURBED 7< --X - X AAA <( Bedding preparation is critical to both structure performance and service life. EMBANKMENT \ ,A, / --....._-.__ I ,, ,, A/'\./ _J :/ A../'\, 3.4 :.:·:·ili:*:•({'.i: i1.l1i ::;:·i;I\I{::{f ";:!;\:J::,;:\:,:T;/ :. /'\./'\./'...

1.2 DEFINITIONS The bed should be cdnstructed to uniform line and grade to avoid distortions that may "' ., -;;;:7'/ ,, /'... /'\. /
create undesirable stresses in the structure and/or rapid deterioration of the roadway. " '-./ ,, V V '-.> Owner - In these specifications the word "Owner" shall mean The bed should be free of rock formations, protruding stones, frozen lumps, roots, I/ I 1.2.1
~- and other foreigr1 matter that may cause unequal settlement. UNCOMPACTED BEDDING BLANKET ___; <t. 1.2.2 Engineer- In these specifications the word "Engineer" shall 3.5 The foundation shall be designed to support the radial pressures exerted by the . . SEE NOTE#2 SPAN mean the Engineer of Record or Owner's designated engineering smaller radius portions of the pipe. The principal foundation support shall be provided in SECTION representative. the critical haunch area extending radially outward from the haunches. (
D SELECT GRANULAR STRUCTURAL 1.2.3 Manufacturer- In these specifications the word "Manufacturer'' 3.6 The structure shall be assembled in accordance wfth the Manufacturer's instructions, BACKFILL LIMITS. shall mean CONTECH ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS 800-338-1122 All plates shall be unloaded and handled with reasonable care. Plates shall not be rolled ADDITIONAL SELECT GRANULAR STRUCTURAL BACKFILL NOTES: #-. or dragged over gravel rock and shall be prevented from striking rock or other hard objects during placement in trench or on bedding.
~ CRITICAL HAUNCH AREA BACKFILL ZONE, PRESSURE ON SOIL SATISFACTORY BACKFILL MATERIAL, PROPER PLACEMENT, AND COMPACTION ARE KEY FACTORS 1.2.4 Contractor- In these specifications the word "Contractor" shall mean The structure shall be backfilled using clean well graded granular material that meets the firm or corporation undertaking the execution of any 3.7 GREATEST HERE. IN OBTAINING MAXIMUM STRENGTH AND STABILITY. installation work under the terms of these specifications. the requirements.for soil classifications A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5 or A-3_ modified per MSHTO THE BACKFILL MATERIAL SHOULD BE FREE OF ROCKS, FROZEN LUMPS, AND FOREIGN MATERIAL M-145. See the structural plate backfill classification table on this sheet.

1.2.5 Approved - ln these specifications the word "approved" shall Backfill must be placed symmetrically on each side of the structure in 8 i~ch rzzJ INITIAL LIFTS OVER THE CROWN OF STRUCTURE AS INDICATED THAT COULD CAUSE HARD SPOTS OR DECOMPOSE TO CREATE VOIDS. BACKFILL MATERIAL BY SHADED AREA TO BE COMPACTED TO REQUIRED DENSITY refer to the approval of the Engineer or his designated SHOULD BE WELL GRADED GRANULAR MATERIAL THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF AASHTO representative. loose lifts. Each lift shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent density per WITH HAND OPERATED EQUIPMENT OR WITH LIGHTWEIGHT M-145 FOR SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5 OR A-3 MODIFIED. SEE THE STRUCTURAL PLATE AASHTO T-180. (D-4 OR LIGHTER) EQUIPMENT. BACKFILL GROUP CLASSIFICATION TABLE ON THIS SHEET. BACKFILL MUST BE PLACED 1.2.6 As Directed - In these specifications the words "as directed" SYMMETRICALLY ON EACH SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE IN 8" LOOSE LIFTS. EACH LIFT IS TO BE shall refer to the directions to the Contractor from the Owner COMPACTED TOA MINIMUM OF 90% DENSITY PERAASHTO T-180. 3.8 If temporary construction vehicles are required to cross the structure, it is the or his designated representative. Contractor's ref;ponsibility to contact the Engineer to determine the amount of A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF SILT OR FINE SAND IN THE NATIVE SOILS SUGGESTS THE NEED FOR A additional minimum cover necessary to handle the specific loading condition. NOTES:

2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS WELL GRADED GRANULAR BACKFILL MATERIAL TO PREVENT SOIL MIGRATION. IF THE PROPOSED Normal highway traffic is not allowed to cross the structure until the structure has 1. TRENCH WIDTH AND/OR SELECT BACKFILL WIDTH SHALL BE DETERMINED BACKFILL IS NOTA WELL GRADED GRANULAR MATERIAL, A NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE FILTER 2.1 Any installation guidance provided herein shall be endorsed by the been backfilled and paved. If the road is unpaved, cover allowance to accommodate BY THE ENGINEER DEPENDING ON SITE SPECIFIC CONDITIONS. TYPICAL FABRIC SHALL BE PLACED BETWEEN THE SELECT BACKFILL AND THE IN SITU MATERIAL. Engineer; discrepancies herein are governed by the Engineer's plans rutting shall be as directed by the Engineer. BACKFILL WIDTH IS 4 FEET FOR STRUCTURE SPANS 14 FEET AND LESS, AND 6 FEET FOR STRUCTURE SPANS GREATER THAN 14 FEET. and specifications. DURING BACKFILL, ONLY LIGHTWEIGHT TRACKED VEHICLES (D-4 OR LIGHTER) SHOULD BE NEAR THE STRUCTURE AS FILL PROGRESSES ABOVE THE CROWN AND TO THE FINISHED GRADE. THE 3.9 If a metal headwall and/or wingwall system is specified, the select granular structural 2.2 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment and backfill limits shall extend past the deadman anchor system. Contact the Engineer if 2. SHAPED BEDDING IS REQUIRED FOR A MINIMUM WIDTH OF SPAN/2. ENGINEER AND CONTRACTOR ARE CAUTIONED THAT THE MINIMUM COVER MAY NEED TO BE perform al! work and services except those set out and furnished by stiff material or rock is encountered where the wingwalls and deadmen are to be THE MINIMUM BEDDING THICKNESS SHALL BE 6 INCHES INCREASED TO HANDLE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE LOADS (HEAVIER THAN D-4), the Owner, necessary to complete in a satisfactory manner the site installed.

3. ALL SELECT GRANULAR BACKFILL TO BE PLACED preparation, excavation, filling, compaction, grading as shown on the IN A BALANCED FASHION plans and as described therein. This work shall consist of all IN THIN LIFTS (8" LOOSE TYPICALLY) AND COMPACTED TO 90 PERCENT DENSITY PERAASHTO mobilization clearing and grading, grubbing, stripping, removal of T-180. existing material unless otheiwise stated, preparation of the land to be

4. COMPLETE AND REGULAR MONITORING OF THE PIPE ARCH STRUCTURE filled, filling of the land, spreading and compaction of the fill1 and all IS STRUCTURAL PLATE BACKFILL GROUP CLASSIFICATION, REFERENCE AASHTO M-145 NECESSARY DURING THE BACKFILL PROCESS TO AT subsidiary work necessary to complete the grading of the cut and fill LEAST THE MINIMUM COVER LEVEL. GROUP CLASSIFICATION A-1-a A-1-b A-2:4 A-2-5 A-3 areas to conform with the lines, grades, slopes, and specifications.

This work is to be accomplished under the observation of the Owner or Sieve Analysis Percent Passing his designated representative. ~ 5. PREVENT DISTORTION OF SHAPE AS NECESSARY BY VARYING 50 max. -- -- -- ---
Prior to bidding the work, the Contractor shall examine, investigate and COMPACTION METHODS AND EQUIPMENT. No. 10 (2.000 mm) 2.3 0 inspect the construction site as to the nature and location of the work, ~ No. 40 (0.425 mm) 30 max. 50 max. -- - 51 max.* I 6. PLACE SELECT GRANULAR BACKFILL IN RADIAL LIFTS AT APPROXIMATELY and the general and local conditions at the construction site, including 85% OF THE RISE OF THE PIPE ARCH STRUCTURE. No, 200 (0.075 mm) 15max. 25 max. 35 max. 35 max. 10 max. without limitation, the character of surface or_subsurface conditions and 5 obstacles to be encountered on and around the construction site and Atterberg Limits for Fraction Passing No. 40 (0.425 mm) il shall make such additional investigation as he may deem necessary 41 min. -- for the planning and proper execution of the work. ', Liquid Limits ·-- --- 40 max. ~ Non Plastlc 5 P!asticlty If conditions other than those indicated are discovered by the Index 6 max. 6 max. 10max. 10 max. Contractor, the Owner shall be notified immediately. The material 0 fil Usual Materials Stone Fragment, SIity or Clayey Coarse which the Contractor believes to be a changed condition shall not be Gravel and Sand Gravel and Sand Sand disturbed so that the owner can investigate the condition. I 'Modified from AASHTO M-145.

The construction shall be performed under the direction of the 0 Fine beach sands, windblown sands1 stream deposited sands, etc., exhibiting fine, rounded particles and typically 2,4 0 ~ Engineer. classified by AASHTO M-145 as A-3 Materials should not be used. i Reference the most current version of ASTM D2487, Standard Practice for Classificatlon of Solis for Engineering 0 2.5 All aspects of the structure design and site layout including foundations, backfill, end treatments and necessary scour w Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System), for comparable soil groups. ~ consideration shall be performed by the Engineer. ~
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Marc Service
Project Manager and Principal 115 Years Experience I 15 Years with Power Marc has 15 years of experience managing heavy civil and marine construction projects for public and private clients throughout the Bay Area. His work includes outfalls, pipelines, pump stations, shoreline stabilization, and in-water infrastructure improvements. He has managed multiple design-build and progressive designbuild projects requiring close coordination with design engineers, environmental agencies, and client representatives. His responsibilities include planning, permitting, subcontractor management, scheduling, and field oversight to maintain quality, safety, and project compliance.

Current Relevant Project Experience:

SVCW Belmont Gravity Pipeline, Belmont, CA ($16M)
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Construction of a 4,600-foot, 36-inch gravity pipeline connecting the Belmont and San Carlos pump stations as part of Silicon Valley Clean Water's RESCU Program. The work included deep excavation up to 35 feet, trench shoring with sheet piles and steel bracing, grout injection, and both microtunneling and open-cut installation. He coordinated design development, permitting, and traffic control while maintaining access through an active industrial corridor, completing installation and restoration with minimal disruption to surrounding businesses.

SVCW Bair Island Connecting Pipeworks, Redwood City, CA ($6.3M) Construction of new underground pipeline infrastructure connecting treatment facility systems on Bair Island. The $6.3M project included demolition and replacement of existing control structures, installation of large-diameter pipelines, and tie-ins to live systems within an active wastewater treatment environment. Work required detailed sequencing, coordination with plant operations, and dose integration of civil and mechanical scopes to maintain continuous service during construction.

SFPUC Five Points Landslide Repair, San Mateo, CA ($1.6M) An emergency landslide repair that restored road access to Pilarcitos Lake within the San Francisco Watershed. The project involved excavation of slide material, installation of a 6-inch subdrain system, and reconstruction of the slope using twelve tiers of gabion baskets. He coordinated sequencing, material handling, and equipment access within limited staging areas, and worked closely with SFPUC and the geotechnical engineer to maintain slope stability and meet safety and environmental requirements.

SVCW 48-inch Force Main Reliability Improvements - Unit 1, Redwood City, CA ($17.SM) Construction of a new 48-inch high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sanitary sewer pipeline to replace an aging reinforced concrete force main originally built in 1971. The project included 3,300 linear feet of new pipe installed through trenching, microtunneling, and the use of large jacking and receiving shafts ranging from 24 to 36 feet in diameter and up to 50 feet deep. Supporting work included a 20-inch gravity sewer, 12- inch water main, and associated services and hydrant assemblies. Marc oversaw shaft and trench shoring, ground improvement using jet grouting, and vibration and settlement monitoring throughout construction.

SVCW Plant Effluent Outfall Replacement, Redwood City, CA ($9.7M) Design-build emergency replacement of a 66-inch reinforced concrete outfall pipe that conveyed treated effluent approximately 6,700 feet from the main treatment facility to deep water in San Francisco Bay. The work included installation of an outfall bypass, removal of the damaged concrete pipe, and installation of a continuous fused HOPE pipeline connected to existing hard flanges with no flexible joints. Final work involved five 30-inch steel pump header tie-ins within the pile-supported basement of the treatment plant.

Responsibilities included construction sequencing, bypass planning, and coordination with plant operations to maintain treatment flow during replacement.
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Marty Garvey
Superintendent I 36 Years Experience I 36 Years with Power With 36 years at Power Engineering Construction, Marty brings unmatched field leadership and technical skill to complex structural and emergency repair projects.

His experience spans heavy civil and marine construction, deep excavation, shoring, pile installation, grout injection, concrete repair, and coordination of over-water and confined-space work.

As Superintendent, Marty leads all site operations with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. He is known for maintaining clear communication among the owner, design team, and field crews to keep projects moving seamlessly under tight timelines.

Having delivered many projects in environmentally sensitive and high-risk conditions, Marty brings the steady oversight and problem-solving judgment critical to emergency response and structural repair work.

Current Relevant Project Experience:

SFPUC lslais Creek Crossing Emergency Bypass, San Francisco, CA ($4.6M) This was the emergency replacement and upgrade of a 300-foot section of an outfall pipe for San Francisco Public Utilities (SFPUC). The existing outfall was a 36-inch ductile iron pipeline that ran underneath lslais Creek in San Francisco. It was replaced by a 48-inch HOPE pipeline. A temporary seawall was constructed for initial access. Next, two (2) 20 x 25-foot / 10-feet deep cofferdams were built to isolate the connection structure and create a dry place to work in a tidal zone - holding back approximately 141 of water depth.

The job was complex and intricate in nature, due to the various cofferdam configurations. Located in San Francisco Bay all work was successfully performed under stringent environmental guidelines.

Castroville Culvert Emergency Repair ($1.2M)
This project was the replacement of a failing culvert and rehabilitation of a second culvert at Old Salinas River. The replaced culvert required installation of a sheet pile cofferdam in the river, dewatering of the cofferdam, and excavation and removal of the old culvert. A new culvert was installed, the area was backfilled, and the sheet pile cofferdam was removed. The second culvert was rehabilitated by sliplining the existing and pouring concrete shut-off walls at each end, in the river, and filling the annular space with cellular concrete. Once the new pipelines were installed, new flared end-sections were installed in the water and rock rip rap placed around the flared sections for additional protection. Ali work was under strict environmental regulations. The site was inhabited by protected species and required special protective measures.

WETA Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal ($78M)
This project expanded the downtown San Francisco ferry terminal from one terminal to three and created a spacious new facility for the public and ferry riders. The terminal will also serve as an emergency service facility in the event of a regional disaster. Located in the sensitive marine environment of San Francisco Bay, the work involved construction of 35,000 sq. ft. of over-water concrete, a new pedestrian bridge (15-by108-feet), three gangways (each 15-by-105 feet), and three floats (each 42-by-135-feet).

CalTrans Crissy Field Storm Drain Outfall Project ($2.6M) This project, located at Crissy Beach in San Francisco, involved the installation of a 54" diameter outfall pipe running off-shore in an extremely sensitive marine environment under a highly constrained schedule.

The existing outfall was replaced, enlarged, and extended to alleviate on-going flooding. The work involved '-'' extensive dive work and a fleet of floating equipment and barges. The project was completed 1 month ahead of schedule.
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MICHAEL MATUSICH - RESUME
Mr. Matusich is a licensed Civil and Geotechnical Engineer performing engineering for construction activities and in support of geotechnical and geologic investigations. He has been with BAGG Engineers since 2008, performing geotechnical engineering investigations, and providing engineering, and consultation services on various geotechnical, environmental, and construction projects. His engineering experience includes:
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Preparation of letters, geotechnical and geo-environmental reports, geotechnical engineering proposals, remedial grading plans, remedial grading quantity estimates, review of grading, improvement, and structural plans, slope stability analysis, liquefaction analysis, deformation analysis, deep foundations, settlement analysis, etc.

Planning and coordination of field investigations, site reconnaissance, logging of borings, test pits, and trenches, field mapping, etc.

Instrumentation: Installation, operation and monitoring of inclinometers, pneumatic piezometers, and pneumatic settlement transducers, and data interpretation.

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California Registrations Civil Engineer #62536, California; Geotechnical Engineer #3013, California State and Federal Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 29 CPR 1910.120 and Cal-OSHA GISO 5192
Professional American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Affiliations
Experience: 2008-present
2002-2008
1990-2000
1988-1990
BAGG Engineers, Sunnyvale, California
Berlogar Geotechnical Consultants, Pleasanton, California Earth Systems Consultants, Fremont, California
Donald E. Banta and Associates, San Jose, California
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Rei Scampavia specializes in plant, wetland, and invertebrate ecology and holds a Ph.D. in Entomology. Her doctoral dissertation assessed the impacts of agricultural intensification on native and managed bee reproduction in the California Central Valley.

At WRA, Rei conducts and/or manages surveys and assessments of rare plants, invasive weeds, and special-status invertebrates; wetland delineations and biological resource assessments; post-construction and restoration monitoring; environmental permitting; and a variety of projects requiring invertebrate expertise and/or data analysis and management. Rei also serves as WRA's project manager for two on-call contracts WRA has with the Town of Hillsborough.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Town of Hillsborough I Hillsborough, California
Macadamia Drive Repair Project I Project Manager
The Town needs to implement repairs at nine unpaved road segments that provide maintenance access to the Town's sewer alignments following storm events in the winter of 2022 and 2023. Under WRA's on-call contract with the Town, WRA prepared biological resources and cultural resources studies and a CEQA Notice of Exemption for the project and is currently leading the preparation of the project's regulatory permit applications for aquatic resource agencies and will be providing compliance monitoring services during project implementation. Rei is the project manager overseeing all components of WRA's work on the project.

Town of Hillsborough I Hillsborough, California
Sandra Hayne Storm Drain Replacement and Creek Daylighting I Permitting Specialist/Biologist
The Town needed to replace a culvert that created downstream erosion within Cherry Creek. Instead of repairing the culvert, WRA saw an opportunity for the Town to limit future erosion by daylighting a portion of the Creek. WRA was responsible for regulatory permitting, surveys, biological resources assessment, wetland delineation, and preparation of a CEQA IS/MND and a Habitat Restoration and Monitoring Plan. WRA's restoration engineers also prepared the project's 30%, 60%, and 100% restoration design. Rei assisted with the preparation of permit applications for Corps, CDFW, and RWQCB in support of this project. After implementation of this storm drain and creek daylighting project in 2022, Rei took over as project manager of WRA's contract to provide post-construction performance monitoring and compliance reporting to the permitting agencies. Monitoring for this project is ongoing.

Town of Hillsborough I Hillsborough, California
On-Call Environmental Consulting Services I Project Manager/Biologist WRA responds to task order requests from the Town, on behalf of property and homeowners who must complete assessments of riparian habitat, stream setbacks, or other biological resources to facilitate the Town's review of their development proposals and ensure compliance with local ordinances as well as state and federal environmental regulations. Rei is the Town's primary point of contact. To date, she has managed assessments of the properties at Wedgewood Drive and Redington Road. Rei met with the Town of Hillsborough and the property owners to discuss options for modifications of the proposed plans for these properties, and/or how to navigate obtaining permits -157-

REI SCAM PAVIA I BIOLOGIST
from relevant regulatory agencies. Under the on-call, Rei also managed a biological review of the Tobin Clark Property, an undeveloped parcel that was considered as the site of a proposed housing development. ~.Town of Hillsborough I Hillsborough, California
Glenbrook Drive-Melrose Court Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation I Biologist Wilsey-Ham evaluated alternatives for rehabilitation of 7,500 feet of sewer mains. WRA supported their design with biological studies and design strategies to minimize permit and mitigation requirements. Rei led the tree survey and mapping of jurisdictional aquatic features and sensitive habitats and co-authored an environmental constraints report to inform design and construction.

City of Novato I Novato, California
Olive Avenue Widening I Project Manager/Biologist/Permitting Specialist The City is planning to widen Olive Avenue between the SMART railroad and Redwood Boulevard. This project will involve culverting a significant portion of the jurisdictional roadside ditch. WRA is preparing plans and specifications for two seasons of intensive weed management, followed by extensive planting of native riparian understory species. We are also developing a Riparian Enhancement Plan that outline's the proposed implementation, maintenance, and monitoring schedule. This plan also identifies the restoration success criteria and reporting procedures. Additionally, WRA is assisting with the necessary environmental permit applications. As project manager, Rei manages a multi-disciplinary team completing technical studies, environmental permitting, and development of a complex off-site riparian mitigation project. She has prepared and submitted permit applications to the Corps, RWQCB, and CDFW. Rei also evaluated potential off-site mitigation options and coordinated the development of a restoration design and monitoring plan for a City-owned section of Pacheco Creek.

Vineyard Valley Mobile Home Park I St. Helena, California Sulphur Creek Bank Stabilization and Bridge Improvement Project I Project Manager/Biologist The project's purpose is to improve safety in the area by repairing and stabilizing a section of Sulphur Creek, including a failed concrete block wall bank stabilization, and improving two existing one-way vehicle bridges and one pedestrian bridge. WRA prepared three bank stabilization design concepts considering flood hydraulics, geomorphic conditions and trends, and biological resource value to improve water quality and enhance fish habitat along this reach of the creek. The selected approach includes one area with rock slope protection and another area with bioengineered soil lifts stabilized with willow stakes. WRA is also responsible for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation, regulatory permitting, wetland delineation, biological resources assessment, and cultural resources report. Rei acted as project manager during the design phase, as well as for the biological studies and initiation of CEQA. She also authored a biological resources technical report and a delineation memorandum in support of this project.

City of Petaluma I Sonoma County, California
Denman Reach - Phase 41 Permitting Specialist
WRA has worked with the City of Petaluma since 2014 to support their efforts to mitigate flooding within the Petaluma Watershed along with development of a river and creekfront trail system. This final phase consisted of sediment removal from within the Petaluma River and the creation of two flood detention basins while avoiding and minimizing impacts to wetlands/non-wetland waters, California red-legged frog, and steelhead. WRA conducted baseline environmental studies, wetland and waters delineation, and tree surveys, and prepared regulatory permitting application packages. WRA also provided landscape design services of riparian and wetland planting plans, oversaw the implementation of the restoration planting plans, and is now in the 10-year restoration monitoring phase. Rei assisted with preparation of permit applications for Corps, RWQCB, and CDFW. At the request of RWQCB, Rei drafted a Section 404(b)(1) alternatives analysis to support the Water Quality Certification application.
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Joel Hahm, P.E.

Senior Engineer Contech Engineered Solutions I 25 Years Experience Joel has over 25 years of engineering, project management, and business development experience. During his career, he has held multiple positions at the senior level in Engineering and Management. Mr. Hahm's responsibilities at Contech Engineered Solutions include design of structural plate Buried Bridge structures and working with engineers, owners, and contractors on development of Buried Bridge projects, among other duties. He is a national leader in the design and fabrication of Buried Bridges and C ·TECH*

ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
is the engineer of record for many of the largest structural plate structures constructed in the United States. He has analyzed thousands of Buried Bridges for a wide variety of applications. Joel is a member of AKB-70- Standing Committee on Culverts, Buried Bridges, and Soil-Structure Interaction, Officer of ASTM A0S - Coated Steel Products and Chair of ASTM Subcommittee A0S.92 - Long Range Plannin15 Notable Project Experience:

56.5' Span Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge- Swannanoa, NC Longest Single Span Box Culvert of any type in the US
US Highway 61 Stream Crossing - Cape Girardeau County, MO Twin 30'8" span x 11'7" rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridges with Precast Panel MSE Headwalls Wildlife Underpass - Teton County, WY
49'3" span x 24'8" Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge with 18' soil cover Railroad Grade Separation - LaCyge, KS
53' span x 25' rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge Carrying Highway Traffic over a Twin Track Railroad Siding. Includes Precast Concrete MSE Headwalls and Welded Wire MSE Wing Walls.

Railroad Spur Ditch Crossings - Knox County, IN

52.5' span x 23.6' rise and 49.6' span x 17.15' rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridges carrying rail traffic over large drainage ditches for a spur line to a coal fired power plant. Structures were designed to AREMA and AASHTO LRFD requirements using E-80 Cooper live load.

Loop Track Interior Access at New Crude Oil Hub- Epping, ND

36.67' span x 16.33' rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge with low cover carrying rail traffic over an access road to the interior of the loop track. Includes welded wire MSE headwalls wingwalls to tie ends of the arch into surrounding grades.

Bridge Replacement Tunnel - Vicksburg, MS
JOEL HAHM, P.E.
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42.25' span x 34.75' rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge carrying arterial traffic over a mainline double track. Structure was designed to support 26 ft of marginal quality fill and was sized to pass two trains.

Temporary 1-95 Bridge over North Avenue - Attleboro, MA

56.5' span x 17.75' rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge carrying 1-95 traffic over a busy secondary road south of Boston. Structure was designed to act as a temporary bridge during replacement of twin interstate bridges. First deep corrugated Buried Bridge constructed in Massachusetts.

Railroad Grade Separation at Central Valley Ag- Randolph, NE

49.58' span x 17.17' rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge carrying rail traffic over an access road to an agricultural facility. Includes MSE precast panel headwalls, which were used as a signature entrance to the facility.

Captain William Henry Moore Bridge Replacement - Skagway, AK 75' span x 25' rise rise Deep Corrugated Steel Buried Bridge for the Klondike Highway replacing an existing 110 ft span suspension bridge. The new bridge was backfilled with roller compacted concrete and has over 75 ft of cover. It included 16 degree skewed ends and was pre-assembled in 3 modular sections.

Because of difficult site conditions, special hardware was used to allow for attachment of the modular sections completely from the outside of the structure.

Culvert Emergency Replacement- Cowlitz County, Washington The project consisted of emergency replacement of two culverts below State Road 411 in Cowlitz County, Washington. Contech's scope involved the design and manufacture of 14 ft diameter structural plate pipes at each location. We worked with WSDOT and the contractor to provide clarifications to the design during the submittal process as well as guidance during construction.

Messing Creek Bridge Project- Columbia County, Oregon
The project consisted of replacement of three corrugated metal pipes with a diameter of approximately 6 ft each with a single span bottomless structural plate structure. Contech engineers collaborated with Oregon DOT engineers to develop a solution for the emergency replacement, which had to be completed within a tight fish passage window and prior to the start of the school year for an adjacent school. The solution consisted of a ~42' span bottomless structural plate structure with concrete foundations and headwalls. In addition to the structure design, Contech also worked with Oregon DOT engineers during construction as they were dealing with challenges with the accuracy of the project drawings and project schedule.

Haines Highway Reconstruction, MP 20 to 25, Phase 3 - Haines Alaska The project consisted of two culvert replacements and extensions/ partial replacement of an existing structural plate structure that had been damaged by debris flows. Design of the extensions for the structural plate structure involved closely matching the original custom shape. We then worked with the Alaska DOT&PF and contractor to establish a method of attaching the existing structure and extensions to help meet project design requirements. The same custom geometry was used at the other two locations to replace existing precast concrete box culverts that were deteriorating and undersized. Contech provided support services through construction.

JOEL HAHM, P.E.
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IFI FFILIATES
Travis Loren Schneider
[email protected]
(707) 445-3001 X206
Education:
1997-2001 BS- Civil Engineering - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - San Luis Obispo, CA Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with special emphasis on geotechnical and structural engineering.

Work History & Skills:
1993-present Pacific Affiliates Inc., Eureka, CA
Principle of Civil Engineering Firm
2001-present T. Schneider Enterprises Inc., Eureka, CA
Principle of Construction Company
2001-present ST Group, Eureka, CA
President of Land Development Company
Professional Licenses, Certifications & Affiliations:

Professional Engineer (CA, OR, WA, MT, ID, NV, AZ, CO, WY, SD, NM, HI, UT, BC) CA Lie.# 67393 Chevron Loss Prevention Systems Certificate of Training Qualified Stormwater Developer/Practitioner (QSD/QSP) #01338 40 Hazwoper Certified
International Code Council (ICC) Certified Inspector
Cal EMA Safety Assessment Certified #70506
Structural Engineer-s Association of Northern California (SEAONC}-18 year California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA)-17 year Transportation Workers (TWIC) Certified
Project Experience:

Contech Single Radius Arch and Hilfiker Retaining Wall, George Creek Culvert, Myrtle, Idaho Hilfiker Retaining Wall, Glenns Ferry - Hagerman Bridge, Gooding County, Idaho BridgeCor Triple Barrel Arch Culvert, Solera Street Crossing, Vinedo Phase 2B, Paso Robles, CA Contech Aluminum Box Culvert, Hanson Road Crossing, Vinedo Phase 2B, Paso Robles, CA Contech Aluminum Structural Plate Pipe, WSDOT SR 411 NO 9.55 Fish Passage Culvert, Chehalis, WA Contech Aluminum Box Culvert, Branding Iron Avenue Crossing, Miller Springs Subdivision, Burns, OR Contech Multiplate Ellipse and Pipe, 1-15 NB Climbing Lane MP43 to MP56, Orem, UT Bin-Wall Abutments, Tolstoi Bay Access Road Bridge, Thorne Bay, AK Contech Custom Arch, Haines Highway Reconstruction, Haines, AK Contech Aluminum Box Culvert, BNSF Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
Hilfiker Retaining Wall, Webb Road-Phase 2A, Lapwai, ID Crib Wall, Diablo Lake Fuel Dock, Rockport, WA
Contech Truss Bridge Foundation, Juan Bautista De Anza Multi-Use Trail, Moreno Valley, CA Contech Culvert, Nikolaevsk Road Culvert Replacement, Nikolaevsk, AK Contech Truss Bridge Foundation, Crane Creek Trail Phase Ill Segment Pedestrian Bridge, Rohnert Park, CA Contech Truss Bridge Foundation, Staten Island/San Andreas Landing Water Quality Monitoring Stations, Sacramento, CA Contech Culvert, Northern Region Deep Culverts Replacement, MP 0.6 SPPA Fish Passage, Cordova, AK '-._/ Contech Truss Bridge Foundation, Felicita County Park Pedestrian Bridges, Escondido, CA Contech Truss Bridge Foundation, Rohnert Park Tank 8 Vehicular Bridge, Rohnert Park, CA Contech Truss Bridge Foundation, Righetti Ranch Road and Tiburon Way Vehicular Bridges, San Luis Obispo, CA -161-
Request for Proposals
Tartan Trail Road Bridge Emergency Repair Project
ATTACHMENT 6

PROPOSAL FORMS
September 2025
Proposal forms must be completed in their entirety or the Design-Build Entity may be deemed non-responsive in Town's sole discretion.

Town of Hillsborough
PROPOSAL TO: Public Works Department
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
Attn: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works
PROPOSAL FOR: Power Engineering Construction Company
Submit in a separate, sealed envelope, from the design proposal, clearly marked for identification.

A. SUBMITTAL
(1) IDENTIFICATION OF DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY:

Legal Name of Design-Build Entity: Power Enaineerina Construction Comoanv Federal I.D. Number: 77-0107R2!'i
Contractor's License Number: r,A ur.:1t 4s:is:i21 !'i
License Expiration Date: n-:i-::i1-?n?e::

License Classification: A/B/HAZ
Business Address: 1501 Vikina Street Suite 200 Alameda CA 94501 Business Telephone: (510) 337-3800
Business Facsimile Number: (510) 337-3808
Primary Contact Name: Marc Service
Contact Email Address: [email protected] (2) ADDENDUM:

Receipt of the following Addenda is hereby acknowledged:

Number
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Date
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10/10/2025
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B. COST PROPOSAL
The undersigned hereby proposes and agrees to furnish all design services, construction labor, materials, equipment, including management and oversight, to perform all work required for the Project in the manner and time described in the undersigned's design proposal and documents.

The Cost Proposal, set forth below, includes all costs of the scope of work as requested in the RFP, and required by the provisions of the Design-Build Contract, including the cost of bonds, insurance, sales tax, and every other item of expense, direct or indirect, incidental to the scope of work.
(1) COST PROPOSAL BUDGET:

ITEM DESCRIPTION BUDGET AMOUNT

1. Design & Engineering $ 271,139.00

2. Construction $ 3,311,124.00

3. Environmental Protection & Con;ipliance $ 280 904.00

4. Quality Control and Testing $ $37 148.00
Total COMPLETE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE CONTRACT $ 3,900,315.00 PRICE OF:

C. PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION
(1) CONTRACT PRICE:

The undersigned, having fully examined the RFP and any and all attachments, exhibits, and addenda thereto, and site of the Project, proposes to furnish all design and construction labor, materials, and equipment, and do all work in compliance with the terms and conditions of the RFP, without exception, and the herein proposal, for a Contract Price of:

Three million, nine hundred thousand, three hundred and fifteen dollars+ zero cents ($ 3,900,315.00 ) The Contract Price includes Town Owned Contingency, the amount of which is specified in the RFP. Any funds from Town Owned Contingency not expended pursuant to written approval by Town shall revert to Town and shall not accrue for the benefit of the undersigned. (2) TIME FOR COMPLETION:

The undersigned agrees to comply with Town's Master Project Schedule as specified in this RFP and acknowledges the urgent nature of this emergency project. The undersigned further agrees to complete all work required by the Design-Build Contract resulting from this RFP as expeditiously as possible, in accordance with a schedule submitted by the Design-Builder and approved by the Town
(3) CERTIFICATION:
(a) The undersigned has read and understands the RFP.
(b) The undersigned has become familiar with local site conditions under which the work is to be performed and has correlated personal observations with the requirements of the RFP.
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(c) The proposal submitted by the undersigned is made in accordance with the RFP and is based upon the materials, systems, and equipment specified therein that will support or exceed the minimum quality, service, utilization, performance, and other levels specified therein, without exception; and the undersigned agrees that Town is not responsible for any error or omission in this proposal or in its preparation.
(d) The undersigned will design and construct facilities that are fully functional and meet or exceed all function, program, performance, and other requirements of Town as identified in the RFP, and for the Contract Price specified above. (e) If Town recommends the undersigned be awarded the Design-Build Contract, the undersigned will meet with Town to review in detail this proposal and will make any necessary changes or revisions to this proposal, including any and all design submittals and proposed materials, systems and equipment to ensure delivery to Town of fully functional facilities which meet or exceed all requirements of Town as identified in the RFP without revision to the Contract Price.
(f) The undersigned acknowledges and warrants that the Design-Build Entity includes, at a minimum, architects, engineers, other necessary or specified design professionals and consultants, and a general contractor as identified and pre-qualified in the Request for Qualifications process. Substitutions of architects, engineers and other design professionals and consultants, or general contractors as identified in the Statement of Qualifications and any identified in this proposal, will not be made without Town's written consent to such substitution(s).
(g) The undersigned and each of its subconsultants, contractors, and subcontractors shall at all times during the execution of the work contemplated by the RFP, be qualified to complete the work, and each shall comply with all applicable State of California and Town of Hillsborough professional and business licensing and registration requirements.
(h) The undersigned will not modify, amend, revoke or withdraw this proposal, without written permission of Town for a period of not less than ninety (90) calendar days following the submission due date and time specified in the RFP or until a final Design-Build Contract has been executed, whichever occurs first. (i) The undersigned, or any member of the Design-Build Entity or Design-Build Team, or any agent or representative thereof, has not collaborated or communicated with, or entered into any understanding agreements, whether written or oral, whether direct or indirect, or otherwise, with any other DesignBuild Entity or Design-Build Team, or any agent or representative thereof, in the preparation of this proposal.

U) The undersigned has reviewed in detail the Design-Build Contract attached to this RFP and takes no exception to its terms and conditions and warrants that nothing contained in the Design-Build Contract would preclude the Design-Build Entity from entering into the Design-Build Contract.

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(k) This proposal is genuine and is not a sham or made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any person or entity not herein named.
(I) The undersigned, or any member of the Design-Build Entity or Design-Build Team, or any agent or representative thereof, has not engaged in any communication or contact with Town or any Town employee, or any Town consultants, except as specifically allowed and limited by this RFP.

DESIGN-BUILD ENTITY SIGNATURE (Seal Required):

Signature below shall bind the Design-Build Entity to all representations included in this Proposal and all Attachments and Exhibits hereinto .
. /~~ Marc Service, Principal and Project Manager
Signature Name and Title
Power Engineering Construction Company October 27, 2025 Legal Name of Design-Build Entity Date
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Time & Materials Rate Sheet
State Act Rates
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Professional Positions
Principal
Project Manager
Superintendent
Project Engineer
Safety Manager
Project Coordinator
$265.00
$235.00
$225.00
$142.00
$140.00
$118.00
Craft Positions Straight Time Overtime (Over 8 hrs.) Double Time (Over 10 hrs.) Dive Supervisor
Diver
Standby Diver
Tender
Laborer
Operator G3
Operator Gl
Carpenter
Pile Driver
Pile Driver Foreman
Operator Foreman
$225.00
$223.00
$160.00
$158.00
$99.00
$140.00
$145.00
$148.00
$151.00
$171.00
$175.00
$292.00
$289.00
$202.00
$200.00
$122.00
$177.00
$182.00
$186.00
$189.00
$214.00
$222.00
Subcontractors, Materials, Incidentals, Rented Equipment: Invoice Cost+ 10% OH & 5% Profit Owned Equipment: Per equipment rate schedule attached
$358.00
$354.00
$244.00
$241.00
$145.00
$212.00
$221.00
$224.00
$226.00
$257.00
$269.00
Payment: Payments are due 30 days from date of invoice. Payments not received within 45 days shall accrue an accounting charge on the amounts due at the rate of 1-1/2% per month.

Power Engineering is a Union Contractor
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Craft Positions
Dive Supervisor
Diver
Standby Diver
Tender
Laborer
Operator G3
Operator G1
Carpenter
Pile Driver
Pile Driver Foreman
Operator Foreman
Time & Materials Rate Sheet
State Act Rates
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Professional Positions
Principal
Project Manager
Superintendent
Project Engineer
Safety Manager
Project Coordinator
Straight Time
$236.00
$234.00
$168.00
$166.00
$104.00
$147.00
$152.00
$155.00
$158.00
$179.00
$184.00
$275.00
$245.00
$235.00
$149.00
$147.00
$124.00
Overtime (Over 8 hrs.)
$306.00
$303.00
$212.00
$210.00
$128.00
$185.00
$191.00
$195.00
$198.00
$224.00
$233.00
Double Time (Over 10 hrs.)
$375.00
$372.00
$256.00
$253.00
$152.00
$222.00
$232.00
$235.00
$237.00
$270.00
$282.00
Subcontractors, Materials, Incidentals, Rented Equipment: Invoice Cost+ 10% OH & 5% Profit Owned Equipment: Per equipment rate schedule attached
Payment: Payments are due 30 days from date of invoice. Payments not received within 45 days shall accrue an accounting charge on the amounts due at the rate of 1-1/2% per month Power Engineering is a Union Contractor
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SKILLED AND TRAINED WORKFORCE CERTIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby certify to the Town of Hillsborough ("Town") as follows:

As a condition to being evaluated for selection, Applicable law and/or the Town's election requires Proposer to provide an enforceable commitment to Town that Proposer and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce to perform all work on the Project that falls within an apprenticeable occupation in the building and construction trades, in accordance with Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq.

Proposer has reviewed the skilled and trained workforce requirements under Public Contract Code 2600 et seq. (as it may be amended from time to time), and Proposer and its subcontractors at every tier will both comply with the foregoing Public Contract Codes sections and Proposer will provide monthly reports to Town demonstrating that Proposer and its subcontractors performing work on the Project are complying with the requirements of Public Contract Code section 2600 et seq.

The skilled and trained workforce requirement shall not apply if Proposer provides evidence that Proposer has entered into a project labor agreement that will bind Proposer and all its subcontractors at every tier performing work on the Project to use a skilled and trained workforce.

Any person executing this certification on behalf of Proposer that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this certification on behalf of Proposer.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this certification is executed orOctober 27, 202?[date], at _A_la_m_e_da _____ _ [city], California [state].

Name Marc Service
Title Principal and Project Manager
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IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION
(Public Contract Code sections 2200-2208)
Prior to bidding on, submitting a proposal, or executing a contract or renewal for a public entity contract for goods or services of $1,000,000 or more, a vendor must either: a) certify it is not on the current list of persons engaged in investment activities in Iran created by the California Department of General Services ("DGS") pursuant to Public Contract Code section 2203(b) and is not a financial institution extending $20,000,000 or more in credit to another person, for 45 days or more, if that other person will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran and is identified on the current list of persons engaged in investment activities in Iran created by DGS; orb) demonstrate it has been exempted from the certification requirement for that solicitation or contract pursuant to Public Contract Code section 2203(c) or (d).

To comply with this requirement, please insert your vendor or financial institution name and Federal ID Number (if available) and complete one of the options below. Please note: California law establishes penalties for providing false certifications, including civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the amount of the contract for which the false certification was made, contract termination, and three-year ineligibility to bid on contracts. (Pub. Cont. Code § 2205.) OPTION #1 -CERTIFICATION
I, the official named below, certify I am duly authorized to execute this certification on behalf of the vendor/financial institution identified below, and the vendor/financial institution identified below is not on the current list of persons engaged in investment activities in Iran created by DGS and is not a financial institution extending twenty million dollars ($20,000,000) or more in credit to another person/vendor, for 45 days or more, if that other person/vendor will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran and is identified on the current list of persons engaged in investment activities in Iran created by DGS.

I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
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Pursuant to Public Contract Code sections 2203(c) and (d), a public entity may permit a vendor/financial institution engaged in investment activities in Iran, on a case-by-case basis, to be eligible for, or to bid on, submit a proposal for, or enters into or renews, a contract for goods and services.

If you have obtained an exemption from the certification requirement under the Iran Contracting Act, please fill out the information below, and attach documentation demonstratin the exem tion a roval.

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WORKERS' COMPENSATION CERTIFICATION
Labor Code Section 3700 provides in relevant part:

Every employer except the State shall secure the payment of compensation in one or more of the following ways:
(a) By being insured against liability to pay compensation in one or more insurers duly authorized to write compensation insurance in this State. (b) By securing from the Director of Industrial Relations a certificate of consent to self-insure, which may be given upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the Director of Industrial Relations of ability to self-insure and to pay any compensation that may become due to his employees.

I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers' compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.

Design-Build Entity:

Power Engineering Construction Company
Name: Marc Service
Its: ___ Principal ....:....,:...:..:...,_ _________ _
In accordance with article 5 (commencing at Section 1860), chapter 1, part 7, division 2 of the Labor Code, the above certificate must be signed and filed with Town prior to performing any work under the Contract.

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NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION

TO BE EXECUTED BY DESIGN-BUILD TEAM AND SUBMITTED WITH PROPOSAL The undersigned declares:
1 am the a Principal and Project Managebf Power Engineering Construc:iotigop~~Y making the foregoing proposal.

The proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham. The respondent has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other respondent to put in a false or sham proposal. The respondent has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any respondent or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or to refrain from responding. The respondent has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the respondent or any other respondent, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other respondent. All statements contained in the proposal are true. The respondent has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a respondent that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the respondent.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed on October 27, 202s [date], at ~lam~da (city], Califamia (state].

Signed: ~--~ -
Print Name: Marc Service -----------------
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PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/PublicWorks/PublicWorks.html for additional information.

No bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor's and subcontractors' current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.

Bidder hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of Industrial Relations.

Name of Bidder: Power Engineering Construction Company
DIR Registration Number: _1_0_00_0_0_7_18_1 ______ _
Bidder further acknowledges:
(1) Bidder shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the project. (2) Bidder shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of bid opening and maintain registration status for the duration of the project.

Name of Bidder Power Engineering Construction Company
Name and Title Marc Service, Principal and Project Manager Dated October 27, 2025
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
9 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 2025

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance Adopting 2025 Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“California Building Standards Code”) by Reference, and Modifying Title 15 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code (“Buildings and Construction”) by Amending, Repealing, and Replacing Various Chapters, Under CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) and 15378 and Setting December 8, 2025 as the Public Hearing Date for Adoption of the Ordinance Consistent with Government Code Section 50022.3
SUMMARY: This item introduces an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Code) by reference and modifying Hillsborough Municipal Code (HMC) Title 15; provides an overview of California Building Standards Law and recent legislative developments; and summarizes key updates to state and local energy policy and Wildland-Urban Interface regulation.

BACKGROUND

The California Building Standards Commission (BSC) adopts and publishes statewide building standards which regulate the design and construction of the built environment through Title 24.

Model codes are updated by the BSC on a three-year cycle for state policy alignment following public and industry input and in coordination with responsible state agencies including the Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), and California Energy Commission (CEC).

Enforceability of the 2025 edition of Title 24 begins statewide on construction permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2026, regardless of local adoption. Local governments may make more-restrictive modifications or changes (amendments) to the Code, as Hillsborough has done over the years, requiring a new ordinance triennially to supersede state code. The proposed ordinance (Attachment 1) adopts 2025 Title 24 by reference, including all its parts, and continues previously adopted local amendments; no new amendments to Title 24 are proposed at this time.

The 2025 Code includes notable updates advancing emissions and grid-reliant reduction measures. Consistent with state and Town policy agendas, the CEC strengthened prescriptive and mandatory electrification requirements; and recalibrated the metrics for performance pathway compliance, further disincentivizing gas-dominant and oversized cooling system design in new construction. This Code cycle also consolidated previously distributed Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) home hardening provisions into a standalone Part 7, “California Wildland-Urban Interface Code” (CWUIC), providing a single reference point for all Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) construction and site-maintenance regulation.

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AMENDMENT AUTHORITY AND AB 130

Traditionally, local jurisdictions may adopt amendments to building standards when necessitated by local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The Town, in coordination with Central County Fire Department and regional partners, has maintained local amendments which strengthen home hardening, based on local conditions of abundant vegetation, arid summers, proximity to the San Andreas Fault, irregular roadways, and steep topography.

Recent state housing legislation now limits this amendment authority for building standards applicable to residential units. Assembly Bill (AB) 130 (2025) places a six-year moratorium for local and state agencies—which began October 1—on adopting residential building standard amendments, unless they are substantially equivalent to those in effect by September 30, 2025, or fall within narrow statutory exceptions. AB 130 was advanced as a housing budget trailer bill intended to support increased housing production and affordability, with amendment limits being just one of numerous streamlining measures promulgated by the legislature. To provide guidance and interpretation of AB 130’s changes to Building Standards Law, the BSC recently issued Informational Bulletin 25-03 (Attachment 3), detailing all statutorily permissible amendment exceptions.

The City Council has expressed interest in furthering climate-action goals and emissions-reduction strategies and in advancing home-hardening and Wildland-Urban Interface measures. These policy goals intersect with building standards affecting the design and construction of residential units, however local authority to adopt amendments related to these goals remains permissible for the Town.

ENERGY REACH CODES

The Town’s Energy Reach Code (Ordinance No. 783 - 2022), adopted under the 2019 Title 24 edition, prohibited gas water and space heating in new dwellings, and required future-ready electric infrastructure. It was repealed following the Ninth Circuit’s decision in CRA v. Berkeley (2024) that federal law preempted gas prohibitions. As noted, recent Code Updates have in fact advanced the same goals of Ordinance No. 783, making a reach code affecting new dwellings unnecessary.

Policies which expand such standards to cooling system change-outs and remodel scenarios are being considered statewide, especially for jurisdictions with predominantly existing housing stock.

While still allowing gas usage in line with federal law, these reach code concepts would mandate future-ready electric infrastructure in these additional scenarios, and offer property owners options and incentives for lower-emission compliance choices. Staff, in consultation with Peninsula Clean Energy and San Mateo County Sustainability, recommend conducting future study sessions to evaluate regional emission reduction findings in relation to reach code policy models.

CWUIC APPLICABILITY

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standards currently apply to no Town parcels (as no Very High FHSZ designations remain), and ignition-resistant construction standards apply to fewer than 10% of parcels (only those located within High FHSZ designations).

At a recent City Council study session reviewing LRA FHSZs and CWUIC applicability, the City Council requested further evaluation of policy expansion options including an increase to CWUIC applicability, adoption of a Very High FHSZ or broader High FHS/WUI overlay zone, and consideration of additional restrictive standards related to home hardening and public safety. Staff will return with policy recommendations as OSFM evaluates broader CWUIC applicability in Moderate LRA FHSZs, the predominant designation in Hillsborough.

MUNICIPAL CODE CLERICAL CLEANUP

Staff included edits in the redline (Attachment 2) to correct outdated statutory references and terminology, inconsistent citations, and formatting issues. These clerical revisions clarify applicability of current state law, ensure conformity throughout HMC Title 15 and with the 2025 Code, and remove superseded provisions no longer supported in state regulation—while maintaining the Town’s enforcement authority. These edits are organizational in scope (repeal, relocation, and consolidation to mirror current state structure) and do not alter the substantive effect or applicability of previously adopted local building standards. Only standards that continue to meet or exceed the minimum requirements of state law were retained.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS AND NEXT STEPS

State law requires a special procedure for an ordinance which adopts another code by reference.

The City Council may move to introduce the proposed ordinance by title and must also set the date for a public hearing to consider adoption of the ordinance. The City Clerk will then prepare the required notices and make available the code being referenced and the proposed ordinance for public review in the City Clerk's office.

Staff will return at the public hearing with a briefing on 2025 Title 24 edition updates and the legal amendment pathways under AB 130. If Council wish to pursue policy implementation, staff recommend direction to schedule future study sessions to develop options before introducing any new regulations. The adoption of the proposed ordinance as written before January 1, 2026 is essential to maintain the continuity of the Town’s current local building standards.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The proposed action is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that the proposed ordinance which is essentially cleanup and a restatement of existing amendments will not have any impact on the environment. It is also exempt, on a separate and independent basis, under CEQA Guideline 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) as ongoing administrative or organizational activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

ATTACHMENTS:
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1. Ordinance and Exhibit A Title 15 (Clean)

2. Hillsborough Municipal Code, Title 15 (Redline)

3. Building Standards Commission Informational Bulletin 25-034 PREPARED BY: Nicole De Lancie, Management Assistant
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce and waive further reading of an ordinance titled, "Ordinance Adopting 2025 Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (“California Building Standards Code”) by Reference, and Modifying Title 15 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code (“Buildings and Construction”) by Amending, Repealing, and Replacing Various Chapters, Under CEQA Guidelines 15061(B)(3) and 15378" and set December 8, 2025 as the public hearing date for adoption of the ordinance consistent with Government Code Section 50022.3. -176-
1 ORDINANCE NO.

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ADOPTING 2025 TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (“CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE”) BY REFERENCE, AND MODIFYING TITLE 15 OF THE HILLSBOROUGH MUNICIPAL CODE
(“BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION”) BY AMENDING, REPEALING, AND REPLACING VARIOUS CHAPTERS, UNDER CEQA GUIDELINES 15061(B)(3) AND 15378

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH HEREBY FINDS AND ORDAINS:

WHEREAS, in accordance with Government Code Section 50022.1 et. seq., the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, consisting of the Administrative Code, Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Historical Building Code, Fire Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building Standards Code/CALGreen, and Referenced Standards Code (collectively, the “Building Standards Codes”)1 .

WHEREAS, on January 1, 2026, the California Building Standards Commission (“Commission”) will adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined as certain minimum standards that enforcement of the most current edition of the California Building Standards Code, with more restrictive local modifications or changes thereof as recited herein, is necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of citizens of the Town; and, WHEREAS, the adoption of the California Building Standards Code in its most current edition is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and WHEREAS, historically as authorized by Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and/or 18941.5 a Town may make such modifications or changes in the requirements of the regulations, adopted in accordance with to Health and Safety Code Section 17922, as it determines to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions have made it reasonably necessary for the Town to enact modifications and changes to the adoption of the Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Building Department and the Central County Fire District recommended that previously adopted modifications and changes made to the Building Standards 1 Deletions are shown in strikethrough format and new additions are shown in underline format. Note to the Codifier: Please do not codify any strikethrough or deleted text, but please do codify existing unchanged text and all underlined text in this ordinance.
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2 Code be maintained, so long as they are more restrictive as required by Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Building Department and the Central County Fire Department do not propose any amendments which substantively change the modifications or changes as amended and adopted prior to September 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Building Department and the Central County Fire Department recommend new modifications and changes be made to the Building Standards Code which are necessary for administrative clarification and to establish administrative practices for the effective enforcement of the building standards of the Town; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 130 enacted on June 30, 2025, which amended Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 regulating the modifications or changes to building standards affecting residential units, and places a moratorium on such modifications or changes until June 1, 2031, all modifications or changes as recited herein align with the statutorily permissible exceptions of either “substantially equivalent” to changes or modifications previously in effect and filed with the Commission as of September 30, 2025 or related to “administrative practices”; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s Building Department and City Attorney recommend clerical cleanup of Title 15 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code to ensure alignment with current Building Standards Code and other statutory applicability, repealing all obsolete or less restrictive standards, differentiating modifications or changes to Title 24 building standards and the Town’s local development standards, and maintaining local authority; and WHEREAS, Various sections of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.03, 15.04, and

15.20 regulating the installation of automatic fire sprinklers were reorganized and consolidated to bring clarity for the public, and to differentiate between modifications or change to Title 24 building standards and the Town’s local development standards; and WHEREAS, Section 15.04.210 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code regulating the evaluation of structural systems of an existing building is based on obsolete Section 3403 of the California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2), which is now superseded by the California Existing Building Code (Title 24, Part 10), making repeal and replacement of 15.04.210 necessary to remove obsolete code reference and less restrictive standards from Title 15; and WHEREAS, Section 15.07.040 is added to the Hillsborough Municipal Code to continue local discretionary authority of structural system evaluations of existing buildings, as previously amended in 15.04.210; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 15.05 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code regulating “dangerous” buildings is based on an obsolete model code, and the regulation of now defined “substandard” buildings is enforced and prescribed by Health and Safety Code §17920.3 and Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, making repeal and replacement of Chapter 15.05 necessary to align with state law while retaining provisions for local administration; and -178-
3 WHEREAS, Chapter 15.18 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code establishes debris diversion standards prescribed by the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen, Title 24, Part 11), making repeal and replacement of Chapter 15.18 necessary to reference state law while retaining provisions for local administration by the Building Official; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15.21 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code adopts by reference the 2018 International Wildland–Urban Interface Code, which has been superseded by the California Wildland–Urban Interface Code (CWUIC), a new standalone Part 7 of Title 24, consolidating all applicable WUI provisions previously found in the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and California Residential Code; making repeal and replacement of Chapter 15.21 necessary to reference the 2025 CWUIC while retaining provisions for local administration; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15.56 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code regulating swimming pool safety barriers is based on an obsolete model code, and are now categorized as an “enclosure” which is one of several “drowning prevention safety features” as promulgated by the Swimming Pool Safety Act as established in Health and Safety Code §§ 115920–115929, and prescribed in Part 2 and 2.5 of Title 24; making repeal of Chapter 15.56 necessary to ensure applicability and Town authority with the most current and broadened statutory regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to adopt this ordinance by reference as authorized by Government Code Section 50022.3 and will set the public hearing for consideration of this ordinance to be held on Monday, December 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of this Ordinance is required in order to protect the public peace, health and safety of its residents by adopting updated building standards in the Town; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough does ordain as follow:

Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals.

The City Council hereby finds that all of the foregoing recitals and the staff report presented herewith are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. Findings.

The City Council finds and declares that there are distinct and unique characteristics of the Town of Hillsborough with regard to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions which made it necessary for reasons of public health, safety, and welfare to modify and provide certain more stringent standards than those which would otherwise apply under the 2025 California Building Standards, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. The below listed findings apply to all substantive changes and modifications previously made to the California Residential, Building, and Fire Code, and which also modify the 2025 editions, by adoption of this ordinance.

Specifically, the Town of Hillsborough finds as follows:
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4 I. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS.

In the Town, normally the months of May through September have no rain and abundant sun, drying out the great quantities of vegetation present everywhere in Town and providing an extensive fuel source for fires.

II. GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS.

Experts have cautioned that one or more major earthquakes in the Bay Area, affecting the whole region, are inevitable and will probably happen sometime within the next several decades. The Town’s western boundary is within a few miles of the San Andreas Fault, one of the major seismic faults running through California. An earthquake along the San Andreas Fault, or along any of the other numerous seismic faults elsewhere in the Bay Area, could break gas, electrical, and water lines, increasing the chance of fires and impairing the ability to fight them.

III. TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.

The Town’s hilly topography, numerous cul-de-sacs, winding narrow roads, numerous canyons, high proportion of landscaped areas to hardscape areas within the developed portions of the Town, and substantial areas of open space with dense, natural vegetation all mean that there are substantial areas throughout Town where urban and wildland areas abut and which have the potential for fires that could spread quickly over a wide area and threaten many homes and inhabitants. The unique topography and soil conditions also add to storm water and erosion issues.

IV. IN ALIGNMENT WITH AB 130 MORITORIUM EXCEPTIONS
All proposed amendments are substantially equivalent to those previously adopted and filed with the California Building Standards Commission prior to September 30, 2025, or only affect administrative practices.

Section 3. Amendment.

The City Council of the Town of Hillsborough does hereby adopt the 2025 Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, “California Building Standards Code,” by reference, and amends Title 15, “Buildings and Construction,” of the Hillsborough Municipal Code to read as attached in Exhibit A.

Section 4. Severability
If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective.

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5 The City Council is adopting this Ordinance by reference pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3 and hereby sets the public hearing for consideration of this Ordinance to be held on December 8, 2025. The City Clerk has been directed to publish a notice to this effect in compliance with Government Code Section 50022.3 and 6066.

Section 6. Posting.

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

Section 7. Publication.

The City Clerk will certify to the passage of this Ordinance by the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough, California, and cause a summary to be published once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in accordance with Government Code section 36933.

Section 8. CEQA
The City Council finds that the changes made to the Building Standards Codes are enacted to mitigate the threats posed to public peace, health and safety. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that adoption of this Ordinance will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. It is also exempt, on a separate and independent basis, under CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(5) as ongoing administrative or organizational activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
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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
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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Title 15

BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.02 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE1

15.02.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by this jurisdiction. The provisions of this code shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes which regulate site preparation and construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment within this jurisdiction and to provide for inspections, issuance of permits, collection of fees, and imposition of penalties for violations, and to adopt uniform rules, regulations, and standards in respect thereto.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 4, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 4, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 4, 11-14-2016)

15.02.020 Adoption of the 2025 California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 1.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the 2025 California Administrative Code, as contained in the California Building Standards Code, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein.

B. One copy of the 2025 California Administrative Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town building department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.02 (as well as any additional subsequent amendments) to show amendments to the 2025 California Administrative Code.

C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the 2025 California Administrative Code when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provision of the 2025 California Administrative Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 4, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 4, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 4, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 1, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.02.030 Amendments to the Administrative Code.

None.

Any section within 15.02 that modifies the 2025 California Administrative Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 4, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 4, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 4, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 1, 11-12-2019)

15.02.040—15.02.080 (Reserved)
1 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 690, § 4, adopted December 13, 2010, amended Chapter 15.02 in its entirety to read as herein set out.

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EXHIBIT A

15.02.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Administrative Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications to the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Administrative Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 4, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 4, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 4, 11-14-2016)

15.02.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Administrative Code.

As successive editions of the California Administrative Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Administrative Code then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set above, such revised version of the California Administrative Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits.
(Ord. No. 690, § 4, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 4, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 4, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.03 RESIDENTIAL CODE

15.03.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access to persons with the disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation, and energy conservation; safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.020 Adoption of the 2025 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5.

The rules, regulations and requirements published in the 2025 California Residential Code, including Appendix Chapters BF, BO, CI, as contained in the California Building Standards Code, are hereby adopted as and for the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

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B. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise stated in this Code.

C. No provision of the 2025 California Residential Code, or as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of this Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 5, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.030 Amendments to the Residential Code.

The 2025 California Residential Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended in its application to the town as set forth within Sections 15.03.040 through 15.03.220.

Any section within 15.03 that modifies the 2025 California Residential Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 6, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.040—15.03.060 (Reserved)
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.070 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section R108.2 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

A. A fee shall be set forth in the town's master fee schedule, plus any additional fees which may be established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the master fee schedule, including subsection (C)(1) and (C)(2) of this section.
1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this chapter to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in the amount of not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order. 3) A document imaging charge shall be charged upon submission of every application for a combination, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading and or encroachment permit. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016) -184-

15.03.080 Contractor's bond.

If a contractor's bond prior to the issuance of any permit for a new residence or other work to which this section is applicable in the opinion of the building official, the applicant shall file with the building official a performance, maintenance or completion bond in the amount of the estimated cost of the work allowed or required under the provisions of the permit. The purpose and intent of the bond is to insure the completion of all work including the installation of any required curbs, gutter, street, sewer, sewer laterals, storm sewers and water mains; the repair of any damage to any of the above; and the removal of all debris from streets, gutters, parking strips areas, and the job site. Upon completion of the permitted work, such bond shall be exonerated, less any charges against the applicant for any work required to be done or contracted to be done by the town to complete the work. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.090 Certificate of occupancy issued.

Section R110.2 is amended to read as follows:

R110.2 Certificate of occupancy issued. No final inspection by the building official as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed complete, and no certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued, nor shall any occupancy occur in accordance with CBC 3312.1, unless and until the installation of the prescribed fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved by the fire chief or designee. Once the prescribed fire protection facilities and access way have been completed and approved as required, and once final inspection by the building official is deemed complete, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy containing the address or APN of the property and the name and address of the owner or the owner’s agent. The certificate shall also include a description of the portion of the work for which the certificate is being issued and a statement that such work has been inspected for compliance. The Building Official will indicate his/her name and sign the certificate, the code edition under which the work was permitted, whether the structure was required and thus contains an automatic fire sprinkler system, and any further stipulations or conditions that the permit was issued.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.100 Fire plan check.

15.03.110 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Section R309.2 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in:

1. New one- and two-family dwellings.

2. Existing one- and two-family dwellings that have either a total building floor area of more than 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when permit requiring additions and/or alterations to the dwelling exceed either 1,500 square feet in area or 20% of the total square footage for a building over 7,500 square feet.

3. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) when:

3.1. The ADU will be in accessory to an existing primary dwelling that has an existing automatic fire sprinkler system; or

3.2. The ADU will be in accessory to a proposed new primary dwelling which requires installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system under 309.2(1) above; or

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Exceptions:

1. Detached carports or garages less than 2,000 square feet in area and separated from residential buildings complying with R302.1.

2. Detached structure, other than an ADU, whose closest exterior wall is located in excess of 10 feet from the closest exterior wall of the automatic fire sprinkler system requiring primary dwelling on the same lot.

3. Additions and/or alterations necessitated for:
a. Building roof repair/replacement;
b. Fire damage repair;
c. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and/or d. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement.

Section 15.03.112 outlines the standard used to calculate additions and/or alterations for purposes of determining applicability of this section.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 745, § 1, 6-10-2017; Ord. No. 758, § 7, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.111 Required sprinkler locations.

Section R309.3.1.2is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

R309.3.1.2 Required sprinkler locations.

1. Sprinklers shall be installed to protect all areas of a dwelling unit, including coverage of:
a. Attic access openings
b. Areas of attics and crawl spaces containing storage, mechanical and/or electrical equipment.

2. Inspector Test Valves shall be provided for each system and located the furthest point away from the sprinkler riser for buildings greater than 3,600 square feet.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 8, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.112 Additions and alterations - automatic fire sprinkler system trigger calculation.

The standard for calculating whether additions and/or alterations of an existing building triggers automatic fire sprinkler system installation as described in 15.03.110 shall be based on the following criteria:

1. Cumulative square footage of each room being added or altered. a. A room is considered added and/or altered when fifty percent (50%) or more of interior wall or ceiling sheeting covering the wall planes of the room is removed, replaced, or new. b. Wall plane area of a room does not include the area of windows, doors, and openings.

2. Aggregated additions and alterations.

Cumulative added and/or altered square footage or replacement costs of additions and/or alterations will be aggregated to include any room square footage added and/or altered within a two (2) year period from the closure date of any previous additions and/or alterations.

Exceptions:

Wall or ceiling sheeting removal, replacement, or new installment shall not be calculated when necessitated for:

1. Building roof repair/replacement;

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4. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.113 Automatic fire sprinkler system completion timeline.

When a building is partially retrofitted with an approved automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing system pursuant to this section, the building fire extinguishing system retrofit shall be completed throughout the unprotected building interior areas within two (2) years from completing the initial partial retrofit. When a property owner or responsible party of a commercial or residential building chooses this option, the property owner shall file a deed restriction with San Mateo County Assessor's Office and obtain a performance bond to ensure compliance. The bond shall be in an amount equal to or greater than the estimated cost of completion, as determined by Central County Fire Department.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.120 Address identification.

Section R308.1 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
308.1 Address identification. All buildings and dwellings, including accessory dwelling units, shall be provided with approved address identification and address identification shall be maintained. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background, be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters, and numbers shall not be spelled out. Address identification shall be in a size of numbers and manner as follows:

1. When the structure is thirty-six (36) to fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-half inch (½") stroke by six inches (6") high is required.

2. When the structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one inch (1") stroke by nine inches (9") high is required.

3. Multi-tenant building numbers or letters shall be designated on all occupancies within a building. Size shall be a minimum of one-half inch (1/2") stroke by four inches (4") high and on a contrasting background. Directional address numbers or letters shall be provided. Said addresses or numbers shall be posted at a height no greater than 5 feet, 6 inches (5' 6") above the finished floor and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction.

Rear addressing. When required by the chief, approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the fire apparatus road at the back of a property or where rear parking lots or alleys provide and acceptable vehicular access. Number stroke and size shall comply with the above requirements as applicable.
(Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 9, 11-12-2019)

15.03.130 Minimum Class A roof assembly fire classification.

Section R902.1 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

R902.1 Roof assemblies. All roof and roof deck assemblies shall be Class A. All roof assemblies, coverings, and materials shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790, shall be listed and identified as to class by an approved testing agency, and comply with R904 and R905 where applicable. In addition, fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 2898. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with the CBC Table 1505.1 as amended in 15.04.131.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.140 Roof covering within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area.

Section R902.1.2 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
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R902.1.2 Roof covering replacements in all zones. Roof covering within all other areas shall be Class A. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.150 Roof and surface drainage in the right-of-way.

Except as otherwise provided in this code or as indicated in the town's green infrastructure plan approved by resolution of the city council, in all zones, water from the roof of any building and from any paved area which would flow by gravity over a public right-of-way shall be carried by means of conductors under the parking strip area and through the curb to the gutter, or other approved location.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 757, § 4, 10-14-2019)

15.03.160 Roof and surface drainage termination.

No storm water from any roof, impervious surfaces, point discharge or any paved or developed area shall be allowed to drain to adjacent properties nor shall this water be connected to the city's sanitary sewer system. Regardless of the slope of the source property, such water shall drain to either artificial or natural storm drainage facilities by gravity or pumping. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.170 Spark arrestors.

Section R1003.9.2 is amended to read as follows:

R1003.9.2 Spark arrestors. All chimneys, regardless of material, which are attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel, shall be equipped with an approved spark arrestor, either internally or externally mounted. Any spark arrestor to be mounted internally shall not be installed until installation plans for such arrestor have been submitted to and approved by the building division. Where a spark arrestor is installed on a masonry chimney, the spark arrestor shall meet all of the following:

1. The net free area of the arrestor shall be not less than four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney flue it serves.

2. The arrestor screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12 gage wire, 19-gage galvanized steel or 24- gage stainless steel.

3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter greater than ½ inch (12.7 mm) nor block the passage of spheres having a diameter less than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

4. The spark arrestor shall be located with access for cleaning and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue.
(Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 10, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.171 Retroactive spark arrestor compliance.

All chimneys as described in 2025 605.2.1 of the 2025 California Fire Code shall be retroactively protected with a spark arrestor when one or more of the following conditions exist:

1. Upon the sale or transfer of the real property on which any chimney is located the transfer of title shall not be made until each such chimney contains the required spark arrestor, properly installed and in proper working order.

2. In the event of any construction on such property for which a building permit is required, the final building permit signoff shall not be made until each such chimney has a spark arrestor installed and is in proper working order. (Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 10, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.180 (Reserved)
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15.03.190 Site maintenance.

All persons to whom permits are issued pursuant to any provision of this code shall, as a condition to the continuing validity of the permit, maintain the subject building site with proper parking, sanitary facilities, material storage, dust and erosion controls on the property site, including, without limitation, all structures thereon, free of all open trenches, tripping hazards, broken ware, empty cans, rubbish, garbage, metal pieces or parts, and all other refuse (collectively "debris"). The presence of debris is contrary to the purposes and intent of this code and is hereby deemed to pose a threat to the health, property, and public welfare of the inhabitants of the town. Violations of the duty to maintain building sites as described herein shall be punishable in the same manner as any other violation of this code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.200—15.03.220 (Reserved)

15.03.230 California Office of Emergency Services (OES) placards.

The placards provided by the California Office of Emergency Services (OES)are to be used during a "Post Disaster Safety Assessment" performed by the city building staff in the aftermath of any disaster. The post disaster assessment placards carry the weight of law per the direction of the California Office of Emergency Services. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.240 Amendment procedure
When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Residential Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical or other statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Residential Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical or other statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.250 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Residential Code.

As successive editions of the California Residential Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Residential Code then enforce as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set out in Section 15.03.240, such revised version of the California Residential Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.04 BUILDING CODE
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15.04.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the construction, alteration, and repair of structures; including materials and design, and to provide for inspections, issuance of permits, collection of fees, imposing of penalties or violations, and adopting uniform rules, regulations and standards in respect thereto.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.020 Adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2.

The rules, regulations and requirements published as the 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2," including Appendix Chapters G and J and the State of California amendments thereto, are hereby adopted as and for the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

A. One copy of the 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2 shall at all times be kept on file at the town building department. It shall be accompanied by one copy of Chapter 15.04 of this Code (as well as any additional subsequent amendments) to show the amendments to the2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2.

B. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Code and the 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise stated in this Code.

C. No provision of the 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, or as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of this Hillsborough Municipal Code. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 11, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.030 Amendments to the California Building Code.

The 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2 as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended in its application to the town as set forth within Sections 15.04.040 through 15.04.220.

Any section within 15.04 that modifies the 2025 California Building Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 12, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.040—15.04.060 (Reserved)
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.070 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section 109.2 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

A. A fee shall be set forth in the town's master fee schedule, plus any additional fees which may be established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance.

B. The value to be used in computing the building permit fee, the plan review fee and other fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, etc., and any other permanent construction or equipment.
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C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the master fee schedule, including subsection (C)(1) and (C)(2) of this section.
1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this chapter to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in the amount of not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order. 3) A document imaging charge shall be charged upon submission of every application for a combination, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading and or encroachment permit. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.080 Contractor's bond.

Upon completion of the permitted work, such bond shall be exonerated, less any charges against the applicant for any work required to be done or contracted to be done by the town to complete the work. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.090 Certificate of occupancy issued.

Section 111.2 is amended to read as follows:
111.2 Certificate of occupancy issued. No final inspection by the building official as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed complete, and no certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued, nor shall any occupancy occur in accordance with CBC 3312.1, unless and until the installation of the prescribed fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved by the fire chief or designee. Once the prescribed fire protection facilities and access way have been completed and approved as required, and once final inspection by the building official is deemed complete, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy containing the address or APN of the property and the name and address of the owner or the owner’s agent. The certificate shall also include a description of the portion of the work for which the certificate is being issued and a statement that such work has been inspected for compliance. The Building Official will indicate his/her name and sign the certificate, the code edition under which the work was permitted, whether the structure was required and thus contains an automatic fire sprinkler system, and any further stipulations or conditions that the permit was issued.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.095 Fire plan check.

When required by the fire code official, plans submitted to the building official for a permit shall be reviewed by the fire code official to determine compliance with all applicable standards including the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Upon review a written report shall be returned to the building official listing deficiencies or compliance with the Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 786, § 3, adopted November 28, 2022, added a new § 15.04.100, as set out below and later amended, and renumbered the existing 15.04.100 as 15.04.095, as set out above and later amended. -191-
(Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.100 Address identification.

Section 502.1 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings, including accessory dwelling units, shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be a minimum of four inches high with minimum stroke width of one-half inch and shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Said numbers shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction. Size of numbers shall be as follows:

1. When the structure is thirty-six (36) to fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-half-inch (½") stroke by six inches (6") high is required.

2. When the structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-inch (1") stroke by nine inches (9") high is required.

Multi-Tenant Buildings Address Number. Numbers or letters shall be designated on all occupancies within a building. Size shall be a minimum of one-half inch (1/2") stroke by four inches (4") high and on a contrasting background. Directional address numbers or letters shall be provided. Said addresses or numbers shall be posted at a height no greater than 5 feet, 6 inches (5' 6") above the finished floor and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction.

Rear addressing. When required by the fire official, approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the fire apparatus road at the back of a property or where rear parking lots or alleys provide and acceptable vehicular access. Number stroke and size shall comply with 502.1. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 15, 11-12-2019) (Ord. No. 758, § 16, 11-12-2019)

15.04.110 Additions and alterations – automatic fire sprinkler system trigger calculation.

The standard for calculating whether additions and/or alterations of an existing building which triggers automatic fire sprinkler system installation as described in 15.04.112 shall be based on the following criteria:

1. Cumulative square footage of each room being added or altered. a. A room is considered added or altered when fifty percent (50%) or more of interior wall or ceiling sheeting covering the wall planes of the room is removed, replaced, or new. b. Wall plane area of a room does not include the area of windows, doors, and openings.

2. Aggregated additions and alterations.

Cumulative added or altered square footage or replacement costs of additions or alterations will be aggregated to include any room square footage added or altered within a two (2) year period from the closure date of any previous additions or alterations.

Exceptions:

Wall sheeting removal, replacement, or new installment shall not be calculated when necessitated for:

1. Building roof repair/replacement;

2. Fire damage repair;

3. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and

4. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)
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15.04.111 Existing Sprinklered buildings retrofits.

The following provisions apply to all sprinklered buildings:

1. When a non-residential building is partially retrofitted with an approved automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing system pursuant to this section, the building owner shall complete the fire extinguishing system retrofit throughout the unprotected building interior areas within six (6) years of completing the initial partial retrofit or within every tenant space where a building permit is obtained, whichever is less.

2. When a residential building is partially retrofitted with an approved automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing system pursuant to this section, the building fire extinguishing system retrofit shall be completed throughout the unprotected building interior areas within two (2) years from completing the initial partial retrofit.

3. When a property owner or responsible party of a commercial or residential building chooses option 1 or 2 from above, the property owner shall file a deed restriction with San Mateo County Assessor's Office and obtain a performance bond to ensure compliance. The bond shall be in an amount equal to or greater than the estimated cost of completion, as determined by Central County Fire Department.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.112 Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements.

Section 903.2 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21 and be installed in:

1. All new occupiable and/or habitable buildings and structures.

2. Commercial and Multi-family rooms or spaces which contain vehicle parking lifts or stacking systems shall be designed as an Extra-High Hazard Classification. Sprinkler design to include sidewall sprinkler heads designed at minimum Ordinary Group 2 in between each level

3. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) when the primary dwelling that the ADU is in accessory to is required to have or has an existing an automatic residential fire sprinkler system. If an existing primary dwelling is required to have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, fire sprinklers must be provided throughout both dwellings.

4. All existing buildings and structures. Retroactive protection by an approved automatic extinguishing system shall be required in existing buildings and structures when the following conditions exist:
a. Non-residential buildings with a total building floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when additions and/or alterations for which a building permit is required will exceed 1,500 square feet in area.
b. Structures with a total building floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when additions and/or alterations for which a building permit is required will exceed 1,500 square feet in area.

Exceptions:

1. When approved by the fire chief, canopy structures used solely for vehicular parking which have a photovoltaic system attached are not required to be equipped with a fire sprinkler system as long as the structure meets fire protection distance requirements to other structures and property lines.

2. Group U occupancies less than 1,200 square feet.

3. Additions and/or alterations of non-residential and multi-family residential buildings that do not exceed 20% of the total square footage of the entire completed building.

4. Additions and/or alterations to residential one- and two-family dwellings and structures that do not exceed 20% of a building over 7,500 square feet.

5. Additions and/or alterations necessitated for:
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a. Building roof repair/replacement;
b. Fire damage repair;
c. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and/or d. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement Section 15.04.110 outlines the standard used to calculate additions and/or alterations for purposes of determining applicability of this section.

Section 903.2.10 is amended by adding the following subsection to read as follows:
903.2.10(4) Areas which contain electric vehicle charging stations, and thus could contain lithium-ion batteries in vehicles, shall have a fire sprinkler density design of a minimum extra hazard, group 2 for the coverage of charging stations and for 15' in any direction of charging stations.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 17, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.113 Sprinkler installation requirements.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.114 Inspector's test valve.

Section 903.5 is amended to read as follows:
903.5 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the California Fire Code. Single-family residential fire sprinkler systems within buildings greater than 3,600 square feet shall be equipped with an inspector’s test valve for each system and located the furthest point away from the sprinkler riser.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.115 Residential Carports, attached and detached garages sprinkler locations.

Section 903.2.18 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
903.2.18 Group U private garages and carports accessory to Group R-3 occupancies.

Sprinklers shall be required throughout carports and garages. The required residential fire sprinkler shall be in accordance with this section. Residential fire sprinklers shall be connected to, and installed in accordance with, an automatic residential fire sprinkler system that complies with Section R313 of the 2025 California Residential Code or with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response sprinklers, designed to provide a minimum density of 0.05 gpm/ft2 (2.04 mm/min) over the area of the garage and/or carport, but not exceed two sprinklers for hydraulic calculation purposes. Garage doors shall not considered obstructions with respect to sprinkler placement.

Exception: Detached carports and garages less than 2,000 square feet in area and separated from residential buildings by no less than a minimum of 10 feet.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 19, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)
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15.04.120 Fire sprinkler monitoring systems.

Section 903.4.2 is amended by adding the following condition to read as follows:
903.4.2 Monitoring.

For new fire sprinkler monitoring systems, the approved supervisory station shall be defined as a UL approved central receiving station.
(Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.125 Acceptance and certification of fire alarm system.

Section 907.7 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
907.7 Acceptance and Certification. Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. New fire alarm systems installed in commercial and multi-family buildings shall be UL-Certified. Certificate shall be posted next to fire alarm control panel at time of final inspection. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.130 Minimum roof fire classification.

Section 1505.1 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
1501.1 Minimum roof fire classification. Fire classification of roof assemblies shall be in accordance with Section 1505 as amended. All roof assemblies shall be Class A. All roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. In addition, fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 2898 and shall comply with 1505.6. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with the Table 1505.1 as amended. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.131 Roof minimum assembly classification for types of construction.

Table No. 1505.1 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

TABLE NO. 1505.1

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION Type IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
Roof
Covering

A A A A A A A A A
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.132 Roof covering within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area.

Section 1505.1.2 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof covering replacement in all zones. Roof covering within all other areas shall be Class A. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016) -195-

15.04.133 Roof and surface drainage in right-of-way.

Except as otherwise provided in this code or as indicated in the town's green infrastructure plan approved by resolution of the city council, in all zones, water from the roof of any building and from any paved area, which would flow by gravity over a public right-of-way, shall be carried by means of conductors under the parking strip area and through the curb to the gutter, or other approved location.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 757, § 5, 10-14-2019)

15.04.134 Roof and surface drainage termination.

No storm water from any roof, impervious surfaces, point discharge or from any paved or developed area shall be allowed to drain to adjacent properties nor shall this water be connected to the city's sanitary sewer system. Regardless of the slope of the source property, such water shall drain to either artificial or natural storm drainage facilities by gravity or pumping. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016) (Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.140—15.04.180 (Reserved)

15.04.190 Maintenance.

All persons to whom permits are issued pursuant to any provision of this code shall, as a condition to the continuing validity of the permit, maintain the subject building site with proper parking, sanitary facilities, material storage, dust and erosion controls on the property site, including, without limitation, all structures thereon, free of all open trenches, tripping hazards, broken ware, empty cans, rubbish, garbage, metal pieces or parts, and all other refuse (collectively "debris"). The presence of debris is contrary to the purposes and intent of this code and is hereby deemed to pose a threat to the health, property, and public welfare of the town's inhabitants. Violations of the duty to maintain building sites as described herein shall be punishable in the same manner as any other violation of this code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.200 (Reserved)

15.04.210 Additions, alterations or repairs.

All state provisions and local amendments for existing buildings, including structural evaluation, design, and retrofits of additions, alterations, repairs, and change-of-occupancy work, are now governed by the California Existing Building Code (CEBC), Title 24, Part 10, as adopted by reference and amended in Chapter 15.07 of this Code. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.220 (Reserved)

15.04.230 California Office of Emergency Services (OES) placards.

The following section is added per the direct of the California Office of Emergency Services. These placards are to be used during a "Post Disaster Safety Assessment" performed by the city building staff in the aftermath of any disaster. The post disaster assessment placards carry the weight of law per the direction of the California Office of Emergency Services. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016) -196-

15.04.240 Amendment procedure.

Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to 1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to permits or fees, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.250 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Building Code.

As successive editions of the California Building Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Building Code then enforce as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set out in Section 15.04.240, such revised version of the California Building Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.05 SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS

15.05.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by this jurisdiction, to provide minimum standards to safeguard life, limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of all residential buildings and structures within this jurisdiction and to provide a just, equitable, and practicable method, to be cumulative with and in addition to any other remedy provided by the other parts of the Hillsborough Municipal Code or otherwise available by law, whereby buildings or structures (which from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety, or welfare of their occupants or the general public) may be required to be repaired, vacated, or demolished, and to provide for the imposition of penalties for violations and to adopt uniform rules, regulations, and standards in respect thereto.
(Ord. 650 § 2 (part), 2003)
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15.05.020 Adoption by Reference.

The Town adopts and shall enforce the provisions of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations relating to substandard buildings, including any successor provisions.

15.05.030 Definition.

For purposes of this Chapter, “substandard building” shall have the meaning set forth in California Health and Safety Code §17920.3, as amended.

15.05.040 Enforcement Authority.

The Building Official is designated as the enforcing officer for purposes of this Chapter.

15.05.050 Appeals.

Appeals of enforcement actions under this Chapter shall be processed in accordance with HMC Title 15 and Chapter 1.08.

15.05.060 Designating board of appeals.

The administrative hearing panel is hereby designated as the board of appeals.

Chapter 15.06 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

15.06.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the California Historical Building Code is to provide regulations for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation, or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties. The California Historical Building Code is intended to provide solutions for the preservation of qualified historical buildings or properties, to promote sustainability, to provide access for persons with disabilities, to provide a cost-effective approach to preservation, and to provide for the reasonable safety of the occupants or users. The California Historical Building Code requires enforcing agencies to accept solutions that are reasonably equivalent to the regular code (as defined in Title 24 Part 8) when dealing with qualified historical buildings or properties. The intent of the California Historical Building Code is to facilitate the preservation and continuing use of qualified historical buildings or properties while providing reasonable safety for the building occupants and access for persons with disabilities.

15.06.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations and standards printed in the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 8), 2025 Edition, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

B. One copy of the California Historical Building Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town of Hillsborough Building Department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 (as well as any additional, subsequent amendments) to show the town of Hillsborough amendments to the California Historical Building Code.

C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the California Historical Building Code when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provision of the California Historical Building Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
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(Ord. No. 690, § 7, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 7, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 758, § 40, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord.

No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.06.030 Amendment of California Historical Building Code.

None.

Any section within 15.06 that modifies the 2025 California Historical Building Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 7, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 7, 11-12-2013)

15.06.040—15.06.080 (Reserved)

15.06.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Historical Building Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Historical Building Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

15.06.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Historical Building Code.

As successive editions of the California Historical Building Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the Building Department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Historical Building Code then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set above, such revised version of the California Historical Building Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits.
(Ord. No. 690, § 7, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 7, 11-12-2013) Chapter 15.07 EXISTING BUILDING CODE

15.07.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of increased demands or earthquakes on existing buildings. The provisions of this chapter are intended as minimum standards for structural vertical and lateral (seismic) force resistance, and are established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these provisions will not necessarily prevent loss of life or jury, or prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings.
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Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 8, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 8, 11-12-2013)

15.07.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations and standards printed in the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 10), 2025 Edition, including Appendix A, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

B. One copy of the Existing Building Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town of Hillsborough Building Department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.07 (as well as any additional, subsequent amendments) to show the town of Hillsborough amendments to the Existing Building Code.

C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the Existing Building Code when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provision of the Existing Building Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 8, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 8, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 758, § 41, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord.

No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.07.030 Amendment of California Existing Building Code.

The 2025 California Existing Building Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended in its application to the town as set forth within Sections 15.07.040 through 15.07.080.

Any section within 15.07 that modifies the 2025 California Existing Building Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 8, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 8, 11-12-2013)

15.07.040 Structural and geotechnical evaluation, design, and retrofit triggers.

Section 304.3.2 is deleted in its entirety and Section 304.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
304.3.1 Structural and geotechnical evaluation, design, and retrofit triggers. In addition to the structural evaluation and retrofit requirements of the California Existing Building Code, the following local provisions shall apply:

Where, in the course of any repair, alteration, or addition to an existing structure, structural systems are or will be exposed, altered, or affected, or where such work will increase the demands on existing vertical- or lateral-force-resisting systems, the Building Official may require a structural evaluation of the affected portions of the structure.

Where work may affect foundations, bearing conditions, slope stability, or impose new loads, a geotechnical evaluation shall be provided when required by the Building Official.

Where such evaluation determines that retrofit is necessary to safeguard health, life, or safety, the retrofit shall comply with one of the following, as applicable:

1. Lateral force-resisting systems.

Evaluation and design shall comply with ASCE 41 as referenced in this code. Where required by ASCE 41, a geotechnical engineer’s evaluation shall be provided in support of the design. As an alternative in a scenario as permitted by the Building Official, Appendix A of the California Existing Building Code may be used when demonstrating compliance for design of the required retrofits.
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2. Vertical force-resisting systems.

Evaluation and design shall comply with applicable provisions of the California Building Code. Where required, a geotechnical engineer’s evaluation shall be provided in support of the design. New or rehabilitated structural members and connections shall conform to current detailing requirements for new construction.

15.07.050—15.07.080 (Reserved)

15.07.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the Building Department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Existing Building Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Existing Building Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

15.07.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Existing Building Code.

As successive editions of the California Existing Building Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the city building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Existing Building Code then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set above, such revised version of the California Existing Building Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits.
(Ord. No. 690, § 8, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 8, 11-12-2013) Chapter 15.08 ELECTRICAL CODE

15.08.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the sale, installation, repair, maintenance, use, connection, and alteration of all electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, devices, meters, switches, motors, generators, transformers, signs, and other equipment of the consumer's facilities, and to regulate the erection, installation, alteration, addition, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance, or use of any solar system, and to provide for inspections, issuance of permits, collection of fees, imposing of penalties for violations, and to adopt uniform rules, regulations, and standards in respect thereto.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016) -201-

15.08.020 Adoption.

A. The rules and regulations and standards printed in the California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3 2025 Edition, together with Article 89. Provisions thereto as incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), 2025 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical Code" respectively) (including the Appendix thereto) is hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein provided.

B. One copy of the Electrical Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town building department. The copy shall be accompanied by a copy of Chapter 15.08 of this Code(as well as any additional subsequent amendments) to show the Hillsborough amendments to the 2025 California Electrical Code.

C. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the California Electrical Code when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provisions of the California Electrical Code as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 20, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.08.030 Amendment of California Electrical Code.

The Electrical Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended, in its application to the town as set forth within Sections

15.08.040 through 15.08.140.

Any section within 15.08 that modifies the 2025 California Electrical Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016)

15.08.040—15.08.050 (Reserved)

15.08.060 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section 89.3.3(B) is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

89.3.3(B) Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

A. The fee schedule for a permit shall be as established by resolution or ordinance adopted by the city council, plus any additional fees which may be established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance the applicable permit fees shall be as established in the master fee schedule.

B. The value to be used in computing the electrical permit fee, the plan review fee and other fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, electrical, and any other permanent construction or equipment.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table No. 1-A of the Town of Hillsborough Master Fee Schedule.
1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order. -202-
3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for an electrical permit. The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016)

15.08.070—15.08.140 (Reserved)

15.08.150 Amendment procedure.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016)

15.08.160 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Electrical Code.

As successive editions of the California Electrical Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new version(s) of such code(s) in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Electrical Code then in force, as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set out at Section 15.08.150 above, such revised version of the California Electrical Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits.
(Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.10 ENERGY CODE

15.10.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the installation of mandatory features and devices in residential buildings, including installation of said features and devices especially in those portions of the ceiling, walls and floors separating the conditioned spaces from the unconditioned spaces, and to regulate the alteration, repair, and maintenance of heating, cooling, and air conditioning appliances and related piping, venting, duct-work, and safety devices, including design and materials, and to provide for inspections, issuance of permits, collection of fees, and imposition of penalties for violations, and to adopt uniform rules, regulations, and standards in respect thereto.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016) -203-

15.10.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 6), 2025 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Energy Code") (including the Appendix thereto) are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein.

B. One copy of the Energy Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town's building department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.10 (as well as any additional, subsequent amendments) to show the town's amendments to the Energy Code.

C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the Energy Code when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provision of the California Energy Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

E. Any section within 15.10 that modifies the 2025 California Energy Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 21, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.10.030 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 794, § 4, adopted September 9, 2024, repealed § 15.10.030 which pertained to amendments to the California Energy Code and derived from Ord. No. 690, adopted December 13, 2010; Ord. No. 712, adopted November 12, 2013; and Ord. No. 742, adopted November 14, 2016.

15.10.040 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table No. 1-A in the Hillsborough Master Fee Schedule, including subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3). The fee schedule is located in the Town of Hillsborough's Master Fee Schedule. 1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order.
3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for a permit. The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule.
(Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016) -204-

15.10.050 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 794, § 3, adopted September 9, 2024, repealed § 15.10.050 which pertained to the Energy Reach Code and derived from Ord. No. 783, adopted April 11, 2022.

15.10.060—15.10.080 (Reserved)

15.10.090 Amendment procedure.

Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Energy Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016)

15.10.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Energy Code.

As successive editions of the California Energy Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Energy Code then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set above, such revised version of the California Energy Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits. (Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.12 MECHANICAL CODE

15.12.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, cooling, and air conditioning appliances and related piping, venting, duct-work, and safety devices, including design and materials, and to provide for inspections, issuance of permits, collection of fees, imposing of penalties for violations, and adopting uniform rules, regulations, and standards in respect thereto.
(Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016)

15.12.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 6), 2025 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Mechanical Code") (including the Appendix thereto) are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein. -205-
B. One copy of the Mechanical Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town's building department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.12 (as well as any additional, subsequent amendments) to show the town amendments to the California Mechanical Code.

C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the Mechanical Code when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provision of the Mechanical Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 22, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.12.030 Amendment of California Mechanical Code—Generally.

The Mechanical Code, as adopted by this chapter, is hereby amended in its application to the town as set forth within Section

15.12.040 through 15.12.80.

Any section within 15.12 that modifies the 2025 California Mechanical Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016)

15.12.040 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section 104.6 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
104.6 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

B. The value to be used in computing the electrical permit fee, the plan review fee and other fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, mechanical, and any other permanent construction or equipment.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table No. 1-A in the Hillsborough Master Fee Schedule, including subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3). The fee schedule is located in the Town of Hillsborough's Master Fee Schedule.
1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order. 3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for a mechanical permit. The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule. (Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016)

15.12.050—15.12.080 (Reserved)
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15.12.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Mechanical Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Mechanical Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016)

15.12.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Mechanical Code.

As successive editions of the California Mechanical Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Mechanical Code then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set above, such revised version of the California Mechanical Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits. (Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.16 PLUMBING CODE

15.16.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the installation, repair, and maintenance of all plumbing fixtures, appliances, and systems (including, but not limited to, water supply, domestic water piping, sanitary drains, wastes, vents, and drainage of other concentrations of water or wastes), swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, including design and materials, and to provide for inspections, violations, and adopting uniform rules, regulations, and standards in respect thereto. (Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016)

15.16.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations and standards printed in the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition (including the Appendix thereto) contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 5), 2025 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Plumbing Code") are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

B. One copy of the Plumbing Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town's building department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.16 (as well as any additional subsequent amendments) to show the Hillsborough amendments to the Plumbing Code.

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D. No provision of the Plumbing Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 23, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.16.030 Amendment of Plumbing Code—Generally.

The Plumbing Code adopted by this chapter is hereby amended, in its application to the town as set forth in Sections 15.16.040 through 15.16.085.
(Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016)

15.16.040 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section 104.5 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
104.5 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

A. The fee schedule for a permit shall be as established by resolution or ordinance adopted by the city council, plus any additional fees which may be established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance. The applicable permit fees as set forth in Table No. 1-A. The table will be kept in the Master Fee Schedule.

B. The value to be used in computing the plumbing permit fee, the plan review fee, and other fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, plumbing, and any other permanent construction or equipment.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the Hillsborough Master Fee Schedule, including subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3). The fee schedule is located in the Town of Hillsborough's Master Fee Schedule. 1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order. 3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for a plumbing permit. The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule. (Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016)

15.16.050—15.16.070 (Reserved)

15.16.080 Water supply and distribution.

Section 606.6 is amended by adding the following at the end of the first sentence to read as follows:
606.6 Accessible.

The supply piping to a single family residence, and the buildings accessory thereto, shall have a shut-off valve on the discharge side of the meter within one foot of the meter box.
(Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016)

15.16.085. Installation of backwater protection.

A. Definitions. As used in this chapter:
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1. "Backwater protection" means an IAMPO-approved backwater valve (commonly known as a backflow device), ejector or pumps system, clean out with pressure relief device, valve, or combination of two or more of these devices that is approved by the building official and intended to prevent sewage from back flowing into a structure.

2. "Drainage unit fixture" means a drainage unit fixture listed in the California Plumbing Code.

3. "Inadequate height differential" means that the flood level rim of a drainage unit fixture on a property's sanitary sewage drainage system is below the nearest upstream manhole or flushing inlet cover on the sanitary sewer main serving the fixture's drainage piping.

4. "Licensed professional" means a person authorized under California law to render an applicable certification to the property owner and the town regarding a specific question under this section.

5. "Sewage relief valve" means a device permanently installed on a building sewer lateral in such manner to allow sewage backflow to relieve to grade outside the building.

B. Backwater protection required prior to receiving a plumbing permit. When an application is submitted for a plumbing permit the applicant must certify the presence of backwater protection due to an inadequate height differential, or indicate exemption from the need for backwater protection because no inadequate height differential exists, as determined by a licensed professional or the building official.

C. Backwater protection installation required. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, all properties with drainage unit fixtures at an inadequate height differential shall have backwater protection installed.

D. Ongoing responsibility. Once installed, a property owner shall ensure that backwater protection is maintained, so as to be fully operable in the sewer lateral(s) serving the property owner's real property whenever an inadequate height differential exists on the property.

E. Proof of previous installation. A property owner may file a certification from a licensed professional demonstrating that backwater protection as approved by the building official has been installed on the property's sewage drainage system and is fully operable. This certification is subject to confirmation by the town.

F. Maintenance. Property owners are solely responsible for ensuring that backwater protection is properly maintained and functioning at all times. Backwater protection is subject to inspection by the town at any reasonable time. (Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016)

15.16.090 (Reserved)

15.16.100 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Plumbing Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Plumbing Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modification or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical or other statutorily permissible conditions.

Such findings shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

15.16.110 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Plumbing Code.

As successive editions of the California Plumbing Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the Building Department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new version(s) of such code(s) in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the -209-
California Plumbing Code then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set out at Section 15.16.100, such revised version of the California Plumbing Code with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits.
(Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.17 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE

15.17.010 Adoption.

The rules, regulations and standards printed in the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 12), 2025 Edition, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided. (Ord. No. 758, § 42, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Chapter 15.18 CONSTRUCTION WASTE REDUCTION, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING ENFORCEMENT2

15.18.010 Purpose.

The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (Public Resources Code Sections 40000 through 49620), created by AB 939 (chaptered as 1095) of the 1989 Legislative Session, declares that "the amount of solid waste generated in the state coupled with diminishing landfill space and potential adverse environmental impacts from landfilling constitutes an urgent need for state and local agencies to enact and implement an aggressive new integrated waste management program." (Public Resources Code Section 40000(d)) under Public Resources Code Section 41780, the town is required to divert fifty percent of all solid waste on and after January 1, 2000, through source reduction, recycling, and composting activities. Under Public Resources Code Section 41850, the California Integrated Waste Management Board may impose administrative civil penalties upon the town of up to ten thousand dollars per day for failure to make a good faith effort to implement the town's source reduction and recycling element adopted by the town as mandated by Section 41000 of the Public Resources Code.

The purpose of this chapter is to is to promote the recycling and/or salvage for reuse of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and to meet the town's obligations under AB 939 and the current version of the California Green Buildings Standards Code (CALGreen). (Ord. No. 771, § 2, 9-13-2021)

15.18.020 Adoption. The Town adopts and shall enforce the construction waste management requirements of CALGreen, including any successor provisions, and in accordance with Chapter 15.19. (Ord. No. 771, § 2, 9-13-2021)
2 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 771, § 2, adopted September 13, 2021, repealed Ch. 15.18, §§ 15.18.010—15.18.090, and enacted a new Ch. 15.18 as set out herein and later amended. Former Ch. 15.18 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. 628, adopted 2001.
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15.18.025 Enforcement Authority.

The Building Official is designated as the enforcing officer for purposes of this Chapter. Every person or entity to whom a building or demolition permit has been issued ("permittee") shall comply, and require their subcontractors to comply, with the provisions of this chapter.

15.18.030 Construction waste management plan submittal.

If the construction waste management documentation method chosen to demonstrate compliance with CALGreen construction waste management requirements is a construction waste management plan, the applicant shall submit the plan in a manner no less restrictive than that prescribed in Section 4.408 of CALGreen and in a format as determined by the Building Official. (Ord. No. 771, § 2, 9-13-2021)

15.18.035 Issuance of building permit.

No building or demolition permit shall be issued until the applicant has submitted verification of the compliance method to be utilized and not until the construction waste management compliance method has been verified by the building official or his or her designee.

15.18.040 Payment of monitoring costs.

Any person or entity which has previously failed to comply with CALGreen construction waste management requirements or with the other provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter may, at the time of submitting any subsequent construction waste management documentation for approval, be required to pay a monitoring fee in the amount set from time to time by resolution of the city council to cover the costs of monitoring compliance with the approved construction waste management compliance method. The decision as to whether the facts warrant the imposition of the monitoring fee shall be made by the building official. (Ord. No. 771, § 2, 9-13-2021)

15.18.050 Penalties.

Violation of any provision of this chapter, including, but not limited to:

A. Demolition or construction before having or without having an approved construction waste management method; B. Failure to comply with the CALGreen construction waste management requirements; C. Failure to provide all required documentation prior to final inspection shall subject the violator to a penalty of up to ten times the permit fee for the building or demolition permit, as determined by the building official, as set forth in Sections

15.04.070 and 15.70.020(A) of this code.
(Ord. No. 771, § 2, 9-13-2021)
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Chapter 15.19 GREEN BUILDING REGULATIONS3

15.19.015 Adoption.

The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 11), 2025 Edition are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein. (Ord. No. 758, § 24, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Chapter 15.20 FIRE CODE4

15.20.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, 2024 International Fire Code Appendices, and Public Resources Code, Division 4, Section 4291.

There is adopted by the town for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code which contains building standards known as the 2025 California Fire Code and all International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, appendices, except Appendices A, D, J and P, and the State of California amendments thereto, and the Public Resources Code, Division 4, Section 4291.

Sections within this Chapter include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 758, § 25, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 25, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, amended § 15.20.010 to read as herein set out. Former § 15.20.010, pertained to adoption of text of the California Fire Code and the International Fire Code, and derived from Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.

15.20.020 Amendments to the California Fire Code (CFC).

The California Fire Code is amended or modified as written in the following sections. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016)

15.20.025 Section 105.3.3, CFC is amended—Occupancy prohibited before approval.

Section 105.3.3, CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 105.3.3. No final inspection by the building official as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed complete and no certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued unless and until the installation of the prescribed fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved by the fire chief. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) 3 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 24, adopted November 12, 2019, repealed §§ 15.19.010 and 15.19.020—15.19.080, which pertained to purpose, definitions, green building standards for compliance, incentives for compliance, design guidelines, green building regulation, payment of monitoring fee, and penalties, respectively, and derived from Ord. No. 686, adopted April 13, 2009 and Ord. No. 715, adopted June 9, 2014.
4 Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted November 14, 2016, amended the Code by repealing former ch. 15.20, §§

15.20.010—15.20.105, and 15.20.155—15.20.170. Former ch. 15.20 pertained to the fire code, and derived from Ord. No. 712, § 13, adopted November 12, 2013.
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15.20.026 Section 106.2, CFC is amended—Examination of Documents.

Section 106.2, CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 106.2. Examination of documents. When required by the fire code official, plans submitted to the Building Official for a permit shall be reviewed by the Fire Chief to determine compliance with the California Fire Code and the International Fire Code. Upon review a written report shall be returned to the Building Official listing deficiencies or compliance with the Code. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.030 Section 108.2, CFC is amended – Permits and Fees.

Section 108.2, CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 180.2 Permits and Fees
a. The fees for the permits and other services shall be as established by resolution of the Central County Fire Department as amended from time to time. The fee shall be set to cover the cost of the Fire Department to review and inspect the intended activities, operations or functions. The fees must be applied to the appropriate agency, Town of Hillsborough or Central County Fire Department, depending on the type of service.

EXCEPTION: (1) The applicant for a given permit shall be exempt from the payment when the work to be conducted is for the Town of Hillsborough under written contract to the town or for events sponsored or co-sponsored by the town. b. In the case of multiple permits for an applicant, the permit applicant will be charged the single highest listed rate of all the permits required. The other permittable items will be charged at a rate of 50% of the listed fee as long as the permits are for the same address.
c. Where processes or materials are inherent with a permittable item, subsequent fees may be waived at the discretion of fire chief.
d. All fire permits and fire construction permits shall have a set number of inspections per permit as set forth by the Central County Fire Department Fee Schedule. Additional inspections and additional re-inspections will be billed at an hourly rate consistent with the Central County Fire Department Fee Schedule. e. Application for "event" type fire code permits shall be submitted 14 days prior to the event date. Applications submitted within 13 days prior to the event date shall be charged double the regular permit rate as established by the Central County Fire Department Fee Schedule.
f. "After Hours" inspections shall be invoiced at a rate of one and one-half time the normal hourly rate of the inspecting fire personnel. "After Hours" inspections will be billed at a rate of three hours minimum. "After Hours" inspections are defined as follows: Inspections conducted outside of normal business hours, as defined on the Central County Fire Department website and based upon personnel availability. g. Any person, group, organization, institution or business failing to pay the applicable fees under this Article shall after 30 days of the due date, for either existing or new permit applicants, shall be issued a citation for non-payment of the required permit fee. The penalty for all permit payments delinquent after 30 days shall be a doubling of the original fee. (Ord. No. 758, § 26, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 26, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, amended § 15.20.030 to read as herein set out. Former § 15.20.030, pertained to Chapter 1, Section 105.8, IFC added—fees, and derived from Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.

15.20.031 Section 108.4, CFC is amended – Work without permit investigation and fee.

Section 108.4, CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 108.4. Work Without Permit Investigation and Fee.

Investigation—Work without a permit
Investigation. Whenever construction or work for which a permit is required by this code and has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for the work. All work done without a required permit, including demolition of all or part of a structure or system shall be subject to the investigation and fees imposed by this section.
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Fee—Work without a permit
In the event work is done without an issued permit, an investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected as a civil penalty, whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be up to 10 times the fire permit fee. The investigation fee shall be determined by the Fire Chief and shall be based on the staff time reasonably required to resolve all of the issues related to the work that has been performed without a permit. No construction work permit shall be issued until the investigation fee has been paid in full.

Nothing in this section shall relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code, in the execution of the work, or from any other fees or penalties prescribed by law. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.035 Section 112, CFC is amended—Board of Appeals.

Section 112 CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 112. Appeal and review.
(a) The chief of the fire department shall be charged with the duty and responsibility of administering the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Whenever it is provided herein that certain things shall be done in accordance with an order of the fire department, such order shall be complied with. Any person aggrieved thereby may appeal to the fire chief in writing within ten (10) days after the date of such order, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The fire chief, or in his or her absence the deputy fire chief, shall issue a written decision to affirm, modify or reverse the order within two (2) business days of receipt of the appeal. The fire chief's written decision may be appealed to the Central County Fire Department Fire Board no later than ten (10) days from the date of the fire chief's written decision. The fire board's decision shall be final and conclusive and may not be appealed to the city council. Except in the case of immediate hazard, the enforcement of the order shall be suspended until such person has exhausted the appeal process as described above. (c) Any court action or proceeding to review or challenge a decision or order of the fire board shall be barred unless it is commenced within twenty (20) days of the date of service of the written decision or order (or such later date as may be specified by California Government Code Section 53069.4), and such decision or order shall contain a statement so advising the prospective appellant(s) of this time limit on seeking court review. A decision of the fire board shall be considered final for purposes of seeking court review, and no review or other consideration by the city council shall be necessary. However, no action or proceeding to review or challenge a fire board decision shall be permitted unless each ground or basis for such action or proceeding first has been asserted to the fire board pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 15.20.035.
(Ord. No. 758, § 27, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 27, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, amended § 15.20.035 to read as herein set out. Former § 15.20.035, pertained to Chapter 1, Section 108, IFC amended—board of appeals, and derived from Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.

15.20.040 Section 315, CFC is amended—General Storage.

Section 315.2, CFC is amended to read as follows:

Section 315.2 Permit required. A permit for miscellaneous combustible materials shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5.

Exception:

Storage of combustible materials other than motorized vehicles or vessels shall not be permitted in a public parking garage or in a garage or carport serving a Group R, Division 1 or Group R, Division 2 Occupancy, unless the method of storage is approved by the Fire Code Official.

Section 315.3.1, CFC is amended by adding the an additional provision following the first sentence to read as follows:

Section 315.3.1. Ceiling clearance.
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Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height shall be provided and shall be a four (4") inch wide line in contrasting color along a wall or storage rack. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 28, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, repealed former § 15.20.040, which pertained to Chapter 1, Section 113.1, IFC added—investigation and fee and derived from Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.

15.20.045 Section 503.3.1, CFC is amended—Fire lane designation marking.

Section 503.3, CFC is deleted and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Section 503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, fire lanes and apparatus access roads shall be identified and prohibit obstruction thereof by one of the following means:

1. By outlining and hash marking the area in contrasting colors clearly marking it with the words "Fire Lane - No Parking.

2. By identifying the space with a red curb upon which the words "Fire Lane - No Parking" are stenciled every 15 feet. a. Both sides of fire lanes shall be red curbed when the fire lane is twenty (20) to twenty-eight (28) feet in width. b. At least one side of a fire lane shall be red curbed and stenciled when the fire lane is over twenty-eight (28) and up to thirty-six (36) feet in width.
c. Curbs need not be painted red nor stenciled when the fire lane is more than thirty-six (36) feet in width.

3. In areas where a red curb is not practical, and when approved by the fire official, white signs measuring 12 inches by 18 inches with red lettering not less than 1" in height stating the area is a fire lane and parking is prohibited, may be posted adjacent to the fire lanes.

The means by which fire lanes and access roads are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 29, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.050 Section 505.1, CFC is amended—Premises identification.

Section 505.1, CFC is added to read as follows:

Section 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings, including accessory dwelling units, shall be provided with and shall maintain address identification that is legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or the road fronting the property; the characters shall contrast their background, be Arabic characters, not spelled out, and:

1. When the structure is thirty-six (36) to fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-half-inch (½") stroke by six inches (6") high is required.

2. When the structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-inch (1") stroke by nine inches (9") high is required.

Multi-Tenant Buildings. Numbers or letters shall be designated on all occupancies within a building. Size shall be a minimum of one-half inch (1/2") stroke by four inches (4") high and on a contrasting background. Directional address numbers or letters shall be provided. Said addresses or numbers shall be posted at a height no greater than 5 feet, 6 inches (5' 6") above the finished floor and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction.

Rear Addressing. When required by the fire official, approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the fire apparatus road at the back of a property or where rear parking lots or alleys provide and acceptable vehicular access. Number stroke and size shall comply with 505.1.1.

The fire code official may require address identification in additional locations to facilitate emergency response, and where access is by means of a private road or not visible from the right-of-way, a monument shall be used to identify the structure. (Ord. No. 758, § 30, 11-12-2019)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 30, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, amended § 15.20.050 to read as herein set out. Former § 15.20.050 pertained to Sections 505.1 through 505.1.3, CFC—premises identification, and derived from Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.
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15.20.055 Sections 506.1, CFC is amended—Key boxes.

Section 506.1, CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 506.1 Where Required. To ensure access to or within a structure or an area that may be restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes, a key box shall be required by the fire code official, including in the following instances. A key box shall be installed in accordance with Fire Department standards for all new buildings. For existing buildings equipped with key box, it shall be upgraded to current Fire Department standards at the time the building permit is issued, which include modifications or alterations to front entrance of building.

An emergency gate key switch shall be installed on all new electronic driveway or entryway gates. The key switch shall conform to current Fire Department standards.

The key box shall be of an approved typed listed in accordance with UL 1307, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required. Required keys include, but are not limited to: a master entry key, elevator control, fire alarm control panels, fire sprinkler control valve access, and building utilities. Contents inside key box shall follow approved fire department standards.

If the business/operation is required to have a Hazardous Material Inventory Statement (HMIS), the HMIS shall be included in the key box. Electronic key cards or keyless remotes may be provided as long as the locking system has a failsafe feature at loss of building power and doors are operational without a key or special knowledge. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 31, 11-12-2019)

15.20.060 Section 507.5.5, CFC is amended —Space around hydrants and markings.

Section 507.5.5, CFC is amended to read as follows:

Section 507.5.5. Clear space around hydrants. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants, except as otherwise required or approved. Whenever any on-site fire protection equipment or access ways have been installed as provided in this section, the following provision shall be applicable:

With respect to hydrants located along private access ways where curbs exist, said curbs shall be painted red or otherwise appropriately marked by the owner, lessee or other person in charge of the premises, to prohibit parking for a distance of 10 feet in either direction from such hydrant. In such cases where curbs do not exist, there shall be appropriate markings painted on the pavement, or signs erected, or both giving notice that parking is prohibited for a distance of 10 feet from any such hydrant. Hydrant caps shall be color-coded in accordance with NFPA 291 (National Fire Protection Association). The base of the hydrant shall be painted reflective red or yellow.
(Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 32, 11-12-2019)

15.20.065 Section 508, CFC is amended —Fire command center.

Section 508.1.1, CFC is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

Section 508.1.1. Fire Command Center Location and Access Requirements. Fire command center shall be equipped with an exterior door and be located at the exterior of the building at a location approved by the fire chief. Fire control room. In Addition to a fire command center, an approved fire control room shall be provided for all new buildings or occupancies undergoing a substantial improvement and requiring protection by an automatic fire sprinkler system. The room shall only contain all main system control valves, fire alarm control panels ERRCS equipment, and other fire equipment required by the Fire Chief. Fire control rooms shall be located within the building at a location approved by the Fire Chief and shall be provided at grade with a means to access the room directly from the exterior. Durable signage shall be provided on the exterior side of the access door to identify the fire control room. Fire Control Rooms shall not be less than 35 square feet.

Exceptions:

1. Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.

2. Occupancies with a fire pump shall have a fire control room that is a minimum of 200 square feet.

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Section 508.1.6, CFC is amended by adding the following feature to the end of list to read as follows:

Section 508.1.6 Required features.

20. When a garage contains electrical charging stations, the required Fire Command Center and/or Fire Control Room shall include a manually operated control switch that controls ventilation operations (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.070 (Reserved)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 786, § 3, adopted November 28, 2022, and Ord. No. 788, § 3, adopted January 9, 2023, repealed §

15.20.070 which pertained to Section 603, CFC—Fuel-fired appliances, and derived from Ord. No. 742, adopted November 14, 2016.

15.20.075 (Reserved)
(Ord. No. 758, § 33, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 33, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, amended § 15.20.075 to read as herein set out. Former § 15.20.075 pertained to Section 607.9, CFC—shunt trip, and derived from Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.

15.20.080 Additions and alterations – automatic fire sprinkler system trigger calculations.

The standard for calculating whether additions and/or alterations of an existing building exceed the thresholds as described in

15.20.082 triggering automatic fire sprinkler system installation, shall be based on the following criteria:

1. Culminative square footage of each room being added or altered. a. A room is considered added or altered when fifty percent (50%) or more of interior wall sheeting covering the wall planes of the room (including ceilings) is removed, replaced, or new. b. Wall plane area of a room does not include the area of windows, doors, and openings.

2. Aggregated additions and alterations.

Culminative added or altered square footage or replacement costs of additions or alterations are aggregated to include any room square footage added or altered within a two (2) year period from the closure date of any previous additions or alterations.

Exceptions:

Interior wall sheeting removal necessitated for:

1. Building roof repair/replacement;

2. Fire damage repair;

3. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and

4. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.081 Existing Sprinkler buildings retrofits.

The following provisions apply to all sprinklered buildings:

3. When a property owner or responsible party of a commercial or residential building chooses option 1 or 2 from above, the property owner shall file a deed restriction with San Mateo County Assessor's Office and obtain a performance bond with Central County Fire Department to ensure compliance with Section 15.20.081. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016)

15.20.082 Section 903.2, CFC is amended—Where required.

Section 903.2, CFC shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.23 and be installed in:

1. All new occupiable and/or habitable buildings and structures.

2. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) when the primary dwelling is required to have or has an existing an automatic residential fire sprinkler system. If an existing primary dwelling is required to have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, fire sprinklers must be provided throughout both dwellings.

3. All existing buildings and structures shall be retroactively protected by an approved automatic extinguishing system when the following conditions exist:
a. Non-residential buildings with a total building floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when additions or alterations for which a building permit is required will exceed 1,500 square feet in area. b. Residential one- and two-family dwellings and structures with a total building floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when additions or alterations for which a building permit is required will exceed 1,500 square feet in area
Exceptions:

1. When approved by the fire chief, canopy structures used solely for vehicular parking which have a photovoltaic system attached are not required to be equipped with a fire sprinkler system as long as the structure meets distance requirements to other structures and property lines.

2. Group U occupancies less than 1,200 square feet and separated from the primary structure by a minimum of 10 feet.

3. Additions or alterations of non-residential and multi-family residential, multi-family residential, and single family residential buildings that do not exceed 20% of the entire completed building.

4. Additions and/or alterations necessitated for:
a. Building roof repair/replacement;
b. Fire damage repair;
c. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and/or d. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement Section 15.20.080 outlines the standard used to calculate additions and/or alterations for purposes of determining applicability of this section.

Section 903.2.10, CFC is amended by adding the following subsection to read as follows:

Section 903.2.10(4) Areas which contain electric vehicle charging stations, and thus could contain lithium-ion batteries in vehicles, shall have a fire sprinkler density design of a minimum Extra Hazard, Group 2 for the coverage of charging stations and for 15' in any direction of charging stations.
(Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 34, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) (Ord. No. 758, § 35, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 15.20.083, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, amended § 15.20.083 to read as herein set out. Former §

15.20.083 pertained to section 903.2.20 and 903.2.21, CFC added—existing buildings and structures, and derived from Ord.

No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.
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15.20.084 Section 903.5, CFC is amended—Inspector's test valves.

Section 903.5, CFC is amended to read as follows:

Section 903.3.1.4 Inspections, testing and maintenance. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the California Fire Code. Single-family residential fire sprinkler systems within buildings greater than 3,600 square feet shall be equipped with an inspectors test valve for each system and located the furthest point away from the sprinkler riser.
(Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016)

15.20.085 Section 903.3.1.5, CFC is amended—Residential carports, attached and detached garage Sprinkler Locations.

Section 903.2.18, CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 903.2.18 Group U private garages and carports accessory to Group R-3 occupancies . Sprinklers shall be required throughout carports and garages. The required residential fire sprinkler shall be in accordance with this section. Residential fire sprinklers shall be connected to, and installed in accordance with, an automatic residential fire sprinkler system that complies with Section R313 of the 2025 California Residential Code or with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response sprinklers, designed to provide a minimum density of 0.05 gpm/ft2 (2.04 mm/min) over the area of the garage and/or carport, but not exceed two sprinklers for hydraulic calculation purposes. Garage doors shall not considered obstructions with respect to sprinkler placement.

Exception: Detached carports and garages less than 2,000 square feet in area and separated from residential buildings by a minimum of 10 feet.
(Ord. No. 758, § 36, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 758, § 36, adopted Nov. 12, 2019, amended § 15.20.085 to read as herein set out. Former § 15.20.085 pertained to Section 903.3.1.5, CFC added—additional residential sprinkler locations, and derived from Ord. No. 742, § 11, adopted Nov. 14, 2016.

15.20.086 Section 903.4.1, CFC amended – Monitoring System Specifications.

Section 903.4.1, CFC is amended by adding the additional provision following the first sentence to read as follows:

Section 903.4.1. Electronic supervision.

For new fire sprinkler monitoring systems, the approved supervisory station shall be defined as a UL approved central receiving station.
(Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016)

15.20.087 Section 905.4, CFC is amended – Location of class I hose connections.

Section 905.4(1), CFC is deleted and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below plane grade.

Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level landing between floors. See Section 909.20.2.3 of the California Building Code for additional provisions in smoke-proof enclosures. (Ord. No. 758, § 37, 11-12-2019)

15.20.088 Section 907.7, CFC is amended—Acceptance Tests and Certification.

Section 907.7, CFC is amended to read as follows:
907.7 Acceptance Tests and Certification. Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. New fire alarm systems installed in commercial and multi-family buildings shall be UL-Certified. Certificate shall be posted next to fire alarm control panel at time of final inspection. -219-
(Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.089 Section 905.8, CFC is amended – Operational Standpipes Section 905.8, CFC is amended to read as follows:
905.1 Operational Standpipes. Where a standpipe is required in accordance with Section 905, that standpipe is required to remain wet and operational. Dry standpipes shall not be installed. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.090 – 15.20.092 (Reserved)
(Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 786, § 3, adopted November 28, 2022, and Ord. No. 788, § 3, adopted January 9, 2023, repealed former §

15.20.090 and enacted a new § 15.20.090 as set out above and later amended. Former § 15.20.090 pertained to Section 5003.5, CFC amended—Hazard Identification Signs and derived from Ord. No. 742, adopted November 14, 2016. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023) Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 786, § 3, adopted November 28, 2022, and Ord. No. 788, § 3, adopted January 9, 2023, repealed former §

15.20.091 and enacted a new § 15.20.091 as set out above and later amended. Former § 15.20.091 pertained to Section 5707, CFC On-demand mobile fueling operations and derived from Ord. No. 758, adopted November 12, 2019. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.093 Section 5003.5, CFC is amended—Hazard Identification Signs.

Section 5003.5.6, CFC is amended to read as follows:
5003.5.2 Signs - specifications and locations. Signs and markings required by Sections 5003.5 and 5003.5.1 shall not be obscured or removed, shall be in English as a primary language or in symbols allowed by this code, shall be durable, and the size, color, lettering shall be approved. Two NFPA 704 diamonds shall be placed on buildings so that they are clearly visible from at least two directions of travel.

1. The signs shall be at least fifteen inches by fifteen inches (15" x 15"). The signs shall not be placed on windows.

2. When NFPA 704 diamonds are required for the interior doors, the signs shall be applied to the doors at a level no higher than the doorknob. The signs for the interior doors shall be at least six inches by six inches (6"x6").

3. The fire code official may require fewer or more NFPA diamonds if the building configuration or size makes it reasonably necessary.
(Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.094 Section 5707, CFC is amended – On-Demand Mobile Fueling Operations.

Section 5707.6.5, CFC is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 5707.6.5 Adequate lighting. Adequate site lighting shall be provided for all mobile fueling operations which are performed in dim or dark outdoor conditions. Acceptable means of lighting are flood or box lights which are self-standing or mountable.
(Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.20.095 Unlawful burning and deposits of hazardous materials—Liability for costs. (a) The fire department is authorized to clean up or abate the effects of any hazardous material deposited upon or into property or facilities of the town; and any person or persons who intentionally or negligently caused such deposit shall be -220-
liable for the payment of all costs incurred by the fire department as a result of such cleanup or abatement activity. The remedy provided by this section shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law. (b) For the purposes of this section, "hazardous materials" shall be defined as any substances or materials, in a quantity or form which, in the determination of the fire chief or his/her authorized representative, poses an unreasonable and imminent risk to life, health or safety of persons or property or to the ecological balance of the environment, and shall include, but not be limited to, such substances as explosives, radioactive materials, petroleum or petroleum products or gases; poisons, etiologic (biologic) agents, flammables and corrosives. (c) Any person whose violation of this chapter results in fire damage to persons or property shall be charged with unlawful burning and is liable for costs incurred by the fire department and other responding county or state fire agencies for suppression activities.
(d) For purposes of this section, costs incurred by the fire department shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following: actual labor costs of city personnel, including workers' compensation benefits, fringe benefits, administrative overhead; cost of equipment operation, cost of materials obtained directly by the city; and cost of any contract labor and materials. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016)

15.20.100—15.20.150 (Reserved)

15.20.155 Fire lanes which are not fire apparatus access roads.

Nothing in the California Fire Code shall prevent the town from designating or maintaining a street as a "fire lane" which does not meet the requirements of a fire apparatus access road under the California Fire Code. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016)

15.20.160 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the fire chief, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Fire Code due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the fire chief shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Fire Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

15.20.165 Severability.

A. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be held to modify, amend, repeal, or otherwise supersede, whether in whole or in part, those certain laws and regulations of the town generally and customarily known as the Hillsborough zoning laws and regulations (which, inter alia, establishes a base zoning district known as the residence district, encompassing all the territory of the town; regulates the use, size and location of buildings or improvements; regulates the minimum area and frontage of residential lots; and provides for enforcement and penalties for violation thereof), as originally passed and adopted July 11, 1955, with all amendatory laws and regulations adopted thereafter.

B. This chapter shall not modify, amend, repeal, or otherwise affect any laws of the town hereafter enacted in substitution or amendment of the zoning regulations.
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C. Whenever any provision of this chapter is found to conflict with the zoning regulations, or of any laws hereafter enacted in amendment or substitution thereof, the provisions of such zoning regulations or of any such amendatory or superseding laws shall control over this chapter.

D. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency within the provisions of the Town of Hillsborough Municipal Code, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety in the good faith judgement of the fire chief shall apply. (Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 39, 11-12-2019)

15.20.170 Regulations of other agencies.

The fire chief or his or her duly authorized representatives are empowered and directed to invoke the requirements and regulations of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the California State Fire Marshal, the United States Bureau of Standards, the Industrial Accident Commission of the State of California, and the California Health and Safety Code or any other recognized authority, in any and all cases of fire hazards not specifically covered in any provisions of this chapter or other laws and regulations of the town, all of which have been published in code form and copies of which are on file with the fire chief and the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 742, § 11, 11-14-2016)
Chapter 15.21 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

15.21.010 Adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

There is adopted by the town for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, and welfare by helping prevent the spread of fire from the town's wildland areas to the town's inhabited areas and vice versa and to provide a system for the issuance of permits and collection of fees in furtherance of these purposes, all of which is consistent with Action PS-1.3 of the town's general plan, which provides, inter alia, that "The Town will work with the Central County Fire Department to review and update, if necessary, the Town's and Department's regulations and approach regarding defensible space, fire resistive vegetation, wildland mitigation, and fire protection within Hillsborough to ensure adequate fire protection”, that certain code which contains building standards known as the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, together with Appendix B of the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and amendments thereto.

15.21.020 Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC).

The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as adopted by this chapter, is hereby amended in its application to the town as set forth in Sections 15.21.025 through 15.21.040.

15.21.025 Chapter 1, Section 101.1 — Scope and General Requirements.

Section 101.1 is amended to read “Town of Hillsborough”

15.21.026 Chapter 1, Section 103.1 —Code Compliance Agency.

Section 103.1 is amended to read “Central County Fire Department”

15.21.030 Chapter 1, Sections 108.2 – Fees.

Section 108.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 108.2. Permits and Fees
a. The fees for the permits and other services shall be as established by resolution of the Central County Fire Department as amended from time to time. The fee shall be set to cover the cost of the Fire Department to review and inspect the intended activities, operations or functions. The fees must be applied to the appropriate agency, Town of Hillsborough or Central County Fire Department, depending on the type of service. -222-
EXCEPTION: (1) The applicant for a given permit shall be exempt from the payment when the work to be conducted is for the Town of Hillsborough under written contract to the town or for events sponsored or co-sponsored by the town. b. In the case of multiple permits for an applicant, the permit applicant will be charged the single highest listed rate of all the permits required. The other permittable items will be charged at a rate of 50% of the listed fee as long as the permits are for the same address.
c. Where processes or materials are inherent with a permittable item, subsequent fees may be waived at the discretion of fire chief.
d. All permits required under Chapter 15.21 shall have a set number of inspections per permit as set forth by the Central County Fire Department Fee Schedule. Additional inspections and additional re-inspections will be billed at an hourly rate consistent with the Central County Fire Department Fee Schedule. e. Application for "event" type fire code permits shall be submitted 14 days prior to the event date. Applications submitted within 13 days prior to the event date shall be charged double the regular permit rate as established by the Central County Fire Department Fee Schedule.
f. "After Hours" inspections shall be invoiced at a rate of one and one-half times the normal hourly rate of the inspecting fire personnel. "After Hours" inspections will be billed at a rate of three hours minimum. "After Hours" inspections are defined as follows: Inspections conducted outside of normal business hours, as defined on the Central County Fire Department website and based upon personnel availability. g. Any person, group, organization, institution or business failing to pay the applicable fees under this Article shall after 30 days of the due date, for either existing or new permit applicants, shall be issued a citation for non-payment of the required permit fee. The penalty for all permit payments delinquent after 30 days shall be a doubling of the original fee.

15.21.031 Section 108.4 – Investigation of Work Without Permit.

Section 108.4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 108.4. Investigation. Whenever construction or work for which a permit is required by this code and has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for the work.

All work done without a required permit, including demolition of all or part of a structure or system shall be subject to the investigation and fees imposed by this section.

Section 108.4.1 is added and shall read as follows:

Section 108.4.1. Work without a permit. In the event work is done without an issued permit, an investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected as a civil penalty, whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be up to 10 times the fire permit fee. The investigation fee shall be determined by the Fire Chief and shall be based on the staff time reasonably required to resolve all of the issues related to the work that has been performed without a permit.

No construction work permit shall be issued until the investigation fee has been paid in full.

Nothing in this section shall relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code, in the execution of the work, or from any other fees or penalties prescribed by law.

15.21.035 Chapter 1, Section 112 —Board of Appeals.

Section 112 is deleted in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:

Section 112.1. Appeal and review.
a. The chief of the fire department shall be charged with the duty and responsibility of administering the provisions of this chapter.
b. Whenever it is provided herein that certain things shall be done in accordance with an order of the fire department, such order shall be complied with. Any person aggrieved thereby may appeal to the fire chief in writing within ten (10) days after the date of such order, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The fire chief, or in his or her absence the deputy fire chief, shall issue a written decision to affirm, modify or reverse the order within two (2) business days of receipt of the appeal. The fire chief's written decision may be appealed to the Central County Fire Department Fire Board no later than ten (10) days from the date of the fire chief's written decision. The fire board's decision shall be final and conclusive and may not be appealed to the city council. Except in the case of immediate hazard, the enforcement of the order shall be suspended until such person has exhausted the appeal process as described above. -223-
c. Any court action or proceeding to review or challenge a decision or order of the fire board shall be barred unless it is commenced within twenty (20) days of the date of service of the written decision or order (or such later date as may be specified by California Government Code Section 53069.4), and such decision or order shall contain a statement so advising the prospective appellant(s) of this time limit on seeking court review. A decision of the fire board shall be considered final for purposes of seeking court review, and no review or other consideration by the city council shall be necessary. However, no action or proceeding to review or challenge a fire board decision shall be permitted unless each ground or basis for such action or proceeding first has been asserted to the fire board pursuant to the procedures set forth in Section 15.20.035.

15.21.040 Chapter 4, Section 403.1.5 – Access Radius
Section 403.1.5(a), is amended to read as follows:

Section 403.1.5(a) No road or road structure shall have less than a minimum horizontal inside radius of curvature of fifty (50) feet. An additional surface width of four (4) feet shall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius; two (2) feet to those from 100- 200 feet.

15.21.150 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the fire chief, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code due to local climatic, geological or topographical conditions, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the fire chief shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the council's findings with the Office of the State Fire Marshall or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the California Build Standards Commission (CBSC) before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening.

Chapter 15.24 GRADING

NO CHANGES - CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.26 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

NO CHANGES - CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.28 BUILDING SECURITY

15.28.010 Purpose.

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the construction of new residential dwellings and to major remodeling, additions, or alterations to existing dwellings as defined throughout Title 24 CCR, 2025 Edition, or successor provision. (Ord 618 § 5, 2001; Ord. 336 § 1, 1976: prior code § 110.1.14(a))

NO FURTHER CHANGES - REST OF CHAPTER RETAINED
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Chapter 15.29 WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS

CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.30 TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION

CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.32 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.6 TOWERS, AERIALS, ANTENNAE, WINDMILLS AND SOLAR PANELS

CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.37 PERMITTING OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.40 CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS

CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.44 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.60 BUILDING PERMITS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS*

15.60.010 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:
"Building permit" means a permit which is required under the terms of the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, or successor provision.
"Public improvements" means all of the improvements to streets, highways and public ways, or to any parcel intended to be offered for dedication to the town as a highway, street or public way, including, without limitation, curbs, gutters, sanitary sewers, storm drains, landscaping and utility supply lines, within the scope of Title 16. "Subdivision" means a subdivision as defined in Chapter 16.04. (Ord. 618 § 10 (part), 2001)

NO FURTHER CHANGES - REST OF CHAPTER RETAINED
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Chapter 15.70 DEMOLITION PERMITS

15.70.020 Demolition permit—Issuance for nonhistoric structure.

A. Upon compliance, or assurance that there will be timely future compliance, with all applicable local, state and federal laws, standards and regulations, including but not limited to provisions of the California Building Standards Code and Regional Air Quality Act, the building official may issue a demolition permit for any structure (other than a historic structure) upon receipt of an application therefor, together with the nonrefundable fee determined from time to time by the city council to be a reasonable fee for covering the actual costs of processing such an application. It is further provided that the building official may require that a building permit or permits and any other necessary approvals has or have been obtained for a project or replacement structure for the subject property prior to issuing a demolition permit for a nonhistoric structure.

B. Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, the building official shall not issue a demolition permit for any structure that is at least fifty years old and listed in the 1990 Town of Hillsborough Historic Building Survey (as the same has been or may be amended or otherwise updated from time to time) until the city council has been informed of such a request for a demolition permit and determined at a regularly scheduled city council meeting that no revisions to the definition of "historic structure" are being or will be made in the immediate future which would affect the subject property. (Ord. 558 § 2 (part), 1997)

NO FURTHER CHANGES - REST OF CHAPTER RETAINED
Chapter 15.80 REFERENCE STANDARDS

15.80.010 Purpose.

This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate materials. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and reference codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. (Ord. No. 690, § 15, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 15, 11-12-2013)

15.80.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the 2025 California Reference Standards, as incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town of Hillsborough as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein.

B. One copy of the 2025 California Reference Standards shall at all times be kept on file at the town of Hillsborough Building Department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.80 (as well as any additional, subsequent amendments) to show the town of Hillsborough amendments to the California Reference Standards C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the California Reference Standards when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provision of the California Reference Standards, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 15, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 15, 11-12-2013)

15.80.030 Amendment of Reference Standards.

None
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15.80.040—15.80.080 (Reserved)

15.80.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the Building Department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Reference Standards due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Reference Standards, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

15.80.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Reference Standards.

As successive editions of the California Reference Standards are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the Building Department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Reference Standards then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set above, such revised version of the California Reference Standards, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits.
(Ord. No. 690, § 15, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 15, 11-12-2013) -227-

Title 15

BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.02 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE1

15.02.010 Purpose.

15.02.020 Adoption of the 2025 California Administrative Code, Title 24, Part 1.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the 20252022 California Administrative Code, as contained in the California Building Standards Code, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein.

15.02.030 Amendments to the Administrative Code.

None.

15.02.040—15.02.080 (Reserved)
1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 690, § 4, adopted December 13, 2010, amended Chapter 15.02 in its entirety to read as herein set out.

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15.02.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Administrative Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissible environmental conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications into the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Administrative Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissibleenvironmental conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing bodyState Department of Housing and Community Development, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

15.02.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Administrative Code.

15.03.010 Purpose.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.020 Adoption of the 2025 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5.

The rules, regulations and requirements published by the International Code Council (ICC) in the 20252022 California Residential Code, based on the 2021 International Residential Code, including Appendix Chapters BF, BO, CIG, H, J, N, O, P, and Q and the State of California amendments thereto, as contained in the California Building Standards Code, are hereby adopted as and for the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

A. One copy of the 20252022 California Residential Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town building departmentin the town hall in the building official's office. It shall be accompanied by one copy of Chapter 15.03 of this Code(as well as any additional subsequent amendments) to show the amendments to the 20252022 California Residential Code. -229-
B. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Code and the 20252022 California Residential Code, when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise stated in this Code.

C. No provision of the 20252022 California Residential Code, or as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of this Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 5, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.030 Amendments to the of Residential Code.

The 20252022 California Residential Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended, in its application to the town as set forth within Sections 15.03.040 through 15.03.220230.

15.03.040—15.03.060050 (Reserved)

15.03.060 Work exempt from permit.

Section 105.2 Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction:
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.070 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section R108.2 is replaced in its entirety to readSchedule of Permit Fees shall be as follows:

R108.2 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

A. A fee shall be set forth in the town's master fee schedule, plus any additional fees which may be established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance.

15.03.080 Contractor's bond.

Section 15.03.80 is added to read as follows: If a contractor's bond prior to the issuance of any permit for a new residence or other work to which this section is applicable in the opinion of the building official, the applicant shall file with the building official a performance, maintenance or completion bond in the amount of the estimated cost of the work allowed or required under the provisions of the permit. The purpose and intent of the bond is to insure the completion of all work including the installation of any required curbs, gutter, street, sewer, sewer laterals, storm sewers and water mains; the repair of any damage to any of the above; and the removal of all debris from streets, gutters, parking strips areas, and the job site. Upon completion of the permitted work, such bond shall be exonerated, less any charges against the applicant for any work required to be done or contracted to be done by the town to complete the work.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.090 Certificate of occupancy issued.

Section R110.2110.1.1 is amendedadded to read as follows:

15.03.100 Fire plan checksprinklers in garages and carports.

When required by the fire code official, plans submitted to the building official for a permit shall be reviewed by the fire code official to determine compliance with all applicable standards including the California Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Upon review a written report shall be returned to the building official listing deficiencies or compliance with the Code. Section R309.6 Fire Sprinklers Exception for fire sprinklers in garages and carports is deleted in its entirety. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.110 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Section R309.2R313.2 of the 2022 California Residential Code is replaced in its entiretyamended to read as follows:

R309.2R313.2 New oOne- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in:

1. New one- and two-family dwellings.

3. Accessory dwelling units (ADU) when:

3.1. The ADU will be in accessory to an existing primary dwelling that has an existing automatic fire sprinkler system; or

3.2. The ADU will be in accessory to a proposed new primary dwelling which requires installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system under 309.2(1) above; or
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Exceptions:

1. Detached carports or garages less than 2,000 square feet in area and separated from residential buildings complying with R302.1.

2. Detached structures, other than an ADU, whose closest exterior wall is located in excess of 10 feet from the closest exterior wall of the automatic fire sprinkler system requiring primary dwelling on the same lot.main house.

R313.2.2 Existing one- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems.

1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system is required when additions and/or alterations to existing one- and twofamily dwellings with a total building floor area more than 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when such additions and/or alterations require a building permit and exceed 1,500 square feet in area or 20% of the total square footage for a building over 7,500 square feet.

2. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) must be protected with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system throughout the unit if the primary dwelling is required to have or has an existing automatic residential fire sprinkler system. If an existing primary dwelling is required to have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system under R313.2.2(1) above, fire sprinklers must be provided throughout both dwellings.

Exception:

Detached structures, excluding accessory dwelling units, located in excess of 10 feet from the main house.

15.03.111 Required sprinkler locations.

Section R309.3.1.2R313.3.1.2 is deleted and replaced in its entirety to read as followswith the following:

R309.3.1.2 Required sprinkler locations.

1. Sprinklers shall be installed to protect all areas of a dwelling unit, including coverage of:.

Exceptions:

Detached carports and garages less than 2,000 square feet in area and separated from residential buildings complying with CRC R302.1.

2. Sprinkler coverage shall be provided in the following locations:
a. Attic access openings
b. Areas of attics and crawl spaces containing storage, mechanical and/or electrical equipment.

23. Inspector Test Valves shall be provided for each system and located the furthest point away from the sprinkler riser for buildings greater than 3,600 square feet.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 8, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)
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15.03.112 Additions and alterations - automatic fire sprinkler system trigger calculation.

Section R313.3.2.7 is added to read as follows:

1. The standard for calculating the size of addition and/or alteration for determining the threshold for fire sprinkler systems shall be by the following:
a. The square footage of every room being added or altered shall be included in the calculation of total square footage of addition or alteration.
b. The entire square footage shall be added when at least fifty percent (50%) or greater of interior wall sheeting or ceiling within a room or area is new, removed or replaced. Windows, doors, and opening are excluded from the calculation.

2. The size of additions and alterations used in calculating the size shall not be cumulative with regard to individual additions or alterations in a building unless the following circumstance applies:

Where more than one (1) addition or alteration for which building permits are required are made within a two (2) year period from the closure date of the initial permit, the sum of the square footage or replacement costs of these additions or alterations during this two (2) year period shall be aggregated for the purpose of determining calculations in section

15.03.110.

3. The following scopes of work are excluded from calculations to determine the area of alteration: building roof repair/replacement; fire damage repair; building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement.

2. Aggregated additions and alterations.

Exceptions:

Wall or ceiling sheeting removal, replacement, or new installment shall not be calculated when necessitated for:

1. Building roof repair/replacement;

2. Fire damage repair;

3. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and

15.03.113 Automatic fire sprinkler system completion timelineAll sprinklered buildings.

Section R313.3.2.8 is added to read as follows: When a building is partially retrofitted with an approved automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing system pursuant to this section, the building fire extinguishing system retrofit shall be completed throughout the unprotected building interior areas within two (2) years from completing the initial partial retrofit. When a property owner or responsible party of a commercial or residential building chooses this option, the property owner shall file a deed restriction with -233-
San Mateo County Assessor's Office and obtain a performance bond to ensure compliance. The bond shall be in an amount equal to or greater than the estimated cost of completion, as determined by Central County Fire Department. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.120 Address identificationnumbers.

Section R308.1R319.1 is replaced in its entiretyamended to read as follows:
308.1 Address identification. All buildings and dwellings, including accessory dwelling units, shall be provided with approved address identification and address identification shall be maintained. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background, be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters, and numbers shall not be spelled out. Address identification shall be in a Ssize of numbers and manner shall be as follows:

1. When the structure is thirty-six (36) to fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-half inch (½") stroke by six inches (6") high is required.

2. When the structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one inch (1") stroike by nine inches (9") high is required.

3. Multi-tenant building s. Nnumbers or letters shall be designated on all occupancies within a building. Size shall be a minimum of one-half inch (1/2") stroke by four inches (4") high and on a contrasting background. Directional address numbers or letters shall be provided. Said addresses or numbers shall be posted at a height no greater than 5 feet, 6 inches (5' 6") above the finished floor and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction.

Accessory Dwelling Unit addressing. Address signage for Residential Accessory Dwelling Units shall meet Town of Hillsborough specifications.
(Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 9, 11-12-2019)

15.03.130 Minimum Class A roof assembly fire classification.

Section R902.1 is replaced in its entiretyamended to read as follows:

R902.1 Roof assemblies. All roof and roof deck assemblies shall be Class A. All roof assemblies, coverings, and materials and roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790, shall be listed and identified as to class by an approved testing agency, and comply with R904 and R905 where applicable. In addition, fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 2898. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with the CBC Table 1505.1902.1 as amended in 15.04.131. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.140 Roof covering within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area.

Section R902.1.2902.1.3 is replaced in its entiretyamended to read as follows:

R902.1.2 Roof covering replacements in all zones. Roof covering within all other areas shall be Class A. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016) -234-

15.03.150 Roof and surface drainage in the right-of-way.

Section 902.1.4.2 is added to read as follows: Except as otherwise provided in this code or as indicated in the town's green infrastructure plan approved by resolution of the city council, in all zones, water from the roof of any building and from any paved area which would flow by gravity over a public right-of-way shall be carried by means of conductors under the parking strip area and through the curb to the gutter, or other approved location. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 757, § 4, 10-14-2019)

15.03.160 Roof and surface drainage termination.

Section 902.1.4.3 is added to read as follows: No storm water from any roof, impervious surfaces, point discharge or any paved or developed area shall be allowed to drain to adjacent properties nor shall this water be connected to the city's sanitary sewer system. Regardless of the slope of the source property, such water shall drain to either artificial or natural storm drainage facilities by gravity or pumping.
(Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.170 Spark arrestors.

Section R1003.9.2.1 is amended to read as follows:

Every chimney shall have a spark arrestor, either internally or externally mounted. Any spark arrestor to be mounted internally shall not be installed until installation plans for such arrestor have been submitted to and approved by the building division.

1. The net free area of the arrestor shall be not less than four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney flue it serves.

2. The arrestor screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12 gage wire, 19-gage galvanized steel or 24- gage stainless steel.

3. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter greater than ½ inch (12.7 mm) nor block the passage of spheres having a diameter less than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).

15.03.171 Retroactive spark arrestor compliance.

All chimneys as described in section2025 605.2.1 of the 20252022 California Fire Code shall be retroactively protected with a spark arrestor when one or more of the following conditions exist:

2. In the event of any construction on such property for which a building permit is required, the final building permit signoff shall not be made until each such chimney has a spark arrestor has been installed and is in proper working order. (Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 10, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.03.180 (Reserved)
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15.03.190 Site maintenance.

Section 105.10 Site Maintenance is added to read as follows: All persons to whom permits are issued pursuant to any provision of this code shall, as a condition to the continuing validity of the permit, maintain the subject building site with proper parking, sanitary facilities, material storage, dust and erosion controls on the property site, including, without limitation, all structures thereon, free of all open trenches, tripping hazards, broken ware, empty cans, rubbish, garbage, metal pieces or parts, and all other refuse (collectively "debris"). The presence of debris is contrary to the purposes and intent of this code and is hereby deemed to pose a threat to the health, property, and public welfare of the inhabitants of the town. Violations of the duty to maintain building sites as described herein shall be punishable in the same manner as any other violation of this code. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.200—15.03.220 (Reserved)

15.03.230 California Office of Emergency Services (OES) placards.

The placards provided by the California Office of Emergency Services (OES). The placards are to be used during a "Post Disaster Safety Assessment" performed by the city building staff in the aftermath of any disaster. The post disaster assessment placards carry the weight of law per the direction of the California Office of Emergency Services. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.240 Amendment procedure
When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Residential Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical or other statutorily permissible environmental conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Residential Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical or other statutorily permissible environmental conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing bodyState Department of Housing and Community Development, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 5, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 5, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 5, 11-14-2016)

15.03.250 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Residential Code.

15.04.010 Purpose.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.020 Adoption of the 20252022 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2.

The rules, regulations and requirements published by the International Code Council (ICC) as the 20252022 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2," based on the International Building Code, including Appendix Chapters G and Appendix Chapter J and the State of California amendments thereto, are hereby adopted as and for the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

A. One copy of the 20252022 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2 shall at all times be kept on file at the town building departmentin the town hall in the building official's office. It shall be accompanied by one copy of Chapter 15.04 of this Code (as well as any additional subsequent amendments) to show the amendments to the2025 2022 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2.

B. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of this Code and the 20252022 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise stated in this Code.

C. No provision of the 20252022 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, or as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of this Hillsborough Municipal Code. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 11, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.030 Amendments to the of California Building Code.

The 20252022 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2 as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended, in its application to the town as set forth within Sections 15.04.040 through 15.04.22030.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.040—15.04.060050 (Reserved)

15.04.060 Work exempt from permit.

Section 105.2. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction:
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.070 Schedule of permit and penalty fees section.

Section 109.2108.2 Permit Feesis replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
109.2 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.
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A. A fee shall be set forth in the town's master fee schedule, plus any additional fees which may be established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the master fee schedule, including subsection (C)(1) and (C)(2) of this section.
1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this chapter to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in the amount of not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order. 3) A document imaging charge shall be charged upon submission of every application for a combination, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading and or encroachment permit. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.080 Contractor's bond.

Section 15.04.80 is added to read as follows: If a contractor's bond prior to the issuance of any permit for a new residence or other work to which this section is applicable in the opinion of the building official, the applicant shall file with the building official a performance, maintenance or completion bond in the amount of the estimated cost of the work allowed or required under the provisions of the permit. The purpose and intent of the bond is to insure the completion of all work including the installation of any required curbs, gutter, street, sewer, and water; the repair of any damage to any of the above; and the removal of all debris from streets, gutters, sidewalk areas, and job site. Upon completion of the permitted work, such bond shall be exonerated, less any charges against the applicant for any work required to be done or contracted to be done by the town to complete the work. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.090 Certificate of occupancy issued.

Section 111.2 is amended and Section 111.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
111.2 Certificate of occupancy issued. No final inspection by the building official as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed complete, and no certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy shall be issued, nor shall any occupancy occur in accordance with CBC 3312.1, unless and until the installation of the prescribed fire protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved by the fire chief or designee. Once the prescribed fire protection facilities and access way have been completed and approved as required, and once final inspection by the building official is deemed complete, the building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy containing the address or APN of the property and the name and address of the owner or the owner’s agent. The certificate shall also include a description of the portion of the work for which the certificate is being issued and a statement that such work has been inspected for compliance. The Building Official will indicate his/her name and sign the certificate, the code edition under which the work was permitted, whether the structure was required and thus contains an automatic fire sprinkler system, and any further stipulations or conditions that the permit was issued.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.095 Fire plan check.

Section 107 is amended and Section 107.2.1.1 is added to read as follows: When required by the fire code official, plans submitted to the building official for a permit shall be reviewed by the fire code official to determine compliance with all applicable -238-
standards including the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface CodeInternational Fire Code. Upon review a written report shall be returned to the building official listing deficiencies or compliance with the Code. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 786, § 3, adopted November 28, 2022, added a new § 15.04.100, as set out below and later amended, and renumbered the existing 15.04.100 as 15.04.095, as set out above and later amended.

15.04.100 Ventilation.

Section 406.6.2 is amended by adding the following:

Section 406.6.2.1 A garage containing electrical charging stations shall provide a manually operated control switch that controls ventilation operations located in the command/control room for emergency operations. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.1001 Address identificationnumber.

Sections 502.1 is deleted and replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
502.1 Address identificationNumber. New and existing buildings, including accessory dwelling units, shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be a minimum of four inches high with minimum stroke width of one-half inch and shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters.

Said numbers shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction. Size of numbers shall be as follows:

1. When the structure is thirty-six (36) to fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-half-inch (½") stroke by six inches (6") high is required.

2. When the structure is more than fifty (50) feet from the street or fire apparatus access, a minimum of one-inch (1") stroke by nine inches (9") high is required.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 13, 11-12-2019)

15.04.102 Multi-tenant buildings address number.

Section 502.1 is amended and Section 502.1.1 is added to read as follows:

15.04.103 Rear addressing.

Section 502.1 is amended and Section 502.1.2. is added to read as follows:

15.04.104 ADU addressing.

Section 502.1 is amended and Section 502.1.3 is added to read as follows:

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(Ord. No. 758, § 16, 11-12-2019)

15.04.110 Additions and alterations – automatic fire sprinkler system trigger calculation. [F] Section 903.1 is amended and Section 903.1.2 is added to read as follows: The standard for determining the size of addition and/or alteration for determining the threshold for fire sprinkler systems shall be determined by the following:

1. The square footage of every room being added and/or altered shall be included in the calculation of total square footage of addition and/or alteration.

2. The entire square footage shall be considered added or altered when at least fifty percent (50%) or greater of interior wall sheeting or ceiling within a room or area is new, removed, or replaced. Removed or replaced windows, doors, and opening are excluded from the calculation.

3. Cumulative square footage of each room being added or altered. c. A room is considered added or altered when fifty percent (50%) or more of interior wall or ceiling sheeting covering the wall planes of the room is removed, replaced, or new. d. Wall plane area of a room does not include the area of windows, doors, and openings.

4. Aggregated additions and alterations.

Exceptions:

Wall sheeting removal, replacement, or new installment shall not be calculated when necessitated for:

5. Building roof repair/replacement;

6. Fire damage repair;

7. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and

8. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.111 Existing Sprinklered buildings retrofits.
[F] Section 903.1 is amended and Section 903.1.3 is added. The following provisions apply to all sprinklered buildings:

15.04.112 Automatic fire sprinkler system requirementsWhere required. [F] Section 903.2 is replaced in its entirety to readdeleted and replaced as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21 and be installed in:

1. Aall new occupiable and/or habitable buildings and structures. In addition, approved automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.23.

3. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) when must be protected with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system throughout the unit if the primary dwelling that the ADU is in accessory to is required to have or has an existing an automatic residential fire sprinkler system. If an existing primary dwelling is required to have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, fire sprinklers must be provided throughout both dwellings.

Exceptions:

2. Group U occupancies less than 1,200 square feet.

3. Additions and/or alterations of non-residential and multi-family residential buildings that do not exceed 20% of the total square footage of the entire completed building.

4. Additions and/or alterations to residential one- and two-family dwellings and structures that do not exceed 20% of a building over 7,500 square feet.

5. Additions and/or alterations necessitated for:
a. Building roof repair/replacement;
b. Fire damage repair;
c. Building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and/or d. Any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including but not limited to the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement Section 15.04.110 outlines the standard used to calculate additions and/or alterations for purposes of determining applicability of this section.

Section 903.2.10.3, CFC is amendedadded by adding the following subsection to read as follows:
903.2.10(4) Lithium-ion batteries in vehicles. Areas which contain electric vehicle charging stations, and thus could contain lithium-ion batteries in vehicles, shall have a fire sprinkler density design of a minimum extra hazard, group 2 for the coverage of charging stations and for 15' in any direction of charging stations. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 17, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)
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15.04.113 Sprinkler installation requirementsExisting building and structures.

Section 903.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.9. When installed, sprinkler coverage shall be provided in the following locations:
a. Attic access openings
b. Areas in attics and crawl spaces containing storage, mechanical and/or electrical equipment [F] Section 903.2.21 is added to read as follows: All existing buildings and structures shall be retroactively protected by an approved automatic extinguishing system when the following conditions exist:
a. Non-residential buildings with a total building floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when additions and/or alterations for which a building permit is required will exceed 1,500 square feet in area.

Exception: Group U occupancy less than 1,200 square feet. b. Residential one- and two-family dwellings and structures with a total building floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet or more than two stories in height, and when additions and/or alterations for which a building permit is required will exceed 1,500 square feet in area.

Exceptions:

1. Additions or alterations of non-residential and multi-family residential buildings that do not exceed 20% of the total square footage of the entire completed building.

2. Additions or alterations to residential one- and two-family dwellings and structures that do not exceed 20% of a building over 7,500 square feet.

3. The following scopes of work are excluded from calculations to determine area of alteration: building roof repair/replacement; fire damage repair; building heating and/or cooling unit repair/replacement; and any other federal, state and local construction code upgrade requirements including, but not limited to, the seismic retrofit requirements, asbestos, and other hazardous material abatement. c. Aggregate. When more than one (1) addition and/or alteration for which building permits are required are submitted within a two (2) year period from the closure date of the initial permit, the sum of the square footage of these additions and/or alterations shall be aggregated for the purpose of determining calculations of Section 15.04.113." (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 18, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.114 Inspector's test valve.

Section 903.53.1.4 is amendedadded to read as follows:
903.5 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with the California Fire Code. Single-family residential fire sprinkler systems within buildings greater than 3,600 square feet shall be equipped with an inspector’s test valve for each system and located the furthest point away from the sprinkler riser.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.115 Residential Carports, attached and detached garages Additional sprinkler locations.

Section 903.2.183.1.5 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
903.2.18 Group U private garages and carports accessory to Group R-3 occupancies. The installation of a residential fire sprinkler system shall conform to the following:

1. Sprinklers shall be required throughout carports and garages. The required residential fire sprinkler shall be in accordance with this section. Residential fire sprinklers shall be connected to, and installed in accordance with, an automatic residential fire sprinkler system that complies with Section R313 of the 2025 California Residential Code or with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers -242-
shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response sprinklers, designed to provide a minimum density of 0.05 gpm/ft2 (2.04
mm/min) over the area of the garage and/or carport, but not exceed two sprinklers for hydraulic calculation purposes. Garage doors shall not considered obstructions with respect to sprinkler placement.

Exception: Detached carports and garages less than 2,000 square feet in area and separated from residential buildings by no less than a minimum of 10 feet.

2. Sprinkler coverage shall be provided in the following locations:
a. Attic access openings
b. Areas of attics and crawl spaces containing storage, mechanical and/or electrical equipment.

Section 903.1.6 is added to read as follows:

Additional Commercial and Multi-family Dwelling Sprinkler Locations. Rooms or spaces which contain vehicle parking lifts or stacking systems shall be designed as an Extra-High Hazard Classification. Sprinkler design to include sidewall sprinkler heads designed at minimum Ordinary Group 2 in between each level.

Exception: Buildings classified as single-family dwellings. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 19, 11-12-2019; Ord.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.120 Fire sprinkler monitoring systems.

Section 903.4.21 is amended by adding the following condition to read as follows:
903.4.2 Monitoring.
…For new fire sprinkler monitoring systems, the approved supervisory station shall be defined as a UL approved central receiving station.
(Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.125 Acceptance and certification of fire alarm system.

Section 907.7 CFC is replaced in its entiretyamended to read as followsadd the following:
907.7 Acceptance and Certification. Upon completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. New fire alarm systems installed in commercial and multi-family buildings shall be UL-Certified. Certificate shall be posted next to fire alarm control panel at time of final inspection. (Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.04.130 Minimum roof fire classification section.

Section 1505.1 is replacedamended in its entirety to read as follows:
1501.1 Minimum roof fire classification. Fire classification of roof assemblies shall be in accordance with Section 1505 as amended. All roof assemblies shall be Class A. All roof assemblies and roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. In addition, fire-retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D 2898 and shall comply with 1505.6. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with the Table 1505.1 as amended. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.131 Roof minimum assembly classification for types of constructionfire retardant classes.

Table No. 1505.1 is replacedamended in its entirety to read as follows:

TABLE NO. 1505.1a

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION Type IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
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Roof
Covering

A A A A A A A A A
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.132 Roof covering within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area.

Section 1505.1.21505.1.3 is replacedamended in its entirety to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof covering replacement in all zones. Roof covering within all other areas shall be Class A. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.133 Roof and surface drainage in right-of-way.

Section 1503.4 amended and Section 1503.4.1 is added to read as follows:

Except as otherwise provided in this code or as indicated in the town's green infrastructure plan approved by resolution of the city council, in all zones, water from the roof of any building and from any paved area, which would flow by gravity over a public right-of-way, shall be carried by means of conductors under the parking strip area and through the curb to the gutter, or other approved location.
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 757, § 5, 10-14-2019)

15.04.134 Roof and surface drainage termination.

Section 1503.4 amended and section 1503.4.2 is added to read as follows: No storm water from any roof, impervious surfaces, point discharge or from any paved or developed area shall be allowed to drain to adjacent properties nor shall this water be connected to the city's sanitary sewer system. Regardless of the slope of the source property, such water shall drain to either artificial or natural storm drainage facilities by gravity or pumping. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.140 Shunt trip.

Section 3005.5 has been amended to read as follows: Shunt Trip Prohibited. Where elevator hoistways and/or elevator machine rooms containing elevator control equipment are located within buildings equipped with automatic fire sprinklers, the following is required in lieu of a shunt trip:

1. The elevator machine room shall be constructed with the minimum fire rating as the hoistway. For non-rated hoistways, the minimum rating for the machine room shall be one hour throughout in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code for fire barriers.

2. Fire sprinklers at the top of the hoistway and inside the elevator machine room shall not be installed.

3. Means for elevator shutdown shall not be installed.
(Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.14015.04.150—15.04.180 (Reserved)
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15.04.190 Maintenance.

Section 3401.2 is amended and section 3401.2.1 is added to read as follows: All persons to whom permits are issued pursuant to any provision of this code shall, as a condition to the continuing validity of the permit, maintain the subject building site with proper parking, sanitary facilities, material storage, dust and erosion controls on the property site, including, without limitation, all structures thereon, free of all open trenches, tripping hazards, broken ware, empty cans, rubbish, garbage, metal pieces or parts, and all other refuse (collectively "debris"). The presence of debris is contrary to the purposes and intent of this code and is hereby deemed to pose a threat to the health, property, and public welfare of the town's inhabitants. Violations of the duty to maintain building sites as described herein shall be punishable in the same manner as any other violation of this code. (Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.200 (Reserved)

15.04.210 Additions, alterations or repairs.

Section 3403 Additions, Alterations or Repairs of the California Building Code is amended by adding one new table and sixteen new Subsections, as follows:

Subsection 3403.5.1 is added to read as follows: 3403.5.1 Repairs. Repairs of structural elements shall comply with this section.

Subsection 3403.5.1.1 is added to read as follows: 3403.5.1.1 Seismic evaluation and design. Seismic evaluation and design of an existing building and its components shall be based on the following criteria:

Subsection 3403.5.1.1.1 is added to read as follows: 3403.5.1.1.1 Evaluation and design procedures. The seismic evaluation and design shall be based on the procedures specified in the building code, ASCE 31 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings (for evaluation only) or ASCE 41 Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings. The procedures contained in Appendix A of the International Existing Building Code shall be permitted to be used as specified in Section 3403.5.1.1.3.

Subsection 3403.5.1.1.2 is added to read as follows: 3403.5.1.1.2 CBC level seismic forces. When seismic forces are required to meet the building code level, they shall be one of the following:
1) 100 percent of the values in the building code. The R factor used for analysis in accordance with Chapter 16 of the building code shall be the R factor specified for structural systems classified as "Ordinary" unless it can be demonstrated that the structural system satisfies the proportioning and detailing requirements for systems classified as "Intermediate" or "Special".
2) Forces corresponding to BSE-1 and BSE-2 Earthquake Hazard Levels defined in ASCE 41. Where ASCE 41 is used, the corresponding performance levels shall be those shown in Table 3403.5.1.1.2.

Table 3403.5.1.1.2 is added to read as follows:

TABLE 3403.5.1.1.2
ASCE 41 and ASCE 31 PERFORMANCE LEVELS

OCCUPANCY CATEGORY (BASED ON IBC
TABLE 1604.5)

PERFORMANCE LEVEL FOR USE WITH
ASCE 31 AND WITH ASCE 41 BSE-1

EARTHQUAKE HAZARD LEVEL

PERFORMANCE LEVEL FOR USE WITH
ASCE 41 BSE-2 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD
LEVEL
I Life Safety (LS) Collapse Prevention (CP)
II Life Safety (LS) Collapse Prevention (CP)
III Note (a) Note (a)
IV Immediate Occupancy (IO) Life Safety (LS)
a. Performance Levels for Occupancy Category III shall be taken as halfway between the performance levels specified for Occupancy Category II and Occupancy Category IV.
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Subsection 3403.5.1.1.3 is added to read as follows: 3403.5.1.1.3 Reduced CBC level seismic forces. When seismic forces are permitted to meet reduced building code levels, they shall be one of the following:
1) 75 percent of the forces prescribed in the building code. The R factor used for analysis in accordance with Chapter 16 of the building code shall be the R factor as specified in Section 3403.5.1.1.2. 2) In accordance with the applicable chapters in Appendix A of the International Existing Building Code as specified in Items 2.1 through 2.5 below. Structures or portions of structures that comply with the requirements of the applicable chapter in Appendix A shall be deemed to comply with the requirements for reduced building code force levels.

2.1) The seismic evaluation and design of unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A1.

2.2) Seismic evaluation and design of the wall anchorage system in reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry wall buildings with flexible diaphragms in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A2.

2.3) Seismic evaluation and design of cripple walls and sill plate anchorage in residential buildings of light-frame wood construction in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A3.

2.4) Seismic evaluation and design of soft, weak, or open-front wall conditions in multiunit residential buildings of wood construction in Occupancy Category I or II are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A4.

2.5) Seismic evaluation and design of concrete buildings and concrete with masonry infill buildings in all Occupancy Categories are permitted to be based on the procedures specified in Appendix Chapter A5. 3) In accordance with ASCE 31 based on the applicable performance level as shown in Table 3403.5.1.1.2. 4) Those associated with the BSE-1 Earthquake Hazard Level defined in ASCE 41 and the performance level as shown in Table 3403.5.1.1.2. Where ASCE 41 is used, the design spectral response acceleration parameters Sxs and Sx1 shall not be taken less than 75 percent of the respective design spectral response acceleration parameters SDS and SD1 defined by the International Building Code and its reference standards.

Subsection 3403.5.1.2 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.1.2 Wind Design. Wind design of existing buildings shall be based on the procedures specified in the building code.

Subsection 3403.5.2 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2 Repairs to damaged buildings. Repairs to damaged buildings shall comply with this section.

Subsection 3403.5.2.1 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2.1 Unsafe conditions. Regardless of the extent of structural damage, unsafe conditions shall be eliminated.

Subsection 3403.5.2.2 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2.2 Substantial structural damage to vertical elements of the lateral-force-resisting system. A building that has sustained substantial structural damage to the vertical elements of its lateral-force-resisting system shall be evaluated and repaired in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 3403.5.2.2.1 through 3403.5.2.2.3.

Subsection 3403.5.2.2.1 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2.2.1 Evaluation. The building shall be evaluated by a registered design professional and the evaluation findings shall be submitted to the building official. The evaluation shall establish whether the damaged building, if repaired to its pre-damage state, would comply with the provisions of the building code. Wind forces for this evaluation shall be those prescribed in the building code. Seismic forces for this evaluation are permitted to be the reduced level seismic forces specified in Code Section 3403.5.1.1.3.

Subsection 3403.5.2.2.2 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2.2.2 Extent of repair for compliant buildings. If the evaluation establishes compliance of the pre-damage building in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.1, then repairs shall be permitted that restore the building to its predamage state, using materials and strengths that existed prior to the damage.

Subsection 3403.5.2.2.3 is added to read as follows:
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3403.5.2.2.3 Extent of repair for non-compliant buildings. If the evaluation does not establish compliance of the pre-damage building in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.1, then the building shall be rehabilitated to comply with applicable provisions of the building code for load combinations including wind or seismic forces. The wind design level for the repair shall be as required by the building code in effect at the time of original construction unless the damage was caused by wind, in which case the design level shall be as required by the code in effect at the time of original construction or as required by the building code, whichever is greater. Seismic forces for this rehabilitation design shall be those required for the design of the pre-damaged building, but not less than the reduced level seismic forces specified in Section 3403.5.1.1.3. New structural members and connections required by this rehabilitation design shall comply with the detailing provisions of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, and location.

Subsection 3403.5.2.3 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2.3 Substantial structural damage to vertical load-carrying components. Vertical load-carrying components that have sustained substantial structural damage shall be rehabilitated to comply with the applicable provisions for dead and live loads in the building code. Undamaged vertical load-carrying components that receive dead or live loads from rehabilitated components shall also be rehabilitated to carry the design loads of the rehabilitation design. New structural members and connections required by this rehabilitation design shall comply with the detailing provisions of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, and location.

Subsection 3403.5.2.3.1 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2.3.1 Lateral force-resisting elements. Regardless of the level of damage to vertical elements of the lateral force-resisting system, if substantial structural damage to vertical load-carrying components was caused primarily by wind or seismic effects, then the building shall be evaluated in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.1 and, if noncompliant, rehabilitated in accordance with Section 3403.5.2.2.3.

Subsection 3403.5.2.4 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.2.4 Less than substantial structural damage. For damage less than substantial structural damage, repairs shall be allowed that restore the building to its pre-damage state, using materials and strengths that existed prior to the damage. New structural members and connections used for this repair shall comply with the detailing provisions of the building code for new buildings of similar structure, purpose, and location.

Subsection 3403.5.3 is added to read as follows:
3403.5.3 Referenced Standards
Standard Reference Number Title Referenced in Code Section Number ASCE 31-03 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings 3403.5.1.1.1, TABLE 3403.5.1.1.2, 3403.5.1.1.3
ASCE 41-06 Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing
Buildings
3403.5.1.1.1, 3403.5.1.1.2, TABLE
3403.5.1.1.2, 3403.5.1.1.3
(Ord. No. 690, § 6, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 6, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 6, 11-14-2016)

15.04.220 (Reserved)

15.04.230 California Office of Emergency Services (OES) placards.

15.04.240 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Building Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissibleenvironmental conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the -247-
California Building Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or other statutorily permissibleenvironmental conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing bodyState Department of Housing and Community Development, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

15.04.250 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Building Code.

15.05.010 Purpose.

15.05.020 Adoption by Reference.

The Town adopts and shall enforce the provisions of Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations relating to substandard buildings, including any successor provisions.

15.05.030 Definition.

For purposes of this Chapter, “substandard building” shall have the meaning set forth in California Health and Safety Code §17920.3, as amended.

15.05.040 Enforcement Authority.

The Building Official is designated as the enforcing officer for purposes of this Chapter.

15.05.050 Appeals.

Appeals of enforcement actions under this Chapter shall be processed in accordance with HMC Title 15 and Chapter 1.08.

15.05.060 Designating board of appeals.

The administrative hearing panel is hereby designated as the board of appeals.

15.05.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town of Hillsborough, as to matters contained therein, except as herein otherwise provided.

B. Three copies of the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Editions, shall at all times be kept on file in the town hall, with one copy each in the offices of the city clerk, city engineer, and chief building official. The copies shall be accompanied by copies of Section 15.05.040 through 15.05.050 (as well as any additional, subsequent amendments) to show the Hillsborough amendments to the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

C. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the Uniform Housing Code or the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, when applied to any particular case, that requirement which establishes the higher degree of safety shall be complied with unless otherwise specifically stated in the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

D. No provisions of the Uniform Housing Code or the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code. (Ord. 650 § 2 (part), 2003)

15.05.030 Amendment of the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings—Generally.

The Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted by this chapter are hereby amended in their application to the town of Hillsborough as set forth in Hillsborough Municipal Code Sections 15.05.040 through 15.05.050.
(Ord. 650 § 2 (part), 2003)
Article I. Uniform Housing Code
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15.05.040 Chapter 2, Section 203—Designating housing advisory and appeals board.

The city council is hereby designated as the housing advisory and appeals board referred to in Chapter 2, Section 203 of the Uniform Housing Code.
(Ord. 650 § 2 (part), 2003)
Article II. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings

15.05.050 Chapter 2, Section 205—Designating board of appeals.

The city council is hereby designated as the board of appeals referred to in Chapter 2, Section 205 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
(Ord. 650 § 2 (part), 2003)
Article III. Amendments

15.05.060 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the town of Hillsborough Building Department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the Uniform Housing Code or the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, the chief building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendment(s) to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modification in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the aforementioned codes or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. Each such finding shall indicate which change or modification the finding applies to. Such finding(s) shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the council's findings with the State Department of Housing and Community Development, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 650 § 2 (part), 2003)

15.05.070 Promulgation of updated editions of the Uniform Housing Code and/or the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.

As successive editions of the Uniform Housing and/or Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are promulgated, the town of Hillsborough Building Department, under the guidance and direction of the chief building official, shall review the provisions of the new version(s) of such code(s) in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the Uniform Housing Code and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings then in force, as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The chief building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set out in Section 15.05.060 above, such revised version(s) of the Uniform Housing Code and/or the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, together with all amendments thereto which are required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within the limits of the town of Hillsborough.
(Ord. 650 § 2 (part), 2003)
Chapter 15.06 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE

15.06.010 Purpose.

The purpose of the California Historical Building Code is to provide regulations for the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation, or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties. The California Historical Building Code is intended to provide solutions for the preservation of qualified historical buildings or properties, to -250-
promote sustainability, to provide access for persons with disabilities, to provide a cost-effective approach to preservation, and to provide for the reasonable safety of the occupants or users. The California Historical Building Code requires enforcing agencies to accept solutions that are reasonably equivalent to the regular code (as defined in Title 24 Part 8) when dealing with qualified historical buildings or properties. The intent of the California Historical Building Code is to facilitate the preservation and continuing use of qualified historical buildings or properties while providing reasonable safety for the building occupants and access for persons with disabilities.

15.06.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations and standards printed in the California Historical Building Code, 20252022 Edition, contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 8), 20252022 Edition, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

D. No provision of the California Historical Building Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 7, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 7, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 758, § 40, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord.

No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.06.030 Amendment of California Historical Building Code.

None.

15.06.040—15.06.080 (Reserved)

15.06.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Historical Building Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Historical Building Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the State Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentCalifornia Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

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as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 7, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 7, 11-12-2013)

15.06.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Historical Building Code.

15.07.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of increased demands or earthquakes on existing unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings. The provisions of this chapter (as defined in Title 24 Part 8) are intended as minimum standards for structural vertical and lateral (seismic) force resistance, and are established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these provisions will not necessarily prevent loss of life or jury, or prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings.

15.07.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations and standards printed in the California Existing Building Code, 20252022 Edition, contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 10), 20252022 Edition, including Appendix A, are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.07.030 Amendment of California Existing Building Code.

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Any section within 15.07 that modifies the 2025 California Existing Building Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24.

(Ord. No. 690, § 8, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 8, 11-12-2013)

15.07.040 Structural and geotechnical evaluation, design, and retrofit triggers.

Where work may affect foundations, bearing conditions, slope stability, or impose new loads, a geotechnical evaluation shall be provided when required by the Building Official.

Where such evaluation determines that retrofit is necessary to safeguard health, life, or safety, the retrofit shall comply with one of the following, as applicable:

1. Lateral force-resisting systems.

2. Vertical force-resisting systems.

15.07.050040—15.07.080 (Reserved)

15.07.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the Building Department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Existing Building Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Existing Building Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the State Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentCalifornia Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. -253-
(Ord. No. 690, § 8, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 8, 11-12-2013)

15.07.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Existing Building Code.

15.08.010 Purpose.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016)

15.08.020 Adoption.

A. The rules and regulations and standards printed in the California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3 20252022 Edition, together with Article 89. Provisions thereto as incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), 20252022 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical Code" respectively) (including the Appendix thereto) is hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein provided.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.08.030 Amendment of California Electrical Code.

The Electrical Code as adopted by this chapter is hereby amended, in its application to the town as set forth within Sections

15.08.04050 through 15.08.14030.
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Any section within 15.08 that modifies the 2025 California Electrical Code shall include the code section being changed or modified and language which describes the nature of the change or modification. Sections that do not include such reference or language are local development standards and are not amendments to Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016)

15.08.040—15.08.050 (Reserved)

15.08.060 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section 89.3.3(B) is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:

89.3.3(B) Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table No. 1-A of the Town of Hillsborough mMaster fFee sSchedule, including subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3). The fee schedule is located in the Town of Hillsborough's Master Fee Schedule.
1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order.
3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for an electrical permit. The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016)

15.08.070—15.08.140 (Reserved)

15.08.150 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Electrical Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modification in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Electrical Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the State Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentCalifornia Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures -255-
as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 9, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 9, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 7, 11-14-2016)

15.08.160 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Electrical Code.

15.10.010 Purpose.

Sections within this Chapter may include both local amendments to Title 24 as adopted therein and local development standards related to construction in the Town of Hillsborough that are not part of Title 24. (Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016)

15.10.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the California Energy Code, 20252022 Edition, as contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 6), 20252022 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Energy Code") (including the Appendix thereto) are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein.

D. No provision of the California Energy Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)
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15.10.030 Reserved.

15.10.040 Amended—Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table No. 1-A in the Hillsborough Master Fee Scheduleschedule 2-E, including subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3). The fee schedule is located in the Town of Hillsborough's Master Fee Schedule.
1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order.
3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for an electrical permit. The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule. (Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016)

15.10.050 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 794, § 3, adopted September 9, 2024, repealed § 15.10.050 which pertained to the Energy Reach Code and derived from Ord. No. 783, adopted April 11, 2022.

15.10.060—15.10.080 (Reserved)

15.10.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Energy Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Energy Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions. Such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the State Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentCalifornia Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. -257-
(Ord. No. 690, § 10, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 10, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 8, 11-14-2016)

15.10.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Energy Code.

15.12.010 Purpose.

15.12.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations, and standards printed in the California Mechanical Code, 20252022 Edition, contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 part 6), 20252022 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Mechanical Code") (including the Appendix thereto) are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein, except as otherwise provided herein.

B. One copy of the Mechanical Code shall at all times be kept on file at the town's building department. The copy shall be accompanied by copies of Hillsborough Municipal Code Chapter 15.12 (as well as any additional, subsequent amendments) to show the town amendments to the California Mechanical Code.

No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.12.030 Amendment of California Mechanical Code—Generally.

The Mechanical Code, as adopted by this chapter, is hereby amended in its application to the town as set forth within Section

15.12.040 through 15.12.80.

15.12.040 Amended—Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section 104.6 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
104.6 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

B. The value to be used in computing the electrical permit fee, the plan review fee and other fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, mechanicalelectrical, and any other permanent construction or equipment.

C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table No. 1-A in the Hillsborough Master Fee Schedule, including subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3). The fee schedule is located in the Town of Hillsborough's Master Fee Schedule. 1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work.
2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order.
3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for a mechanicaln electrical permit.

The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule. (Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016)

15.12.050—15.12.080 (Reserved)

15.12.090 Amendment procedure.

When, in the judgment of the building department, it is reasonably necessary to amend the provisions of the California Mechanical Code due to local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions, the building official shall prepare and submit the proposed amendments to the city council for consideration at the next regularly scheduled city council meeting. Before adopting any changes or modifications in the requirements contained in the provisions published in the California Mechanical Code, or in any other regulations adopted hereunder, the city council shall make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, topographical, or environmentalother statutorily permissible conditions such finding shall be made available as a public record. Upon approval by the city council and filing of the city council's findings with the State Department of Housing and Community DevelopmentCalifornia Building Standards Commission (CBSC) or other governing body, such amendments shall be added to and become a part of the provisions of this chapter.

From October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, the Town is limited in its ability to modify provisions related to residential units.

Allowable findings for modifications during this time are limited to (1) modifications previously adopted and filed with the CBSC before Sept. 30, 2025, (2) administrative changes related to administration of the code, (3) emergency health and safety measures as deemed by the CBSC, (4) needed to implement a greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy as outlined in a general plan adopted before June 10, 2025, or (5) related to fire home hardening. (Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016)

15.12.100 Promulgation of updated editions of the California Mechanical Code.

As successive editions of the California Mechanical Code are promulgated and incorporated by reference in the California Building Standards Code, the building department, under the guidance and direction of the building official, shall review the provisions of the new code in order to determine whether they are consistent with the provisions of the California Mechanical Code -259-
then in force as modified by the provisions of this chapter. The building official shall submit a list of recommendations with respect to such changes (if any) to the city council. Upon review and adoption by the city council, according to the procedure set above, such revised version of the California Mechanical Code, together with all amendments thereto which are recommended by the building official and/or required by the provisions of this chapter, shall govern all buildings and construction within town limits. (Ord. No. 690, § 11, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 11, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 9, 11-14-2016) Chapter 15.16 PLUMBING CODE

15.16.010 Purpose.

15.16.020 Adoption.

A. The rules, regulations and standards printed in the California Plumbing Code, 20252022 Edition (including the Appendix thereto) contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 5), 20252022 Edition, (hereinafter referred to as the "Plumbing Code") are hereby adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards for the town as to all matters contained therein except as herein otherwise provided.

D. No provision of the Plumbing Code, as amended hereby, shall be deemed to supersede any other provision of the Hillsborough Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016; Ord. No. 758, § 23, 11-12-2019; Ord. No. 786, § 3, 11-28-2022; Ord. No. 788, § 3, 1-9-2023)

15.16.030 Amendment of Plumbing Code—Generally.

15.16.040 Amended—Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

Section 104.5 is replaced in its entirety to read as follows:
104.5 Schedule of permit and penalty fees.

A. The fee schedule for a permit shall be as established by resolution or ordinance adopted by the city council, plus any additional fees which may be established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance. The applicable permit fees as set forth in Table No. 1-A2-E. The table will be kept in the Master Fee Schedule.

B. The value to be used in computing the plumbing electrical permit fee, the plan review fee, and other fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, plumbingelectrical, and any other permanent construction or equipment.
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C. A fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the Hillsborough Master Fee Schedule, including subparagraphs (1), (2), and (3). The fee schedule is located in the Town of Hillsborough's Master Fee Schedule. 1) Whenever a permit fee is required by this ordinance to be paid prior to starting work and such work is started prior to obtaining a permit, the scheduled fee shall be the applicable permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A found in the master fee schedule, plus an additional amount of up to ten times the applicable permit fee. The exact amount shall be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems caused by the unpermitted work. 2) If a stop work order is issued, it may not be lifted until a permit reactivation fee has been paid in an amount not less than two hundred fifty dollars up to one thousand dollars, the exact amount to be set by the building official in the amount that will, in his or her good faith estimate, recover the cost of town staff time expended to deal with the problems involved in the issuance of the stop work order.
3) A document imaging charge may be charged upon submission of every application for an plumbingelectrical permit. The applicable fee shall be found in the master fee schedule. (Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016)

15.16.050—15.16.070 (Reserved)

15.16.080 Chapter 6 amended—Water supply and distribution.

A Section 606.6605.0—Valves. Section 605.3 of Section 605.0 is hereby amended by adding the following language at the end of the firstsecond sentence to read as follows:
606.6 Accessible.
…"The supply piping to a single family residence, and the buildings accessory thereto, shall have a shut-off valve on the discharge side of the meter within one foot of the meter box". (Ord. No. 690, § 12, 12-13-2010; Ord. No. 712, § 12, 11-12-2013; Ord. No. 742, § 10, 11-14-2016)

15.16.085. Installation of backwater protection.

A. Definitions. As used in this chapter:

2. "Drainageing unit fixture" means a drainage unit fixture listed in the California Plumbing Code.

3. "Inadequate height differential" means that the flood level rim of a drainage unit fixture on a property's sanitary sewage drainage system is below or less than twelve inches above the nearest upstream manhole or flushing inlet cover on the sanitary sewer main serving the fixture's drainage piping.

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Hillsborough City Council
November 10, 2025