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, DECEMBER 8, 2025
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.
In the event a Councilmember is participating remotely under the requirements of Government Code Section 54953 with regard to “just cause” or an “emergency” situation as those terms are defined in the Brown Act, the Town will stop the meeting if there is any technology disruption until such time that the public is reconnected to the live in person meeting and able to provide comment.
To attend the meeting in person:1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 To provide Public Comment in person: Members of the public wishing to speak on the agenda item are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk. Speakers may speak for up to three minutes.
To participate in the meeting via Zoom Video Conference:
• Log in to the meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84195481911?pwd=8eS9UGuVK58BnRkVZwnsuzyppR3jbP.1 • Dial-in via phone:
+1 669 444 9171 US
Meeting ID: 841 9548 1911
Passcode: 515410
To provide Public Comment via Zoom Video Conference: Live verbal public comments may be made by requesting to speak using the “raise hand” feature in Zoom or, if calling in by phone, by pressing *9 on the telephone keypad prior to the close of the public comment period for the item. In response, the Town will unmute the speaker and allow them to speak for up to three minutes.
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.
Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
Monday, December 8, 2025
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Doug Davis
Unrepresented employees: Accountant, Administrative Services Manager, Assistant City Manager, Assistant Director of Building and Planning, Assistant Director of Finance, Assistant Engineer, Assistant Planner, Associate Engineer, Associate Planner, Budget Analyst, Building Official, Chief Building Official, Chief of Police, City Clerk, Communications Manager, Deputy City Clerk, Deputy Director of Public Works, Director of Building and Planning, Director of Finance, Director of Public Works-City Engineer, GIS Coordinator, GIS Technician, Human Resources Manager, Management Analyst, Management Assistant, Planning Manager, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, Public Works Superintendent, Senior Accountant, Senior Civil Engineer, Senior Management Analyst, Senior Planner, Support Services Manager B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Agency Designated Negotiator: Mayor Sophie Cole
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 STATE OF THE TOWN
VI. SELECTION OF MAYOR
VII. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
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VIII. PRESENTATIONS
• Legislative Update by Assemblymember Diane Papan
• Police Department Drone First Responder Update
IX. TOWN UPDATE
X. 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.
XI. 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.
XII. 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 November 10, 2025
2. Monthly Claims: November 1 through November 30, 2025
3. Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Together with the Independent Auditors’ Report on Internal Control of Financial Reporting for the Year Ended June 30, 2025
4. Resolution Implementing Previously Approved Increases to Water Service Charges and Volume Charges Effective January 2026
5. Appoint a Town of Hillsborough Representative to the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
6. Resolution Establishing the Local Appointments List for Calendar Year 2026
7. Resolution Adopting the Classification Specification for the Position of Code Compliance Coordinator I/II and the Position of Public Works Assistant Superintendent
8. Resolution Adopting Policy 516, Grants Management Policy, to Establish Grant Management Guidelines
Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
Monday, December 8, 2025
9. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with IT Management Corporation for Town Network and Server Infrastructure Equipment Replacement in the Amount of $166,405.04 with a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $16,641.00 for a Total not-to-Exceed Amount of $183,046.04
10. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Sign Letters of Support for AB 1243 and SB 684:
Polluters Pay Superfund Climate Act of 2025
XIII. PUBLIC HEARING
11. Adoption of an Ordinance Adopting 2025 Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations ("California Buildings 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 XIV. OLD BUSINESS
12. 40 Baywood Avenue Property Donation Proposal Discussion XV. 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.
XVI. 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).
AUDIO / VISUAL ADVISORY:
Those persons who wish to use PowerPoint or other mediums when presenting to the City Council will be required to submit media items to the City Clerk by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Media items can be emailed to [email protected].
AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDINGS:
Please be advised that under the Brown Act, any person has the right to record the City Council meeting, including the audience in attendance, using an audio or video recording device subject to certain exceptions. Please be aware that by attending a City Council meeting, you may be audio or video recorded.