TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
Sophie Cole, Mayor Town Hall
Leslie Marden Ragsdale, Vice Mayor 1600 Floribunda Avenue Laurie Davies Adams, Councilmember Hillsborough, CA 94010 Marie Chuang, Councilmember www.hillsborough.net
Christine Krolik, Councilmember 650-375-7400
REVISED A G E N D A
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
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 alternative teleconferencing provisions in the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54953.8), the Town will stop the meeting if there is any technology disruption consistent with the Brown Act’s requirements.
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/85986696831?pwd=xmj1Y4gaMGneS6G0R2EYB4hH59vIwT.1 • Dial-in via phone:
+1 669 444 9171 US
Meeting ID: 859 8669 6831
Passcode: 253600
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 p.m.)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) This portion of the agenda is for Councilmembers to disclose any conflict of interest related to the item(s) on the Closed Session agenda. Any Councilmember who has confirmed a conflict of interest or has reason to believe they have a conflict of interest should disclose the conflict for the record and abide by the disqualification requirements contained in FPPC regulations.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Town of Hillsborough v. All Persons Interested in the Matter of the Proceedings for Resolution No. 22-83 Adopting Maximum Rates for Water Service Charges San Mateo Superior Court Case No. 23CIV01028
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Town as Defendant – One Potential Case
John Lockton’s and David Marquardt’s March 5, 2026 email suggesting that the Town will be sued on a new potential two-tiered rate water structure (email available upon request to the City Clerk)
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
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 TO CLOSED SESSION IN ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (6:00 p.m.)
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
V. PRESENTATIONS
• Peninsula Clean Energy Update
• Connect Bay Area Local Investment Plan
VI. TOWN UPDATE
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the City Council on any matter not on the agenda.
Members of the public participating in person are requested to complete a yellow speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk before addressing the City Council. Members of the public may provide comments via the Zoom platform by using the “raise Revised Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
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hand” feature or, if calling in by phone, by pressing *9 on the telephone keypad. In response, the Town will unmute the speaker and allow them to speak on any topic for up to three minutes. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, speaking time may be reduced to no less than 2 minutes, at the discretion of the Mayor. Members of the public are limited to one comment at this time. State law prohibits the Council from discussing or acting on non-agenda items, and generally limits the ability of the Council to respond to any public comments made regarding non-agenda items.
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This portion of the agenda is for Councilmembers to disclose any conflict of interest related to any item on the agenda. Any Councilmember who has confirmed a conflict of interest or has reason to believe they have a conflict of interest should disclose the conflict for the record and abide by the disqualification requirements contained in FPPC regulations.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar includes routine items which generally do not require discussion. A Councilmember may remove an item for discussion, and any member of the public may request a Councilmember to remove an item for discussion. The items are approved in one motion.
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025, February 9, 2026, February 23, 2026 and March 9, 2026
2. Monthly Claims: March 1 through March 31, 2026
3. Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending March 31, 2026
4. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Administrative Amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement Reflecting the Name Change of Peninsula Clean Energy Authority to WestLight Energy
5. Receive March 2026 Legislative Update
6. Approve Fundraising Event Permit Application 26-05 for the Partners & Advocates for Remarkable Children & Adults (PARCA) Fundraiser Luncheon and Fashion Show Under CEQA Guidelines 15378 and 15301
7. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with EN Engineering, LLC d.b.a. ENTRUST Solutions Group for a Telecommunications Needs Assessment in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $148,708.00
8. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement between the County of San Mateo and 20 Cities of the County for Continued Provision of Animal Control Services for a Three-Year Term Beginning July 1, 2026
9. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter in Support for SB 968 (Becker):
Making San Mateo County Community College District Free College Permanent
10. Approve the Annual “Military Equipment” Report and Renew Ordinance No. 785 Regarding a Military Equipment Policy
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11. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Bay Area Tree Specialists, Inc. for Vegetation Management Services in the Amount of $173,438.00, with an Option for the City Manager to Renew for a Third Year in the Amount of $93,819.00, for a Three Year Total of $267,256.00, with a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $26,726.00 if Needed, for a Total Three-Year Not-toExceed Amount of $293,982.00, Contingent on the City Manager Finalizing Contract Negotiations to the Satisfaction of the City Manager and City Attorney, Based on a Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration
12. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Go Native, Inc. for Vegetation Management Services in the Amount of $320,756.00, with an Option for the City Manager to Renew for a Third Year in the Amount of $160,544.00, for a Three Year Total of $481,300.00, with a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $48,130.00 if Needed, for a Total Three-Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $529,430.00, Contingent on the City Manager finalizing Contract Negotiations to the Satisfaction of the City Manager and City Attorney, Based on a Previously Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration
13. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Gachina Landscape Management, Inc. for Landscape Services for a Two Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $153,799.00, with an Option for the City Manager to Renew for a Third Year in the Amount of $80,377.00, for a Three Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $234,176.00, Including a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $23,418.00 if Needed, for a Total Three-Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $257,594.00, Contingent on the City Manager Finalizing Contract Negotiations to the Satisfaction of the City Manager and City Attorney, Under CEQA Guideline 15301
14. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Bay Pro Landscape Maintenance, Inc. for Landscape Services for a Two Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $126,589.00, with an Option for the City Manager to Renew for a Third Year in the Amount of $66,157.00, for a Three Year Amount of $192,746.00, Including a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $19,274.00 if Needed, for a Total Three-Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of $212,020.00, Contingent on the City Manager Finalizing Contract Negotiations to the Satisfaction of the City Manager and City Attorney, Under CEQA Guideline 15301
15. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.52 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from CEQA Under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17
X. OLD BUSINESS
16. Accept Water Rate Study and Authorize Implementation of the Recommendation
17. Wildfire Preparedness: Receive Work Plan for Town-wide Home Hardening Program Revised Agenda – Hillsborough City Council
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XI. DISCUSSION
18. Building and Planning Department User Fee Study and Proposed Fee Schedule XII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
This section of the agenda provides the City Council an opportunity to report their participation in activities related to any intergovernmental committee assignments.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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 650-375-7412 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.