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
MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers and Zoom
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS) There were no announcements of conflict of interest.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Mayor Cole announced the items for Closed Session:
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)
One or More Potential Cases
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
County of San Mateo, Town of Hillsborough, et al. v. State of California San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CPF-25-519270
Lawsuit Regarding Vehicle License Fees
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS)
There were no speakers.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION IN ADMINISTRATIVE CONFERENCE ROOM The City Council adjourned to Closed Session in the Administrative Conference Room at 4:36 p.m.
The Closed Session adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
Il. ROLL CALL
Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Following the Report from Closed Session, Mayor Cole led the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Following Roll Call, City Attorney Diaz reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to consider four items, and regarding Item C, the City Council provided unanimous consent to the City Attorney to dismiss the lawsuit in cooperation with the County of San Mateo and all of the cities within the County.
V. PRESENTATIONS
RethinkWaste Trash to Art Contest - Individual 4th Grade Winner Mayor Cole introduced the item. Reyna Oceguera, Education Specialist, RethinkWaste, provided information regarding the Trash to Art contest and introduced South School student Reef, who provided brief comments regarding his art piece, "Cardboard Crew." Councilmember Adams, RethinkWaste Board Member, presented Reef with a certificate of recognition.
• Proclamation: William H. Crocker School Class of 1976 Day - August 8, 2026 Mayor Cole read the proclamation in recognition of William H. Crocker School Class of 1976 Day. Leslie Goldstein, Jaime Rupert and Arthur Michael, Class of 1976 alumni, accepted the proclamation and provided brief comments.
VI. TOWN UPDATE
Assistant City Manager Mandy Brown provided an update on events and activities in the town.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no speakers.
VIll. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
City Attorney Christopher Diaz suggested Councilmember Krolik recuse herself from participation in Item 11 based on her prior recusal on the approval of the original contract, as her home is within 1,000 feet of the property.
IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Krolik requested to remove Item 7 from the Consent Calendar.
There were no requests from the public to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
California Municipal Clerks Association supports.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous by roll call vote with Councilmember Krolik recused on Item 11, Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 were approved.
1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 11, 2026 and June 22, 2026 Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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The City Council meeting minutes of May 11, 2026 and June 22, 2026 were approved as submitted.
2. Monthly Claims: June 1 through June 30, 2026
The monthly claims for June 2026 were approved as submitted.
3. Quarterly Treasurer's Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 The Treasurer's Report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 was approved as submitted.
4. Receive June 2026 Legislative Update
The June 2026 Legislative Update was received.
5. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the License Agreement Between the Central County Fire Department and the Town of Hillsborough for Temporary Use of 1640 and 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Under CEQA Guideline 15301
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the License Agreement between the Central County Fire Department and the Town of Hillsborough for temporary use of 1640 Floribunda Avenue and 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Under CEQ Guideline 15301 was adopted.
6. Resolution Authorizing Application to the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California, for Certificate of Consent to Self-Insure Workers' Compensation Liabilities The resolution authorizing application to the Director of Industrial Relations, State of California for Certificate of Consent to self-insure workers' compensation liabilities was adopted.
7. Resolution Approving the Town of Hillsborough City Council Handbook City Attorney Christopher Diaz, City Manager Doug Davis, Assistant City Manager Mandy Brown and City Clerk Lisa Natusch responded to City Council questions.
On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous by roll call vote, the resolution approving the Town of Hillsborough City Council Handbook with amendments to add "further" before the word "questions" in Section 7.4 B; to combine Sections 7.4 A and 7.4 B; in Section 9.1, to clarify that the full City Council affirms the Mayor's appointments; in Section 9.3, to clarify that City Council Subcommittees are approved by the full City Council and to add language that Subcommittee members will provide periodic updates during public meetings; in Section
11.3, to add language related to due process; and in Section 8.3, to replace "Aye" and "Nay" with "Yes" and "No," was adopted.
8. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter in Support for AB 1821: California Public Records Act: Agency Response Time
The City Council approved and authorized the Mayor to sign a letter of support for AB 1821: California Public Records Act: Agency Response Time.
9. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Second Amendment to the Urban County Cooperation Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2029
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the Urban County Cooperation Agreement with the County of San Mateo for Federal Fiscal Years 2027-2029 was adopted.
10. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates for Phase 2 California Minutes - Hillsborough City Council
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Review Services for the Crystal Springs Uplands School Enrollment Increase Project
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for Phase 2 CEQA environmental review services for the Crystal Springs Uplands School Enrollment Increase Project was adopted.
11. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for Environmental Services Related to the Strawberry Hill (2260 Redington Road) Tentative Map Project On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous by roll call vote with Councilmember Krolik recused, the resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with MIG, Inc. for environmental services related to the Strawberry Hill (2260 Redington Road) Tentative Map Project was adopted.
12. Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to the Existing Agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for Professional Geotechnical and Engineering Services for the Macadamia Access Road Repair in the Amount of $37,538.00 for a Total Contract Amount of $426,802.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301 The resolution approving and authorizing City Manager to execute a third amendment to engineering services for the Macadamia Access Road Repair in the amount of $37,538.00 for a total contract amount of $426,802.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Equipment Purchase Agreement with Loyal 9 Manufacturing LLC, dba Sons of Liberty Gun Works, for the Purchase of Patrol Rifle Systems and Accessories in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $123,847.50
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Equipment Purchase Agreement with Loyal 9 Manufacturing LLC, dba Sons of Liberty Gun Works, for the purchase of Patrol Rifle Systems and Accessories in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $123,847.50 was adopted.
X. PUBLIC HEARING
14. Resolution Authorizing Placement of Sewer Service and Storm Drainage Charges, Special Tax for Police Protection and Fire Protection and Prevention, and the Flat Charge Component of the Garbage Collection Fee on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 County Tax Roll and Authorizing the County Tax Collector to Collect Such Charges Assistant Finance Director Rich Santiago provided the staff report.
Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m.
On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous by roll call vote, the resolution authorizing placement of sewer service and storm drainage charges, special tax for police protection and fire protection and prevention, and the flat charge component of the garbage collection fee on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 County tax roll and authorizing the County Tax Collector to collect such charges was adopted.
15. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 17.32.030 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code to Reduce the Minimum Dwelling Size Requirement and Eliminate the Recordation Requirement for Limited Remaining Floor Area Assistant Director of Building & Planning Liz Ruess provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.
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Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 7:11 p.m.
On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Vice Mayor Ragsdale and unanimous by roll call vote, the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough Amending Section 17.32.030 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code Relating to Minimum Dwelling Size, Floor Area Ratio, and Notice of Limited Remaining Floor Area, and Finding the Action to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act" was introduced with further reading waived.
XI. DISCUSSION
16. Long-Term Financial Funding Update
Assistant City Manager Mandy Brown provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Finance Director Jan Cooke, Deputy Director of Public Works Natalie Gribben and City Manager Doug Davis provided additional information.
Mayor Cole opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed public comment.
Following discussion, Assistant City Manager Brown summarized City Council direction to continue to focus on staffing controls; weigh the cost/benefit and discuss further internally fee studies, development-related engineering fees and Measure A utilization; keep a potential revenue measure on the horizon and evaluate the work that needs to be done; continue to pursue donations, grants and partnerships and bring back discussion of a nonprofit for consideration, and bring back discussion of Town-owned land and the Surplus Land Act.
XII. INFORMATIONAL
17. Update from the City Council Subcommittee for the Town Hall Complex Project Assistant Director of Building & Planning Liz Ruess provided the staff report.
Mayor Cole opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed public comment.
XIII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Adams provided a presentation and reported the donation of a healthy snack bar to the Public Works Department by the Judah Family, the recoating of the water tank on Skyfarm Drive and expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department Water Division for their work. Councilmember Adams reported her attendance at three meetings of the RethinkWaste Board of Directors and displayed photos of the refreshed Community Courtyard at the Shoreway Environmental Center. Councilmember Adams reported that work on a telecommunications survey is ongoing, reported her attendance at meetings of the City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Tobin Clark Site, and City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Commercial Activity Relations, and a meeting in her role as Public Works Commissioner.
Councilmember Chuang reported the Q2 Speaker Series event hosted by the Hillsborough Neighborhood Network (HNN) in which Firewise and United Policyholders presented, reported Central County Fire Department hosted a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Train-the-Trainer course, and expressed appreciation to the Hillsborough Youth Commission for hosting the Pride Event.
Councilmember Krolik expressed appreciation to the Hillsborough Youth Commission for hosting the Pride Event and to the Judah family for their donation of the healthy snack bar equipment and the fund to keep the snack bar stocked. Councilmember Krolik reported Concours d'Elegance was a success and that 40 Baywood was granted tax exempt status by the State and has submitted paperwork to the County.
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Vice Mayor Ragsdale provided a presentation and reported on ongoing e-bike legislation and her attendance at the groundbreaking for the new multipurpose room at Crocker Middle School and the Pre-K promotion ceremony at Vista Park. Vice Mayor Ragsdale reported her attendance at the Hillsborough Neighborhood Network (HNN) Q2 Speaker Series event, expressed appreciation to the Hillsborough Youth Commission for the Pride Event, and reported her attendance at the opening of the new Redwood Resiliency Hall and Community Kitchen at the San Mateo County Event Center and the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting hosted by the City of East Palo Alto. Vice Mayor Ragsdale announced the official name change of Peninsula Clean Energy to WestLight Energy.
Mayor Cole reported conversations with residents regarding vegetation management, expressed appreciation to Firewise volunteers, reported progress on the 40 Baywood property donation, her attendance at meetings of the City Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee for the Tobin Clark Site, upcoming discussions with the Central County Fire Department regarding funding, and her attendance at the Pre-K promotion ceremony.
Councilmember Chuang reported the San Mateo County Event Center is the designated gathering place for the community during an emergency.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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Lisa Natusch, City Clerk