Agenda, closed session, second session — Hillsborough City Council, September 14, 2026

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

A G E N D A
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers and Zoom
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CLOSED SESSION (5:00 p.m.)

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
One or More Potential Cases
Consideration of Waiving the Attorney-Client Privilege over a Personnel Investigation Report

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.

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ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
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
• Childhood Cancer and Rare Childhood Disease Awareness Month Proclamation • Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation
• National Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Week Proclamation – September 20-26, 2026
• Hillsborough Neighborhood Network (HNN) Update and Receipt of National Preparedness Month Proclamation
• Mayor’s Applause
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 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 July 13, 2026, August 10, 2026 and August 20, 2026

2. Monthly Claims: August 1 through August 31, 2026
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3. Receive August 2026 Legislative Update

4. Resolution Adopting the Classification Specification for the Position of Financial Services Manager

5. Resolution Adopting the 2026 Salary Schedule for the Town of Hillsborough

6. Reformulation of the City Council Subcommittee for the Tobin Clark Site from an Ad Hoc City Council Subcommittee to a Standing City Council Subcommittee X. PUBLIC HEARING

7. Resolution Approving the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for the Subdivision of APN 038- 110-160 and APN 038-121-160 (Meadowood Estates) into Two Parcels under a Previously Adopted Environmental Impact Report
XI. DISCUSSION

8. Discussion of Town-Owned Property and Surplus Land Act

9. Discussion of Potential Modifications to the Town’s Soliciting and Peddling Guidelines

10. Discussion of Potential Modifications to the Municipal Code Related to Regulation of Special Events in the Town
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.

XIV. 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].

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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.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
1 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026, August 10, 2026 and August 20, 2026
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UNAPPROVED 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 ITEM(S) 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
C. 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 ITEM(S)
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.

II. 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.

VIII. 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.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale provided comments regarding Item 8 to request that in the next review of the Town’s legislative platform, it be revised to include broader policy statements related to response time for Public Records Act requests and to support any related legislation that the 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.

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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 -8-
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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 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 was adopted.

13. 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
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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 and has submitted paperwork to the County.

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.
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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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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
3:00 PM STUDY SESSION
4:30 PM CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers and Zoom

STUDY SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale, Cole
A. Town Hall Site Plan Alternatives Review and Discussion Assistant Director of Building & Planning Liz Ruess provided introductory comments. Karen Curtiss, Red Dot Studio, presented the site plan alternatives. City Manager Davis provided additional information.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.

Riad Salma, 816 Eucalyptus, stated he would like to read a resident petition into the record and inquired if the City Council is operating under the assumption that the Town Hall site is going to include 16 units of housing or if that determination has not yet been made.

Mayor Cole stated that 16 units at the Town Hall complex site were submitted in the Housing Element and the petition will be addressed in the next Study Session agenda item.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.

Councilmembers provided comments on the proposed site plan alternatives.

Mayor Cole expressed appreciation to Ms. Curtiss for the presentation.

B. Acknowledgement of Petition and Consideration of Agendizing Discussion of a Housing Element Amendment
Assistant Director of Building & Planning Liz Ruess provided introdcutory comments and stated a copy of the resident petition is included in the agenda packet.

Mayor Cole opened public comment.

Riad Salma, 816 Eucalyptus, read a petition circulated in the town and signed by over 100 households requesting that the City Council amend the Housing Element to relocate the 16 affordable housing units currently assigned to the Town Hall campus to the Tobin Clark site to create a single 116-unit housing development.

Jeff Ford stated he was one of the individuals who collected signatures on the petition and stated the importance for the Town Hall site to collect the community and serve as a community center and the addition of housing on the site compromises that use of the space.

Mayor Cole closed public comment.
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Following discussion, Mayor Cole summarized majority City Council direction to agendize the process for a Housing Element amendment for further discussion.

ADJOURN STUDY SESSION
Mayor Cole adjourned the Study Session at 4:44 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 4:45 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.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
Mayor Cole announced the item for Closed Session:

A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
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 4:45 p.m.

The Closed Session adjourned at 5:25 p.m.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 6:00 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
City Attorney Diaz reported the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss one item and there was no reportable action under the Brown Act.

V. PRESENTATION
• Concours d’Elegance Update
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Rob Fisher provided an update on the 70th annual Concours d’Elegance and presented a collectible coin and commemorative plaque to the City Council in appreciation of the support received by the Town.

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
Mary Cravalho announced an upcoming forum focused on the mental health challenges of veterans and first responders and distributed a flyer for the event.

Gor Robinson addressed the City Council.

Thomas Layman expressed concerns regarding recent burglaries and requested restrictions on permitting of solicitors.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Mayor Cole announced that she would recuse herself from participation in Item 15 as her home is within proximity of the project location.

Councilmember Chuang announced that she would recuse herself from participation in Item 17 as her home is within proximity of the project location.

City Attorney Diaz provided additional information.

IX. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Adams requested to remove Item 14 from the Consent Calendar.

Councilmember Krolik requested to remove Item 1 from the Consent Calendar.

There were no requests from the public to remove an item from the Consent Calendar.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous by roll call vote, Consent Calendar Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 were approved.

1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026 Councilmember Krolik requested a sentence be added to Items 19 and 20 of the minutes prior to each vote to reflect that public concerns were addressed. City Manager Doug Davis and City Clerk Lisa Natusch provided comments.

Councilmember Adams requested a correction to the first sentence of her report under XIII. City Council Items to reflect that she “reported about” rather than “her attendance at” the Hillsborough Beautification Foundation donor event.

On motion by Councilmember Krolik, seconded by Councilmember Chuang and unanimous on voice vote, the City Council Minutes of June 8, 2026 were approved with the amendments to be made by the City Clerk to add a sentence in Items 19 and Item 20 prior to the vote to vote and to correct Councilmember Adams’s report under Council Items.

2. Monthly Claims: July 1 through July 31, 2026
The monthly claims for July 2026 were approved as submitted.

3. Resolution Awarding to and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Bay Pacific Pipeline Inc. for the 2026 Bowhill Water Main Project in the Amount of $148,340.00 with a 20% Contingency in the Amount of $29,648.00, for Total Not-toExceed Cost of $177,988.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15301 -14-
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The resolution awarding to and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Bay Pacific Pipeline Inc. for the 2026 Bowhill Water Main Project in the amount of $148,340.00 with a 20% contingency in the amount of $29,648.00, for total not-to-exceed cost of $177,988.00, under CEQA Guideline 15301 was adopted.

4. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for As-Needed General Engineering Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $225,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378.

The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for as-needed general engineering services in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for a potential total amount of $225,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

5. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for As-Needed Municipal Engineering and Project Management Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,600,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $800,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $2,400,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc. for as-needed municipal engineering and project management services in an amount not to exceed $1,600,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $800,000.00, for a potential total amount of $2,400,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

6. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for As-Needed General Engineering Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $300,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for as-needed general engineering services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for a potential total amount of $300,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

7. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for As-Needed General Engineering Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $150,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $225,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for as-needed general engineering services in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for a potential total amount of $225,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

8. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for As-Needed General Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Materials Testing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00; -15-
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and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $300,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378 The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc. for as-needed general engineering, geotechnical engineering, and materials testing services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for a potential total amount of $300,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

9. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants for As-Needed Materials Testing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $300,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378 The resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants for as-needed materials testing services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for a potential total amount of $300,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

10. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with WRA, Inc. for As-Needed Environmental Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $240,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $120,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $360,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with WRA, Inc. for as-needed environmental services in an amount not to exceed $240,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00, for a potential total amount of $360,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

11. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Pakpour Consulting Group, Inc. for As-Needed General Engineering Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $300,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Pakpour Consulting Group, Inc. for as-needed general engineering services in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, for a potential total amount of $300,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

12. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for As-Needed General Engineering Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000.00; and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, in his Sole Discretion, to Execute and Extend the Agreement for a Third Year in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $600,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
The resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers for as-needed general engineering services in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, and authorizing the City Manager, in his sole discretion, to execute and extend the agreement for a third year in an amount -16-
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not to exceed $200,000.00, for a potential Total Amount of $600,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

13. Resolution (1) Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Professional Services Agreement with Richardson Consulting for As-Needed Professional Planning Services in an Amount not to Exceed $320,000.00 ($160,000.00 Annually); and (2) Authorizing the City Manager, Subject to Annual Budget Appropriations and in his Sole Discretion, to Execute a One-Year Extension in an Amount Not to Exceed $160,000.00, for a Potential Total Amount of $480,000.00, Under CEQA Guideline 15378
The resolution approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year professional services agreement with Richardson Consulting for as-needed professional planning services in an amount not to exceed $320,000.00 ($160,000.00 annually); and (2) approving and authorizing the City Manager, subject to annual budget appropriations and in his sole discretion, to execute a one-year extension in an amount not to exceed $160,000.00, for a potential total amount of $480,000.00, under CEQA Guideline 15378 was adopted.

14. Adoption 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 responded to City Council questions.

City Manager Doug Davis provided additional information.

Following discussion, by consensus, the item was deferred to a future meeting for further discussion with a request for clarification on the commitments in the Town’s Housing Element and the suggestion of the addition of language to Section 17.32.030 A. to clarify one primary dwelling is allowed.

X. PUBLIC HEARING

15. Conceptual Review of the Subdivision of APN 038-110-160 and APN 038-121-160 (Meadowood Estates) into Two Parcels and Dedication of Public Utility Easements Mayor Cole announced her recusal from participation in the item per her earlier announcement under Item VII, and left the room. Vice Mayor Ragsdale presided over the item.

Deputy Director of Public Works Natalie Gribben provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale opened the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m.

Applicant Brian Desler provided information regarding the history of the parcel and the proposed subdivision.

June Lee, Blue Bell Lane, inquired as to how many homes are proposed and the size of the proposed homes.

Mr. Desler stated no homes are currently proposed but the Vesting Tentative Map approved eight total home sites on the entire 20-acre parcel.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale closed the Public Hearing at 6:53 p.m.

Mayor Cole returned to the room at 6:54 p.m., took her seat at the dais, and presided over the remainder of the meeting.

16. Conceptual Review of the Subdivision of 119 Reservoir Road into Three Parcels and Dedication of Public Utility Easements
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Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m.

Applicant Stephen Verner provided brief comments regarding proposed project.

Laurence Frank, 101 Reservoir Road, expressed concerns regarding the environmental impacts of the proposed development and the loss of Hillsborough’s open space to development.

Mr. Verner acknowledged the trees in Lot 1 and Lot 3 and stated if they move forward with any development, they would be mindful of them.

Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.

17. Resolution Approving the Grading Permit Application for the Construction of Private Improvements at 2055 Forest View Avenue Pursuant to a Categorical Exemption Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
Councilmember Chuang announced her recusal from participation in the item per her earlier announcement under Item VII, and left the room.

Deputy Director of Public Works Natalie Gribben provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz, Director of Public Works Paul Willis and Director of Building & Planning Tim Anderson provided additional information.

Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.

Travis Lutz, Civil Engineer, applicant engineering team, responded to questions regarding the proposed use of the sport court.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale moved and Councilmember Adams seconded the motion to adopt the resolution approving the grading permit application for the construction of private improvements at 2055 Forest View Ave pursuant to a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines section 15303. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

YES: Adams, Ragsdale, Cole
NO: Krolik
RECUSED: Chuang
Councilmember Chuang returned to the room at 7:34 p.m. and took her seat at the dais.

18. Resolution Adopting the Town of Hillsborough 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Resolution Adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Director of Public Works Paul Willis introduced the item. Consulting Project Manager Ed Cooney provided the report.

Mayor Cole opened the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Krolik and unanimous by roll call vote, the resolution adopting the Town of Hillsborough 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and the resolution adopting the Town of Hillsborough 2025 Urban Water Management Plan were adopted.

XI. NEW BUSINESS

19. Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate(s) to the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo September 23-25, 2026 City Clerk Lisa Natusch provided a brief report.
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Mayor Cole opened public comment. There were no speakers. Mayor Cole closed public comment.

On motion by Councilmember Chuang, seconded by Councilmember Adams and unanimous by voice vote, Mayor Cole was designated as the voting delegate and Councilmember Krolik was designated as the alternate voting delegate for the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.

XII. DISCUSSION

20. Discussion to Establish a Nonprofit or Other Program to Accept and Distribute Donation Funds
Assistant City Manager Mandy Brown provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.

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

Following discussion, by consensus, City Council directed staff to proceed with creating a new City Council Policy for monetary donations and developing donation guidelines.

XIII. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilmember Chuang reported her attendance at a meeting of the Emergency Services Council in which replacement of a Type 1 Hazmat Vehicle was approved at a cost savings which will lead to an increase in dues for member agencies in 2027. Councilmember Chuang expressed appreciation to staff for welcoming the Taiwanese Xinpu Elementary School Little League Team to Town Hall.

Councilmember Krolik reported her attendance at a meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable, a meeting of the Architecture Design and Review Board and the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting hosted by the City of San Mateo at the San Mateo Water Treatment Plant.

Councilmember Adams provided a presentation and reported her attendance at the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting hosted by the City of San Mateo at the San Mateo Water Treatment Plant, a meeting of the SFO Airport/Community Roundtable Technical Committee, reported ongoing work by the Public Works Department on the Tartan Trail Bridge and Parkside Bridge and displayed a portion of a pipe repaired during a recent water leak.

Councilmember Adams announced upcoming public meetings regarding the Tobin Clark project and an upcoming Hillsborough Beautification Foundation (HBF) Harvest Garden Dinner, and requested residents complete the Town’s Telecommunications Survey.

Vice Mayor Ragsdale provided an update on e-bike legislation, announced an upcoming County Board of Supervisors meeting to consider an e-bike ordinance, reported her attendance at the San Mateo County Council of Cities meeting hosted by the City of San Mateo at the San Mateo Water Treatment Plant, the teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduation ceremony, the Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action Summit, and a ribbon cutting event with WestLight Energy at Peninsula Pines in South San Francisco in which every resident space has an electric charger.

Mayor Cole announced upcoming City Council Study Sessions regarding the Tobin Clark project, the upcoming transition of the Ad Hoc City Council Subcommittee for the Tobin Clark Site to a Standing Subcommittee, and expressed appreciation to the Firewise Board for their leadership.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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UNAPPROVED MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026
9:00 AM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers and Zoom
Under Government Code Section 54953(b), this special City Council meeting included teleconference participation by Councilmember Leslie Marden Ragsdale from the Galmont Hotel, Lough Atalia Road, Hotel Lobby, Galway, H91 CYN3, Ireland. The agenda was posted at the teleconference location and public comment from this address was allowed under Government Code Section 54954.3.

I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Cole called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no speakers.

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

VI. NEW BUSINESS

1. Consideration of Resolution Appointing Jeff Baxter and Leslie Marden Ragsdale to the Town of Hillsborough City Council
City Clerk Lisa Natusch provided the staff report. City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.

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

MOTION: Councilmember Chuang moved and Councilmember Adams seconded the motion to adopt the resolution appointing Jeff Baxter and Leslie Marden Ragsdale to the Town of Hillsborough City Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

YES: Adams, Chuang, Krolik, Ragsdale
NO: Cole
Jeff Baxter provided comments. Leslie Marden Ragsdale provided comments.

VII. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Cole adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
2 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Monthly Claims: August 1 through August 31, 2026 SUMMARY: The monthly claims for the month of August 2026 in the amount of $7,320,256.46 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.

ATTACHMENT(S): Monthly Claims Listing
PREPARED BY: Rich Santiago, Assistant Finance Director
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San Mateo County
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Receive August 2026 Legislative Update
SUMMARY: The Town’s legislative consultant, California Public Policy Group (CPPG), has provided a Legislative Summary for August 2026.

Attachment 2 includes advocacy letters submitted by the Town since the July 13, 2026 City Council meeting.

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 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.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. August 2026 CPPG Legislative Summary

2. Advocacy letters submitted since July 13, 2026 City Council Meeting PREPARED BY: Lisa Natusch, City Clerk
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To: Doug Davis, City Manager
Town of Hillsborough
From: Dane Hutchings
Founder + CEO
California Public Policy Group
Re: CPPG Legislative Summary: August 2026

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Legislature Closes Out Second Year of 2025-26 Session
The Legislature closed out its second year of the 2025-26 legislative session around noon on September 1. Although the final day of the second year of the two-year session was scheduled for August 31, the Legislature waived its standing rules to permit amendments beyond the deadline and to extend its session by one day to take up several bills amended on the morning of August 29. The extension ensured compliance with a provision of the California Constitution requiring that any bill be available online for at least 72 hours before a final vote.

The final four weeks of session were hectic, with the Legislature moving at a rushed pace to take up measures still in motion so that bills could reach the Floor by August 14, the last day for fiscal committees to meet and report bills to the Floor. Floor sessions were held nearly every day, with hundreds of bills advancing through the Legislature on or before the final day of session. The period from August 17 through August 31 was reserved exclusively for Floor sessions, with the exception of “off the floor” hearings, in which a committee chair convenes an impromptu hearing in a nearby committee room while the Floor session is underway.

Bills that passed the Legislature by the final deadline of August 31 now await action by Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until September 30 to sign or veto them. Although the Governor must ordinarily sign or veto a bill within 12 days of its passage by the Legislature, this window is extended to 30 days for bills passed during the final two weeks of session. A full picture of how legislation fared in 2026 will therefore not emerge until September 30. Should the Governor take no action by the deadline, a bill becomes law by default—an option not exercised during Governor Newsom’s tenure thus far. Unless otherwise specified, newly enacted laws take effect on January 1, 2027.

During 2026, a total of 2,232 measures were introduced, with 1,385 bills advancing through the Legislature to reach the Governor’s desk for consideration. This ratio is generally consistent with prior years of Governor Newsom’s tenure. As of September 3, 987 bills remain pending on the Governor’s desk, while 398 have been chaptered and zero have been vetoed.

The interval between the final day of session this year and the first day of session next year—formally designated the “Final Recess”—is the period during which legislators establish their priorities for the coming year and prepare new legislation for introduction. The Legislature will formally adjourn the 2025-26 legislative session sine die on November 30. This period likewise affords agencies an opportunity to review their legislative platforms, evaluate potential bill sponsorship, and consider ATTACHMENT 1
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Wildfire Liability Proposal
In mid-August, news broke that the Governor was pursuing major changes to wildfire insurance policy before the end of the legislative session on August 31. Among other provisions, the draft proposal would have limited public agencies’ ability to recover property tax losses resulting from utility-caused wildfires and would have eliminated or restricted subrogation rights against an investor-owned utility found to be at fault for a wildfire. Local governments, insurance companies, and consumer advocates quickly rallied in opposition to the draft proposal.

Following a deluge of counterproposals and counter-counterproposals among the Governor, Assembly, and Senate, the Governor announced in a press release early on August 29 that his office, the Assembly, and the Senate had reached a deal on a proposal. The resulting bill, SB 492 (Becker), was introduced at 7:30 a.m. on August 29, after the official deadline to amend bills before the end of the session. As introduced, the bill did not include any limits on local government recovery or subrogation rights. On Monday, August 31, investor-owned utility stock prices plunged on the belief that, absent limits on recovery and restrictions on subrogation, investor-owned utilities could face bankruptcy or be forced to borrow large sums to remain solvent. On Tuesday, September 1, the deal collapsed as Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) announced in a press release that SB 492 would not advance out of the Assembly, halting the bill’s progress in 2026. There has been discussion of a special session in the fall; however, it remains unclear whether one will materialize given that this is an election year and Governor Newsom is termed out.

Tort Reform
An effort to enact public agency tort reform surfaced this year, with dozens of agencies signing onto a coalition letter calling primarily for 1) caps on damages; 2) a higher threshold for evidence in older case; and 3) shorter statute of limitations. More information on the effort can be found here.

In late August, SB 577 (Laird) was amended to revise the civil procedures governing claims against public entities. The bill offers protections that apply to public entities statewide, including exempting them from treble “cover up” damages, imposing a heightened gross negligence standard and stricter certificate of merit and filing rules for plaintiffs over 40, guiding courts on reducing excessive awards, and streamlining the bonds that agencies use to finance judgments and settlements. It also incorporates several public finance and school district fiscal provisions drawn from the County Office Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team’s January 2025 report.

Notably, the bill includes one provision specific to Los Angeles County—which recently reached a roughly $4 billion settlement over abuse at its MacLaren Children’s Center and probation facilities— barring new claims tied to those closed facilities after January 1, 2026. The bill further clarifies the rules governing joint and several liability in all civil actions filed against public entities, providing that a public entity may be held jointly liable only if it is apportioned 15 percent or more of the overall fault. The bill is a negotiated product on which many stakeholders remain neutral, though it draws -31-
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Many local government associations, however, regarded the bill’s changes as minor, arguing that the bill “does not make substantive changes sufficient to address either the fiscal crisis and ongoing liability exposure created by AB 218 or California’s rapidly escalating general-liability environment” and “does not limit what plaintiffs’ attorneys take from taxpayer-funded settlements.” SB 577 is now on the Governor’s desk awaiting signature or veto.

Data Centers
The Legislature closed the session by passing a seven-bill package aimed at California’s fastgrowing data center industry, sending all seven measures to the Governor. Three bills address utility rates and cost allocation: SB 886 (Padilla) and AB 2383 (Zbur), both substantially amended in a latesession compromise, would require the CPUC and investor-owned utilities to establish new tariffs so data centers cover the grid, transmission, and related costs they trigger rather than shifting them to other ratepayers, and SB 1168 (McNerney) directs the CPUC to study those cost shifts and map where facilities can interconnect without costly upgrades. The remaining four add environmental review and disclosure: SB 887 (Padilla) eliminates categorical CEQA exemptions for data centers while offering a fast-track for projects that meet clean energy and water standards, AB 1577 (BauerKahan) requires monthly energy and water reporting to the Energy Commission, and AB 2469 and AB 2619 (both Papan) add water use disclosures, with AB 2469 conditioning local permit approvals on that information.

The package drew heavy lobbying from technology and business groups, who argued the requirements would push investment to other states, and strong support from ratepayer and environmental advocates. Notably, the CEQA and water bills will impact local governments directly by adding review steps and permit conditions to data center approvals.

Budget Update
On August 28, AB 113, a budget trailer bill, came into print. The bill contains numerous appropriations under the 2026 Budget Act, including allocations for the Climate Bond and Proposition 36 (both approved by voters in 2024). The bill will soon be signed into law by the Governor and, as a budget-related measure, will take effect immediately upon enactment.

BILLS OF INTEREST ON THE GOVERNOR’S DESK OR RECENTLY CHAPTERED E-Bikes
• AB 1569 (Davies) Pupil safety: electric bicycle: safety and training program. o This bill requires the California Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of the California Highway Patrol, to develop a standardized e-bike safety and training program for pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. o Status: Chaptered
• AB 1614 (Dixon) Vehicles: bicycles.
o This bill requires all bicycle operators and passengers be properly seated when riding on Class 1 bikeways.
o Status: Chaptered
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• AB 2595 (Papan) San Mateo Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program. o This bill establishes an electric bicycle enforcement pilot program in San Mateo County allowing the County or local authorities to prohibit a person under 12 years of age from operating a class 1 or class 2 electric bicycle until January 1, 2031. The bill requires a report submitted to the Legislature by January 1, 2030 that details enforcement of the ordinance and changes, if any, in electric bicycle collisions and injuries.
o Status: Governor’s Desk
• SB 1167 (Blakespear) Vehicles: electric bicycles.
o This bill updates the labeling and disclosure requirements for manufacturers and sellers of these devices, and prohibits noncompliant vehicles from being advertised as e-bikes. The bill also establishes new operational and safety requirements and imposes additional reporting requirements on law enforcement. The bill also extends the definition of “off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification” to include mopeds and off-highway electric motorcycles.
o Status: Governor’s Desk
Governmental Operations
• AB 1383 (McKinnor) Public employees’ retirement benefits. o This bill makes prospective changes to the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Specifically, the bill:
▪ Increases the pensionable compensation cap for all PEPRA employees; ▪ Reduces the retirement age for public safety (fire and police) from 57 to 55; ▪ Adds a 4th safety tier that is 3% @ 55, subject to bargaining; ▪ Allows local agencies to adjust their local formula.
o Status: Governor’s Desk
• AB 1821 (Pacheco) California Public Records Act: agency response time. o This bill extends the deadlines for public agencies to provide an initial response to a California Public Records Act request by converting the current ”calendar day” deadlines to a ”business day” standard.
o Status: Governor’s Desk
• SB 1159 (Cabaldon) Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance. o This bill clarifies that for the California Public Records Act, the Ralph M. Brown Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act, that the terms “person,” “interested person,” “participant,” and “member of the public” do not include artificial intelligence systems, autonomous agents, robots, or other nonhuman entities, whether physical or digital.
o Status: Governor’s Desk
• AB 2656 (Petrie-Norris) Public employees: notice: artificial intelligence performing service within scope of work.
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o Status: Governor’s Desk
• SB 1187 (Durazo) Open meetings.
o This bill repeals the language access provisions in SB 707 (Durazo, 2025). o Status: Governor’s Desk
Elections
• SB 1164 (Cervantes) Elections.
o This bill prohibits a political subdivision or state agency from implementing, imposing, or enforcing any election policy or practice that results, or is likely to result, in voter suppression. A violation is established when an election policy or practice disproportionately makes it harder for protected classes to vote or participate politically, unless the government can show the policy is necessary and that a less discriminatory alternative is not reasonably available. o Status: Governor’s Desk
• SB 1360 (Cervantes) Elections: translation of election materials. o This bill would require the Secretary of State, on or before December 15, 2031, and on or before December 15 in every year ending in 1 or 7 thereafter, to identify the counties where at least 10,000 voting age citizens, or 5% of voting age citizens, are limited English proficient and either members of a single language minority group or speak a shared language. The bill would require the elections official in an identified political subdivision to provide translated election materials in any language that meets those criteria.
o Status: Governor’s Desk
Miscellaneous
• SB 922 (Laird) Vehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways. o This bill would expressly authorize an existing fee, charge, or surcharge imposed by or for a local agency upon the provider of, or ratepayer for, public services in order to recover the costs associated with the use of the agency’s streets, roads, or highways in the provision of those public services.
o Status: Chaptered
• SB 1117 (Cervantes) Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. o This bill requires impact fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be calculated only on the portion of the unit exceeding 750 square feet, rather than on its total square footage, for up to two ADUs on a single lot.
o Status: Governor’s Desk

ACTIVE POSITIONED BILLS
• AB 1569 (Davies) Pupil safety: electric bicycle: safety and training program. o Location: Assembly Chaptered
o Position: Support
• AB 1614 (Dixon) Vehicles: bicycles.
o Location: Assembly Chaptered
o Position: Support
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1127 11TH STREET, SUITE 300, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • 916.974.9270 • PUBLICPOLICYGROUP.COM PAGE 6 • AB 1621 (Wilson) Planning and Zoning Law: postentitlement phase permits: Housing Accountability Act.
o Location: Assembly Enrolled
o Position: Watch
• AB 1761 (Rogers) Electricity: calculation methodology: nonbypassable charges: data disclosure.
o Location: Assembly Enrollment
o Position: Support
• AB 1821 (Pacheco) California Public Records Act: agency response time. o Location: Assembly Enrolled
o Position: Support
• AB 1903 (Wicks) Construction defects.
o Location: Assembly Third Reading
o Position: Watch
• AB 2111 (Papan) Electricity: transmission planning and transmission facilities. o Location: Assembly Enrollment
o Position: Support
• AB 2180 (Ward) Local government: Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act:
proportional cost of service.
o Location: Assembly Enrolled
o Position: Support
• AB 2296 (Papan) Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation. o Location: Assembly Enrollment
o Position: Support
• AB 2346 (Wilson) Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed limits. o Location: Assembly Enrolled
o Position: Support
• AB 2433 (Alvarez) Housing development: density bonus. o Location: Assembly Enrollment
o Position: Watch
• AB 2595 (Papan) San Mateo Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program. o Location: Assembly Enrolled
o Position: Support
• SB 968 (Becker) Community colleges: San Mateo County Community College District. o Location: Senate Chaptered
o Position: Support
• SB 1013 (Cervantes) Automated license plate recognition systems. o Location: Assembly Third Reading
o Position: Oppose

LOOKING FORWARD
• September 30: Last day for the Governor to sign or veto bills -35-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net September 10, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 1821—California Public Records Act: Agency Response Time—Request for Signature (As Amended June 25, 2026)
Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I am writing to respectfully request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 1821, which would modify the California Public Records Act by calculating response periods in business days rather than calendar days.

Public agencies are committed to transparency and providing timely access to public records.

At the same time, the volume, complexity, and format of public records have changed significantly. Records requests now routinely include large volumes of email, text messages, electronic files, video recordings, body-worn camera footage, and other digital records that must be searched, reviewed, and, when legally required, redacted prior to release. This work often requires coordination among multiple departments, information technology staff, legal counsel, and records personnel.

Under existing law, agencies must determine within 10 days whether a request seeks disclosable records, with a possible 14-day extension in unusual circumstances. Neither time frame accounts for weekends or holidays when staff are unavailable. AB 1821 corrects this discrepancy by converting these periods to business days, helping agencies comply with the law more effectively and consistently.

For the Town of Hillsborough, public records requests have increased significantly and become more complex in recent years. In FY 2025-26, the Town received 237 requests, and many requests required review of voluminous emails and department files prior to release. Even when staff work diligently, weekends and holidays can materially reduce the actual time available to complete the required review. AB 1821 would provide a more realistic timeline while preserving the public’s right to access disclosable public records.

For these reasons, we are pleased to support and respectfully request your signature on AB 1821.

Should you have questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings with California Public Policy Group at (916) 230-6935.

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Sincerely,
Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Diane Papan, California State Assembly, District 21 The Honorable Josh Becker, California State Senate, District 13 The Honorable Blanca Pacheco, California State Assembly, District 64 Myles White, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs -38-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net September 10, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 1761— Electricity: calculation methodology: nonbypassable charges: data disclosure—Request for Signature (As Amended August 13, 2026) Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I am writing to respectfully request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 1761, a measure that supports energy affordability by improving transparency and certainty in how the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA) – a charge on nearly all electricity bills – is calculated.

Electricity bills in California are rising rapidly due to a combination of market pressures, infrastructure investments, and regulatory policies. Residents in our community are already feeling the impact. WestLight Energy, a Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) serving approximately 800,000 electricity customers in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos in Merced County, provides electricity service to Hillsborough. We are concerned that our residents could face significant bill increases in the years ahead – not because they are using more electricity, but because of the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment (PCIA).

Policymakers must pursue practical solutions that ensure electricity customers are not overcharged and that rates remain as affordable as possible. One important step is improving transparency in how the PCIA is calculated. The PCIA is determined through proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), but there is currently no consistent standard for what data must be made available to the parties participating in those proceedings. As a result, CCAs and consumer advocates lack access to the information needed to verify the accuracy of the charge or understand the drivers of rate changes.

AB 1761 addresses this problem by requiring the CPUC and investor-owned utilities to disclose the data, assumptions, and methodologies used to calculate PCIA costs. The bill would also require that parties proposing changes to the PCIA provide the data underlying their proposals. Sensitive information would remain protected through nondisclosure agreements already used in other regulatory contexts.

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For these reasons, we are pleased to support and respectfully request your signature on AB 1761.

Should you have questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings with California Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely,
Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Chris Rogers, Assembly District 2
The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
Brady Borcherding, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs -40-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net September 10, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 2111—Electricity: transmission planning and transmission facilities—Request for Signature (As Amended August 21, 2026)
Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I am writing to respectfully request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 211, which would strengthen California’s transmission planning framework to ensure the grid is built to meet future reliability and clean energy needs in a more cost-effective manner.

Electricity demand is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to transportation electrification, building electrification, and economic growth. At the same time, California is transitioning to a cleaner electricity system and confronting the impacts of a changing climate, both of which will require new transmission infrastructure to deliver renewable energy resources reliably to customers across the state.

California’s transmission planning framework was developed when electricity demand and grid conditions were more stable and the system was changing far more slowly. Electricity demand is now growing rapidly, clean energy resources are developing in new locations, and climate impacts are making grid conditions harder to predict. Yet the current process still relies heavily on near-term reliability needs and a single forecast of the future. As a result, transmission upgrades are often identified only after congestion emerges or projects seek to interconnect. This reactive approach often delays access to lower-cost clean energy, increases project and system costs, and puts upward pressure on electricity rates for customers.

AB 2111 would strengthen California’s transmission planning process by requiring the state to evaluate multiple future scenarios – including high load growth and extreme weather – so transmission needs can be identified earlier and addressed through more proactive, costeffective grid investments. By improving long-term planning and transparency around planning assumptions, the bill supports a more cost-effective buildout of the grid. As a member of WestLight Energy, a Community Choice Aggregator serving approximately 800,000 Californians in San Mateo County and the City of Los Banos in Merced County, we believe the bill will improve reliability, support clean energy deployment, and reduce electricity costs for our residents.

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Should you have questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings with California Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely,
Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
Brady Borcherding, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs -42-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net September 10, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
Governor, State of California
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 2296—Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation—Request for Signature (As Amended August 21, 2026) Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I am writing to respectfully request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 2296, which makes meaningful procedural improvements to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation process. These reforms will benefit local governments across California that are working in good faith to comply with housing element law while managing the practical constraints of local planning capacity.

The Town strongly supports the bill's extension of key planning timelines. AB 2296 extends the window for forming subregional entities from 28 to 34 months prior to a scheduled housing element update and the deadline for councils of governments to determine each subregion's share of regional housing need from 25 to 31 months. The bill also extends the methodology development timeline to at least two and a half years before a scheduled revision and the draft allocation distribution deadline to at least two years before the scheduled revision. For a town like Hillsborough, with limited planning staff, these extended timelines are not merely procedural adjustments. Housing element planning is among the most complex and resource-intensive obligations placed on local governments by state law, requiring extensive data gathering, community engagement, site analysis, and coordination with regional agencies. More time to do this work well produces better outcomes for everyone. The Town also appreciates the continued exemption for councils of governments with housing element revision due dates during the 2027 calendar year.

The Town also supports the bill's intent to assign housing element revision deadlines based on smaller regional groupings and local jurisdiction size, as recommended by the California State Auditor in Report 2024-109. The State Auditor found that the simultaneous submission of housing elements by hundreds of jurisdictions within the same short window creates significant workload bottlenecks for the Department of Housing & Community Development (“HCD”), strains its reviewer staffing, and limits its ability to provide the individualized assistance that local jurisdictions need to achieve compliance. The Auditor specifically recommended that the Legislature amend housing element law to further stagger submission deadlines by assigning due dates based on smaller regional groupings and local jurisdiction size, including separating the deadlines of the two largest councils of governments by three years. For a smaller community like -43-
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Hillsborough, this kind of structural reform would meaningfully improve the quality and consistency of HCD's feedback during what is already a demanding planning process.

The Town notes that prior versions of AB 2296 included provisions that would have required HCD to provide planning agencies with specific deficiency findings and the particular analysis or text needed to remedy them when a draft housing element does not substantially comply with state law. Those provisions were removed from the bill. We believe that improving the specificity and clarity of HCD's review and feedback process remains an important goal, and we encourage the Legislature to continue pursuing reforms in this area consistent with the recommendations in Audit 2024-109. The State Auditor found that while HCD's findings letters are generally precise and criteria-based, local jurisdictions repeatedly reported that letters alone were not sufficient to understand how to address HCD's concerns, and that individualized assistance was critical to achieving compliance. The Auditor also found that HCD did not always use consistent language to distinguish between requirements and suggestions. Hillsborough's platform supports legislation that requires early and clear communication of state housing mandates, and reforms that bring greater specificity to HCD's findings process would directly serve that goal.

The Town supports measures that meet the state's planning goals while maintaining local control, ensuring communities evolve in a manner that reflects the will of residents and protects public health, safety, and welfare. AB 2296 embodies that collaborative approach and represents a meaningful step toward a housing element process that works better for local governments and the state alike.

For these reasons, we are pleased to support and respectfully request your signature on AB 2296.

Should you have questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings with California Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
Myles White, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs -44-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net August 26, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
California Governor
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 2180—Local government: Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act:
proportional cost of service—Request for Signature (As Amended May 22, 2026) Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I am writing to request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 2180, which would provide essential statutory clarity regarding the standard local agencies must meet to demonstrate that fees and charges for water and sewer service satisfy the proportional cost of service requirement imposed by Article XIII D of the California Constitution, commonly known as Proposition 218. The Town believes this bill is critically important to the fiscal stability and operational effectiveness of local water and sewer agencies throughout the state, and directly advances the Town's interest in preserving local control over utility rate setting.

The Town has a direct and significant interest in the ability of local agencies to set utility rates in a transparent, legally defensible, and operationally practical manner. For many years, water and sewer agencies in California have operated under substantial legal uncertainty regarding precisely what Proposition 218 requires them to demonstrate when establishing rates. That uncertainty has generated a wave of litigation against local agencies, with plaintiffs arguing that the constitutional standard demands a level of cost-measurement precision at the individual parcel level that is technically infeasible and administratively unworkable. The costs of defending these lawsuits, and of restructuring rate systems in response to adverse judgments, have fallen ultimately on ratepayers and have diverted agency resources from infrastructure investment, maintenance, and long-term planning. AB 2180 would resolve this uncertainty by affirming in statute that an agency may demonstrate proportional cost of service through any method that reasonably allocates the ascertainable cost of providing service to all parcels, substantiated by existing, estimated, or projected data that reasonably captures the cost of the service to be provided. This is a workable, principled standard that reflects the realities of how water and sewer systems actually operate.

Of particular importance to the Town is the bill's treatment of tiered water rates. The Town operates a municipal water system, where it provides water service to a primarily single-family residential customer base.

Customer usage patterns vary significantly amongst customers, and the Town must build, operate, and maintain its water system in order to ensure it can meet the demand placed by its highest water users. Tiered rate structures are an effective way of allocating costs for infrastructure based on relative demands on the system, in line with Proposition 218’s core purposes. These structures have been widely adopted across California. However, they have also been the subject of legal challenges, where plaintiffs have argued that public agencies must allocate costs with absolute precision in order to support tiered rates - a standard that is -45-
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difficult to meet and that does not correspond to the way water system costs are actually incurred and allocated.

AB 2180 would affirm that agencies are not required to provide an exact measure of cost at each individual parcel, and that tiered rates may be applied to customer classes defined by common characteristics indicative of likely use, including the nature and size of improvements to a parcel, land use, meter size, and peak use characteristics. The bill further enumerates a range of legitimate cost factors that may be used to substantiate the proportional cost of service within each tier, including the cost of water from various sources, facilities operation and construction costs, contribution to systemwide peak demand, and incremental costs associated with conservation or demand management measures.

Equally important is the bill's provision granting agencies discretion to determine the service costs allocated to each tier, with the requirement that the rate for each tier not exceed the proportional cost of service reasonably allocated to parcels subject to that tier. This standard is faithful to the constitutional requirement while acknowledging that rate design necessarily involves policy judgments and reasonable allocations, not mathematical precision. It provides a defensible legal framework within which agencies can design rates that are fair, transparent, and supportive of proportionate cost allocation without exposing themselves to litigation based on impossibly exacting cost-accounting demands.

For these reasons, we respectfully request your signature on AB 2180. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings with California Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely,
Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
The Honorable Christopher Ward, District 78
Brady Borcherding, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom -46-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net August 26, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
California Governor
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 1569— Pupil safety: electric bicycle parking: safety program—Request for Signature (As Amended April 13, 2026)
Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, we write to request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 1569. This bill would require the State Department of Education, in consultation with the California Highway Patrol, to develop a standardized electric bicycle safety and training program for pupils in grades 7 through 12.

Hillsborough, like many communities throughout California, is experiencing an increase in electric bicycle use, including among school-aged riders. While e-bikes can provide a valuable transportation option, the Town is increasingly concerned about unsafe operation, and particularly high speeds and risky riding behaviors that put students, pedestrians, and other roadway users in danger.

As amended, AB 1569 directs the State Department of Education, in consultation with the California Highway Patrol, to develop by March 1, 2028, a standardized electric bicycle safety and training program for pupils in grades 7 through 12. The program would include an online component with instructional videos and a comprehensive knowledge assessment covering the rules of the road, differences between e-bike classes, required safety equipment, and the civil and criminal implications of operating noncompliant e-bikes that exceed legal speed limits. In developing the program, the Department and CHP may collaborate with local law enforcement agencies and local governments that have already implemented e-bike training programs to ensure the curriculum reflects proven best practices. Local educational agencies and parent organizations are also encouraged to partner with local law enforcement or local governments to offer hands-on training demonstrations to students and parents covering safe mounting, braking, signaling, yielding, and riding protocols.

The Town of Hillsborough supports AB 1569 because it advances a consistent, statewide foundation for e-bike safety education that local efforts can build upon. By establishing a standardized curriculum developed in consultation with the CHP and informed by programs already working at the local level, the bill helps ensure that young riders across California have access to quality safety instruction. This education-first approach complements local enforcement efforts and reflects the kind of upstream intervention that can prevent collisions and injuries before they occur.

For these reasons, we respectfully request your signature on AB 1569. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings with California Public Policy Group at (916) 230-6935. -47-
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Sincerely,
Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
The Honorable Laurie Davies, Assembly District 74
Matthew Fleming, Deputy Legislative Secretary, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom -48-

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net August 25, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
California Governor
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 2595—Vehicles: electric bicycles—Request for Signature (As Amended June 15, 2026) Dear Governor Newsom:

I write to respectfully request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 2595, the San Mateo Electric Bicycle Safety Pilot Program. This bill which would authorize local authorities within the County of San Mateo to adopt ordinances prohibiting persons under 12 years of age from operating Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycles. This bill establishes a critically needed safety framework for young riders in our community, and we are pleased to support its intent and goals.

Electric bicycles have become increasingly popular as a mode of transportation for residents of all ages. While e-bikes offer significant benefits for mobility and sustainability, Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles, which can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, present serious safety risks when operated by young children who may lack the physical coordination, cognitive development, and traffic awareness necessary to ride safely at those speeds.

Hillsborough has witnessed firsthand the consequences of this gap in our existing safety laws. Our town has grown increasingly concerned about the rising number of e-bike incidents involving young children in our community. Local emergency rooms, school administrators, and families have raised alarms about children riding high-speed electric bicycles without adequate experience or judgment to navigate roadways and shared-use paths safely.

As a residential community in San Mateo County, Hillsborough has a direct interest in ensuring that our streets remain safe for all users, especially our youngest residents. We believe this pilot program, with the requested amendment, will provide important data and a practical framework that can inform broader statewide policy in the future.

For these reasons, we respectfully request your signature on AB 2595 and thank you for your leadership on this most important issue. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings or Claire Sullivan with California Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely,
Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Town Hall
Phone: 650-375-7400 | Fax: 650-375-7475 | 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net August 25, 2026
The Honorable Gavin Newsom
California Governor
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Assembly Bill 2346—Vehicles: electric bicycles and speed limits—Request for Signature (As Amended June 15, 2026)
Dear Governor Newsom:

On behalf of the Town of Hillsborough, I am writing to request your signature on Assembly Bill (AB) 2346, which would establish new safety requirements for electric bicycles, authorize local authorities to set speed limits on bicycle paths and multiuse trails, set a prima facie speed limit of 10 miles per hour on sidewalks, and restrict riders under 16 years of age from operating electric bicycles above 15 miles per hour.

The Town strongly supports efforts to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and all users of shared pathways. As electric bicycle use has grown significantly in recent years, communities like Hillsborough have faced increasing challenges managing the speeds and behavior of these devices on local trails, paths, and sidewalks. AB 2346 directly addresses these concerns by giving local authorities the tools they need to establish appropriate speed limits on bicycle paths and multiuse trails, while also establishing a baseline 10 miles per hour speed limit on sidewalks to protect pedestrian safety.

The bill's requirements for speedometers on Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles, as well as enhanced lighting standards, are common-sense measures that will improve visibility and rider awareness. Similarly, the point-of-sale disclosure requirements and labeling provisions will ensure that consumers better understand California's electric bicycle laws before they begin riding.

The Town also appreciates that the bill preserves existing locally established speed limits and provides flexibility for local authorities to set limits appropriate to their communities, including lower limits in areas with high pedestrian volumes.

For these reasons, we respectfully request your signature on AB 2346 and thank you for your leadership on this most important issue. Should you have any questions, please contact our legislative advocate Dane Hutchings or Claire Sullivan with California Public Policy Group at 916-974-9270.

Sincerely,
Dr. Sophie Cole
Mayor

CC: The Honorable Josh Becker, Senate District 13
The Honorable Diane Papan, Assembly District 21
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
4 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting the Classification Specification for the Position of Financial Services Manager
SUMMARY: This item presents for City Council approval the classification specification for the following position:

Financial Services Manager
The Financial Services Manager classification will add to the bench strength at the midmanagement level for several key functions of operations, budget and fiscal accounting. The position supervises staff and oversees key processes within the department, thereby improving institutional knowledge and expanding capability within the department.

The department rationalized its future staff needs after the Senior Management Analyst position became vacant. The Financial Services Manager position is intended to be filled with this vacancy.

There is a need to upgrade the position from a Senior Management Analyst to a Financial Services Manager to address the increasingly complex financial reporting requirements to comply with GASB, more complex financial system integrations and financial modeling, added demand on staff to support CCFD (costs are recovered through the JPA), and to address the succession planning needs of the department. Any difference in compensation will be tracked and brought to City Council for budget amendment at mid-year, if warranted.

FISCAL IMPACT: The anticipated prorated Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget impact including benefits for the new Financial Services Manager position has a range of approximately between $2,500.00 and up to $12,500.00, as it will be replacing the existing Senior Management Analyst (Finance/Budget) position, assuming a mid-year filling of the position.

ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution and Exhibit A Financial Services Manager Job Description PREPARED BY: Mandy Brown, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution adopting the classification specification for the position of Financial Services Manager.
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

ADOPTING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF

FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER
WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) has established classification specifications that describe the responsibilities and duties assigned to each position; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to have a range of classification specifications in order to meet its business needs; and
WHEREAS, the Town has created a new classification specification for Financial Services Manager; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to add the Financial Services Manager classification specification (“Exhibit A”) to the Town’s established classification specifications.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough adopts the classification specification for the position of Financial Services Manager.

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 14th day of September 2026, by the following vote of the members thereof:

YESES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
CREATED: 9/14/2026
REVISED:

UNREPRESENTED
FLSA: EXEMPT

FINANCIAL SERVICES MANAGER

DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance and/or the Assistant Director of Finance, this position is assigned to functional areas and, if assigned, is responsible for managing the accounting functions; coordinating the activities of budget and financial operations; and other assigned functional areas of the Department of Finance. This position requires independent judgment and initiative in maintaining the Town’s accounting system by applying generally accepted accounting principles and standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Director of Finance and/or the Assistant Director of Finance.

Exercises direct and general supervision over operational administrative support staff within the finance department.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification that assists in overseeing, directing, and participating in all activities of the Finance Department. The incumbent is partially responsible for oversight of the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department, while providing professional-level support to the Director of Finance. Successful performance of the work requires strong organizational skills and understanding of segregation of operational duties.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
 Plan, organize, lead and control the work of staff who are involved in providing services related to general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, accounts payable, utility billing, revenue services, business license, payroll, and other assigned functional areas.  Develop and implement the goals, objectives, performance measures and priorities for assigned programs. Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods. Identify opportunities for improvement and direct the implementation of changes.  Select, train, supervise and evaluate assigned staff.

EXHIBIT A
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 Plan and manage assigned areas of the month-end and year-end closing; interim and final audits for the Town. Take a lead role in overseeing the work of finance staff in meeting the year-end financial reporting and audit deadlines. Review of audit materials and financial statements; and prepare response to audit findings.
 Ensure accuracy and timely submittal of financial reports for Federal, State and other agencies, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.  Coordinate the development and administration of the Town budget.  Implement and maintain effective internal accounting control; ensure proper segregation of duties and Town assets are safeguarded.
 Direct the monthly reconciliation of each asset and liability account of the Town.  Direct the preparation and processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash deposits.
 Prepare quarterly financial and investment reports.
 Oversee internal controls in cash handling and collections.  Conduct a wide variety of special studies; prepare detailed and analytical accounting, budget, financial, statistical, narrative and staff reports.
 Monitor, interpret and review changes to relevant Federal and State laws and regulations.

Develop, recommend and implement changes to Town’s accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with new accounting standards, laws, ordinances and regulations.  Manage and review the enterprise resource planning system of the Town and new financial computer applications to ensure data integrity and effective internal control; and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
 Investigates and follows-up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information.
 Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
 Principles, practices, methods and techniques used in budgeting, and municipal accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  Quantitative and management analysis techniques to determine fiscal impacts.  Computer based accounting and financial systems.
 Principles and practices of effective supervision.
 Contract administration.
 Advanced Microsoft applications including Excel and other computer software.

Ability to:
 Use effective leadership and supervisory skills to promote a motivated and highly performing finance team.
 Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
 Plan, organize, and complete special projects.
 Design, implement, and evaluate programs.
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Financial Services Manager

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 Apply professional accounting principles to the maintenance of complex fiscal accounting records.
 Perform internal auditing of governmental and enterprise functions.  Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public and Town employees.
 Negotiate and administer contracts.
 Prepare, administer and monitor the budget.
 Prepare costing analysis for projects and negotiations.  Analyze financial information.
 Oversee the automation of financial applications.
 Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form..

Education and Experience:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. A Master’s Degree in one of the above fields is preferred. CPA or CPFO is highly desirable.  Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in accounting or auditing work preferably in a public sector environment.
 Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
 Effective leadership, management, and supervisory skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer and to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various Town and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 15 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
5 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Adopting the 2026 Salary Schedule for the Town of Hillsborough
SUMMARY: This resolution memorializes changes to the salary schedule to include the position of Financial Services Manager and updates the Assistant Director of Finance position to align with the pay differential of the other departments, both between its direct reports and its supervisor. The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) requires the pay schedule to be adopted at a public meeting of the governing body.

FISCAL IMPACT: The anticipated budget impact, prorated for Fiscal Year 2026-27, for the new Financial Services Manager and the alignment of the Assistant Director of Finance will be an approximate range of between $13,500.00 to $33,700.00.

ATTACHMENT(S): Resolution and Exhibit A Salary Schedule PREPARED BY: Mandy Brown, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution adopting the 2026 Salary Schedule for the Town of Hillsborough.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH ADOPTING THE 2026 SALARY SCHEDULE FOR TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH WHEREAS, the Town of Hillsborough (“Town”) has established compensation rates for all positions in the Town; and
WHEREAS, California Public Employees Retirement System requires a pay schedule to be adopted by the governing body of the agency at a public meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to meet the requirements of the Public Employees Retirement System; and
WHEREAS, the salary schedule (“Exhibit A”) includes the classification of Financial Services Manager, approved at the September 14, 2026 City Council meeting.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough adopts the 2026 Salary Schedule for the Town of Hillsborough with the addition of the positions as noted.

YESES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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Town of Hillsborough - Full-Time Salary Schedule
City Manager: Effective 06/22/2026
Unrepresented: 4.0% COLA effective 01/12/2026
Public Works & Clerical (PW&C): 4.0% COLA effective 01/12/2026 Public Works Supervisors: 4.0% COLA effective 01/12/2026 Police Officers Association (POA): 2.5% COLA effective 01/12/2026 Unrepresented: 4.0% COLA effective 01/12/2026
Resolution 26-02 and Resolution 26-48 (City Manager)
Unrepresented Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Accountant Non-Exempt 4,388.21 4,607.46 4,837.94 5,079.67 5,333.76 9,507.23 9,982.82 10,482.02 11,005.95 11,556.86 114,090.17 119,794.96 125,785.32 132,073.64 138,677.88 Administrative Services Manager Exempt 6,002.48 6,302.44 6,617.51 6,948.76 7,295.12 13,005.19 13,654.75 14,337.75 15,055.29 15,807.35 156,056.85 163,860.18 172,053.02 180,654.81 189,688.20 Assistant City Manager Exempt 8,450.37 8,873.12 9,317.22 9,782.69 10,272.89 18,309.52 19,224.71 20,187.13 21,195.64 22,257.00 219,709.73 230,701.06 242,247.80 254,349.96 267,081.74 Assistant Director of Building & Planning Exempt 7,078.71 7,432.87 7,805.02 8,195.15 8,604.41 15,336.82 16,104.73 16,910.87 17,756.35 18,643.44 184,046.36 193,254.52 202,930.40 213,074.00 223,714.55 Assistant Director of Finance Exempt 7,078.71 7,432.87 7,805.02 8,195.15 8,604.41 15,336.82 16,104.73 16,910.87 17,756.35 18,643.44 184,046.36 193,254.52 202,930.40 213,074.00 223,714.55 Assistant Engineer I Non-Exempt 4,023.93 4,225.19 4,436.56 4,658.05 4,890.78 8,719.09 9,154.20 9,612.92 10,093.00 10,596.70 104,622.29 109,854.86 115,350.53 121,109.29 127,160.37 Assistant Engineer II Non-Exempt 4,436.56 4,658.05 4,890.78 5,135.88 5,392.23 9,612.92 10,093.00 10,596.70 11,127.38 11,683.74 115,350.53 121,109.29 127,160.37 133,533.00 140,197.96 Associate Engineer Exempt 5,244.94 5,506.91 5,782.37 6,071.32 6,374.88 11,364.61 11,931.26 12,528.28 13,154.52 13,812.25 136,368.53 143,179.65 150,341.55 157,854.25 165,746.96 Associate Planner Exempt 4,744.62 4,981.85 5,231.45 5,493.42 5,767.75 10,279.64 10,794.58 11,335.37 11,902.03 12,496.79 123,360.17 129,528.18 136,017.74 142,828.86 149,961.53 Budget Analyst Exempt 4,826.70 5,068.43 5,321.40 5,587.86 5,866.69 10,458.41 10,981.21 11,529.88 12,106.66 12,711.54 125,494.13 131,779.06 138,356.32 145,284.37 152,533.97 Building Official Exempt 5,999.36 6,299.55 6,614.36 6,944.91 7,292.33 12,998.24 13,649.22 14,331.68 15,047.87 15,800.04 155,983.38 163,788.40 171,973.43 180,567.72 189,600.49 Chief Building Official Exempt 6,599.75 6,929.17 7,275.46 7,639.74 8,022.01 14,299.08 15,013.02 15,764.06 16,553.33 17,379.71 171,593.41 180,158.47 189,162.01 198,633.26 208,560.99 Chief of Police Exempt 9,079.99 9,534.22 10,010.93 10,511.25 11,036.31 19,673.32 20,657.09 21,690.34 22,774.19 23,912.00 236,079.80 247,889.63 260,284.11 273,292.47 286,943.94 City Clerk Exempt 5,427.08 5,698.04 5,982.50 6,281.56 6,595.25 11,759.24 12,346.14 12,962.26 13,609.87 14,290.08 141,104.16 148,149.13 155,544.90 163,320.68 171,476.48 City Manager Exempt
Communications Manager Exempt 5,541.76 5,818.35 6,109.54 6,415.36 6,735.79 12,007.72 12,606.98 13,237.72 13,899.94 14,594.77 144,085.85 151,276.99 158,848.14 166,799.32 175,130.52 Deputy City Clerk Exempt 4,231.93 4,443.30 4,665.92 4,899.78 5,143.75 9,168.26 9,626.84 10,108.07 10,613.04 11,143.91 110,027.79 115,526.37 121,305.50 127,365.16 133,733.42 Deputy Director of Public Works Exempt 6,558.15 6,886.45 7,230.49 7,592.52 7,972.54 14,209.13 14,920.82 15,666.25 16,451.02 17,274.02 170,511.82 179,047.64 187,992.72 197,405.51 207,286.01 Director of Building and Planning Exempt 8,418.89 8,839.39 9,281.25 9,745.59 10,232.42 18,240.94 19,151.63 20,109.55 21,115.82 22,170.43 218,891.22 229,824.09 241,312.37 253,385.30 266,042.87 Director of Finance Exempt 8,418.89 8,839.39 9,281.25 9,745.59 10,232.42 18,240.94 19,151.63 20,109.55 21,115.82 22,170.43 218,891.22 229,824.09 241,312.37 253,385.30 266,042.87 Director of Public Works - City Engineer Exempt 8,996.79 9,446.52 9,918.73 10,414.56 10,935.12 19,493.43 20,467.08 21,490.21 22,565.06 23,692.75 233,916.61 245,609.52 257,887.07 270,778.50 284,313.04 Financial Services Manager Exempt 5,767.75 6,055.58 6,358.02 6,676.20 7,010.12 12,496.79 13,120.79 13,776.27 14,465.48 15,188.41 149,961.53 157,445.00 165,308.48 173,581.21 182,263.19 GIS Coordinator Non-Exempt 4,566.98 4,795.22 5,034.70 5,286.54 5,550.76 9,894.00 10,388.70 10,908.13 11,453.43 12,026.83 118,732.48 124,668.88 130,902.10 137,447.88 144,319.71 HR Manager Exempt 5,767.75 6,055.58 6,358.02 6,676.20 7,010.12 12,496.79 13,120.79 13,776.27 14,465.48 15,188.41 149,961.53 157,445.00 165,308.48 173,581.21 182,263.19 Management Analyst I Exempt 4,231.93 4,443.30 4,665.92 4,899.78 5,143.75 9,168.81 9,627.54 10,109.87 10,615.81 11,146.49 110,030.26 115,525.92 121,313.91 127,394.22 133,751.12 Management Analyst II Exempt 4,655.80 4,888.53 5,132.51 5,388.86 5,658.69 10,087.57 10,592.54 11,120.17 11,675.86 12,260.68 121,050.82 127,101.90 133,445.30 140,110.26 147,126.00 Management Assistant Non-Exempt 3,846.29 4,038.55 4,240.93 4,453.42 4,676.04 8,333.45 8,750.57 9,189.05 9,648.90 10,131.23 100,003.59 105,002.31 110,264.11 115,789.01 121,577.00 Planning Manager Exempt 6,419.86 6,741.41 7,078.71 7,432.87 7,805.02 13,910.06 14,606.02 15,336.82 16,104.73 16,910.87 166,916.25 175,276.68 184,046.36 193,254.52 202,930.40 Police Captain Exempt 7,968.04 8,366.05 8,784.30 9,223.90 9,684.88 17,263.90 18,126.25 19,032.46 19,984.75 20,984.27 207,169.08 217,517.31 228,391.71 239,821.53 251,806.76 Police Lieutenant Exempt 6,780.76 7,120.31 7,476.71 7,851.11 8,243.50 14,691.46 15,427.89 16,199.17 17,010.93 17,860.92 176,299.81 185,127.95 194,394.58 204,128.93 214,330.99 Public Works Superintendent Exempt 6,657.09 6,989.89 7,339.55 7,706.08 8,091.72 14,423.88 15,144.56 15,902.35 16,696.12 17,532.61 173,084.26 181,737.01 190,828.25 200,357.96 210,384.63 Senior Accountant Exempt 4,826.70 5,068.43 5,321.40 5,587.86 5,866.69 10,458.41 10,981.21 11,529.88 12,106.66 12,711.54 125,494.13 131,779.06 138,356.32 145,284.37 152,533.97 Senior Civil Engineer Exempt 6,030.84 6,332.16 6,649.22 6,982.01 7,330.55 13,066.82 13,720.05 14,407.01 15,127.70 15,883.24 156,801.89 164,636.13 172,879.63 181,532.38 190,594.39 Senior Management Analyst Exempt 5,354.00 5,621.59 5,902.67 6,197.24 6,507.55 11,600.71 12,179.74 12,789.12 13,427.73 14,100.07 139,204.06 146,161.34 153,469.41 161,128.26 169,195.24 Senior Planner Exempt 5,456.32 5,729.52 6,016.23 6,317.54 6,633.48 11,822.20 12,413.60 13,035.34 13,688.57 14,371.03 141,864.20 148,967.64 156,421.87 164,256.11 172,455.77 Support Services Manager Exempt 5,354.00 5,621.59 5,902.67 6,197.24 6,507.55 11,600.71 12,179.74 12,789.12 13,427.73 14,100.07 139,204.06 146,161.34 153,469.41 161,128.26 169,195.24 Public Works & Clerical (PW&C): 4.0% COLA effective 01/12/2026 Resolution 26-02
PW&C Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Accounting Technician Non-Exempt 3,471.45 3,644.97 3,827.44 4,018.87 4,219.25 7,521.67 7,897.81 8,292.98 8,707.18 9,141.53 90,257.78 94,769.22 99,513.50 104,490.63 109,700.61 Administrative Assistant Non-Exempt 3,098.67 3,253.16 3,415.48 3,586.76 3,765.87 6,713.42 7,048.14 7,400.77 7,771.31 8,159.76 80,565.48 84,582.11 88,802.48 93,255.70 97,912.67 Building and Planning Technician I Non-Exempt 3,098.67 3,253.16 3,415.48 3,586.76 3,766.99 6,713.42 7,048.14 7,400.77 7,771.31 8,160.88 80,565.48 84,582.11 88,802.48 93,255.70 97,928.34 Building and Planning Technician II Non-Exempt 3,408.76 3,578.92 3,758.04 3,946.11 4,143.13 7,386.21 7,754.52 8,142.97 8,550.45 8,976.97 88,627.85 93,051.96 97,708.93 102,598.74 107,721.40 Building Inspector I Non-Exempt 3,951.70 4,139.77 4,346.87 4,564.05 4,792.42 8,561.65 8,969.13 9,418.04 9,889.33 10,384.13 102,744.27 107,634.08 113,018.70 118,665.26 124,602.89 Building Inspector II Non-Exempt 4,346.87 4,564.05 4,792.42 5,031.98 5,283.86 9,418.04 9,889.33 10,384.13 10,902.45 11,448.74 113,018.70 118,665.26 124,602.89 130,831.58 137,380.44 Code Compliance Coordinator I Non-Exempt 3,748.99 3,936.33 4,132.59 4,338.88 4,556.33 8,122.44 8,528.34 8,954.31 9,401.46 9,872.04 97,473.71 102,344.49 107,447.22 112,810.89 118,464.48 Code Compliance Coordinator II Non-Exempt 4,132.59 4,338.88 4,556.33 4,783.81 5,023.56 8,954.31 9,401.46 9,872.04 10,364.92 10,884.56 107,447.22 112,810.89 118,464.48 124,379.00 130,612.45 Biweekly Monthly Annual
14,292.85 30,967.83 371,614.00
Biweekly Monthly Annual

EXHIBIT A
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Lead Facilities Worker Non-Exempt 3,836.40 4,027.83 4,229.33 4,440.91 4,662.56 8,312.01 8,727.33 9,163.92 9,621.78 10,102.03 99,746.35 104,723.48 109,962.56 115,463.60 121,226.59 Lead Maintenance Worker Non-Exempt 3,653.93 3,836.40 4,027.83 4,229.33 4,440.91 7,916.84 8,312.01 8,727.33 9,163.92 9,621.78 95,002.07 99,746.35 104,723.48 109,962.56 115,463.60 Maintenance Worker I Non-Exempt 2,815.45 2,949.78 3,097.55 3,252.04 3,414.36 6,099.95 6,391.01 6,711.18 7,045.90 7,397.41 73,201.65 76,694.38 80,536.37 84,553.00 88,773.38 Maintenance Worker II Non-Exempt 3,097.55 3,252.04 3,414.36 3,584.52 3,763.63 6,711.18 7,045.90 7,397.41 7,766.83 8,154.16 80,536.37 84,553.00 88,773.38 93,197.49 97,854.46 Office Assistant Non-Exempt 2,837.84 2,980.01 3,128.90 3,285.62 3,450.18 6,149.21 6,457.06 6,779.46 7,118.66 7,475.77 73,783.77 77,480.24 81,351.34 85,426.18 89,704.77 Public Works Inspector I Non-Exempt 3,653.93 3,836.40 4,027.83 4,229.33 4,440.91 7,916.84 8,312.01 8,727.33 9,163.92 9,621.78 95,002.07 99,746.35 104,723.48 109,962.56 115,463.60 Public Works Inspector II Non-Exempt 4,018.87 4,220.37 4,430.83 4,652.49 4,885.33 8,707.18 9,143.77 9,600.51 10,080.76 10,584.52 104,490.63 109,729.71 115,201.65 120,964.64 127,009.74 Public Works Inspector III Non-Exempt 4,430.83 4,651.57 4,884.63 5,128.49 5,385.29 9,598.78 10,077.86 10,582.83 11,111.54 11,667.23 115,189.72 120,940.79 127,000.46 133,340.66 140,017.51 Senior Accounting Technician Non-Exempt 3,817.37 4,008.80 4,209.18 4,419.64 4,641.29 8,270.59 8,685.91 9,120.26 9,575.88 10,056.13 99,251.55 104,228.68 109,438.65 114,910.59 120,670.22 Senior Building and Planning Technician Non-Exempt 3,919.24 4,115.14 4,321.13 4,537.18 4,764.43 8,492.24 8,916.52 9,362.06 9,831.12 10,323.68 101,900.19 106,993.75 112,349.26 117,966.72 123,879.72 Senior Building Inspector/Plan Checker Non-Exempt 4,903.25 5,148.41 5,405.88 5,675.67 5,958.90 10,623.70 11,155.44 11,712.94 12,297.30 12,910.76 127,484.39 133,858.61 140,552.99 147,567.55 154,931.37 Public Works Supervisors: 4.0% COLA effective 01/12/2026 Resolution 26-02
PW Supervisors Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Public Works Assistant Superintendent Exempt 5,294.28 5,559.39 5,836.96 6,129.26 6,436.29 11,471.12 12,045.52 12,647.12 13,280.44 13,945.48 137,651.16 144,544.03 151,760.92 159,360.75 167,343.51 Public Works Supervisor Exempt 4,800.31 5,040.49 5,292.01 5,557.12 5,834.69 10,400.48 10,921.64 11,466.59 12,040.99 12,641.46 124,808.04 131,052.86 137,592.25 144,485.11 151,702.01 Police Officers Association (POA): 2.5% COLA effective 01/12/2026 Resolution 26-02
POA Job Classifications FLSA Status Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Communications Officer I Non-Exempt 3,630.07 3,802.62 3,992.75 4,192.77 4,402.69 7,865.71 8,239.38 8,651.51 9,084.53 9,539.52 94,381.94 98,868.15 103,811.56 109,012.14 114,469.89 Communications Officer II Non-Exempt 3,992.75 4,192.77 4,402.69 4,622.49 4,853.29 8,651.51 9,084.53 9,539.52 10,015.40 10,515.46 103,811.56 109,012.14 114,469.89 120,184.81 126,185.48 Community Service Officer Non-Exempt 2,956.37 3,103.64 3,258.60 3,421.26 3,592.71 6,405.11 6,724.92 7,060.13 7,412.91 7,784.38 76,865.70 80,694.70 84,723.72 88,952.76 93,410.40 Lead Communications Officer Non-Exempt 3,571.72 3,750.09 3,937.21 4,134.18 4,341.00 7,738.73 8,125.01 8,530.98 8,957.75 9,405.31 92,864.74 97,502.29 102,367.44 107,488.66 112,865.94 Police Corporal Non-Exempt 5,022.54 5,273.11 5,536.88 5,813.83 6,105.08 10,882.53 11,425.45 11,996.94 12,597.01 13,227.85 130,585.97 137,100.98 143,958.88 151,159.69 158,731.96 Police Officer Non-Exempt 4,754.38 4,991.76 5,241.24 5,502.81 5,777.57 10,301.15 10,815.49 11,356.21 11,923.31 12,517.88 123,613.76 129,785.88 136,272.31 143,073.07 150,216.72 Police Officer Trainee Non-Exempt
Police Sergeant Non-Exempt 5,794.05 6,084.19 6,388.62 6,708.44 7,043.64 12,554.14 13,182.79 13,842.20 14,534.59 15,261.04 150,645.34 158,189.04 166,104.21 174,419.42 183,134.67 Property Officer Non-Exempt 3,252.01 3,414.67 3,585.01 3,764.16 3,952.09 7,045.84 7,398.63 7,767.90 8,155.85 8,562.49 84,552.27 88,781.31 93,210.38 97,868.04 102,751.00 Records Clerk II Non-Exempt 3,544.35 3,721.29 3,907.03 4,102.65 4,308.17 7,679.98 8,062.44 8,465.78 8,888.90 9,334.01 92,153.12 96,753.63 101,582.74 106,669.02 112,012.47 Records Supervisor Non-Exempt 3,899.34 4,093.86 4,298.28 4,513.69 4,738.99 8,448.19 8,870.22 9,313.12 9,780.21 10,268.18 101,382.72 106,440.42 111,755.30 117,355.92 123,213.72 Minimum Wage Increase: $16.90 effective 01/01/2026
Part-Time Classifications Title FLSA Status Employment
Status Rate Type Min Max
Laborer - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 30.00 40.00 Intern I - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 20.00 30.00 Intern II - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 25.00 35.00 Intern III - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 30.00 40.00 Clerical - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 16.90 35.00 Technician - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 30.00 40.00 Communications Officer - Temporary Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly Building Attendant Non-Exempt Part-Time Hourly 16.90 20.00 Biweekly Monthly Annual

55.00 Biweekly Monthly Annual
4,379.94 9,490.51 113,878.51
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
6 CONSENT CALENDAR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Reformulation of the City Council Subcommittee for the Tobin Clark Site from an Ad Hoc City Council Subcommittee to a Standing City Council Subcommittee SUMMARY: At the May 12, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council approved the formation of a standing subcommittee for the Tobin Clark Site as part of the Town’s Housing Element and appointed two Councilmembers to the subcommittee, Mayor Sophie Cole and Councilmember Laurie Davies Adams. The City Council formed the Tobin Clark Site Subcommittee as a standing committee versus a temporary ad hoc subcommittee under the Brown Act based on the length of time the subcommittee was likely to exist, the same length of time as the Town’s Housing Element which runs until calendar year 2031.

In further evaluating the Tobin Clark project, it became clear the project was contingent on the identification of options for access to the site. At the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting, the City Council rescinded its formation of a standing subcommittee and formed the subcommittee as an ad hoc temporary subcommittee until such time that the Town could confirm an actual project. At this time, the project is ready for the subcommittee to transition to a standing subcommittee. Mayor Sophie Cole and Councilmember Laurie Davies Adams will continue to serve on the standing subcommittee.

The subcommittee will meet as needed. Meeting logistics and materials will be coordinated by staff. As a standing subcommittee, agendas will be posted publicly per the Brown Act. The full City Council will receive brief informational updates from the subcommittee under the "City Council Items" section of the City Council meeting agenda. Topics beyond informational updates that require discussion or formal action related to the work of the subcommittee will be agendized for consideration by the full City Council.

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

ATTACHMENT(S): None
PREPARED BY: Doug Davis, City Manager
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
7 PUBLIC HEARING

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Resolution Approving, Pursuant to the Previously Certified Meadowood Estates Subdivision Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 20170702036), the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for the Subdivision of APN 038-110-160 and APN 038-121-160 (Meadowood Estates) into Two Parcels
SUMMARY: The Town received an application for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (“VTM”) to subdivide a vacant 20.1-acre property located near the intersection of Crystal Springs Road and Tartan Trail Road. The subject property is currently comprised of two APNs: APN 038-110-160 and APN 038-121-160.The subdivision would create two parcels: Lot 1, consisting of approximately 6.3 acres, and Lot 2, consisting of approximately 13.8 acres. The application also includes the dedication of new five-foot-wide public utility easements.

The subject property was previously included in the Meadowood Estates Tentative Map application, which also included one additional adjacent parcel. The Meadowood Estates Vesting Tentative Map was approved in 2020, with a corresponding Development Agreement, (“DA”) to create eight lots. The eight lot configuration of the 2020 Vesting Tentative Map is compatible with the lot configuration of this Vesting Tentative Map two lot configuration and therefore does not create any potential conflicts with the development contemplated by the Vesting Map approved in 2020 or the DA. As provided in the Development Agreement (“DA”), the proposed subdivision, and any related development of the subdivision, would be subject to the terms of the DA.

The Conceptual Plan was presented to City Council at a public hearing at the August 10, 2026 City Council meeting and the Council did not have comments.

After the conceptual review by the City Council, the applicant submitted a VTM to the City Engineer, which is included as an attachment. Hillsborough Municipal Code (“HMC”) Section

16.16.010 requires that once the tentative map is submitted, the Architecture and Design Review Board (“ADRB”) hold a public hearing to review the design of the subdivision and any designrelated issues. This conceptual review by the ADRB is step five in a multi-step subdivision map approval process. The ADRB meeting was held on August 31, 2026 and the ADRB provided comments. Staff and the applicant responded to questions from ADRB related to outside agency coordination, access, constructability, and environmental impacts of potential future property improvements.

HMC Section 16.20 then requires the City Council hold a public hearing to consider the application’s compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), review the City Engineer’s report, and determine whether the tentative map complies with the Subdivision Map Act and the HMC. Upon review of a supplemental justification memo submitted by the applicant, staff has determined this application may rely on the previously adopted Environmental Impact Report -61-
Agenda Staff Report – Hillsborough City Council
September 14, 2026

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(“EIR”). This is because the EIR adequately analyzed all impacts associated with the proposed eight lot subdivision of which this two lot configuration is a part. Staff has determined that no further subsequent, supplemental, or addendum to the EIR is required.

Under HMC Section 16.20.040 (C), after considering the CEQA document, the City Council is then asked to review the City Engineer’s report and determine whether the map complies with the Subdivision Map Act and Title 16 of the HMC (the Town’s subdivision regulations). The City Engineer, Town staff, and the Town’s surveyor have examined the VTM and determined the map complies with provisions Title 16 of the HMC, State of California Subdivision Map Act, and all other applicable laws and policies. Under HMC Section 16.20.20, the map is legible, shows existing street names and right-of-way widths, is accompanied by a title guaranty report. The City Engineer recommends approval with no changes or revisions. The VTM conditions of approval are included as Attachment 2.

Per the California Subdivision Map Act and HMC Sections 16.16.010.B and 16.16.060, a Tentative and Final Parcel map must be submitted to the City Engineer and reviewed by the City Council in advance of any final subdivision approval. Should the City Council approve (or conditionally approve this VTM), the applicant will file a Final Map for approval by the City Council at a future City Council meeting.

The Town received no public comment as of 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Any public comment received after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 and prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026 will be emailed to the City Council and posted on the Town website.

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

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: As detailed in the supplemental justification memo submitted by the applicant, the environmental impacts of the proposed VTM were previously reviewed in conjunction with Meadowood Estates Subdivision Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2017072036) certified by the City Council on July 13, 2020.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Resolution

2. Vesting Tentative Map

3. Conditions of Approval

4. 2020 Meadowood Vesting Tentative Map – Page 1

5. Meadowood Estates Subdivision EIR (link)
PREPARED BY: Natalie Gribben, Deputy Director of Public Works RECOMMENDATION:

1. Open the public hearing;

2. Allow the applicant to give a presentation;

3. Take public comments;

4. Allow the applicant rebuttal time, if needed.
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September 14, 2026

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5. Close the public hearing; and

6. Adopt the resolution approving, pursuant to the previously certified Meadowood Estates Subdivision Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 20170702036), the Vesting Tentative Parcel Map for the subdivision of APN 038-110-160 and APN 038-121-160 (Meadowood Estates) into two parcels.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH

APPROVING, PURSUANT TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED MEADOWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #
20170702036), THE VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF APN 038-110-160 AND APN 038-121-160 (MEADOWOOD ESTATES) INTO TWO

PARCELS
WHEREAS, the owner(s) of APN 038-110-160 and APN 038-121-160 submitted an application to the Town of Hillsborough for a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (“VTM”), seeking approval to subdivide a vacant 20.1-acre property into two lots (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough, County of San Mateo, State of California, reviewed the Conceptual Plan at the August 10, 2026, City Council meeting and provided no comments; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Design Review Board (“ADRB”) conceptually reviewed the VTM at the August 31, 2026 ADRB meeting; and
WHEREAS, the VTM complies with all applicable requirements of Title 16 (“Subdivisions”) of the Hillsborough Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-52, adopted on July 13, 2020, the City Council approved the Meadowood Estates Vesting Tentative Map for eight lots, including the subject property and one adjacent parcel, and introduced an ordinance to approve a Development Agreement to control the development of the eight lots, and adopted the associated Environmental Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, the environmental impacts of the VTM were previously reviewed under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in the Meadowood Estates Subdivision Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2017072036) that was certified by the City Council on July 13, 2020; and WHEREAS, as previously noted, a Development Agreement was recorded in connection with the 2020 Vesting Tentative Map, and the proposed subdivision remains subject to the applicable terms of that Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reviewed the Project and has prepared a written staff report to the City Council containing his recommendation as to the approval of the vesting tentative parcel map sought thereby, together with his reasons therefore and all applicable conditions, per Hillsborough Municipal Code Section 16.20.040(A); and
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 26-
September 14, 2026
2 WHEREAS, on September 14, 2026, in accordance with Hillsborough Municipal Code Section 16.20.040(C), the City Council held a duly-noticed public meeting, at which all interested parties were invited to be heard, and at which the City Council reviewed the City Engineer's report on the Project determining that the Project complies with the Subdivision Map Act and the Town’s Subdivision Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of Hillsborough hereby makes the following findings:

1. The City Council has considered the full record before it, which may include but is not limited to such things as the staff report, testimony by staff and the public, and other materials and evidence submitted or provided to it. Furthermore, the recitals set forth above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the Environmental Impact Report certified for the 2020 Meadowood Estates Subdivision and the environmental analysis prepared for the proposed subdivision prior to taking action on the Project.

Based on its independent judgment and the record before it, the City Council finds that the proposed subdivision does not involve substantial changes to the Meadowood Estates Subdivision Project or the circumstances under which that project will be undertaken, and no new information of substantial importance has been identified that would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects. Accordingly, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required, and the previously certified EIR adequately addresses the environmental effects of the proposed subdivision.

3. The City Council hereby finds the proposed Vesting Tentative Map, seeking approval to subdivide a vacant 20.1-acre property into two lots (“Project”), is consistent with the Town’s subdivision regulations contained at Hillsborough Municipal Code Title 16, and the State’s Subdivision Map Act.

4. The City Council hereby approves the Vesting Tentative Map for the subdivision of APN 038-110-160 and APN 038-121-160 into two parcels, subject to all of the conditions of approval included as Exhibit “A” to this resolution.

5. The documents and materials that constitute the record of proceedings on which this Resolution has been based are located at Hillsborough Town Hall, 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010. The custodian for these records is Lisa Natusch, City Clerk. This information is provided pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21081.6.
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Resolution No. 26-
September 14, 2026
3 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 14th day of September 2026, by the following vote of the members thereof:

YESES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSENT: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
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PROPOSED LOT LINE
10' SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT PER DOC. 4932-OR-505 (E)
10' SANITARY SEWER AND WATER LINE EASEMENT PER DOC. 1694-OR-132 & DOC. NO 26830AS (E) 40' SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION WATER LINE EASEMENT PER DOC. 939-OR-220 (E) 209.26'

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TARTAN TRAIL ROAD

SITE CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD
· THIS SUBDIVISION WILL CONFORM TO THE STREET TREE PLAN OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH. · MULTIPLE FINAL MAPS MAY BE FILED BASED ON THIS TENTATIVE MAP. · ALL DIMENSIONS DEPICTED HEREON ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE SUBJECT TO REVISION AT FINAL MAP(S) STAGE. · TOPOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY BKF ENGINEERS, DATED DECEMBER 4, 2019. · NO WELLS EXIST ON THIS SITE.

GENERAL NOTES
· PROJECT NAME: MEADOWOOD ESTATES
· OWNER: CALLAN TRUST
2790 JUNIPERO SERRA BOULEVARD
DALY CITY, CA 94015
· SUBDIVIDER: SAME AS THE OWNER
· ENGINEER: HMH ENGINEERS
1570 OAKLAND ROAD
SAN JOSE, CA 95131 TRACY GIORGETTI, RCE #63214
· STREET LOCATION: TARTAN TRAIL ROAD & CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD · EXISTING ZONING: RD-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
· EXISTING GP DESIGNATION: RESIDENTIAL
· EXISTING USE: RESIDENTIAL
· PROPOSED USE: RESIDENTIAL
· WATER SUPPLY: TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
· SEWAGE DISPOSAL: TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
· ASSESSOR'S PARCEL #(S): 038-121-160, 038-110-160
· STREET TREES: ±20.07 ACRES
· PUBLIC STREET DEDICATION: ±00.00 ACRES
· NET SITE AREA: ±20.07 NET ACRES
· PROPOSED LOTS: 2
· FLOOD ZONE: NO DESIGNATION
· TITLE REPORT THE TITLE REPORT THAT WAS USED FOR THE

PREPARATION OF THIS MAP WAS PREPARED BY
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Public Works Department
Ph. 650-375-7444 |Fx. 650-548-0859 | 1600 Floribunda Ave., Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
Project Location: APN 038-110-160 and APN 038-121-160 (Meadowood) Description: Two Lot Subdivision
Date: September 14, 2026
Project No.: SUB26-0003
Plans By & Dated: HMH

TENTATIVE MAP CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
E1. The subdivision and all subsequent development of the property shall remain subject to the terms, conditions, obligations, and requirements of the Development Agreement recorded in connection with the Meadowood Estates Vesting Tentative Map approved by Resolution No. 20-52, as applicable to the subject property. Approval of this Tentative Map shall not modify, supersede, or otherwise affect the requirements of the Development Agreement.

E2. The Final Map shall be recorded within two years of approval of this Vesting Tentative Map, unless an extension is granted in accordance with applicable law, and in all events prior to recordation of any Final Map pursuant to the 2020 Meadowood Estates Vesting Tentative Map.

E3. The subdivision shall remain subject to all applicable mitigation measures, conditions, and environmental requirements adopted in connection with the 2020 Meadowood Estates Vesting Tentative Map and associated Environmental Impact Report.

E4. The Final Map shall conform to the approved Tentative Map and shall comply with the Subdivision Map Act, the Hillsborough Municipal Code, the Development Agreement, and all other applicable Town requirements.

E5. All existing and proposed easements affecting the property shall be shown on the Final Map. Any easements required by the Town for public utilities, access, drainage, or other public purposes shall be dedicated or otherwise recorded to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

E6. All public improvements and utility facilities required to serve the subdivision shall comply with the Development Agreement, approved plans, and applicable Town standards, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

E7. The applicant shall pay any outstanding subdivision, engineering review, inspection, and other Town fees and costs prior to approval or recordation of the Final Map, as applicable.

E8. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Applicant shall indemnify, defend with counsel of the Town’s choosing, and hold harmless Town, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to (i) Town's approval of the project, including but not limited to, the approval of the discretionary permits, maps under the Subdivision Map Act, and/or the City's related determinations or actions under the California Environmental Quality Act, and (ii) Applicant’s construction, operation, use, or related activity under the Project. This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the Town, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by Applicant, Town, and/or the parties initiating or bringing such -68-
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Public Works Department
Ph. 650-375-7444 |Fx. 650-548-0859 | 1600 Floribunda Ave., Hillsborough, CA 94010 | www.hillsborough.net

TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
California
proceeding. Applicant shall indemnify the Town for all of Town's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which Town incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. Applicant shall pay to the Town upon demand or, as applicable, to counsel of Town’s choosing, any amount owed pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
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TITLE SHEET

NOTES, LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS
1 SITE PLAN

EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY

EXISTING PARCELS

OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS MAP (OVERVIEW)

OVERALL GRADING AND UTILITY PLAN

MEADOWOOD COURT EXISTING TREES
2 3
4 5
8 6

STONE CREEK WAY EXISTING TREES
7 MEADOWOOD COURT GRADING, DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES PLAN & PROFILE 9 STONE CREEK WAY GRADING, DRAINAGE AND UTILITIES PLAN & PROFILE 10 DATE:

PROJECT:
"MEADOWOOD ESTATES"

20.83 ACRE SITE
CALLAN REALTY CO.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD & TARTAN TRAIL ROAD

HILLSBOROUGH, CALIFORNIA
DEC 2019

VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
SCALE:
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DECEMBER 4, 2019
DATE:

PROJECT:
"MEADOWOOD ESTATES"

20.83 ACRE SITE
CALLAN REALTY CO.

CRYSTAL SPRINGS ROAD & TARTAN TRAIL ROAD

HILLSBOROUGH, CALIFORNIA
DEC 2019

VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
SCALE:
20060173
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Title Sheet
1 OVERALL SPECIAL STATUS PLANTS PLAN
11 UTILITY COMPANIES:

STORM DRAIN: TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
SANITARY SEWER: TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
WATER: TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
GAS AND ELECTRIC: PG&E
TELEPHONE: AT&T
CABLE: COMCAST
NORTH
NORTH
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SITE CROSS SECTIONS
12 13
14 CONCEPTUAL LOT GRADING AND UTILITY PLAN
15 MEADOWOOD COURT TYPICAL STREET CROSS SECTIONS
16 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

STONE CREEK WAY TYPICAL STREET CROSS SECTIONS

PROPOSED WATER SYSTEM PLAN
17 18
19 MEADOWOOD COURT OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS MAP

STONE CREEK WAY OPPORTUNITIES AND CONSTRAINTS MAP
20 LOT LAYOUT PLAN
21 22
23 CONCEPTUAL LOT SETBACK PLAN

CROSS SECTION PLAN OWNER/AGENT STONE CREEK WAY & MEADOWOOD COURT CROSS SECTION EXHIBIT GLADYS A. CALLAN, TRUSTEE
C/O AGENT: BRIAN DESLER
2790 JUNIPERO SERRA BOULEVARD
DALY CITY, CA 94015

THIS VESTING TENTATIVE MAP HAS BEEN PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECTION ROLAND N.V. HAGA

ENGINEER'S STATEMENT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2016 SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND LOCAL ORDINANCES.

R.C.E NO. 43971 BKF ENGINEERS
DATE
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24 LANDSCAPE PLAN - MEADOWOOD COURT
25 26

LANDSCAPE PLAN - STONE CREEK WAY

HYDROZONE PLAN
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ATTACHMENT 5
The following documents are available on the Town’s webpage:
• MEADOWOOD ESTATES SUBDIVISION PROJECT
Final Environmental Impact Report
State Clearinghouse # 2017072036 | December 2019
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
8 DISCUSSION

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Town-Owned Property and Surplus Land Act Discussion SUMMARY: As part of the long-term funding plan discussions, the City Council provided direction on July 13, 2026 for staff to return with information related to the sale and disposition of Townowned property. This memo contains background on the inventory of town-owned property, processes associated with the disposition of public lands, draft policies for the disposition of townowned land, as well as properties that may be considered for disposition, based on the proposed criteria. This is for discussion only, as no action is being requested.

Town-Owned Property
The Town owns 63 parcels totaling 280 acres, of which 93% is designated as open space, 5% is in use for Town facilities and parks, 1% is in small strips of land, and 1% is not in use.

Staff is seeking City Council’s direction for uses of Town-owned properties, specifically those that are not in use. Council direction may include designating its use or disposing of it. Should a priority be to lease or sell the land, the Town will need to comply with the Surplus Land Act contained at Government Code Section 54220, unless an exception or exemption applies.

Table 1. Town Facilities Currently in Use – Buildings & Parks # Address Name Description APN Acreage
1 1600 Floribunda Town Hall Campus Town Offices,
Police, MultiFamily
025-141-090 2.05
2 1320 La Honda PW yard Corporation Yard 030-091-060, 031- 132-030

2.27 3 835 Chateau Fire Station #33 Fire Station #3 030-012-110 0.53 4 330 Ascot Fire Station #32 Fire Station #2 031-202-030 0.41 5 Ralston / Eucalyptus Gate House Gate House 028-180-020 0.14 6 Vista / Culebra Vista Park Vista Park 031-243-040 1.35 7 Black Mountain @ Hayne Crossroads Park Crossroads Park 031-105-040 0.28 8 1640 Floribunda CCFD Admin Fire offices 028-142-150 0.41 Buildings & Parks 7.44
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Table 2. Town Facilities – Water Facility Sites
# Address Name Description APN Acreage
9 549 Darrell Darrell Tank site Water tanks 3 030-041-100 1.34 10 1111 / 1125 Tournament Tournament Tank Water tanks 2 038-343-050 0.67 11 2770 Skyfarm Skyfarm 3 Tank Water tanks 2 028-372-010 0.99 12 8 Fir Court Skyfarm 2 Tank Water tanks 2 028-391-020 0.26 13 1645 Marlborough Marlborough Tank Water tanks 2 030-183-030 0.27 14 401 El Arroyo El Arroyo Tank Water tanks 2 031-011-010 0.53 15 1037 / 1055 Black Mountain Vista Tank Water tanks 2 031-263-150, 031- 236-160, 031-263-
170

0.43 16 Behind 1235 La Cumbre Major Hayes Tank Water tanks 1 030-192-020 0.46 17 40 Fawn Court Forest View Tank Water tanks 2 028-020-010 0.55 18 2153 Oaks Drive Oaks Pump Pump Station 038-061-010 0.15 19 Crystal Springs Road Crystal Springs
Pump
Pump Station 038-121-070 0.48
20 2999 Summit Summit Tank Site Decommissioned
Tank Site
027-234-050 0.28
Water Facility
Sites

6.41 Table 3. Town Facilities Currently Not in Use
# Address Name Description APN Acreage
21 115 Reservoir Road Reservoir Road Decommissioned
Reservoir
031-313-070 1.04
22 36 Orange Court Crocker Reservoir Decommissioned
Reservoir
028-330-270, 028-
411-220

0.91 Facilities Not In
Use

1.95 Table 4. General Plan Open Space
# Address Name Description APN Acreage
23 Spencer Lake Open Space* Spencer Lake Spencer Lake 027-390-020, 028- 010-040, 028-010-
050, 028-020-020,
028-472-050, 028-
483-050

40.52 24 Nueva Open Space* Nueva Open Various 028-320-270 028-320-420
028-320-520

26.72 25 Crocker Lake Open Space* Crocker Lake Crocker Lake 028-320-220 028-320-290
028-320-390

54.06 26 Southdown Open Space* Southdown Various 038-382-110 038-390-160

20.70 27 Tobin Clark Open Space Tobin Clark Various 038-281-230 038-281-250

33.281
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# Address Name Description APN Acreage
038-281-270
028-281-300
038-281-310
038-351-100
038-352-010
28 Strawberry Hill Open Space* Strawberry Hill South of Strawberry Hill 028-320-210

8.74 29 Rowan Tree Open Space* Rowan Tree South of Rowan Tree 028-320-280

4.45 30 Orange Court Open Space* Orange Court North of Orange Court 028-320-400

1.58 31 Crystal Springs Open Space* Crystal Springs South of Crystal Springs Road 038-181-310

28.97 32 Crystal Springs Open Space* Crystal Springs
Terrace Open
Space
Crystal Springs
Terrace
030-222-999

1.04 Open Space 220.06
*Deed restricted: “open-Space Uses": (a) Scenic Land; (b) Watershed or ground recharge land, and (c) Wildlife habitat. If said property, or any part of it, ceases continuously for two (2) years or more to be used for such purposes, the same shall revert in fee ownership to grantor and its heirs and assigns.” 1Original site was 50.28 acres - 20 acres rezoned to multi-family housing.

Table 4. Other Properties
# Address Name Description APN Acreage
33 Armsby @ Jackling Thin strip Buffer strip 027-340-260 0.02 34 Armsby @ Jackling Remaining Border
with Burlingame
Buffer strip 027-340-270 0.07
35 Annescourt & Oakdale Annescourt /
Knightwood Thin
Strip
Buffer strip 028-030-110 0.34
36 Crystal Springs Road Woodridge/Crystal
Springs
Buffer strip 038-121-340 0.02
37 Crystal Springs Road 038-121-260 Buffer strip 038-121-350 0.16 38 Crystal Springs Road Strip in front of 17
properties
Buffer strip 038-301-450 3.34
39 Eden Way Eden Way Buffer
Strip
1 in. Buffer strip 027-292-270 0.00
40 Knollcrest Knollcrest Island Landscape Island 030-233-010 0.08 41 West of end of Cornelia Cornelia / Whithell
Triangle
Remainder 031-104-090 0.18
42 Roadway Roadway Roadway 038-121-330 8.34
43 Tobin Clark Multi-Family Tobin Clark Multi-family 038-281-230 038-281-250
038-281-270
028-281-300
038-281-310
038-351-100
038-352-010

20.00 Other 32.55
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Surplus Land Act
The Surplus Land Act establishes rules for how public agencies may dispose of surplus land.

Effective January 1, 2020, AB 1486 amended the Surplus Land Act, Government Code Section 54220 et seq. (“SLA”), which prescribes the process for disposal of surplus land. Before taking any action to dispose of real property, the Town must first comply with the SLA.

The SLA requires all local agencies to prioritize affordable housing, as well as parks and open space, when disposing of surplus land. New legislation which took effect on January 1, 2020, requires that before a local agency takes any action to dispose of land, the land must be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land,” as supported by written findings. “Surplus land” means land owned by a local agency for which the local agency’s governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency’s use.

Accordingly, before taking steps to dispose of real property, generally the Town needs to comply with the SLA by taking formal action to declare the particular real property surplus or exempt surplus.

Generally speaking, the SLA characterizes property as surplus land if it is being disposed of for commercial and industrial uses, retail, entertainment, or office uses, or if the Town disposes of property for investment purposes or generation of revenue, unless an exemption applies.

Surplus Land Procedures
The SLA process for “surplus land” involves several steps. After designating real property as nonexempt surplus land, the Town must send Notices of Availability to affordable housing developers, public agencies, and other entities required to receive notice under the SLA. Any party receiving a Notice of Availability and interested in purchasing or leasing the surplus property must notify the Town in writing within 60 days after the Notice of Availability is transmitted. If such notice is received, the Town must enter into good faith negotiations to determine a mutually satisfactory sale price and terms. Nothing in the SLA prevents the Town from obtaining fair market value for the disposition of surplus land. Accordingly, the Town has the power to sell or dispose of surplus land at fair market value or at less than fair market value. (Gov't Code § 54226.) If the price or terms cannot be agreed upon after a good faith negotiation period of not less than 90 days, the land may be disposed of without further regard to SLA procedures, other than submitting a report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and recording a 15% affordability covenant on the property that will apply if 10 or more residential units are developed on the property.

After the Town has sent Notices of Availability and concluded attempts to negotiate in good faith with any interested party, the Town must provide a report to HCD. HCD then has 30 days to notify the Town whether it has violated the SLA. The Town would then have 60 days to correct the violation or to submit findings as to why the law was not violated. If the Town is not notified of a violation by HCD within 30 days after submitting the required materials, the Town receives “safe -75-
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harbor” and is not subject to the SLA’s penalty provisions. HCD can impose penalties in the amount of 30% of the greater of either fair market value or actual disposition price for a first violation, and 50% for all subsequent violations.

Exempt Surplus Land Procedures
There are several exemptions to the SLA which bypass the regular surplus process above. For example, one common exemption applies if a property is less than half an acre in area, so long as it is not contiguous to a government-owned property used for open space or affordable housing.

Another common exemption applies to transfers of property to another government agency. There is also an exemption for exchanges of real property, and a series of exemptions which can be utilized for developing affordable housing on the real property at issue.

In order to use these exemptions, the Town would adopt a resolution declaring the land to be exempt surplus, and would submit the resolution to HCD at least 30 days prior to disposal of the property at issue.

If the land at issue is within a coastal zone, adjacent to a historical unit of the State Parks System, or has certain historical value relating to the National Register of Historic Places, the Town would need to issue a notice of availability for open space purposes before proceeding to dispose of the property under the exemption.

Disposition of Town-Owned Property
City Council policy establishes the framework for determining the appropriate use of town-owned property and whether a property is no longer necessary for Town purposes. Under the Surplus Land Act, “surplus land” is now defined as land owned by a local agency for which the local agency’s governing body takes formal action in a regular public meeting, declaring that the land is surplus and is not necessary for the agency’s use.

To provide a consistent process for evaluating Town-owned properties, staff has prepared draft procedures for determining whether a property should be designated as surplus or no longer necessary for Town use. If the Council concurs with this approach, staff will return with a formal policy for Council consideration and adoption:

The following procedures are proposed for determining whether a property should be designated as surplus or no longer necessary for Town use.

1. Property Evaluation. Staff will confirm ownership, prepare various documents related to the property’s size, configuration, physical characteristics, potential uses of the property, and identify any restrictions, easements, or encumbrances affecting the property.

2. Operational Need Assessment. Staff will confirm internally whether is the property has a current or reasonably foreseeable Town use. In making this determination, staff will consider:
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• The property is not currently used by a Town department or does not support municipal operations
• The property is a non-performing/under-performing asset and greater value can be generated by a sale
• The property is vacant or underutilized and has no foreseeable use by the Town • The Town will be relieved of potential liabilities and/or cost of maintaining property that does not generate income or provide public benefit • Property taxes and related taxes (e.g., parcel tax) will be created by the property being part of the tax rolls
• Generation of revenue for the Capital Fund to be held in reserve for future projects • The sale of the property will generate greater economic value than a ground lease, if a ground lease is a feasible option
Based on this proposed criteria, staff has identified two Town-owned properties in the inventory that warrant further discussion.
36 Orange Court (Attachment 2)
The former Crocker Reservoir site consists of two parcels that contain a decommissioned inground water reservoir that has the capacity to hold 370,000 gallons.

This reservoir was taken out of service years ago due to a failing roof system, and a leaking foundation and linear system. The costs to repair and maintain this type of water storage did not align with the water master plan. Efficiencies in pumps, pipelines, and the modernization of the distribution system has allowed a bypass and removal of redundant and inefficient reservoir.

Abandoned or vacant water tank sites are located on flat parcels. Tank sites are typically located at the highest points in a particular neighborhood and are built on stable foundations. The Public Works Department, as part of its water capital program, has been working to make its distribution system more efficient by consolidating water tank locations and distribution points. In-ground reservoirs are typically parts of a distribution system that are not used in many modern water systems because of their difficulty In promoting consistent water-quality, as they are prone to leaks and seepage.

The property benefits from its location and view opportunities but is subject to an existing utility easement along the eastern portion of the site. Due to the site containing the decommissioned underground reservoir, redevelopment would be subject to several significant site constraints including:
• Evaluation of underground reservoir to determine whether it could be removed, abandoned, or incorporated into any future development,
• Environmental due diligence, including soil testing, and • Geotechnical investigation
The parcel may have an estimated market value of approximately $4 million to $5 million, based on the lot size, location, view, and development potential. If sold, the Town would eliminate the costs associated with annual maintenance costs.
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115 Reservoir Road (Attachment 3)
This 1.04-acre property contains a decommissioned underground concrete water reservoir and pump station.. While the parcel generally meets applicable development standards, redevelopment would be subject to several significant site constraints including:
• Evaluation of underground reservoir to determine whether it could be removed, abandoned, or incorporated into any future development,
• Environmental due diligence, including soil testing,
• Geotechnical investigation,
• Relocation of the existing storm drain line, and
• Removal of existing trees to establish a developable building area.

The parcel may have an estimated market value of approximately $3 million to $4 million, based on the lot size, location, and development potential.

For both or either opportunity, the Town would need to adhere to the requirements as stated related to the Surplus Lands Act.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the discussion of this item. The potential revenue noted would need to be studied further.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Orange Court Property Description and Map

2. Reservoir Road Property Description and Map

3. Presentation
PREPARED BY: Mandy Brown, Assistant City Manager
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25 Orange Ct
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170 New
Place Rd
50 Orange Ct
40 Orange Ct
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LOCATION: 36 Orange Court
USE: decommissioned reservoir 1
APN: 028-330-270, 028-411-220
ACREAGE: 0.91
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COST:

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Consists of two parcels

PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Utility easement on east side of property
View opportunity
Decommissioned in-ground reservoir
370,000 RESERVOIR
pump house
BUILDING YEAR BUILT SQ. FT. CONSTRUCTION

CONCRETE BLOCK
Type V
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Property Type: Town Facilities - Currently Out of Service Property Category: Water Facility Sites
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Site Name: Crocker Reservoir
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Bowhill Rd
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Bowhill Rd
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LOCATION: 115 Reservoir
USE: decommissioned reservoir 1
APN: 031-313-070
ACREAGE: 1.04
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE COST:

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Old water reservoir site

PROPERTY RESTRICTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Easements on property
Water main on site
Sewer line on site
Storm drain on site
Pump station and ground reservoir (decommissioned) on site Lot meets development standards
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ATTACHMENT 2
Discussion on Town-Owned Property and
Surplus Land Act Discussion
September 2026
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ATTACHMENT 3
Background
As part of the long-term funding plan discussions, the City Council provided direction on July 13, 2026 for staff to return with information related to the sale and disposition of Town-owned property. This presentation contains background on:
• the inventory of town-owned property,
• the processes associated with the disposition of public lands, • draft policies for the disposition of town-owned land, and • properties that may be considered for disposition, based on the proposed criteria.

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Town-Owned Property
The Town owns 63 parcels totaling 280 acres, of which 93% is designated as open space, 5% is in use for Town facilities and parks, 1% is in small strips of land, and 1% is not in use.

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Town-Owned Property
# Address Name Description APN Acreage
1 1600 Floribunda Town Hall Campus Town Offices, Police, Multi-Family
025-141-090 2.05
2 1320 La Honda PW yard Corporation Yard 030-091-060, 031- 132-030

2.27 3 835 Chateau Fire Station #33 Fire Station #3 030-012-110 0.53 4 330 Ascot Fire Station #32 Fire Station #2 031-202-030 0.41 5 Ralston / Eucalyptus Gate House Gate House 028-180-020 0.14 6 Vita / Culebra Vista Park Vista Park 031-243-040 1.35 7 Black Mountain @ Hayne Crossroads Park Crossroads Park 031-105-040 0.28 8 1640 Floribunda CCFD Admin Fire offices 028-142-150 0.41 Buildings & Parks 7.44
4 Staff report contains table summaries of properties by facility or use type.

For example: Table 1 – Buildings & Parks
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Surplus Land Act - Intro
California Surplus Land Act (Government Code section 54220 et seq.) • Governs disposition of surplus real property
• Overhauled by State Legislature in 2020
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Surplus Land Act - Background
• 2020 Changes - Since 2020, the Surplus Land Act establishes new rules for how public agencies may dispose of surplus land.
• Priorities - Agencies must now prioritize affordable housing, and parks and open space, when disposing of surplus land not needed for agency work or operations.
• Accomplished by noticing and negotiation.
• No express requirement to sell.
• Public Declarations - Before any action toward disposition, the land must be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land.” • Enforcement/Monitoring – the California Department of Housing and Community Development is authorized to administer the SLA and enforce the SLA with monetary penalties based on land value.
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Surplus Land Act - Procedures
Procedures for Surplus Land
• Declare surplus at regular public meeting.
• Send Notices of Availability to affordable housing developers, public agencies, and other entities required to receive notice. • Receive interest for a 60-day period.
• Negotiate in good faith with interested entities during a subsequent 90- day period. SLA does not prevent Town from seeking FMV. • Afterward, submit an SLA compliance packet to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for 30-day review. • Record affordability covenant.
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Surplus Land Act - Exemptions
Exempt Surplus Land
Common exemptions
• Property less than ½ acre, but cannot be next to a government-owned property used for open space or affordable housing.
• Transfers of property to another government agency (county, water district, etc.) • Exchanges of real property
• Affordable housing exemptions
Procedures
• Adopt a resolution declaring the land exempt surplus. • Submit the resolution to HCD for a 30-day review.

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Surplus Land Act - Exemptions
Leases
• Leases are generally subject to the SLA, meaning Council would navigate the SLA before entering into leases.
• However, there are two large exceptions:
• Leases with a term of 15 years or less (inclusive of extensions, renewals, etc.)
• Leases of land where no development or demolition will occur, regardless of term length.
• Ex. Pre-existing office space can continue to be leased as office space. Vacant lot can be leased as a parking area so long as no buildings are constructed.

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Disposition of Town-Owned Property
City Council policy establishes the framework for determining the appropriate use of town-owned property and whether a property is no longer necessary for Town purposes. To provide a consistent process for evaluating Town-owned properties, staff has prepared draft procedures for determining whether a property should be designated as surplus or no longer necessary for Town use. If the Council concurs with this approach, staff will return with a formal policy for Council consideration and adoption:

Property Evaluation. Staff will confirm ownership, prepare various documents related to the property’s size, configuration, physical characteristics, potential uses of the property, and identify any restrictions, easements, or encumbrances affecting the property.

Operational Need Assessment. Staff will confirm internally whether is the property has a current or reasonably foreseeable Town use. In making this determination, staff will consider:
• The property is not currently used by a Town department or does not support municipal operations • The property is a non-performing/under-performing asset and greater value can be generated by a sale • The property is vacant or underutilized and has no foreseeable use by the Town • The Town will be relieved of potential liabilities and/or cost of maintaining property that does not generate income or provide public benefit
• Property taxes and related taxes (e.g., parcel tax) will be created by the property being part of the tax rolls • Generation of revenue for the Capital Fund to be held in reserve for future projects • The sale of the property will generate greater economic value than a ground lease, if a ground lease is a feasible option 11 -91-
36 Orange Court
12 The former Crocker Reservoir site consists of two parcels that contain a decommissioned in-ground water reservoir that has the capacity to hold 370,000 gallons.

The property benefits from its location and view opportunities but is subject to an existing utility easement along the eastern portion of the site. Due to the site containing the decommissioned underground reservoir, redevelopment would be subject to several significant site constraints including:
• Evaluation of underground reservoir to determine whether it could be removed, abandoned, or incorporated into any future development,
• Environmental due diligence, including soil testing, and • Geotechnical investigation
The parcel may have an estimated market value of approximately $4 million to $5 million, based on the lot size, location, view, and development potential. If sold, the Town would eliminate the costs associated with annual maintenance costs.
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115 Reservoir Road
13 This 1.04-acre property contains a decommissioned underground concrete water reservoir and pump station..

While the parcel generally meets applicable development standards, redevelopment would be subject to several
significant site constraints including:

Evaluation of underground reservoir to determine whether it could be removed, abandoned, or incorporated into any future development,
Environmental due diligence, including soil testing,
Geotechnical investigation,
Relocation of the existing storm drain line, and
Removal of existing trees to establish a developable
building area.

The parcel may have an estimated market value of
approximately $3 million to $4 million, based on the lot size, location, and development potential.
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Discussion
14 This item is for discussion only. City Council may provide feedback on any of the various items presented, including:
• the inventory of town-owned property,
• the processes associated with the disposition of public lands, • draft policies for the disposition of town-owned land, and • properties that may be considered for disposition, based on the proposed criteria.
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
9 DISCUSSION

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Discussion of Potential Modifications to the Town’s Soliciting and Peddling Guidelines
SUMMARY: The Town of Hillsborough currently allows permitted soliciting in the town. Given the prevalence of soliciting in town and reports of disruption to residents, the Town is considering updates to Hillsborough Municipal Code Section 5.20, Solicitors and Peddlers. This report summarizes the existing regulations as well as proposed changes related to the time, place, and manner of soliciting in the town. Following City Council discussion and direction, staff will return with a draft ordinance amending the code to reflect the directed changes.

Background
While it is unlawful for a jurisdiction to completely prohibit all door-to-door communication as it would violate free-speech rights, the Town does have a right to regulate soliciting activity in order to protect the safety and privacy of its residents. Hillsborough Municipal Code Section 5.20 details what type and how soliciting is permitted in the town. This Municipal Code section was last updated in 2004.

Proposed Changes
The proposed revisions will aim to clarify the definition of solicitation and further delineate when and how solicitation is permitted throughout Town. While door-to-door soliciting is legal and can be an effective way to provide a service or fundraise for a worthy organization, the Town also prioritizes security. A summary of proposed changes is provided in the table below.

Table 1. Proposed Changes
Category Existing Regulations Proposed Regulations
Definition the term "soliciting" shall include, but not be limited to, the advance selling or presentation of
any trade, service, system, merchandise, product
or wares, and "peddling" shall include the above,
as well as the delivery or sale from door to door of
any product or service.
includes the act of any person, whether a resident of
the Town or not, traveling by foot, vehicle or any
other type of conveyance, who goes from residence to
residence, business to business, place to place or
along any highway, street or sidewalk within the
Town, that amounts to any of the following:
(1) requesting, either directly or indirectly, money,
credit, funds, contributions, personal property or
anything of value;
(2) taking or attempting to take orders for the sale of any goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind
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Category Existing Regulations Proposed Regulations
or description, for future delivery or for services to be performed in the future, either in person or by
distributing flyers or leaflets;
(3) selling and making immediate delivery of any
goods, wares, merchandise or services of any kind or
description, commonly referred to as “peddling”;
(4) sidewalk vending; and
(5) delivering persons to the Town by vehicle or
otherwise for the purpose of solicitation.

Permit
Requirements
Application for solicitor’s permit subject to the
administrative rules set forth in the information
sheet accompanying the application form, which
rules shall be established by the police department
• The name, permanent residence address, a
brief physical description, and a photo of all
persons who will be engaging in solicitation
under the permit;
• Proof of live scan fingerprinting
• Complete employment history all persons
who will be engaging in solicitation under
the permit for the past three years;
• Disclosure of any and all criminal
convictions, probation, infraction or
misdemeanor citations received
• A sworn statement that such person is not
currently under investigation for any crimes
related to solicitation or other criminal
offense including, but not limited to, violent
crimes, sexual assault, crimes against
minors, possession of controlled
substances, theft, fraud or burglary;
• Names and addresses of all affiliated
persons who are or will be employing,
employed by, working with or on behalf of
the applicant;
• Proof of insurance as required by the Town;
• Requested starting date, time and place to
solicit within the Town; and
• Such other information as the Chief of
Police may require in order to discover the
truth of the matters herein specified and as
required to be set forth in the application.
• Criminal background check (commercial
solicitation only)
Permit Term Not specified Permit valid for up to 90 days and may be renewed Permitted
Hours
Not specified Between 9 am and 6 pm any day
Permit
Submittal
Deadline
Not specified Applications generally due 20 calendar days before proposed solicitation would begin
Limit on
number of
solicitors
Unless specifically authorized by the city council,
no more than two solicitors shall engage in
No change
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Enforcement and Implementation
Currently, the soliciting and peddling permit process is administered through the Hillsborough Police Department. Residents are encouraged to report instances of a person soliciting without a permit or other suspicious activity. If changes are made to the existing regulations, the Town will conduct an extensive public education campaign to ensure residents are aware of the changes and how to report potential violations.

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

ATTACHMENT(S): None
PREPARED BY: Mandy Brown, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report and provide any direction on the proposed changes to the existing code governing soliciting and peddling in the town.

Category Existing Regulations Proposed Regulations
soliciting and peddling at any one time for any
permittee
Photo ID Every person soliciting or peddling in the town, pursuant to permission granted under this
chapter, shall wear photo identification affixed to
the outside of the wearer's clothing so that it is
legible and visible by any person who is
approached. Such identification shall include the
name and title of the person wearing the
identification, plus the name and address of the
organization to which permission was granted
under this chapter and on whose behalf the
solicitation is being made
Carry a valid photo identification and a copy of a valid permit issued pursuant to this chapter, and if acting
on behalf of or employed by another person to solicit,
in addition carry written authorization to act on behalf of such employer or person and a copy of a valid
permit issued to such employer or person; and
Immediately present a valid solicitation permit, photo
identification and authorization to act on behalf of
another person, if applicable, upon request by any
person engaged for solicitation purposes or by any law
enforcement official.

Appeal process Denial by Chief of Police may be appealed to the City Manager and then to the City Council
No change
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TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
1600 Floribunda Avenue
Hillsborough, CA 94010
10 DISCUSSION

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2026

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
ITEM SUBJECT: Discussion of Potential Modifications to the Municipal Code Related to Regulation of Special Events in the Town
SUMMARY: The City Council Ad-hoc Subcommittee on Commercial Activity Regulations (“subcommittee”) comprised of Councilmembers Adams and Vice Mayor Ragsdale, supported by City Manager Davis, Assistant City Manager Brown, City Clerk Natusch, and Assistant City Attorney Hudak has been meeting regularly to study potential regulation of large events held within the town. The subcommittee’s charge has been to balance the desire of residents to have free use of their properties with the burdens imposed on neighboring properties by such events. A draft of a new Chapter 17.18 of the Hillsborough Municipal Code is attached for further public comment and direction from the City Council so that a final ordinance can be crafted.

BACKGROUND: Residential properties within the Town are generally large and can accommodate sizable gatherings. However, large gatherings can generate impacts on traffic, parking, and public safety, can create noise and foot traffic that disturb residents at neighboring properties, and may raise security concerns if some attendees are not known to the hosts.

Under present regulations, only large fundraising events and some block parties require a permit.

Permit applications are reviewed by various departments that generate conditions of approval (such as hours of operation, parking and traffic management).

The subcommittee gathered information on the number and nature of permits currently being issued and anecdotal evidence of larger gatherings being held at multiple locations throughout the town. The subcommittee studied special events ordinances enacted in other cities. The subcommittee brought forward an initial approach in a City Council Study Session on November 17, 2025 for public comment and received input from other Councilmembers. Written public comments were received following the meeting as well. Based on this process, the subcommittee has prepared a draft Chapter 17.18 that would be added to the Municipal Code. This chapter, if adopted, also would repeal the existing process for obtaining a fundraising event permit (Chapter

5.16 Fundraising Events).

DISCUSSION: The draft Chapter 17.18 would regulate all “special events.” Highlights of the new chapter include:
• “Special Events” are defined as gatherings of more than 100 persons, expected or in actual attendance.
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• Special events are content-neutral. The regulations apply to all types of gatherings, whether family, social, political, school-based, charitable, or religious. • Special events require a permit to be issued by the City Clerk after review by Police, Fire and Building & Planning departments. Conditions of approval and recommendations would be incorporated in the permit based on departmental review. A permit fee would be set annually by the City Council as part of the Master Fee Schedule.
• An appeal process is established if the permit is denied by the City Clerk. • Each residential property is limited to four special events per 12-month period. • Events attended by fewer than 100 persons do not need a permit and are not subject to the four-event limitation.
• Events sponsored, in whole or in part, by the Town are exempt from the permit requirement. • Events held at certain locations are grandfathered and exempt from permit requirements and limitations. These locations include the Racquet Club; the Burlingame Country Club; the Carolands Mansion; and schools, public and private. These locations have ample parking or other proven traffic arrangements as well as experienced staff to plan and conduct the events.

Thereby, impacts on neighboring residences are minimized. • Violations of the permit regulations are an infraction and subject to abatement as a public nuisance. In addition, a special event held without a permit would be counted as one of the four allowed events per the applicable 12-month period.
• A permit fee will be set annually based on the time required for the City Clerk’s office to process the application and various departments to review the applications.

The subcommittee believes that these regulations strike a fair balance between an individual resident’s desire to use their home for entertainment and other purposes with the rights of neighboring residents to enjoy their homes without undue traffic, noise, and parking impacts.

The City Clerk has provided email notice to individuals/organizations that have applied for or hosted a fundraising event in the last five years and to other interested parties who have requested to be kept informed regarding this process.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item. The permit fee for special events should be commensurate with the expected staff time required to process and review the permit application.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: The adoption of this new Chapter 17.18 would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be said with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The regulations embodied in Chapter 17.18 will reduce -99-
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traffic, congestion, noise, and potential blockage of public rights of way caused by unregulated special events.

ATTACHMENT(S):

1. Draft Chapter 17.18

2. Presentation
PREPARED BY: Mark Hudak, Assistant City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: Provide input and direction to staff for preparation of an ordinance for introduction at a future City Council meeting.
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Chapter 17.18

REGULATION OF SPECIAL EVENTS

17.18.010 Intent
The Town is home to properties that are conducive to large events such as parties, weddings, graduations, fundraisers, and other community activities. Such events may create unusual impacts on streets and parking that can affect public health, welfare, and safety and which may affect the peace and quiet enjoyment of other residents. The regulations set forth in this chapter balance the sponsoring resident’s enjoyment of their property with the impacts created on neighboring properties and public facilities and foster a harmonious atmosphere within the Town.

17.18.020 Special Event Defined
A “special event” is a gathering at a residential property located within the Town where more than 100 persons are expected to attend (based on the number of invitations and reasonable projections), or actually attend. “Special events” include, but are not limited to, parties, weddings, fundraisers, block parties, business meetings, conferences, concerts and other performances.

17.18.030 Permit Required
(a) Except as provided in subsection 17.18.030(b), the sponsor of a special event shall obtain a special event permit.
(b) The following events shall be exempt from the special event permit requirements under this section:
(i) Events held at on the grounds of a private school, public school, public park or public facility.
(ii) Events held at the Burlingame Country Club, the Hillsborough Racquet Club, or the Carolands Chateau.
(iii) Events sponsored or hosted, in whole or in part, by the Town, including, without limitation, the Fun Run, Memorial Day parade and festival, Veterans’ Day recognition event, and Light Up The Town celebration.
(c) The permit shall include reasonable conditions of approval as recommended after review by the Police, Building and Planning, and Public Works Departments and Central County Fire Department.

17.18.040 Permit Application Process
Each person desiring to hold a special event shall apply to the City Clerk for a special events permit. The application shall include the location, date, starting time, duration, and purpose of the event, the anticipated number of attendees, a parking plan, insurance requirements, whether a tent or other structure requiring inspections will be installed, whether a street or other public -101-
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facility will be closed (in whole or in part) and such other information as may be reasonably requested by the City Clerk.

The application shall be submitted at least 21 days in advance of the event, and shall be accompanied by the permit fee as set forth in Section 17.18.050.

After review by the appropriate departments and compliance with all provisions of this Chapter

17.18, the City Clerk shall approve or deny the application within seven business days after the completed review by appropriate Town departments.

The denial of an application may be appealed to the City Manager. The City Manager or designee shall meet with the applicant and either uphold or reverse the City Clerk’s determination. The decision of the City Manager shall be a final administrative action and not appealable to the City Council.

17.18.050 Permit Fee
A fee shall be charged for the issuance of a special events permit. The fee shall be set annually by the City Council and set forth in the Master Fee Schedule.

17.18.060 Conditions for Issuance of Permit
All applications for special events permits shall be reviewed by the Police Department, Public Works Department, and central County Fire Department, which shall make recommendations for conditions of approval including parking plans, hours of operation, noise limitations, and mitigation of impacts on neighbors. Such conditions shall be incorporated into the special events permit.

The applicant shall be required to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Town and Central County Fire Department and their elected officials, employees, and agents from all claims arising from or related to the special event.

The City Clerk shall provide a copy of each approved special events permit, including the conditions of approval, to the Police, Building and Planning, Public Works Departments and Central County Fire Department.

17.18.070 Limitations and Restrictions
(a) Except for the exempt properties and events set forth in section 17.180.030, no more than four special events may be held at a residence in any 12-month period. This limitation shall apply regardless of the number of persons living at the residence, the number of accessory dwelling units, the size of the property, or the nature of the event. Should a special event be held without a permit, the event shall be an infraction and shall be counted as one of the four events allowed per a 12-month period.
(b) Commercial parties at a residence, invitations to which or announcements of which are advertised or publicized broadly by advertisements to the public in print, broadcast, social media, or otherwise or any paid promotion through the U.S. Mail or private mail, and parties for which the resident, host, or sponsor will receive some form of compensation, (including admission -102-
charges, membership fees, rental fees, sponsorship fees, or other charges paid to the resident or event sponsor) are prohibited. Invitations to specific individuals or groups sent via electronic means shall not render the event a commercial party for purposes of this section.

17.16.080 Enforcement
(a) A violation of any provision of this chapter, including holding a special event without a permit and holding more than four special events within a 12-month period, shall be an infraction punishable by a fine in the amount of three times the permit application fee described in section

17.18.050.
(b) In addition to any other consequence, a violation of any provision of this chapter is a public nuisance, which may be subject to abatement in accordance with the provisions for Code Enforcement set forth in chapter 816 of this code.
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Discussion of Potential Modifications to the
Municipal Code Related to Regulation of
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2 Background
In August 2025, the City Council formed an ad hoc subcommittee of the City Council for the purpose of reviewing the Town’s regulations related to special events in Town and appoint Councilmember Adams and Vice Mayor Ragsdale to the ad hoc subcommittee.

Based on this process, the subcommittee has prepared a draft Chapter 17.18 that would be added to the Municipal Code.

This chapter, if adopted, also would repeal the existing process for obtaining a fundraising event permit (Chapter 5.16 Fundraising Events)
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3 Current Conditions
Residential properties within the Town are generally large and can accommodate sizable gatherings. However, large gatherings can generate impacts on traffic, parking, and public safety, can create noise and foot traffic that disturb residents at neighboring properties, and may raise security concerns if some attendees are not known to the hosts.

Under present regulations, only large fundraising events and some block parties require a permit. Permit applications are reviewed by various departments that generate conditions of approval (such as hours of operation, parking and traffic management).
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4 Overarching Goals
Allow Residents Free Use of
Their Property
Minimize Burdens Imposed on
Neighboring Properties
Objective
(a) Allow residents free use of their
property
(b) an individual’s desire to use their
home for entertainment and other
purposes
Objectives
Allow neighboring residents to enjoy
their homes without undue traffic,
noise, and parking impacts
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5 Summary of Changes
• “Special Events” are defined as gatherings of more than 100 persons, expected or in actual attendance. • Special events are content-neutral. The regulations apply to all types of gatherings, whether family, social, political, school-based, charitable, or religious.
• Special events require a permit to be issued by the City Clerk after review by appropriate departments and Central County Fire. Conditions of approval would be incorporated in the permit based on departmental review. A permit fee would be set annually by the City Council as part of the Master Fee Schedule. • An appeal process is established if the permit is denied by the City Clerk. • Each residential property is limited to four special events per 12-month period. • Events attended by fewer than 100 persons do not need a permit and are not subject to the four-event limitation.
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6 Summary of Changes
• Events sponsored, in whole or in part, by the Town are exempt from the permit requirement. • Events held at certain locations are grandfathered and exempt from permit requirements and limitations.

These locations include the Racquet Club; the Burlingame Country Club; the Carolands Mansion; and schools, public and private. These locations have ample parking or other proven traffic arrangements as well as experienced staff to plan and conduct the events. Thereby, impacts on neighboring residences are minimized.
• Violations of the permit regulations are an infraction and subject to abatement as a public nuisance. In addition, a special event held without a permit would be counted as one of the four allowed events per the applicable 12-month period.
• A permit fee will be set annually based on the staff time required for the City Clerk’s office to process the application and for Police, Fire and Building & Planning Department review. • Note: the permit fee is to be strictly cost recovery to capture the staff time required to process the application (review application for completion, route to departments, department review, creation of parking plans, recommendations, conditions, etc.). The current fee is $500, last updated January 2000. -109-
Recommendation
Provide input and direction to staff for preparation of an ordinance for introduction at a future City Council meeting.
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