TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH
San Mateo County
Christine Krolik, Mayor 1600 Floribunda Avenue
Sophie Cole, Vice Mayor Hillsborough, CA 94010
Marie Chuang, Councilmember /ww.hillsborough.ne
Leslie Marden Ragsdale, Councilmember hone 650-375-740
Alvin L. Royse, Councilmember
ПЕТЕР МУКО
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023
7:00 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Hillsborough Town Hall and Zoom Video Conference
This Special City Council meeting will be conducted pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) (and without compliance with section 54953(b)(3)) related to conducting public meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council, staff and members of the public may participate in the meeting virtually via Zoom Video Conference or in person at Town Hall.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krolik called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Chuang, Ragsdale, Royse, Cole, Krolik
III. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councilmember Royse disclosed he had ex parte communications with a number of residents who have also written letters, and the subject of the communications is disclosed in the letters.
Councilmember Ragsdale disclosed she had a Zoom call with residents of Fairway Circle.
Vice Mayor Cole disclosed she had multiple phone conversations with multiple residents on Fairway Circle and other parts of the town.
Mayor Krolik disclosed she had a phone call and a meeting with residents who provided written comments and the substance of the discussion is included in the letters submitted.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. FURTHER DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON THE HOUSING ELEMENT
UPDATE AT THE REQUEST OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Krolik and Vice Mayor Cole provided introductory comments and a presentation.
Planning Manager Liz Ruess and Todd Leishman, Partner, Best, Best & Krieger and City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided additional information.
Mayor Krolik opened public comment.
Gary Radine, 155 Rizal Drive, expressed concerns regarding development of the Callan property citing environmental and flood concerns, and urged transparency in the process.
Paul Rochester inquired as to who would own and be the landlord for the properties.
Lionel Foster spoke regarding unintended consequences of spot zoning.
Eric Tilenius, 30 Drayton Road, recommended a priority system for housing for teachers and first responders.
Paul Regan provided comments regarding the developability of the Tobin Clark site and provided information regarding the economics of other nearby developable sites.
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Joseph Toms, 460 El Arroyo Road, expressed concerns regarding the mandate from HCD and the timeline.
Bruce Dobbs, 742 Walnut, spoke in support of the comments made by Joseph Toms and expressed concern regarding development of housing at the Town Hall site citing parking and traffic concerns.
Holly Rockwood, 145 Denise Drive, requested more information regarding the details of the Hayne Road development.
John Bruel, 690 Fairway Circle, expressed concerns regarding the development of housing at the Town Hall site citing aesthetics and potential contamination at the site and encouraged a Town mandate that an ADU and/or a JADU be included in every new residential build.
Dennis Moore, 2770 Churchill, spoke regarding the importance of meeting the HCD deadlines to avoid consequences and encouraged incentives such as reduced fees and streamlined approvals for substantial renovations and new builds that include ADUs and JADUs. Moore encouraged senior housing or housing for Town staff and teachers in the housing developments being considered.
Jeff Ford, Fairway Circle, encouraged the City Council to add ADUs as a buffer based on the Town's past performance and inclusion of 100 units at the Tobin Clark site. Ford recommended not including the Town Hall site in the Housing Element, citing concerns with loss of control of the process and the ability to meet the housing requirements with ADUs and the Tobin Clark site, and the time needed to develop the Town Hall site. Ford expressed concerns regarding the Housing Element update process and requested the City Council review the performance of the city manager and legal staff.
Jordan Harband, 575 Pepper, spoke in support of the comments by Jeff Ford regarding the Town Hall site and the need to improve walkability and public transportation in the town, and in the absence of that, the need for sufficient parking for a vehicle for every adult that lives in the units to be built in the town. Harband encouraged the City Council to leave the Town Hall site out of the Housing Element.
Laith Salma, Fairway Circle, spoke in favor of not including any housing on the Town Hall site in the Housing Element citing an inviable path to completion, and in favor of 55- 60 ADUs per year and 80-100 units at Tobin Clark. Salma stated that he is currently building an ADU and plans to rent it. Salma expressed concerns regarding the performance of the city manager and staff through the housing element update process.
Larry Friedberg expressed concerns regarding the plan presented by the consultants at the beginning of the Housing Element update process and time lost that could have been invested in a more thoughtful plan.
Melissa Klaerner, Lakeview area, spoke in favor of additional housing in areas near public transportation and in support of housing to benefit people who work in and serve the town.
Ted Ullyot, Brookvale Road, provided comments regarding the Town's success in exceeding housing commitments in RHNA 5 and spoke in support of obtaining legal advice that will stand up to HCD.
Gordy Holterman, 108 Baywood Avenue, spoke in support of earlier comments regarding adding additional ADUs and development of the Tobin Clark site, and expressed concern regarding the performance of the city manager and staff in the process.
Jeff Brady, Robin Road, spoke in support of including higher ADU numbers in the plan and expressed concern regarding including the Town Hall site in the Housing Element.
Elizabeth Jeffries, Fairway Circle, requested additional information regarding the CEQA analysis from WRNS Studio for the Town Hall site and environmental analysis of all of the potential sites to ensure they are safe for buildings and for humans.
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Gregory Hampton, Elmwood Road, expressed concern regarding the decisions made at the January 12t City Council meeting and provided comments regarding a letter written by Laith Salma.
Mehran Farid, 10 Highgate Lane, recommended inclusion of parking at the Town Hall site, that ADUs be mandated for new construction in order to ensure the numbers are met and in support of development at the Tobin Clark site and of housing for employees in Hillsborough and Burlingame.
Patricia Kaitz spoke in support of the comments made by Melissa Klaerner, Larry Friedberg and Elizabeth Jeffries and of development of the Tobin Clark site.
Radha Narayan, Floribunda Avenue, expressed concerns regarding comments made by HCD regarding the Town's use of ADUs and regarding parking and traffic safety.
Mayor Krolik closed public comment.
The City Council discussed the revised breakdown of units to be included in the draft Housing Element. Following discussion, Mayor Krolik confirmed the City Council direction:
ADUs: 484 units
Tobin Clark site: 100 units
Town Hall site: 16 units
Mayor Krolik stated there are no changes in direction on the number of units previously discussed for other sites.
V. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Krolik adjourned the meeting at 9:49 p.m.
Submitted by:
Lisa Natusch, City Clerk