Hillsborough public meetings in 2022

Citizens Communication Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members discussed strategies to increase resident engagement with Town E-announcements and digital communications for 2023.

• Approved November minutes

City Council

The Hillsborough City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the police officers association and potential litigation over water rates. The regular meeting includes the selection of a new mayor and vice mayor, administration of oaths for newly elected councilmembers, and a public hearing on an urgency ordinance to amend accessory dwelling unit regulations. The consent calendar includes adoption of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and approval of on-call consulting agreements.

• Public hearing on urgency ordinance amending Chapter 17.52 for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
• Introduction of ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code, with public hearing set for January 9, 2023
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for Hillsborough Police Officers Association
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding oral threat of litigation by Mr. John Lockton on proposed water rates
• Selection of mayor and vice mayor, and administration of oath of office for councilmember-elects Marie Chuang and Leslie Marden Ragsdale

The City Council reorganized its leadership and swore in new members. The council also approved several financial reports, consulting agreements, and an urgency ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units.

• Selected Christine Krolik as Mayor (unanimous)
• Selected Sophie Cole as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 monthly claims of $4,274,817.44 (unanimous)
• Accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution declaring Surplus Properties as non-exempt surplus land (unanimous)
• Approved amending environmental consulting agreements with MIG, WRA, and Lamphier-Gregory for up to $50,000 each (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards Code with public hearing set for Jan 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted urgency ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 17.52 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (unanimous)

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board approved several residential design reviews and a resolution for virtual meetings. The Board upheld an administrative approval for a landscape project at 1170 Barroilhet Drive and continued a new residence request at 55 Del Monte Drive to address neighbor concerns.

• Approved resolution for continuation of virtual meetings (5-0)
• Approved minor architectural addition and remodel at 755 Clydesdale Drive (5-0)
• Approved minor architectural addition and remodel at 1020 Crystal Springs Road (5-0)
• Approved major remodel and landscape design at 20 Cinnamon Court (5-0)
• Continued request for new residence at 55 Del Monte Drive to March 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Upheld administrative approval for landscape project at 1170 Barroilhet Drive (4-1)
• Continued approval of November 1, 2022 meeting minutes to January 23, 2023

City Council

The Hillsborough City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt an urgency ordinance updating the municipal code to reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code, which includes multiple construction and safety codes. The council will also consider consent calendar items, including appointments to advisory boards and a $151,566.25 contract for a new asset management system.

• Adoption of urgency ordinance amending 13 chapters of municipal code to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code
• Resolution appointing members to Architecture and Design Review Board, Financial Advisory Committee, and Citizens Communication Advisory Committee
• Resolution approving $151,566.25 contract with Cartegraph for new computerized asset management system
• Resolution supporting FEMA grant application for Hillsborough Potable Water Resilience via Highline Safety Pipeline Project
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator for Hillsborough Police Officers Association and discussion of six potential litigation cases

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance updating the municipal code to include the 2022 California Building Standards Code. The council also approved a grant application for water resilience and a new asset management system for Public Works.

• Adopted urgency ordinance incorporating 2022 California Building Standards Code (unanimous, Cole absent)
• Approved $32.3 million grant application for potable water resilience project with $9,702,600 in matching funds (unanimous, Cole absent)
• Approved $151,566.25 agreement with Cartegraph for a Public Works asset management system (unanimous, Cole absent)
• Appointed two members to Architecture and Design Review Board, one to Financial Advisory Committee, and one to Citizens Communication Advisory Committee (unanimous, Cole absent)
• Voted unanimously in closed session to reject claims by Hu, Noeth, and Pfeister
• Voted unanimously in closed session to deny a late claim application by Buchwald

Citizens Communication Advisory Committee

The Citizens Communication Advisory Committee approved the October meeting minutes. The committee established a process for a subcommittee to finalize newsletter article revisions before submitting them to staff. Staff provided updates on website revisions and the Housing Element draft process.

• Approved October minutes
• Decided subcommittee for editing revised newsletter articles will meet to make final revisions and provide changes to staff

City Council

The City Council denied an appeal and approved the construction of a 5,478 square foot two-story residence. The council also adopted new rates for solid waste and water service charges. Additionally, the council waived $16,820.50 in police service costs for the 2022 Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance.

• Approved two-story home at 1950 Ralston Avenue by denying appeal (3-2)
• Adopted resolution authorizing solid waste charge rates (unanimous)
• Adopted maximum water service charge rates, deferred to June 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Waived $16,820.50 in police service costs for 2022 Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to Standby Bond Purchase Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved summary vacation of public utility easement at 1260 Kenilworth Road (unanimous)
• Voted in closed session to reject the Hyman claim (unanimous)
• Directed staff to consider Age-Friendly Communities certification at February 2023 goal setting (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting for a community roundtable where local organizations will update the City Council on their work over the past year. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Updates from Associated Parents Group, Bridge School, Crystal Springs Uplands School, Hillsborough Beautification Foundation, Hillsborough City School District, Hillsborough City School District Board of Trustees, Hillsborough Concours d’Elegance, Hillsborough Schools Foundation, Leadership Council San Mateo County, and Nueva School
• City Council update following community organization presentations

The City Council met for a special community roundtable to receive updates from various local organizations and the Town. No substantive legislative decisions were made during the meeting.

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board approved design requests for residences at 711 Bromfield Rd, 2120 Oaks Dr, and 2265 Ralston Ave. A project at 2550 Summit Drive was continued to January 23, 2023, to resolve setback and screening issues. The Board also approved a resolution to continue virtual meetings under AB 361.

• Approved addition and two accessory structures at 711 Bromfield Rd (5-0)
• Approved resolution for continuation of virtual meetings under AB 361 (4-0)
• Continued 2550 Summit Drive new residence review to Jan 23, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved addition and renovation at 2120 Oaks Dr (5-0)
• Approved new residence at 2265 Ralston Ave (5-0)
• Approved 2023 ADRB Meeting Calendar

City Council

This is a special study session of the Hillsborough City Council focused solely on AB 1234 ethics training for councilmembers, staff, and certain board members. No other business is scheduled for discussion or decision.

• AB 1234 ethics training for councilmembers, staff, and members of the Architecture & Design Review Board, Administrative Hearing Panel, and Financial Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council will consider reconfirming findings that allow all town legislative bodies to continue holding fully virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361, due to the ongoing COVID-19 state of emergency and social distancing recommendations. The consent calendar includes a single item to approve this reconfirmation. The meeting also includes a closed session for existing litigation.

• Reconfirm findings under Resolution No. 21-87 to continue virtual meetings for all legislative bodies
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Michael Armstrong, Julie Deery v. Hillsborough Police Department, San Mateo and San Mateo County Coroner’s Office, Case No. 22-CIV-02769)

The City Council unanimously approved a settlement agreement regarding the Armstrong v. Hillsborough Police Department case. The Council also reconfirmed findings under Resolution No. 21-87 regarding Assembly Bill 361.

• Approved settlement agreement in Armstrong v. Hillsborough Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved reconfirmation of findings and determinations under Resolution No. 21-87 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a design review appeal for a residence at 1950 Ralston Ave. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and responses to Grand Jury reports.

• Public hearing on design review appeal for a two-story home at 1950 Ralston Ave
• Contract with Consolidated CM, Inc. for Darrell Water Tank Replacement Project: $499,728.00
• Contract amendment with Freyer & Laureta, Inc. for Highline Water Pipeline Project: $150,000.00
• Contract with Farallon Construction for Public Works Corporation Yard offices: $154,490.00
• Application for CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant Program

City Council

The City Council will consider accepting rate studies for water and solid waste and setting a public hearing for rate increases on November 14, 2022. The meeting also includes study sessions for the Town Hall Campus Project and the RHNA 6 housing element update.

• Proposed water and solid waste rate increases with a public hearing set for November 14, 2022
• Contribution of up to $45,000 to Hillsborough City School District for school crossing guards
• Contract amendment for Parrott Drive Sewer Basin Rehabilitation & Replacement Phase II for $512,215.00
• Completion of 773 El Cerrito Avenue storm drain repair project for $119,645.00
• Application for Eucalyptus Pedestrian Pathway Project funding from San Mateo County Transportation Authority

City Council

The Town is holding an open house to gather community feedback on the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element. Residents can review proposed housing goals and policies and speak with staff. The public comment period for the draft runs through September 19, 2022.

• Open house for Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
• Public comment period ending September 19, 2022

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is meeting to consider design reviews for several residential projects, including a new 11,910 square foot home. The board will also hear an appeal regarding a landscaping project and discuss the continuation of virtual meetings.

• Appeal of landscaping project approval at 1225 La Cumbre Road
• Formal review of a 996 square foot second-floor addition at 20 Miranda Court
• Formal review of a new 11,910 square foot home at 2110 Forest View Dr.
• Preliminary review of a new 11,910 square foot home at 3205 Ralston Ave.
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361

City Council

The City Council is meeting to appoint Marie Chuang and Leslie Marden Ragsdale to the council. The body will also consider reconfirming findings to allow legislative bodies to continue meeting virtually under Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution appointing Marie Chuang and Leslie Marden Ragsdale to the Hillsborough City Council
• Reconfirmation of findings under Resolution No. 21-87 regarding virtual meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

City Council

The Town is holding an open house to gather community feedback on proposed housing goals and policies. This event allows residents to speak with staff regarding the Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element.

• Open House for Draft 2023-2031 Housing Element
• 45-day public comment period ends September 19, 2022

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed Water Rate Cost-of-Service Study and a Solid Waste Rate Study during a study session. The regular meeting includes discussions on the draft RHNA 6 housing element update.

• Water Rate Cost-of-Service Study review
• Solid Waste Rate Study review
• Resolution to amend the Town's Master Fee Schedule
• Resolution to approve purchase of one replacement Public Works vehicle
• Resolution to approve purchase of two replacement Public Works vehicles

Architecture and Design Review Board

The board will review multiple requests for formal design approval, including new residences and architectural additions. The agenda includes preliminary reviews for several upcoming single-family home projects.

• 10 Downey Way: Proposed revision from Cape Cod to Transitional Contemporary style (7,267 sq ft)
• 2240 Redington Rd: Proposed 1,427 square foot addition to a historic cottage
• 25 Bel Aire Court: Proposed 593 square foot second floor addition to a Modern residence
• 1950 Ralston Way: New 5,339 square foot Craftsman style residence
• 111 Fallen Leaf Drive: New 9,750 square foot English Country style home

City Council

The City Council will review a conceptual subdivision for 85 Fagan Drive and an adjacent lot. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items regarding municipal service contracts, infrastructure projects, and tax roll authorizations.

• Conceptual review of the subdivision of 85 Fagan Drive into three parcels
• Sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract with EPS Inc. totaling $3,116,025.00
• Janitorial services contract with R & A Janitorial Service, LLC for up to $82,983.76 annually
• WRA Environmental Consultants contract amendment for $169,500.00 for the Sandra Hayne storm drain project
• Cost sharing agreement with Burlingame for paving Summit Drive

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board will review multiple residential design requests including additions, renovations, and style changes. The agenda includes formal design reviews for existing homes and a preliminary review for a new residence with accessory structures.

• 1020 Lakeview Drive: minor architectural addition and balcony conversion
• 20 Glenbrook Drive: addition and remodel including a new gym
• 1024 La Cuesta Road: new 4,399 square foot French Provincial style residence
• 10 Downey Way: design revision from Cape Cod to Transitional Contemporary style
• 10 Creekwood Way: major architectural renovation and second floor addition

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is considering a resolution to allow the continuation of remote teleconference meetings. This action is based on findings related to Assembly Bill 361 and the ongoing state of emergency regarding COVID-19.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under AB 361

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the continuation of virtual public meetings. The board will consider a resolution making findings and determinations under Assembly Bill 361.

• Resolution regarding the continuation of virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture & Design Review Board meeting scheduled for May 23, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2022.

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board will consider one formal design review and three preliminary design reviews for residential projects. The board will also consider a resolution to continue virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361.

• Formal review: 551 sq ft second floor addition at 933 Jackling Drive
• Preliminary review: New 11,970 sq ft home at 2110 Forest View Ave
• Preliminary review: Renovation and addition to 4,882.2 sq ft at 1665 Wedgewood Road
• Preliminary review: New 5,948 sq ft home at 738 Jacaranda Circle
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is meeting to consider a resolution to continue virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361. The board will also review one formal and three preliminary design requests for home additions and new constructions.

• Formal review of a 551 square foot second floor addition at 933 Jackling Drive
• Preliminary review of a new 11,970 square foot home at 2110 Forest View Ave.
• Preliminary review of a renovation and addition at 1665 Wedgewood Road
• Preliminary review of a new 5,948 square foot home at 738 Jacaranda Circle
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is meeting to consider design approvals for home additions and new residences. The board will also address a resolution to continue virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361.

• 650 Brewer Road: Request for design review of a 1,029 square foot architectural addition
• 830 Black Mountain Road: Request for design review of a new 5,110 square foot Craftsman style residence
• 635 Pullman Road: Preliminary design review for a new 5,410 square foot Spanish style residence
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is meeting to consider design approvals for home additions and new residences. The board will also determine whether to continue conducting virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361.

• 650 Brewer Road: Request for design review of a 1,029 square foot architectural addition
• 830 Black Mountain Road: Request for design review of a new 5,110 square foot Craftsman style residence
• 635 Pullman Road: Preliminary design review for a new 5,410 square foot Spanish style residence
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings pursuant to Assembly Bill 361

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is reviewing requests for new residential constructions, home renovations, and landscape changes. The board will also consider a resolution to continue holding virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361.

• 425 Pinehill Road: Request for a new 9,495 square foot two-story Contemporary home
• 888 Culebra Road: Request for a new 5,320 square foot two-story Colonial home
• 111 Fallen Leaf Drive: Preliminary review for a new 9,750 square foot English Country style home
• 1565 Lakeview Drive: Request for renovated landscape and a new 6,450 square foot tennis court
• 2895 Churchill Drive: Request for architectural and landscape design revisions to a previously approved project

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is meeting to review design requests for new homes, renovations, and landscaping. The board will consider several residential projects, including two homes exceeding 8,000 square feet that may require City Council review.

• 425 Pinehill Road: Request for a new 9,495 square foot two-story Contemporary home
• 888 Culebra Road: Request for a new 5,320 square foot two-story Colonial home
• 111 Fallen Leaf Drive: Preliminary review for a new 9,750 square foot English Country home
• 1565 Lakeview Drive: Request for renovated landscape and a new 6,450 square foot tennis court
• 2895 Churchill Drive: Request for architectural and landscape design revisions to a previously approved project

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is considering preliminary design reviews for four new homes. The board will also discuss member reappointments and the continuation of virtual meetings.

• 1024 La Cuesta Road: proposed 4,397 sq ft French Eclectic residence
• 1950 Ralston Ave: proposed 5,621 sq ft Craftsman style residence
• 830 Black Mountain Road: proposed 5,110 sq ft Craftsman style residence
• 1520 Wedgewood Drive: proposed 4,406 sq ft French Chateau style home
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361

Architecture and Design Review Board

The Architecture and Design Review Board is reviewing preliminary design requests for four new homes. The board will also consider a resolution to continue virtual meetings and discuss board member reappointments.

• 1024 La Cuesta Road: proposed 4,397 sq ft French Eclectic residence
• 1950 Ralston Ave: proposed 5,621 sq ft Craftsman style residence
• 830 Black Mountain Road: proposed 5,110 sq ft Craftsman style residence
• 1520 Wedgewood Drive: proposed 4,406 sq ft French Chateau style home
• Resolution to continue virtual meetings under Assembly Bill 361