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Bulletin Highlights - What You Need to Know

• Housing Element EIR Public Scoping - Submit Comments by July 10th

• Important Water Billing Changes Coming in July

• Hillsborough Little League - Taiwan Scrimmage on July 5th

Click the video below to watch a recording of the

June 21st Housing Element presentation

Housing Element Update - EIR Public Scoping

As part of the Housing Element update, the Town is preparing a Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Hillsborough 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2023 – 2031) and Focused General Plan and Municipal Code Update Project (the Project) described in the EIR Notice of Preparation (NOP) available on the Town’s website at: https://www.hillsborough.net/553/2023-2031-Housing-Element-Update.

Submit Public Comments

You are invited to submit written comments and recommendations regarding the scope and content of the EIR that is being prepared. Comments should focus on discussing possible impacts on the physical environment, ways in which potential adverse effects might be minimized, and alternatives to the project in light of the purpose of the environmental review to provide useful and accurate information about such factors. 

COMMENT PERIOD: A 30-day public review period for the Notice of Preparation (NOP) shall begin on June 9, 2023, and end on July 10, 2023, at 5:00pm. All written comments regarding the EIR must be received by this deadline. All comments received will be considered with the preparation of the EIR for the Housing Element update.  

Project Contact: Liz Ruess, Planning Manager, Department of Building & Planning, Town of Hillsborough

By Email: LRuess@hillsborough.net

By Mail: Liz Ruess, Department of Building & Planning, Town of Hillsborough, 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA 94010. Please specify “Housing Element Update EIR” in the subject line of any written public comments.

Upcoming Council, Board and Committee Meetings

View Agendas and Zoom information on the Town's Agenda Center. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours in advance of regularly scheduled meetings and 24 hours in advance of special meetings.

City Council Schedule:

July 10th - 6:00pm

Regular City Council Meeting

August 14th - 6:00pm

Regular City Council Meeting

Other Boards and Committees:

July 11th - 10:00am

Citizens Communication Advisory Committee

August 7th - 4:00pm

Architecture Design and Review Board

Hillsborough Little League will be hosting an all-star team from Taiwan on July 5th for a scrimmage.  We would like to invite the Hillsborough community to come out and support what will be a great opportunity for cultural exchange using the increasingly international game of baseball.  Taiwan has a had a long history of sending teams to the Little league World Series, and this program has produced multiple participants.  We will have local officials, media representatives and the snack shack will be open!  We hosted a similar event in 2018, and it was a great time for all involved.  

Opening ceremonies will begin at 5:00pm and the first pitch at 5:30pm.  Hope to see you out at District field (300 El Cerrito Avenue)!

You Can Reduce the Risk of Wildfire

Central County Fire Department encourages residents to create a wildfire resistive community by taking actions to reduce any hazards that may be present on their property. Even if you are not required a Vegetation Management inspection this year, we are asking for your help to protect your property by taking simple steps that will stop or slow the spread of fire to your home and the surrounding community.

DO YOUR PART AND GET STARTED TODAY: Remove dry grass, dead trees and brush, fallen leaves, branches, vegetative debris and other flammable materials on your property. Replace where needed with well-maintained and watered, drought-tolerant, fire resistive plants. It is recommended to use hardscaping such as rocks and pavers in the area directly around your home for the first 5 feet. Plants in this area should be fire and resistive and maintained.  All vegetation should be maintained to create proper spacing between plants, shrubs, trees, and tree canopies.

All fires start small and arise out of three ingredients: fuel, heat, and oxygen. Oxygen is readily available in the air, so that leaves fuel and heat. Fuel is anything that will burn, including leaves, brush, grass, trees and even houses. The dryer the fuel, the more easily it burns. The last component — heat — burns the fuel and desiccates, or dries up, the surrounding area as the fire spreads.

For more information visit Town of Hillsborough Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Program - Central County Fire Department (ccfd.org)

The Hillsborough Associated Parents' Groups (APG) is pleased to announce Kelly Scandalios as their 2023 Citizen of the Year and Ryan Carroll as their 2023 Community Cares recipients. Citizen of the Year Award honors a volunteer who has made a sustained and significant contribution to Hillsborough, especially to the education and well- being of our children. Community Care Award honors an individual who works for the School District or Town of Hillsborough or other vital community organization. 

Please SAVE THE DATE for FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH and help us celebrate these two incredible individuals!

Volunteer at the Harvest Garden

Hillsborough Beautification Foundation is welcoming volunteers at its weekly garden workshops on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00am in the Harvest Garden on Fairway Circle. Come enjoy the beautiful bounty and help HBF manage the Garden. All produce is donated to Samaritan House to address food insecurity in our local community. Click here to sign-up through SignUpGenius, or email Angela Polk at angelapolk66@gmail.com.

LAST DAY TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY IS JUNE 30TH!

Commute.org is a public agency that works to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips throughout San Mateo County. We are conducting a survey to better understand how people who live or work in San Mateo County commute to work or college.

The San Mateo County Commuter Survey will allow us to learn more about travel patterns, transportation choices, and interests in alternative travel modes. The survey should only be completed by individuals who are currently employed (full-time or part-time) or attending college.

Survey participants will have the opportunity to be entered into a raffle for one of four $250 e-gift cards. Entry into the prize drawing is optional and will require you to provide your email address or phone number at the end of the survey. The survey will take approximately ten minutes to complete. Survey responses will be accepted through Friday, June 30, 2023, so please complete the survey as soon as possible.

Click the link or scan the QR code above for access to the survey in English or Spanish.

Direct survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/June2023Commuter