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Hillsborough council accepts utility easement at 1200 Jackling Drive; nearby resident raises emergency‑access concern
Summary
After recusing from Item 9, Councilmember Marie Chuang returned following a unanimous roll-call vote (with Chuang recused) to accept a five‑foot public utility easement on three parcels at 1200 Jackling Drive and to contingently vacate an existing easement on two parcels pending relocation; a Fagan Drive resident asked that a construction easement be provided during work to protect emergency access.
The Town of Hillsborough City Council on Feb. 9 adopted a resolution to accept a five‑foot‑wide public utility easement on three parcels at 1200 Jackling Drive and to contingently summarily vacate an existing public utility easement on two parcels at the same address pending relocation.
Councilmember Marie Chuang recused herself from Item 9 at 6:32 p.m. because of a real property interest within 1,000 feet of 1200 Jackling Drive; the hearing proceeded with four councilmembers participating. Associate Engineer Doug Belcik presented the staff report and City Attorney Christopher Diaz provided legal context before the Council opened the public hearing.
During the public comment period, resident Morton Newman (Fagan Drive) asked the Council to ensure emergency services would not be impeded during construction and recommended that a construction easement be provided on the property owner’s parcel to preserve access. After public comment the Council closed the hearing and on a roll call vote — Adams, Krolik, Ragsdale and Cole voting yes with Chuang recused — adopted the resolution under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305.
Why it matters: The action clarifies permanent utility easement rights for the parcels at 1200 Jackling Drive while tying any summary vacation of an older easement to completed relocation work. The public comment highlighted resident concern about emergency vehicle access during the construction and relocation period.
What happens next: The easement will be recorded and staff will coordinate relocation steps; the resolution conditions vacation of the existing easement on completion of relocation work and related approvals.
