Karen Hardy
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- Meetings spoken in
- 29
- Total speaking time
- 3:35:41
- Avg per meeting
- 7:26
- Segments
- 3229
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Senior Housing and Tenant Protections
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Residential Additions and Infill Housing Proposals
Private property investments will affect individual property values and local construction activity.
City Librarian Recruitment
Leadership transition may involve recruitment expenditures and potential staffing adjustments.
Public Employee Disciplinary Appeal & Overtime Policies
Potential back pay or personnel liabilities depending on the outcome of the appeal.
Zoning Code Cleanup and Tasman East Rezoning
Neutral impact covered under existing operating budgets.
Public Works Procurement and Alternative Delivery Methods
Modernized procurement can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency on capital projects.
Walsh Avenue Office Building Project Continuance
The project represents a major commercial investment with substantial construction and infrastructure commitments.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking and Density
None directly on city budget due to ministerial state-mandated rules.
Senior Needs Assessment and Community Outreach
University Station Residential Development Project
The project includes $15 million in park fees and developer-funded intersection improvements.
Major Residential Development at 451 El Camino Real
Significant economic activity and infrastructure improvements along the El Camino Real corridor.
2027 Meeting Calendar Approval
None.
Homestead Road Subdivision Map for Mixed-Use Project
Generates new housing stock, commercial retail space, and below-market-rate housing units along a major transit corridor.
Homestead Road Mixed-Use Development (PLN24-00633)
Generates new housing stock, commercial retail space, and below-market-rate housing units along a major transit corridor.
Downtown RFP and Fire Station No. 1 Relocation
Relocating the fire station could impose unbudgeted costs since original bond funds were allocated for rebuilding at its current site.
Small Business Development and Permit Fee Burdens
Permitting and utility connection fees for small commercial tenant improvements can range from $16,000 to over $60,000 depending on use changes.
Historic Home Restoration at 1390 Madison Street
Private property investment with no direct city expenditure.
1816 Worthington Circle Townhouse Rezone Proposal
Property tax and development fee revenues associated with 44 residential units.
Privacy and Solar Access from Two-Story Additions
Potential shading impacts on neighboring solar installations.
FIFA World Cup Public Safety and Event Zone Regulations
City expenditures include a $1.6 million baseline CHP contract with authority up to $4.8 million, offset by host committee agreements.
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Hardy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Development Review Hearing Meeting Minutes of August 19, 2026
Continue 451 El Camino Real Development Project to September 2, 2026
Development Review Hearing Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2026
Approval of March 9, 2026, Economic Development & Marketing Committee (Ad Hoc) Minutes
Voting record (4)(Development)
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