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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2022, 7:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Aalfs and Richards, Vice Mayor Wernikoff, and Mayor Hughes
Absent: Councilmember Derwin
2. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Not applicable/closed session not conducted
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public addressed the Town Council:
• Rita Comes Whitney
• David Cardinal
• Leslie Kriese
4. PRESENTATIONS
a. Issue Proclamation to Paul Trudelle, Woodside Priory Teacher The Council congratulated Paul Trudelle from the Woodside Priory School on his retirement after 39 years of service
Public comments were received from:
• Danna (no last name provided)
• Patrick Ruff
b. Issue Proclamation Recognizing June 2022 as LGBGQ Pride Month The Council adopted a proclamation recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ month
TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
7:00 PM – Special Meeting of the Town Council
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
THIS SPECIAL MEETING WAS HELD VIA
VIDEOCONFERENCE ONLY
TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
Public comments were received from:
• Tea Beat
c. Receive Presentation by Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District – Hawthorns Open Space Planning Efforts
The Council heard a presentation from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District on the ongoing development of the Hawthorns Open Space Preserve.
Public comments were received from:
• Leslie Kriese
• Caroline Vertongen
• Mary Cooper
• Rita Comes Whitney
• Kristi Corley
d. Receive recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Committee for a Permanent Pickleball Court
The Council heard a presentation from the Parks and Recreation Committee on the conversion of one of the courts at the All Sports Court to a full-time pickleball court.
The Town Council did not adopt the Committee’s recommendation and recommended additional engagement with residents on their thoughts and ideas.
Public comments were received from:
• Leslie Kriese
• David Cardinal
• Caroline Vertongen
• Steven Levin
• Unidentified speaker
• Greg Franklin
• Bob Adams
• Chris White
• Anne Kopf-Commissioner Sill
• Steve Rowe
• Taryn Lamm
• Tim T
5. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Approval of Action Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 27, 2022 b. Approval of Warrant List for the date of April 19, 2022 c. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the State of Emergency and Need to Continue Conducting Town Public Meetings Remotely (a) A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Portola Valley Confirming Existing State of Emergency and Authorizing Continued Remote Public Meetings Under AB 361
d. Adoption of a Resolution Allowing a Rate Increase Under the Franchise Agreement for Collection and Processing of Mixed Compostable Materials, Recyclables and Yard Trimmings between the Town of Portola Valley and GreenWaste Recovery, Inc.
e. Adoption of a Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Traffic Safety Committee Charter Amendment f. Adoption of a Parks and Recreation Commission Charter Amendment g. Receive Resignation Notices from Wildfire Prevention Committee Member and Sustainability Committee Member
h. Appointment of Members to the Historic Resources Committee and Wildfire Prevention Committee:
• Patty Dewes (Historic Resources)
• Dee Bailey (Wildfire Prevention)
• Wanda Ginner (Wildfire Prevention)
Public comments were received from:
• Rita Comes
• Caroline Vertongen
• Chris White
• Kristi Corley
• Caroline Vertongen
Motion
M/S Wernikoff/Aalfs moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Derwin absent, by roll call vote.
6. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Approve Updated Committee Handbook Policies on Code of Conduct The Council approved updates to the Town Committee and Commission Handbook Public comments were received from:
• Rita Comes
• Caroline Vertongen
Motion
M/S Richards/Aalfs to approve the updates to the Committee Handbook Policies on Code of Conduct. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Derwin absent, by roll call vote. b. Approve Not-For-Profit Agency Funding Requests
The Council approved requests from regional not-for-profits for funding in the FY 2022-23 budget.
Public comments were received from:
• Caroline Vertongen
Motion
M/S Aalfs/Wernikoff to approve the Not-For-Profit Agency Funding Requests. Motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Derwin absent, by roll call vote.
7. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL REPORTS
All five Council members provided reports on the last two week’s regional meetings, local committee meetings, subcommittee meetings, and other items of note.
Public comments were received from:
• Kristi Corley
8. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
The Town Manager provided his regular report.
Public comments were received from:
• Rita Comes
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Council reviewed written communications for the body over the last two weeks.
10. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code Section §54957(b)(1)
Title – Town Attorney
Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 8, 2022.