TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
Regular Meeting of the Town Council
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
7:00 P.M.
Craig Hughes, Mayor
Sarah Wernikoff, Vice Mayor
Jeff Aalfs, Councilmember
Maryann Derwin, Councilmember
John Richards, Councilmember
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER – Councilmembers Derwin, Richards, Wernikoff and Mayor Hughes were present. Councilmember Aalfs was absent.
Due to technical difficulties in the Council Chambers, the meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – There was no report out of Closed Session.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no speakers during Oral Communications.
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Issue Proclamation Recognizing September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month Craig Hughes, Mayor, presented the proclamation to Frieda K. Edgette, Behavioral Health Commissioner and Youth Committee Chair.
b. Receive Presentation from Race & Equity Committee Regarding Land Acknowledgment This item was moved to September 28, 2022.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
John Richards, Councilmember, requested to pull Item 5.a. for a separate vote.
Item 5.a. - A correction to the meeting minutes of August 10, 2022 was requested to indicate the following members of Council who were appointed to the Sheriff’s Contract Subcommittee:
Sarah Wernikoff and Jeff Aalfs (removing John Richards).
M/S Derwin/Richards to approve Item 5.a., as amended. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Councilmember Aalfs absent.
M/S Richards/Derwin to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 5.a. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Councilmember Aalfs absent.
a. Approval of Action Minutes for the Regular Meetings of August 10, 2022 b. Approval of Warrant List
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. Adopt a Policy Authorizing Additional COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave per California Labor Code Section 248.6 and Direct the Town Manager to Adjust the Budget to Reflect this New Policy
e. Adopt the Attached Resolution Approving a Project List to Comply with SB-1 Funding Requirements as Required Annually
f. Approve a Letter of Thanks to Gary and Eileen Morgenthaler for Donation to Care and Maintenance of the Frog Pond Open Space
g. Appoint William R. Urban to the Finance Committee.
Town of Portola Valley – Minutes
September 14, 2022
h. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Annual Salary Schedule Update in the Town’s Compensation Plan
6. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Approve a Letter of Thanks to the Housing Element Committee for their Past and Ongoing Work on the Town’s Housing Element
Sarah Wernikoff, Vice Mayor, presented the item.
M/S Richards/Wernikoff to approve the letter of thanks to the Housing Element Committee. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Councilmember Aalfs absent. b. Waive First Reading and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 1.08.010 “Posting Places” of the Municipal Code
Melissa Thurman, Town Clerk, presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Rita Comes
M/S Richards/Derwin to waive the first reading and introduce the ordinance amending Section 1.08.010 “Posting Places” of the Municipal Code. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Councilmember Aalfs absent.
c. Adopt an ADU Ambassador Program to Assist with Community Education and a Survey Regarding ADUs and JADUs in Portola Valley
Sarah Wernikoff, Vice Mayor and Laura Russell, Planning & Building Director, presented the item.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Karen Askey
• Karen
• Danna Breen
• Judith Murphy
M/S Derwin/Richards to adopt an ADU Ambassador Program in Portola Valley. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Councilmember Aalfs absent.
7. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL AGENCIES REPORTS The Councilmembers below reported on attending the following committee and regional meetings:
Maryann Derwin: Council of Cities meeting in Pacifica; Back to School event in Portola Valley John Richards: Emergency Preparedness Committee; Planning Commission; Back to School event in Portola Valley
Craig Hughes: Wildfire Preparedness Committee; Bicycle, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee; Back to School event in Portola Valley
8. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Jeremy Dennis, Town Manager, provided the report.
The following member of the public spoke regarding the report:
• Rita Comes
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Town Council Digest
Town of Portola Valley – Minutes
September 14, 2022
No comments were provided on the Town Council Digest.
10. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
The next Regular Town Council meeting will be held on September 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, Town Clerk for approval at the meeting of September 28, 2022.