TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
Regular Meeting of the Town Council
Wednesday, September 28, 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 Aalfs, Derwin, Wernikoff and Mayor Hughes were present.
Councilmember Richards was absent.
2. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION - None
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public spoke during Oral Communications:
• Mike Schrader
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
a. Receive Presentation from Race & Equity Committee Regarding Land Acknowledgment This item was moved to the meeting of October 12, 2022.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following members of the public spoke regarding the Consent Calendar:
• Lesley Kriese
• Caroline Vertongen
Jeff Aalfs, Councilmember, requested to pull Item 5.a. for a separate vote.
Jeff Aalfs, Councilmember, abstained from voting on 5.a. due to being absent from the meeting of September 14, 2022.
M/S Aalfs/Derwin to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Item 5.a. Motion carried 4-0 by roll call vote with Councilmember Richards absent.
M/S Derwin/Wernikoff to approve Item 5.a. Motion carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Councilmember Aalfs abstained and Councilmember Richards absent. a. Approval of Action Minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 14, 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. Waive Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1975-141 and Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 “Posting Places” of the Town of Portola Valley Municipal Code
e. Adopt Biennial Resolution Updating Designated Positions and Disclosure Obligations in the Town's Conflict of Interest Code
f. Appoint Anita Wotiz to the Sustainability Committee
g. Approve a Charter Amendment for the Wildfire Protection Committee Authorizing Committee Meetings to be Held on the First Monday of Each Month Town of Portola Valley – Minutes
September 28, 2022
6. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to deny an appeal of an Architectural and Site Control Commission Decision to Approve an Architectural Review and Site Development Permit to construct a new residence with detached garage, detached ADU, pool and landscape improvements; 1195 Westridge Drive; File # PLN_ARCH0002-2022; Pursuant to Portola Valley Municipal Code Chapter 18.78
Laura Russell, Planning & Building Director and Jake Garcia, Project Contractor, presented the report.
The project appellant, Irene and Pedro Ruiz, addressed the Town Council.
The project applicant’s Architect, Stuart Welte, addressed the Town Council.
Craig Hughes, Mayor, opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke during the public hearing:
• Greg
• Caroline Vertongen
• Karel Urbanek
• Loren Dakin
• Lisa Hennefarth
• Tricia Christensen
• Danna Breen
• MJ Lee
• David Cardinal
• Rob Jack
• Ron Hennefarth
• Ginger P.
Craig Hughes, Mayor, closed the public hearing.
M/S Aalfs/Derwin to adopt a resolution approving an Architectural and Site Development permit for a new residence with basement, detached garage, ADU, pool, hardscaping and landscaping improvements. Motion carried 4-0 with Councilmember Richards absent.
7. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL AGENCIES REPORTS The Councilmembers below recently attended the following meetings:
Jeff Aalfs – Peninsula Clean Energy; Mental Health Summit with Senator Becker.
Maryann Derwin – Commute.org; Legislative Committee; BAWSQA.
Sarah Wernikoff – Finance Committee (Upcoming).
Craig Hughes – Trails and Paths.
8. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Jeremy Dennis, Town Manager, presented the report verbally.
9. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Town Council Digest
There was no discussion regarding the Digest.
10. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
The next Regular Town Council meeting will be held on October 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Town of Portola Valley – Minutes
September 28, 2022
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, Town Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of October 12, 2022.