TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
Regular Meeting of the Town Council
Wednesday, October 26, 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 – All Councilmembers were present.
2. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public spoke during Oral Communications:
• Caroline Vertongen
• Cindy
• Rita Comes
• Michael Schrader
• Kristi Corley
• Mary Hufty
• Wilson Farrar
4. CONSENT AGENDA
The Council agreed to pull items 5.c., 5.d. and 5.e. for further discussion and clarification.
M/S Derwin/Roberts to approve Items 5.a., 5.b. and 5.f. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
The following members of the public spoke regarding all Consent Calendar items:
• Caroline Vertongen • Dale Kane
• Rita Comes • Nan Shostak
• Ellen Vernazza • Leslie Kriese
• Bruce Naegel • John
• John McKenna • Kristi Corley
• Robert Whitehair • Ellie Mertz
Brandi de Garmeaux, Assistant to the Town Manager, presented a brief presentation on Item 5.c. and 5.d.
M/S Roberts/Aalfs to approve Item 5.c. Motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Vice Mayor Wernikoff opposed.
M/S Derwin/Aalfs to approve Item 5.d. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
M/S Derwin/Wernikoff to approve Item 5.e., with the amendment to remove the requirement having all Committees read the prepared statement aloud at each meeting and instead place the statement on all town agendas. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. a. Approval of Warrant List
b. 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
c. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments to Those Codes and Direct the Sustainability Committee to Review, Analyze and Provide Recommendations on Updates to the Graywater “Ready” Infrastructure and Reduction of Potable Water Use on Turf Requirements with Their Review of MWELO and Other Water Conservation Measures
Town of Portola Valley – Council Minutes
October 26, 2022
d. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18.04 [Definitions] and Sections 18.12.020 [R-E District – Principal Uses Permitted], 18.14.020 [R-1 DISTRICT – Principal Uses Permitted], AND 18.16.020 [M-R DISTRICT – Principal Uses Permitted] of Title 18 [Zoning] of the Portola Valley Municipal Code to Comply with State Law Regarding Supportive and Transitional Housing
e. Approve the Land Acknowledgment Memo and Guidelines from the Race & Equity Committee f. Approve ADU Ambassador Program Changes Colleagues’ memo from Vice Mayor Wernikoff.
5. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Receive Evacuation Recommendations from the Emergency Preparedness Committee Vic Schacter, Emergency Preparedness Committee Member, presented the recommendations.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Rita Comes
• Nan Shostak
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
b. Discuss the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Contract
Jeremy Dennis, Town Manager, presented the report.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Caroline Vertongen
• Ed Holland
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
c. Receive Recommendation for a Sheriff Citizen Oversight Group for the Sheriff of San Mateo County from the Race & Equity Committee
Judith Murphy, Race & Equity Committee Member, presented the recommendation.
Christina Corpus, San Mateo County Sheriff Elect, spoke regarding the item.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Jim Morris
• Mary Hufty
M/S Wernikoff/Richards to approve a letter from the Race & Equity Committee regarding an Sheriff Citizen Oversight Group for the Sheriff of San Mateo County, with amendments to the letter before being published. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. d. Receive Recommendation for Housing Inclusionary Fund Recommended Guidelines from the Race & Equity
Judith Murphy, Race & Equity Committee Member, presented the recommendation.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Mary Hufty
• Kristi Corley
Discussion item only. No motion taken.
e. Receive and Discuss the Quarterly Council Priorities Report This item was continued to the meeting of November 9, 2022.
Town of Portola Valley – Council Minutes
October 26, 2022
6. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL AGENCIES REPORTS The Town Council reported out on attending the following committee and regional meetings:
• Maryann Derwin: Express Lanes; Resource Management Climate Protection; C/CAG • John Richards: Conservation Committee
• Jeff Aalfs: ADU Ambassador; Planning Commission
• Sarah Wernikoff: Cultural Arts Committee; ADU Ambassador • Craig Hughes: Parks & Recreation Committee
7. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
The Town Council does not take action under this agenda item. a. Town Attorney Summary of Builder’s Remedy Under the Housing Accountability Act Jeremy Dennis, Town Manager and Cara Silver, Town Attorney, presented the report verbally.
8. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
The next Regular Town Council meeting will be held on November 9, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting minutes were prepared by Melissa Thurman, Town Clerk, for approval at the regular meeting of November 9, 2022.