TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
Special Meeting of the Town Council
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
7:00 P.M.
Jeff Aalfs, Mayor
Sarah Wernikoff, Vice Mayor
Judith Hasko, Councilmember
Mary Hufty, Councilmember
Craig Taylor, Councilmember
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Aalfs, Vice-Mayor Wernikoff and Councilmembers Hasko, Hufty, Taylor and were present.
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public spoke during Oral Communications:
• Rob Jack.
• Rita Comes l
• Kristi Corley
• Randy True
• Wilson Farrar –
3. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Adoption of Resolutions 1) Adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Housing and Safety Elements Update and Conforming General Plan and Zoning Amendments; and 2) Adopting Proposed Housing Element and Conforming General Plan Amendments
Presentation from Planning and Building Director Laura Russel and Senior Planner Adrienne Smith Additional Information provided by Fire Marshall. Don Bullard The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Rita Comes
• Karen Askey
• Dr. Martin Miller
• Dale Pfau
• Craig Eckstein-
• Ron Eastman
• Bob Turcott
• Nan Shostak
• Gene Chaput
• Leslie Kriese
• Greg ( no last name provided)
• Nicolas Targ
• Rusty Day
• Dave Evens
• Kristy Corley
• Wilson Farrar
• Majda Jones
• Lara Cone
• Peter ( no last name provided)
The vote was taken on each resolution
1) Adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for Housing and Safety Elements Update and Conforming General Plan and Zoning Amendments;
Council member suggested minor changes the changes to fire marshal memo. Motion carried 3-0-2 with Councilmember Hasko and Hufty abstaining
Town of Portola Valley – Council Minutes
March 29, 2023
2) Adopting Proposed Housing Element and Conforming General Plan Amendments.
Motion failed 2-3
Continue hearing to May 10
4. ACTION ITEMS
a. Approval of Employment Agreement with Howard Young for Interim Town Manager and Authorization of Budget Amendment for Additional Consulting Services The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
• Rita Come
• Kristi Corley
• Jerrie Welch.
Motion carried 5-0
5. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL AGENCIES REPORTS Oral and written reports arising out of liaison appointments to both in-town and regional committees and initiatives. The Town Council does not take action under this agenda item.
Item tabled until April 12, 2023 meeting
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:11 AM
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