TOWN OF PORTOLA VALLEY
Regular Meeting of the Town Council
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
7:00 P.M.
Jeff Aalfs, Mayor
Sarah Wernikoff, Vice Mayor
Judith Hasko, Councilmember
Mary Hufty, Councilmember
Craig Taylor, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER 7:01 PM
Present: Mayor Aalfs, Councilmembers Hufty and Taylor
Absent: Vice Mayor Wernikoff and Councilmember Hasko
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following spoke during oral communications:
• Chief Tom Cuschieri, Woodside Fire Protection District • Rita Comes
• Kristi Corley
3. CONSENT AGENDA
The following spoke during public comment:
• Rita Comes
Councilmember Hufty pulled item 3 a. for a correction to the minutes. Requested a change to the ad-hoc committee name noted in section 4 d. from “Town Manager” to “Hawthorns” committee and make a correction to the members listed, removing Paul Heiple and replacing him with Catherine Magill Councilmember Hufty pulled item 3 d. for further discussion Mayor Aalfs requested a motion to approve Items 3 b. and 3 c. b. Approval of Warrant List- 9/27/2023
c. Approval of Grand Jury Response for Bike Safety in San Mateo County Councilmember Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hufty, to approve item 3 b. and 3 c. on the consent agenda. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Aalfs, Councilmembers Hufty and Taylor
Nays: None
a. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting Minutes of September 13, 2023 Councilmember Hufty made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor, to approve item 3 a. on the Consent Agenda as corrected. The motion followed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Aalfs, Councilmembers Hufty and Taylor
Nays: None
d. Appoint Ad-Hoc Housing Element Post-Adoption Plan Subcommittee Minutes of the September 27, 2023, Regular Town Council Meeting
Councilmember Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hufty, to approve item 3 d. on the Consent Agenda. The motion followed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Aalfs, Councilmembers Hufty and Taylor
Nays: None
4. REGULAR AGENDA-PUBLIC HEARING
a. Adoption of Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Farmers’ Market License Agreement
Councilmember Hufty made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor, to approve item 4 a. on the Regular Agenda. The motion followed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Aalfs, Councilmembers Hufty and Taylor
Nays: None
The following spoke during public comment:
• Rita Comes
• Kristi Corley
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.
The following spoke during public comment:
• Danna Breen
• Rita Comes
• Mary & Rob Jack
• Kristi Corley
6. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER REPORT
There are no written materials, and the Town Council does not take action under this agenda item.
7. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:11 PM, the Mayor adjourned the September 27, 2023 meeting. The next Regular Town Council meeting will be held on October 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.