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January 10, 2024
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 10, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER
The January 10, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Portola Valley convened at approximately 7:01 p.m.
Present: Councilmember Jeff Aalfs, Mary Hufty, Craig Taylor, Vice Mayor Judith Hasko and Mayor Sarah Wernikoff
Absent: None
Others: Town Manager Sharif Etman, Interim Town Attorney Catherine Engberg, Assistant Town Manager Corie Stocker, Town Clerk Jennifer Torres
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following spoke during oral communications:
• Martin Miller
• Karen Askey
• Rita Comes
• Danna Breen
• Caroline Vertongen
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Historical Resource Committee Award; Recognizing respectful restoration of historic properties in Portola Valley
Public Comment: None
b. Proclamation for Carol Borck; Honoring 25 years of service The following spoke during public comment:
• Rita Comes
• Danna Breen
• Martin Miller
• Kim Giuliacci from Woodside FPD
• Kristi Corley
All council members commented on Item 3 b. and personally thanked Carol Borck for her dedication and service to the Town of Portola Valley.
4. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Public Comment: None
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5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following spoke during public comment for items on the consent agenda:
• Rita Comes
• Caroline Vertongen
• Martin Miller
Councilmember Hufty pulled Item 5 b.
Mayor Wernikoff asked for a motion to approve Items 5 a., 5 c., and 5 d.
Councilmember Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Aalfs, to approve Items 5 a., 5 c., and 5 d. on the consent agenda. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Wernikoff, Vice Mayor Hasko, Councilmembers Aalfs, Hufty, and Taylor Nays: None
a. Approval of Regular Minutes of December 13, 2023
b. Approval of Warrant Lists - 12/27/23 and 01/10/24
Mayor Wernikoff asked for a motion to approve Item 5 b.
Councilmember Hufty made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor, to approve Items 5 b. on the consent agenda. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Wernikoff, Vice Mayor Hasko, Councilmembers Aalfs, Hufty, and Taylor Nays: None
c. Adopt Resolution No. 2939–2024, Authorizing rebidding for Rescoped Rehabilitation Project of Westridge Drive and Authorize the Town Manager to Award the Project d. Adopt Salary Schedule Update
6. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Introduce the Ordinance to Update the Animal Control Chapter of Municipal Code The following spoke in public comments:
• Caroline Vertongen
Interim Town Attorney, Catherine Engberg, introduced the Ordinance. Marlene Dehlinger and Lori Morton-Feazell from San Mateo County remotely joined the meeting to answer questions or provide clarification on the ordinance.
Mayor Wernikoff asked for a motion to approve Items 5 b.
Councilmember Aalfs made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Taylor, to approve
Ayes: Mayor Wernikoff, Vice Mayor Hasko, Councilmembers Aalfs, Hufty, and Taylor Nays: None
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Patty Dewes, Chair of Parks and Recreation Committee, spoke about the committee restructure and committee chart
The following spoke in public comments:
• Dale Pfau
• Rita Comes
• Caroline Vertongen
• Kristi Corley
• David Cardinal
• Ellen Vernazza
Mayor Wernikoff asked for a motion to adopt Item 6 b.
Councilmember Taylor made a motion to approve but allow the Emergency Preparedness Committee to meet again and decide if they want to dissolve at a later date, seconded by Councilmember Aalfs. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Wernikoff, Vice Mayor Hasko, Councilmembers Aalfs, Hufty, and Taylor Nays: None
c. Adoption of 2023-2031 Portola Valley Housing Element Update and Conforming General Plan Amendments
Interim Planning Director, Jon Biggs, gave a brief presentation about some lastminute changes received from HCD before the meeting.
The following spoke in public comments:
• Martin Miller
• Rita Comes
• Bob Adams
Mayor Wernikoff asked for a motion to adopt Item 6.c.
Councilmember Aalfs made a motion to approve, seconded by Councilmember Taylor. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor Wernikoff, Vice Mayor Hasko, Councilmembers Aalfs, Hufty, and Taylor Nays: None
7. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL AGENCIES REPORTS The following spoke in public comments:
• Caroline Vertongen
• Kristi Corley
• Rita Comes
8. ADJOURNMENT
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At 10:21 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the January 10, 2024 meeting. _________________________________ ________________________________ Sarah Wernikoff, Mayor Jennifer Torres, Town Clerk
Approved by the Town Council at its January 24, 2024 meeting.