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Minutes of June 26, 2024
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 26, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Mayor Wernikoff called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Assistant Town Manager Stocker called the Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Jeff Aalfs, Mary Hufty, Craig Taylor and Vice Mayor Judith Hasko and Mayor Sarah Wernikoff, attending remotely from 101 Harborside Dr., Boston, MA 02128
Absent: None
Others: Town Manager Sharif Etman, Asst. Town Attorney Rene Ortega, and Assistant Town Manager Corie Stocker
2. PRESENTATIONS
a. Proclamation to Honor Howard Young for Exemplary Service Mayor Wernikoff presented Howard Young with a Proclamation for his exemplary service to the Town of Portola Valley and thanked him for his 22 years of hard work and commitment as Public Works Director. Mr. Young addressed the Town Council to express gratitude for the recognition. Town Manager Etman presented Mr. Young with a Proclamation on behalf of Senator Josh Becker and Assemblyman Marc Berman acknowledging his service.
The following members of the public addressed Council regarding the retirement of Public Works Director Young: Tom Vlasic, Brad Leach, Terry Lee, Ed Holland, Nicolas Tart, Rita Comes, Dan Siegel, Danna Breen, Paul Hipple, Patti Hughes.
3. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Etman reiterated his appreciation to Howard Young for his years of service.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public addressed the Town Council:
• Rita Comes
5. CONSENT AGENDA
The following members of the public provided comment:
• Carolyn Vertongan
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Councilmember Aalfs requested removal of Consent Agenda item c. for separate discussion. Councilmember Aalfs moved to approve Consent Agenda items a, b, d, and e, seconded by Councilmember Taylor. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. a. Approval of Warrant List of June 26, 2024
b. Approval of Resolution No. 2943-2024, Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Portola Valley Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 5, 2024 for the Purpose of Electing Two Members of the Town Council
d. Approval of Resolution No. 2944, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding and Submittal of a Proposed Project List e. Approval of San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office/Portola Valley Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner
c. Approval of Reauthorizing the Town Treasurer as the Authority for Management of the Town’s Investment Programs
Town Manager Etman responded to Councilmember Aalfs question regarding the pros and cons of having the Town Manager act as Town Treasurer. Discussion ensued.
Councilmember Aalfs moved to approve Consent Agenda item 5.c., seconded by Councilmember Taylor. The motion carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote, with Councilmember Hufty abstaining.
6. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Discuss and Review Timelines for (Housing Element) Post-Adoption Plan Activities Councilmembers Hasko and Taylor initiated a discussion regarding the proposed timeline and plan, as proposed in the Town Council packet, Appendix A, for the next steps for implementing the Town-adopted Housing Element, most likely to commence in September.
7. COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE AND REGIONAL AGENCIES REPORTS Mayor Wernikoff referred to the posted packet with subcommittee reports.
Councilmember Hasko added that a tea was held in honor of the Town’s 60th anniversary of incorporation held by the Historical subcommittee.
Councilmember Hufty reported her attendance at the Association of Bay Area Government’s (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) General Assembly meeting and a Conservation subcommittee meeting held recently.
Mayor Wernikoff reported on the final meeting of Mid-Peninsula Open Space District’s Hawthornes Public Access Working Group (“PAWG”).
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Public Comment:
• Kristi Corely
• Rita Comes Whitney
8. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Wernikoff adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:06 p.m. ___________________________________ ________________________________ /s/ Sarah Wernikoff, Mayor /s/ Diego Ramirez, Interim Town Clerk Approved by the Town Council at its September 11, 2024 meeting.