Volume46
Minutes of September 25, 2024
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Wernikoff called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call was taken.
Present: Councilmembers Jeff Aalfs, Mary Hufty, Vice Mayor Judith Hasko and Mayor Sarah Wernikoff
Absent: Councilmember Craig Taylor
Others: Assistant Town Manager Corie Stocker, Clerk Consultant Christine Boland
2. PRESENTATIONS/ PROCLAMATIONS
None.
3. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Assistant Town Manager Stocker updated the Town Council on several items: reported that two successful town events were held recently, introduced Christine Boland, extra help in the Clerk's Office, reported the building department is working on its backlog of permits, and expressed appreciation to Finance Director McFarlane for his extraordinary work. Finally, Ms. Stocker stated staff has not heard back yet from the Calif. Department of Housing and Community Development on certification of the Housing Element.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Wernikoff invited public comment on the Consent Agenda. None was received.
Council member Aalfs moved approval of the Consent Agenda items a, b, c, d, and e, seconded by Councilmember Hufty. Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Councilmember Taylor was absent.
a. Approve Special Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2024 b. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2024 c. Approve Warrant Lists of September 11, 2024 and September 25, 2024 d. Receive Notice of Intent to Update Town's Conflict of Interest Code Volume46
Minutes of September 25, 2024
e. Appoint tw6 members to the Trails and Paths Committee: Jeffrey Lokey and Brenda Lane Munks
6. REGULAR AGENDA
7. COLLEAGUES MEMO
a. Consideration of directing staff to agendize introduction of a Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance
Mayor Wernikoff asked for Council discussion and consideration of placing an item on the next agenda to consider implementation of a disposable food service ware ordinance.
Town Attorney Engberg explained the process of introducing the County's model ordinance at a future meeting, which would require two meetings to adopt and 30 days to become effective. She discussed possibly building in a grace period in the ordinance for businesses to gear up with the proper disposable food service ware.
The following members of the public provided comment:
• Rita Comes
• Kristi Corley
There was a consensus to place the item on an upcoming agenda. Councilmember Aalfs moved to direct staff to agendize consideration of a Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance, seconded by Vice Mayor Hasko. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. Councilmember Taylor was absent.
8. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE, LIAISON COMMITTEE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
REPORTS
Councilmember Hufty stated the Conservation committee would be meeting in December.
The following members of the public provided comment:
• Caroline Vertongen
• Betsy M
• Rita Comes
9. ADJOURNMENT
Approved by the Town Council at its October 9, 2024 regular meeting.