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TOWN OF WOODSIDE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 27, 2026
Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dombkowski called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Aburish, Brown, Goeld, Wall, and Mayor Dombkowski Staff Present:
Jason Ledbetter, Town Manager
Jean Savaree, Town Attorney
Sage Schaan, Planning Director
Louis Sun, Town Engineer/Public Works Director
Sindhi Mekala, Deputy Town Engineer
Jennifer Li, Town Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Two students from the Woodside Elementary School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMUNICATIONS
Thomas Johnson, Jefferson Avenue, spoke of the passing of a longtime member of the Open Space Committee, Dick Hendrickson, on January 11, 2026.
PRESENTATION
Ms. Mekala presented the Public Works Department End of 2025 Report.
Council commended the Town maintenance crew and the Engineering Department for their hard work; and, welcomed Louis Sun to the Town.
The public comment period opened at 7:22 p.m.
Kim Hansen, Raymundo Drive, asked when the solar panels on Town Hall will be activated.
In response to Ms. Hansen's question, Ms. Mekala, stated: hopefully, this Friday.
The public comment period closed at 7:25 p.m.
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Docusign Envelope ID: E89694DE-9105-81F1-8000-4C2BB4903F20 Council's comments included: the impressive and important work by the Public Works Department maintaining the beauty and safety of Woodside; the school community greatly appreciates the new crosswalks at Kings Mountain Road/Highway 84, Romero Road/Cañada Road, and Glenwood Avenue; the solar EV project was made more affordable because of the partnership with Peninsula Clean Energy, and sets Independence Hall up to be a resource with back up battery storage in the future; appreciation for the road rehabilitation project, and the prompt solutions to problems.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Ledbetter stated:
1) Staff is evaluating battery storage options and different grants that Peninsula Clean Energy may offer, along with providing more EV options in the parking lot.
There will be interviews this Thursday for the Administrative Services Director position. 3) The current projects include:
a. Old La Honda Road Stormwater Project in spring 2026. b. Rehabilitation efforts at 303 Hillside Drive will start in early February. c. Alta Vista Alley Stormwater Project in spring 2026.
d. Results of the Sewer Capacity study in March 2026.
e. Redesign and Caltrans approval for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project East of Interstate 280.
f. Transitioning the conceptual design for the Woodside Road Median Beautification Project to a formal engineered plan.
g. Continuing the Town Center Area Plan process.
h. Formalizing the Housing Element deliverables.
2) Welcome to the new Town Engineer, Louis Sun.
Mr. Sun introduced himself.
In response to Council's question about redesigning the Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project East of Interstate 280, staff stated: questions were forwarded to NV5; there will be an update tomorrow after staff meets with them; staff has been including Mr. Lubin in the redesign discussions with NV5.
In response to Council's question about the upcoming Planning Commission appointments, Mr.
Schaan stated: the Town has received two applications; one from out-of-district and one in- district.
Council and staff discussion about Housing Element deliverables include: staff will provide an update on progress towards the parcels and development of those parcels that are in the Housing Element some time after the Administrative Services Director position is filled; some priorities are driven by the Housing Element with various target deadlines; in March, Council will review the Annual Progress Report.
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Docusign Envelope ID: E89694DE-9105-81F1-8000-4C2BB4903F20 The public comment period opened and closed at 7:39 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Register of Demands Against the Town of Woodside from January 1 through 15, 2025.
2. Annual Reporting for the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) 2025.
3. Resolution Increasing the Mileage Reimbursement Rate Paid When Private Vehicles Are Utilized for Official Town Business.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7799
4. Resolution Declaring Saturday, May 2, 2026, as May Day and Requesting Approval from the State Department of Transportation for the Woodside School PTA to Hold a Parade and the Woodside Recreation Committee to Hold a "Fun Run" on a State Highway.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7800
5. Resolution Approving the Recission of an Amended Covenant and Agreement for Property Located at 107 Alta Mesa Road.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7801
6. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Program Supplement Agreement Between the Town of Woodside and the State of California Department of Transportation for the Woodside Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements East of Hwy 280 Project.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7802
7. 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Review and Resolution Amending the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7803
8. 2025-26 Second Quarter Treasurers Report.
The public comment period opened and closed at 7:40 p.m.
Councilmember Brown moved approval of the Consent Calendar Items 1 - 8.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Aburish and approved by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aburish, Brown, Goeld, Wall, and Mayor Dombkowski NOES: None
REPORTS
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Docusign Envelope ID: E89694DE-9105-81F1-8000-4C2BB4903F20 A. Volunteer Committee Updates.
The next Arts & Culture Committee First Friday event is next Friday with poet Nancy Meyer.
B. Mayor and Councilmember Communications.
Councilmember Brown spoke of two upcoming seminars planned for March 21 and April 25 for understanding memory loss.
Councilmember Wall spoke of e-bikes and concerns regarding pelotons.
Councilmember Brown suggested providing bicycle safety practices for Rosewood guests.
Mr. Ledbetter spoke of students' bicycle safety with the support of Sheriff's deputies placed at strategic locations.
Mayor Dombkowski spoke of a badge pinning ceremony tomorrow at the Woodside Fire Protection District.
COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dombkowski adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
- Juilan.
Deputy Clerk of the Town of Woodside
APPROVED:
- Signed by:
Brian Dombkowski
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Mayor of the Town of Woodside
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