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TOWN OF WOODSIDE
IOWN COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 24, 2026
Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dombkowski called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Aburish, Brown, Goeld, Wall, and Mayor Dombkowski Staff Present:
Melissa Cardinale, Acting Town Manager
Jean Savaree, Town Attorney
Sage Schaan, Planning Director
Sarah Filipe, Associate Planner
Louis Sun, Town Engineer/Public Works Director
Jennifer Li, Town Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Wall led the Pledge of Allegiance.
COMMUNICATIONS
Joaquin Jimenez, Half Moon Bay, spoke of running for County Supervisor, District 3.
Kent Putnam expressed his appreciation for Council keeping the Automated License Plate Readers around Town.
Ms. Cardinale announced an update from Fire Chief Zabala regarding a brush fire near Farm Hill
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Register of Demands Against the Town of Woodside from March 1 through 15, 2025.
2. 2025-26 February Monthly Investment Activity Report.
3. Resolution Increasing Membership and Quorum for the Woodside Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7809
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4. Annual Progress Report for the General Plan (2025). Continued from the March 10, 2026, meeting.
5. Approval of Minutes: Special Meetings of February 18, March 4, and March 17, 2026.
6. Resolution Authorizing Posting Signage at Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in the Town Hall Parking Lot to Limit Extended Period of Charging Time.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7811
7. Resolution Appointing Representatives to Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (PLAN JPA) on Behalf of the Town of Woodside.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7810
Councilmember Brown pulled Item 6 for discussion.
Kim Hansen requested pulling Items 1 and 4 for discussion.
Councilmember Wall moved approval of the Consent Calendar Items 2, 3, 5, and 7.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Aburish and approved by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aburish, Brown, Goeld, Wall, and Mayor Dombkowski NOES: None
Regarding Item 1, in response to Ms. Hansen's questions, Ms. Cardinale stated: staff can explore further what is being expended for those items and review contracts at the next meeting.
The Public Comment period opened and closed at 7:10 p.m.
Regarding Item 4, Mr. Schaan responded to Ms. Hansen's comments she had submitted prior to the meeting.
The Public Comment period opened at 7:14 p.m.
Ms. Hansen expressed appreciation for the opportunity to voice her concerns and requested that the demerits be included in the report.
Council thanked Ms. Hansen for her great points and expressed support for including facts in the report.
Regarding Item 6, Council's questions included: time limit enforcement; EV charging station revenues.
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Docusign Envelope ID: EBE36175-96A6-89C5-83A1-5D025FB6BC18 In response to Council's questions, Mr. Sun stated: enforcement starts with having a sign; then, the Community Preservation Officer can issue a ticket or tow a vehicle; staff will review the EV charging costs and if the Town is breaking even; the charging booth might indicate whether a vehicle is actively charging; staff will review the charge settings to see if they include a surcharge.
Council comments included: actively charging vehicles should be allowed to use those stations; vehicles should not be allowed to charge for eight hours; EV charging etiquette at all stations is to move after charging has completed; unsure about kicking someone off after two hours; support for the proposed signage language.
Councilmember Wall moved approval of the Consent Calendar Items 1, 4, 6.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Brown and approved by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aburish, Brown, Goeld, Wall, and Mayor Dombkowski NOES: None
APPOINTMENTS
Report and Recommendation from the Town Council Committees Appointments Subcommittee:
a. Emergency Preparedness Committee
Councilmember Wall spoke of the two applicants for the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Councilmember Goeld moved to appoint Simon Klemperer and Alan Spira to the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Brown and approved by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aburish, Brown, Goeld, Wall, and Mayor Dombkowski NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Review of a Proposal to Abandon One Existing 100-Foot Building Setback Easement Restriction Across Four Lots Located on Mission Trail Road. The Subject Lots Include Assessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 073-011-330; 073-011-340; 073-011-350; And 073-011-360.
The Project is Categorically Exempt from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3), in that the Project has no Potential for causing a Significant Impact to the Environment.
Resolution No. 2026 - 7812
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Docusign Envelope ID: EBE36175-96A6-89C5-83A1-5D025FB6BC18 Ms. Filipe presented the staff report.
In response to Council's question, Ms. Filipe stated: the minimum setback is 25 feet in that zoning district.
The public comment period opened at 7:38 p.m.
Kim Hansen asked: the width of the equestrian easement; how the back of a shed would feel for a user of the trail.
In response to Ms. Hansen's questions, Mr. Schaan stated: the easement is 15 feet wide, which is typical throughout Town; no structures may be in an equestrian easement.
Mr. Putnam was present to answer any questions.
The public comment period closed at 7:41 p.m.
Council's comments included: the proposal is straightforward; supportive of this change with the hopes that it can improve feasibility and housing goals.
Councilmember Wall moved approval of Item A.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Brown and approved by roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aburish, Brown, Goeld, Wall, and Mayor Dombkowski NOES: None
REPORTS
B. Volunteer Committee Updates.
Ms. Cardinale stated that the Environment Committee is accepting applications for the Heritage Tree Award.
C. Mayor and Councilmember Communications.
Councilmember Brown spoke of the successful senior event this past Saturday, with the next one being on April 25.
Councilmember Goeld echoed the useful information shared at the senior event on March 21. He also met the new Sheriff last Thursday.
COMMUNICATIONS
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dombkowski adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
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APPROVED:
-Signed by:
Brian Vombkowski
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Mayor of the Town of Woodside
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