TOWN OF WOODSIDE
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
July 28, 2026
Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road, Woodside
7:00 p.m.
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PROCLAMATION
The Almanac’s 60th Anniversary
INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION – DISTRICT 4 Melinda Stoker
OliY
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The Almanac’s 60th Anniversary
INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION – DISTRICT 4 Melinda Stoker
Oliver Yu
TOWN MANAGER REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be approved by one roll call motion unless a request is made at the beginning of the meeting that an item be withdrawn or transferred to the regular agenda.
1. Approval of Waiver of Full Reading of Ordinance, per Government Code Section 36934.
2. Register of Demands Against the Town of Woodside from June 16 – July 15, 2026.
3. Resolution (1) Approving Plans and Specifications for the Alta Vista Alley Storm Drainage Improvements Project, (2) Authorizing the Town Manager to Advertise for Construction Bids and to Execute a Contract with the Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bidder, in an Amount Not To Exceed $236,000 and a 6% Contingency of $14,000, with a Total Budget Authority Amount of Not to Exceed $250,000, (3) Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement with Freyer and Laureta for Additional Design and Construction Support Services in an Amount Not To Exceed $17,900, and (4) Accepting A Storm Drainage Easement for the Project from the Owners of 139 Glenwood Avenue.
Resolution No. 2026 - ____
4. ZOAM2026-0001: Second reading and Adoption of an Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Chapters 151 (Site Development/Driveway) 153 (Zoning) to update regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to allow additional flexibility for the construction of ADUs, such as amending requirements for second driveways, development within basic setbacks, floor area exceptions, increase in the number of ADUs allowed on lots less than one acre, and other updates necessary to be consistent with current State law; and an update to Paved Area and Surface Coverage Exceptions related to the installation of surface coverage at ADUs and other buildings for increased fire safety.
This ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080.17 (CEQA is not applicable to local ordinances regulating the construction of Accessory Dwelling Units). Ordinance 2026 - ____
5. Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with Keish for FY2026- 2027 MS4 Program Support Services. Resolution No. 2026 - ____
6. Resolution Updating the Employer Contribution to the Section 125 Plan. Resolution No. 2026 - ____
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution Establishing Various Transaction Processing Fees. Resolution No. 2026 - ____ This item will be continued to the Town Council Meeting of September 8, 2026.
B. SDIV2024-0003: Approval of a Final Map for a Seven-Lot Subdivision Located at 1101 Cañada Road and Acceptance of a Restrictive Covenant.
In Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was Approved for the Project on November 28, 2023, by the Town Council (State Clearinghouse Number 2023080460). Resolution No. 2026 - ____ C. EASE2025-0002; GPCD2025-0002: Review of a Proposal to Abandon One Existing 80-FootWide Conservation Easement Located at 1 Montelena Court Adjacent to Woodside Road to Allow p
In Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) was Approved for the Project on November 28, 2023, by the Town Council (State Clearinghouse Number 2023080460). Resolution No. 2026 - ____ C. EASE2025-0002; GPCD2025-0002: Review of a Proposal to Abandon One Existing 80-FootWide Conservation Easement Located at 1 Montelena Court Adjacent to Woodside Road to Allow Future Construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit(s) and to Retain Existing Horse Turnout Areas and Shelters as an Accessory Use to the Housing Unit(s).
The Project is Categorically Exempt From the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15303(e), Which Includes Accessory Structures; and Public Resources Code Section 21080, Which Applies to Ministerial Approvals. This item will be continued to the Town Council Meeting of September 8, 2026.
NEW BUSINESS
D. Resolution (1) Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute Amendment Number 3 to the Agreement with Farallon Company for Road Maintenance and Safety Improvement Work Services in an Amount Not To Exceed $314,180.00 for a Total Contract Price of $464,180, (2) Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute An Agreement with Farallon Company for Annual Road Cleaning and Maintenance Services in an Amount Not To Exceed $26,080.00 Per Year for Three Years, and (3) Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute an Agreement with BKF Engineers for Civil Engineering Design Services to Improve Safety and Vehicular Access on the Upper Old La Honda Road in an Amount Not To Exceed $57,500.00. Resolution No. 2026 - ____ E. Oral Report From Legal Counsel: Personnel investigation: Richard Bolanos, Partner, Liebert, Cassidy Whitmore.
REPORTS
F. Volunteer Committee Updates.
G. Mayor and Councilmember Communications.
COMMUNICATIONS
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TC Meeting Packet - 2026-07-28
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