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Meets 2nd Thursday at 8:15 am in the Historic Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1991
The Cable & Utilities Undergrounding Committee oversees
the cable TV franchise held by ATT/Comcast. When residents have
any cable service problems, the committee acts to solve them. In
addition, they work to improve high speed Internet access for residents.
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Chair:
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Christopher Buja
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Number of Members:
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5
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Council Liaison:
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Ted Driscoll and Ann Wengert
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Contact:
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cabletv@portolavalley.net
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Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1997
The primary responsibility of the Community Events
Committee is to develop, promote and manage community events. The committee currently organizes the annual Blues & Barbecue event, the annual Town picnic, and the Winter Holiday Volunteer Appreciation Party.
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Chair:
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Michael Bray
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Number of Members:
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9
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Council Liaison:
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Richard T. Merk and Ted Driscoll
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Contact:
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events@portolavalley.net
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Meets 4th Tuesday at 8:00 pm in the Historic
Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1964
The Conservation Committee follows conservation issues
and promotes programs to enhance the environment through protection
of the native habitat, helping ensure that all land development
respects and preserves the natural condition of the area.
Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1998
The Objectives of the Cultural Arts Committee are
to:
- Bring together the various cultural interests
in the community in order to facilitate communication, interaction
and mutual support;
- Increase cultural awareness among residents of
Portola Valley by sponsoring and supporting local cultural activities
in the areas of art, music, science and nature, history, horticulture,
drama, literature, photography and dance and by providing improved
communication about cultural affairs to residents; and
- Pursue a long-range goal of establishing a cultural
center for Portola Valley.
Meets 3rd Thursday at 8:00 am in the Historic
Schoolhouse
Portola Valley emergency services (including neighborhood
response programs) are coordinated by the Emergency Preparedness
Committee in cooperation with the Woodside Fire Protection District
and the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services.
Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
The Finance Committee works with staff on the preparation
of the Town's annual budget.
Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1989
The purpose of the Geologic Safety Committee is to
provide the Town Council with expert advice regarding geologic
matters as they might relate to Town issues including buildings,
roads and infrastructure.
Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
Committee established in 1982 as Archives Committee.
Name changed in 1994 when Historic Element was added to the General
Plan.
The chief purpose of the Historic Resources Committee
is to maintain an archive of historic documents, maps and photographs
for the residents of the Portola Valley region to enjoy (one may
visit the archive by appointment). The committee also keeps an
eye on historic properties in town and advises the Town Council
about any issues relating to them.
Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1994
The Portola Valley Open Space Acquisition Advisory
Committee's objective is to assist the Town Council in implementing
the Open Space objectives spelled out in the town's Master Plan.
At times it initiates fund raising programs for open space projects
in the town.
Meets 3rd Monday at 7:30 pm in the Historic Schoolhouse
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The Parks and Recreation committee monitors the town
playing fields and recreational programs including Little League
baseball, AYSO soccer and adult athletic programs. The committee
also sponsors the town picnic and other community events.
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Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
The Public Works Committee's primary purpose is to
provide services necessary to keep the town's infrastructure working
after normal working hours, weekends and holidays. It also assists
the Public Works Director keep the roads, roadsides and the drainage
areas in good working condition.
Meets as announced in the Historic Schoolhouse
The voice of Portola Valley teens, 6th graders and
up.
Meets 1st Thursday at 8:15 am in the Historic
Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1969
The Traffic Committee works with the Town Engineer,
the Sheriff's Department, and residents to advise the Council about
automobile, bicycle, equine, and pedestrian traffic issues and
solutions.
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Chair:
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Christopher Buja (co-chair)
Mark Mordell (co-chair)
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Number of Members:
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8
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Council Liaison:
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Richard T. Merk and Ted Driscoll
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Contact:
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traffic@portolavalley.net
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Meets 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the Historic Schoolhouse
Committee established by the Town Council in 1972
The Trails and Paths Committee recommends routing
for and approves construction of all new trails, recommends trail
usage restrictions and maintenance needs for existing trails and
submits a yearly budget for the above.
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Chair:
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Susan Gold
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Number of Members:
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9
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Council Liaison:
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Ted Driscoll and Richard T. Merk
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Contact:
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trails@portolavalley.net
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