Volume 47
March 26, 2025
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 26, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasko called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Roll call was taken by the Clerk.
Present: Councilmembers Rebecca Flynn, Mary Hufty, Helen Wolter, Vice Mayor Craig Taylor and Mayor Judith Hasko
Absent: None
Others: Interim Town Manager Mark Linder, Asst. Town Manager Corie StockerPedalino, Town Attorney Catherine Engberg, Finance Director Anthony McFarlane, Interim Planning and Building Director Terrence Grindall, Clerk Consultant Christine Boland
2. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS – None.
3. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Interim Town Manager Linder provided an update on Town business. He invited Nile Estep from the Farmer’s Market to provide a brief update on the market.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
• J.P. Coupal
• Sharif Etman
• Kristi C.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda 5.a. was removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion.
Motion and second, Taylor and Flynn, moved approval of Consent Agenda items 5 b – e.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
a. Adopt Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2025
Councilmember Flynn requested an addition to the Minutes of March 12, 2025, Page 2, item 6A, as follows: Village Square (884 Portola Road), Fogarty Winery parcel (19501 Skyline Blvd), Christ Church (815 Portola Road), and Hawthorns Historical Complex (near 800 Los Trancos Rd) and a link to the presentation in the minutes.
Motion and second, Flynn and Taylor, moved approval of the March 12, 2025 Minutes, as amended. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
b. Approve Warrant List of March 26, 2025
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c. Approve appointment of Jackie Magno to Open Space Advisory Committee d. Adopt Resolution No. 2963-2025 Amending Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Authorization for Transfer of Funds
e. Adopt Resolution No. 2964-2025, Updating the Authorized Check Signers on Town Accounts at Technology Credit Union
6. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Receive presentation from Woodside Fire Protection District on State Fire Maps Fire Marshal, Kim Guillacci, Woodside Fire Protection District, provided a presentation on the State fire maps.
7. COLLEAGUE MEMORANDUM / AGENDA SETTING
a. Request from Councilmember Hufty: Consideration of a request to place an item on a future agenda to discuss partnering with Habitat for Humanity This item was removed from the agenda and not discussed. b. Request from Mayor Hasko and Councilmember Flynn: Consideration of encouraging Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit development on residential properties
Motion and second, Flynn and Taylor, made a motion to add the item to a future Council agenda. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
8. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE, LIAISON COMMITTEE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on several meetings they attended recently.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hasko announced the passing of former Mayor Sue Crane on March 14, 2025.
Councilmembers added their respective commentaries.
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
Approved by the Town Council at its April 9, 2025 meeting.