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July 23, 2025
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – JULY 23, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasko called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Roll call was taken by the Clerk.
Present: Councilmembers Rebecca Flynn, Mary Hufty, Vice Mayor Craig Taylor, Mayor Judith Hasko
Absent: Councilmember Helen Wolter
Others: Interim Town Manager Mark Linder, Assistant Town Manager Corie StockerPedalino, Town Attorney Catherine Engberg, Finance Director Anthony McFarlane, Town Clerk Veronica Dao
2. A.B. 2449 CONSIDERATIONS: Announcements/Consideration and approval of request to attend remotely by Town Council, pursuant to AB 2449 (just cause and emergency circumstances) – None
3. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS – None
4. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Interim Town Manager Linder updated the Council on the following:
• Cancelation of August 13th Council meeting
• Summer Concert series
• Last meeting as interim Town Manager
Council gave remarks and thanked Interim Town Manager Linder for his service.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public addressed the Town Council:
• Karen Askey
• Betsy Morgenthaler
• Sean Jordan
• Rita Comes
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hasko invited public comment.
Public comment
• Rita Comes
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Motion and second (Taylor and Flynn) moved to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, 6b, 6d, and 6f. The motion carried 4-0-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Wolter absent.
Motion and second (Taylor, Hufty) to approve Consent Agenda items 6c. The motion carried 4-0-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Wolter absent.
Motion and second (Hufty, Wolter) to approve Consent Agenda item 6e. The motion carried 4-0-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Wolter absent. a. Approve Special Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025
b. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of June 25, 2025
c. Review and Accept Warrant List of July 23, 2025
d. Adopt Resolution No. 2975-2025 Approving Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding and Submittal of a Proposed Project List e. Approve Contract extension for Engineering and Plan Check Services with Nolte Associates, Inc., Doing Business as NV5, Inc.
f. Approve Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Traffic Safety Committee Charter Amendment
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Appointment of Darcy Smith as Town Manager and Approval of Employment Agreement
Town Attorney Engberg presented the item. Council discussed the item.
Mayor Hasko invited public comment. None were received.
Motion and second (Taylor, Hufty) to approve appoint Darcy Smith as Town Manager and approve the employment agreement. The motion carried 4-0-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Wolter absent.
b. Update of Refined Town Council Priorities
Interim Town Manager Linder introduced and presented the item. Council discussed the item.
Mayor Hasko invited public comments. None were received.
Motion and second (Taylor, Hufty) to accept the refined Town Council priorities.
The motion carried 4-0-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Wolter absent. c. Review and Discuss Finance Committee Pro/Con List on Revenue Enhancement Options
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Finance Director Tony McFarlane introduced and presented the item. Council asked questions and discussed the item.
Mayor Hasko invited public comments.
Public Comment
• Karen Askey
• Betsy Morgenthaler
• Rita Comes
• Kristi C.
• Caroline Vertongen
Council provided feedback. No action was taken.
The Council recessed for a short break at 9:04 p.m. and returned at 9:10 p.m. d. Approve Urban Planning Partners contract for Housing Element Amendment Interim Planning and Building Director Terrence Grindall introduced and presented the item. Council asked questions.
Mayor Hasko invited public comments.
Public Comment
• Karen Askey
• Betsy Morganthaler
• Caroline Vertongen
Motion and second (Taylor, Flynn) to approve contract with Urban Planning Partners in the amount of $62,270 for Housing Element Amendment. The motion carried 3-0-1-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Hufty dissenting and Councilmember Wolter absent.
e. Approve Urban Planning Partners contract for the Completion of the Safety Element Update
Interim Planning and Building Director Terrence Grindall introduced and presented the item. Council asked questions.
Mayor Hasko invited public comments.
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Public Comment
• Nan Shostak
Council discussed the item and provided feedback. No action was taken. f. Consider Resolution Designating Alpine Road Scenic Corridor as a Priority Conservation Area (PCA)
Interim Town Manager Linder presented the item.
Mayor Hasko invited public comments.
Public Comment
• Kristi C.
Council discussed the item.
Motion and second (Hufty, Taylor) to adopt Resolution No. 2976-2025 to nominate Alpine Road Scenic Corridor as a Priority Conservation Area.
8. COLLEAGUE MEMORANDUM / AGENDA SETTING – None.
9. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE, LIAISON COMMITTEE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on several local and regional meetings they attended recently.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
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Judith Hasko, Mayor Veronica Dao, Town Clerk
Submitted for approval to the Town Council at its August 27, 2025 regular meeting.