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August 27, 2025
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – AUGUST 27, 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 Helen Wolter, Rebecca Flynn, Mary Hufty, Vice Mayor Craig Taylor, Mayor Judith Hasko
Absent: None.
Others: Town Manager Darcy Smith, Assistant Town Manager Corie Stocker-Pedalino, 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
Mayor Hasko announced an agenda change that Study Session Item 8a will be heard after the Consent Agenda and before Regular Agenda Item 7a.
3. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Proclamation for Alpine Little Leage 12U All-Star Team participation in the Little League West Regional Tournament
Mayor Hasko provided remarks and congratulated the Alpine Little League team players, coaches, and families.
The Alpine Little League team accepted the proclamation.
4. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Smith updated the Council on the following:
• San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller office hours with Mayor • Last Summer Concert
• Zotts to Totts
• Regular update on financial audits
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The following members of the public addressed the Town Council:
• Danna Breen
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• Karen Askey
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hasko invited public comment. None were received.
Motion and second (Flynn, Hufty) to approve Consent Agenda item 6a. The motion carried 4-0-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Wolter abstaining.
Motion and second (Flynn, Wolter) to approve Consent Agenda item 6b. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Wolter recused herself from 6c to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest and left the dais to allow for Council discussion. Motion and second (Flynn, Taylor) to approve Consent Agenda item 6c. The motion carried 4-0-1 by voice vote, with Councilmember Wolter recusing. Councilmember Wolter returned after the vote. a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of July 23, 2025
b. Review and Accept Warrant List of August 27, 2025
c. Adopt Resolution to Accept and Appropriate MTC Funds in the amount of $317,000 for EV Charger Project
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Report from Safety and Resilience Subcommittee on Objectives Vice Mayor Taylor presented the item and Council discussed.
Mayor Hasko invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Nan Shostak
• Rita Comes
No action was taken.
8. STUDY SESSION
a. Receive Information and Provide Direction to Staff and Town Council Subcommittee Regarding Opinion Research for Revenue Enhancement Options for November 2026 Ballot
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This item was heard before the Regular Agenda.
Finance Director McFarlane presented the item.
Mayor Hasko invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Nona Chiariello
• Ed McGavin
• Rita Comes
• Betsy Morgenthaler
• Phone number ending -7562
• Karen Askey
Council provided feedback. No action was taken.
The Council recessed for a short break at 9:38 p.m. and returned at 9:48 p.m. to hear the Regular Agenda.
9. COLLEAGUE MEMORANDUM / AGENDA SETTING – None.
10. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE, LIAISON COMMITTEE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on several local and regional meetings they attended recently.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:06 p.m.
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Judith Hasko, Mayor Veronica Dao, Town Clerk
Submitted for approval to the Town Council at its September 10, 2025 regular meeting.