Volume 47
October 8, 2025
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – OCTOBER 8, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasko called the meeting to order at 7:02 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.
The Council recessed for 10 minutes to fix audio issues and reconvened at 7:12 p.m.
3. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Acceptance of Eagle Scout Plaque for Town Archives
Karyn Ellis shared remarks and Eagle Scouts shared projects they have completed. b. Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week
Mayor Hasko presented the proclamation to Fire Marshall Kim Giuliacci.
4. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Smith updated the Council on the following:
• Town trivia night on November 8
• Various Town Committees open positions
• Upcoming posting of vacant seat on ASCC
• Working on cleaning up Townhall lobby and public spaces • Upcoming open recruitments for staff positions
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Hasko invited public comment.
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Public Comment
• Caroline Vertongen
• Rita Comes
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hasko invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Rita Comes
• Karen Askey
• Kristi Corley
• Sarah Green
• Keikilani McKay
Consent Agenda items 6a, 6b, and 6c were each pulled for separate discussion and action.
a. Approve Minutes of September 24, 2025
Council member Flynn noted a correction as follows:
• spelling of “Zotts to Tots”
• “Motion and second (Flynn, Wolter) to approve Consent Agenda item 6a 6b.”
Motion and second (Flynn, Wolter) to approve Consent Agenda item 6a. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
b. Approve Warrant List of October 8, 2025
Motion and second (Hufty, Wolter) to approve Consent Agenda item 6b. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
c. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Granting Consent to the County of Santa Cruz to establish the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Improvement District (SCMWID) and include the Town of Portola Valley in the SCMWID
Motion and second (Flynn, Hufty) to approve Consent Agenda item 6c. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Mid-Year San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Report by Captain Frank Dal Porto Volume 47
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Captain Frank Dal Porto gave a presentation.
Mayor Hasko invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Caroline Vertongen
• David Cardinal
• Karen Askey
• Kristi Corley
Council asked questions and discussed the item.
No action was taken.
The Council recessed for a short break at 8:45 p.m. and returned at 8:52 p.m. b. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement for Law Enforcement Services Between the County of San Mateo and the Town of Portola Valley for a One-Year Term Commencing on July 1, 2025.
Assistant Town Manager Stocker-Pedalino presented the item.
Mayor Hasko invited public comments.
Public Comment
• Caroline Vertongen
• David Cardinal
• Kristi Corley
Council asked questions and discussed the item.
Motion and second (Taylor, Wolter) to approve the resolution as amended:
Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Portola Valley Authorizing the Mayor to work with the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement for law enforcement services between the County of San Mateo and the Town of Portola Valley for a one-year term commencing on July 1, 2025 The motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
c. Ad-Hoc Housing Element Post-Adoption Plan Town Council Subcommittee Update Mayor Hasko presented the item.
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Mayor Hasko invited public comments.
Public Comment
• Caroline Vertongen
Council asked questions and discussed the item.
No action was taken.
8. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE, LIAISON COMMITTEE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on several local and regional meetings they attended recently.
Mayor Hasko invited public comments. None were received.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.
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Judith Hasko, Mayor Veronica Dao, Town Clerk
Submitted for approval to the Town Council at its October 22, 2025 regular meeting.