Volume 47
December 4, 2025
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – DECEMBER 4, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasko called the meeting to order at 6:32 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, Town Attorney Catherine Engberg, Special Planning and Building Projects Manager Steve McHarris, 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)
Town Attorney Engberg confirmed remote attendance for Mayor Judith Hasko participating from The Beekman Hotel, 123 Nassau St., Room 613, New York City, NY 10038.
3. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Receive Information and Provide Direction to Staff on the Housing Element Amendment
Special Planning and Building Projects Manager McHarris presented the item.
Council asked questions.
Mayor Hasko invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Karen Askey
• Nona Chiariello
• David Cardinal
• Rita Comes
• Caroline Vertongen
Council discussed the item and provided feedback.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Volume 47
December 4, 2025
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Craig Taylor, Mayor Veronica Dao, Town Clerk
Submitted for approval to the Town Council at its January 14, 2026 regular meeting.