Volume 47
January 14, 2026
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES – JANUARY 14, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Roll call was taken by the Clerk.
Present: Councilmembers Helen Wolter, Judith Hasko, Rebecca Flynn, Vice Mayor Mary Hufty, Mayor Craig Taylor
Absent: None
Others: Town Manager Darcy Smith, Town Attorney Catherine Engberg, Town Clerk Veronica Dao
2. SB 707 CONSIDERATIONS: Announcements/Consideration of remote attendance by Councilmembers, pursuant to SB 707, Government Code 54953.8.3 (just cause circumstances). – None.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Taylor invited public comments on the agenda item. None were received.
4. CLOSED SESSION
The Council went into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss the following:
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: San Mateo County APN 079-123-120 – parking lot located at 3919 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Town Negotiator: Darcy Smith, Town Manager
Negotiation Parties: Greg St. Claire, Avenir Restaurant Group Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment regarding lease for parking lot
5. ADJOURNMENT
The Council reconvened from Closed Session and adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:00 p.m.
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Craig Taylor, Mayor Veronica Dao, Town Clerk
Submitted for approval to the Town Council at its January 28, 2026 regular meeting.