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June 10, 2026
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 10, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll call was taken.
Present: Councilmembers Helen Wolter, Judith Hasko, Vice Mayor Mary Hufty, Mayor Craig Taylor
Commissioners Karent Vahtra, Nicholas Targ (arrived 5:26 p.m.), Doug Morss, Vice Chair Ronny Krashinsky, Chair Lynda Brothers
Absent: Councilmember Rebecca Flynn
Others: Town Manager Darcy Smith, Town Attorney Catherine Engberg, Planning and Building Director Sarah Cawrse, Town Clerk Veronica Dao
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF REMOTE ATTENDANCE / ROLL CALL
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Taylor invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Rita Comes
4. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Receive Update from the Residlience Planning Town Council Ad Hoc Subcommittee
Mayor Taylor presented the item and provided an update.
Mayor Taylor invited public comment.
Public Comment
• MJ Lee
• Danna Breen
• Kristi C.
• Rita Comes
• Nan Shostak
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Council and Planning Commission asked questions and provided comments. b. Receive Update and Provide Direction on the 2026 Draft Safety Element Planning and Building Director Cawrse and Aaron Pfannenstiel of Atlas Planning presented the item.
Mayor Taylor invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Danna Breen
• MJ Lee
• Rita Comes
• Kim G.
• Nan Shostak
Council and Planning Commission asked questions and provided feedback.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The Council and Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at approximately 6:53 p.m.
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Craig Taylor, Mayor Veronica Dao, Town Clerk
Submitted for approval to the Town Council at its June 24, 2026 regular meeting.