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June 10, 2026
PORTOLA VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – JUNE 10, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:05 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, Assistant Town Manager Tony McFarlane, Planning and Building Director Sarah Cawrse, Town Clerk Veronica Dao
2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF REMOTE ATTENDANCE / ROLL CALL
Town Attorney Engberg confirmed remote attendance for Councilmember Rebecca Flynn, participating from 64 Fidippidou Street, Paralia Marathona, 19007 Greece.
3. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
a. Proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Councilmember Wolter presented the proclamation and gave remarks. Marilyn Hollinger accepted the proclamation on behalf of the San Mateo County LGBTQIA+ Commission.
4. TOWN MANAGER REPORT
Town Manager Smith updated the Council on the following:
• Graduation and party events at Town Center
• Upcoming summer events
• Financial audits update
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Taylor invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Kim G.
• Kristi C.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Taylor invited public comment. None were received.
Consent Agenda items 6c and 6d were pulled for separate discussion and action.
Motion and second (Hasko, Hufty) to approve Consent Agenda items 6a, 6b, 6e, and 6f.
The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second (Wolter, Hufty) to approve Consent Agenda item 6c. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Motion and second (Hasko, Hufty) to approve Consent Agenda item 6d. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
a. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2026
b. Approve June 10, 2026 Warrant List
c. Authorize the Town Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the San Mateo County Regional Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Project d. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to Sign Notices of Support from the Town of Portola Valley for Assembly Bill 1941 (Organized Metal Theft) and Senate Bill 1266 (Crimes: Theft)
e. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Master Fee Schedule f. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule to Reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment of 2.5% and the Addition of Finance Manager, Accountant I, and Senior Development Review Technician/Building Inspector Positions
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Reauthorizing the Town Treasurer as the Authority for Management of the Town’s Investment Programs
Assistant Town Manager McFarlane presented the item.
Mayor Taylor invited public comment. None were received.
Motion and second (Hasko, Hufty) to approve the resolution. The motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
b. Provide and Receive Direction on the Proposed FY26-27 Budget Assistant Town Manager McFarlane presented the item.
Mayor Taylor invited public comment.
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Public Comment
• Rita Comes
• Danna Breen
Council discussed the item and provided direction.
No formal action was taken.
c. Consider and Adopt Policies Regarding Service Disruption During Town Council Meetings and Public Posting Board for Translated Agendas Town Clerk Dao presented the item.
Mayor Taylor invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Kristi C.
Motion and second (Hasko, Hufty) to approve Council policies. The motion caried unanimously by roll call vote.
d. Consider Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Town Council Subsidiary Body Meeting Policy
Town Clerk Dao presented the item.
Mayor Taylor invited public comment.
Public Comment
• Rita Comes
Motion and second (Taylor, Hufty) to approve the meeting policy. The motion caried unanimously by roll call vote.
8. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE, LIAISON COMMITTEE, AND REGIONAL AGENCIES
REPORTS
Councilmembers reported on several local and regional meetings they attended recently.
Mayor Taylor invited public comment. None were received.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 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.