Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – January 10, 2024
Vice Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING
ROLL CALL - Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian (Remote participation pursuant to Government Code Section 54953) – All Present PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
ACTION ITEMS
1. DISCUSSION OF THE CENTER FOR AGE-FRIENDLY EXCELLENCE FOCUS GROUP
AND TASK FORCE RECCOMENDATIONS AND CONSIDERATION OF AARP APPLICATION PROCESS.
Deputy City Manager Suber briefly presented the item reviewing the recommendations from the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence Task Force and Standing Committee of Vice Mayor Lewis and Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian.
The Council held a brief discussion to gain clarity related to the specific recommendations from the Task Force and potential next steps for a volunteer led senior committee.
Public Comment:
• Ken Frederick – CAFE Task Force Member
• Jo-Ann Sockolov – CAFE Task Force Member
Cynthia Nakaya, Deputy Director of the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence addressed Council and shared her gratitude for the experience of supporting the Town and residents.
The Council accepted the Task Force and Standing Committee reccomendation and directed staff to prepare a letter of endorsement and support for the Center for Age-Friendly Excellence staff and work product in lieu of completing an application to AARP for age-friendly certification.
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
JANUARY 10, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY SESSION
Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – January 10, 2024
STUDY SESSION
2. PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
AT HOLBROOK-PALMER PARK
Public Works Director Ovadia presented the report to the City Council and addressed a variety of options for Council consideration as it relates to renting facilities at Holbrook-Palmer Park.
Public Comment:
• Ken Frederick
Council held a discussion related to the costs associated with managing the park, contract structure for future event management structures and the advantages of brining on a temporary staff person to manage the services and a potential full or part-time permanent Town staff person. The Council discussed facilities improvements and challenges related to identifying vendors to perform the work.
Council directed that staff release a request for proposal to solicit contract services for event management support at Holbrook-Palmer Park and authorize staff to engage temporary staffing support until proposals can be vetted and presented for award to Council.
This item will be returned to Council for consideration of award in June 2024 after the request for proposal has been released and proposals have been evaluated and vetted.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – None
ADJOURN
Vice Mayor Lewis Widmer adjourned the meeting at 5:01 p.m. _______________________
City Clerk, Anthony Suber