AGENDA
Town of Atherton
City Council
JANUARY 17, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
80 Fair Oaks Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor HawkinsManuelian
PRESENTATIONS
HIP Housing Calendar Presentation – Kevin Joyner, Outreach Assistant Park and Recreation Committee Annual Report – Alex Keh
Proclamation for Sandy Crittenden
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public Comments can be emailed directly to [email protected]
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of the City Council under specified circumstances. Speakers’ time is limited to three minutes. Additionally, Meeting Agenda
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HIP Housing Calendar Presentation – Kevin Joyner, Outreach Assistant Park and Recreation Committee Annual Report – Alex Keh
Proclamation for Sandy Crittenden
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public Comments can be emailed directly to [email protected]
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of the City Council under specified circumstances. Speakers’ time is limited to three minutes. Additionally, the public may address the Council on any subject listed on the Consent and Regular Agenda.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on the agenda items at this time.
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORTS
Discussion: The Departmental Reports include written reports from the Town’s various Departments.
Staff is present to answer any questions the Council may have on the multiple topics noted in the written reports. The Council may ask questions and discuss any of the various items.
Link to Departmental Reports
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 5)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR DECEMBER 2023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,157,727
Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Recommendation: Approve the Bills and Claims for December 2023 in the amount of $ 2,157,727
Description: This is a routine item of the itemized bills and claims for Council review and approval.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, CITY CLERK
Recommendation: Approve minutes for December 20, 2023 and January 10, 2024, City Council meetings.
Description: This is a routine item to approve City Council meeting minutes.
3. 2024 COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council receive and file the Mayor’s City Council Committee Assignments and concur with the assignment to the Refuse Services Standing Subcommittee.
Description: This item is a receive and file of the Mayor’s appointments to City Council Committee and Regional Agency Assignments and concurrence by the Council of the appointments to the Standing Committee for Refuse Services.
4. WAIVE THE SECOND READING BY SUBSTITUTION OF TITLE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 6.04 (ANIMAL
CONTROL) OF TITLE 6 OF THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE
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Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council receive and file the Mayor’s City Council Committee Assignments and concur with the assignment to the Refuse Services Standing Subcommittee.
Description: This item is a receive and file of the Mayor’s appointments to City Council Committee and Regional Agency Assignments and concurrence by the Council of the appointments to the Standing Committee for Refuse Services.
4. WAIVE THE SECOND READING BY SUBSTITUTION OF TITLE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 6.04 (ANIMAL
CONTROL) OF TITLE 6 OF THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE
Report: ANDREAS BOOHER, ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading by substitution of title and adopt an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 6.04 (Animal Control) of Title 6 of the Atherton Municipal Code) to clarify existing definitions, enact additional requirements for animal control, and revise the fees for animal control services.
Description: This item is the adoption of an ordinance regarding animal control in Town. The ordinance was previously introduced at the December 20, 2023 Council Meeting via Public Hearing.
5. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 34090
Report: STEVEN D. MCCULLEY, POLICE CHIEF
Recommendation: Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the destruction of certain records pursuant to Government Code Section 34090.
Description: This is a routine item for the Police Department to destroy records in accordance with the Town’s Retention Policy and all applicable regulations.
PUBLIC HEARING (Items 6 – 7)
6. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE TOWN’S USER MASTER FEE SCHEDULE; AND, IF APPROPRIATE, PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 24XX APPROVING AN AMENDED TOWN MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Recommendation: Review and discussion on the Town’s User Master Fee Schedule; and, if appropriate, provide direction for specific adjustments and adopt resolution 24XX approving an amended Town Master Fee Schedule.
Description: This item will involve a Council discussion and direction related to the recently updated Master Fee Schedule and modifications to associated fees.
7. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.52 “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS,” AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.36 “PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS DISTRICT (PFS)” AND CHAPTER 17.60 “DEFINITIONS.”
Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, TOWN PLANNER
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing to review the first reading of the ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 17.52 “Accessory Dwelling Units” and amends Chapter 17.36 “Public Facilities and Schools District (PFS)” and Chapter 17.60 “Definitions.”
Description: This is the first reading and introduction of an Ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 17.52 related to Accessory Dwelling Units, Chapter 17.36 related to public facilities dhldititdltlCht1760dfiiti
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7. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND REPLACE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.52 “ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS,” AND TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.36 “PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SCHOOLS DISTRICT (PFS)” AND CHAPTER 17.60 “DEFINITIONS.”
Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, TOWN PLANNER
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing to review the first reading of the ordinance that repeals and replaces Chapter 17.52 “Accessory Dwelling Units” and amends Chapter 17.36 “Public Facilities and Schools District (PFS)” and Chapter 17.60 “Definitions.”
Description: This is the first reading and introduction of an Ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 17.52 related to Accessory Dwelling Units, Chapter 17.36 related to public facilities and school districts and lastly Chapter 17.60 definitions.
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 8 – 9)
8. PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON REACH CODE APPROACHES TO REDUCE
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM BUILDINGS
Report: Rachael Londer, Management Analyst II
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council consider various options in support of energy reach codes and provide feedback and direction to staff for the next steps.
Description: This item is an information presentation on a menu of policy options to encourage building electrification to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings in town.
9. APPROVAL OF 2024 EARTH DAY WORK PLAN AND BUDGET AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE (EPC) Report: Rachael Londer, Management Analyst II
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council review, provide comment, and approve the 2024 Earth Day Event Work Plan and Budget as recommended by the Environmental Programs Committee (EPC).
Description: The purpose of this item is for the Council to approve the 2024 Earth Day Festival work plan and budget in order to give the Environmental Programs Committee and Staff the necessary guidance to continue to make progress in organizing the event.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
If you challenge a Town zoning, planning, or any other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any Town administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter period.
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
If you challenge a Town zoning, planning, or any other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any Town administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter period.
Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 7520500. Notification of 48 hours before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (29 CRF
35.104 ADA Title II)
Public Comments:
The Town of Atherton Council and Committee or Commission meetings are a limited public forum, and all public comment must relate to something that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or Committees. If comments do not relate to the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or Committee, we will stop the comment and a warning may be provided. If the comment continues to be outside of the subject matter jurisdiction the speaker will be stopped, and we will move on to the next speaker.
Speakers found in violation of this rule of procedure may be removed from the meeting.
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