Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – February 21, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Holland, Widmer, DeGolia (Participated Virtually), Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian – Present
PRESENTATIONS
• Public Safety Dispatcher Proclamation
Commander Larsen introduced Communications Supervisor Cisco who read the proclamation.
• Swear-In of Maverick, Atherton Police K-9
Commander Larsen introduced Officer Davidovich and K-9 Maverick for the swearing in. • Introduction of Estrella Madrigal, Atherton Police Support Services Coordinator Commander Larsen introduced Support Services Coordinator Madrigal • Introduction of Christabel Soria-Mendoza, Management Analyst I Deputy City Manager / City Clerk Suber introduced Management Analyst Soria Mendoza
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Tyler Haws
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members Council Member DeGolia disclosed communications.
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
No Comments.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – City Attorney Ebrahimi
City Attorney Ebrahimi reported that there was no public comment and no reportable action.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 5)
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
MARCH 20, 2024
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Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – February 21, 2024
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR FEBRUARY 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,581,542
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 21, FEBRUARY 26, AND MARCH 6, 2024
3. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
4. WAIVE THE SECOND READING BY SUBSTITUTION OF TITLE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.28 OF THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL
CODE TO MAKE IT CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW
Adopted Ordinance No. 666
5. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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.” Adopted Ordinance No. 667
MOTION by Lewis, Second by DeGolia to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 - 5 AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PUBLIC HEARING – None
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 6 – 7)
APPROVE A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. TOA 24-01 FOR THE THREE-LOT SUBDIVISION AT 170-178 ATHERTON AVENUE (APN 070-070-110 AND 070-070-280) Public Works Director Ovadia introduced the item and provided a general overview noting the layers of review and the process that was undertaken.
Council discussed green infrastructure, issues related to timing of updates to the Town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, Performance Bond requirement for the public improvements, extent of the improvements in the Town's right-of-way, differences between a Class II and Class III Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – February 21, 2024
bikeway along Atherton Avenue, impact of creation of a Class II or multi-use Pathway, and timing and cost of a total project.
Public Comments:
• Rex Finato
MOTIOB by Widmer, Second by Lewis to approve the Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Final Parcel Map for the three-lot subdivision at 170-178 Atherton Avenue (APN 070-070-110 and 070-070-280).
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
6. 2023 GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMNTATION AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT
Town Planner Bendix led the presentation and provided a general overview of the report. She highlighted the mandatory elements including Land Use, Circulation, Open Space, Conservation, Noize, and Community Safety.
Council discussed issues related to the various programs adopted in the Town's Housing Element, creation of new ADUs, reporting of ADU rentals and the various categories related thereto, and pace of creation of affordable housing opportunities.
Council accepted the report and authorized its transmittal to the Department of Housing and Community Development.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
• Widmer attended the Audit and Finance Committee and noted Finance Director Barrons presentation was well done.
• Lewis attended the Audit and Finance Committee meeting and concurred with Widmer’s comments.
• Hawkins-Manuelian attended the Caltrain local policy maker meeting and will have a report at the next regular Council meeting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
ADJOURN
Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian adjourned the meeting at 7:17 pm. ________________________
Anthony Suber, City Clerk