AGENDA
Town of Atherton
City Council
MARCH 20, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
80 Fair Oaks Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
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This Agenda may not reflect the actual order of items. The order of items is subject to change based on Council action. The public may participate and provide public comments in person or via Zoom Meeting. Please be advised that when all Council Members are attending the meeting in person, the teleconferencing option is provided as a courtesy to the public. If, for any reason, there are technical difficulties, the City Council meeting will continue in person, provided there is a quorum at the meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
REMOTE PARTICIPATION:
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the following City Council meeting includes teleconference participation by Council Member
Rick DeGolia
84 Clay Drive
Atherton, CA 94027
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – DeGolia, Holland, Widmer, Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor HawkinsManuelian
PRESENTATIONS
Public Safety Dispatcher Proclamation
SwearIn of Maverick, Atherton Police K9
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – DeGolia, Holland, Widmer, Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor HawkinsManuelian
PRESENTATIONS
Public Safety Dispatcher Proclamation
SwearIn of Maverick, Atherton Police K9
Introduction of Estrella Madrigal, Atherton Police Support Services Coordinator Introduction of Christabel SoriaMendoza, Management Analyst I 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 FEBRUARY 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,581,542
Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Recommendation: Approve the Bills and Claims for February 2024 in the amount of $1,581,542.
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 February 21, February 26, and March 6, 2024.
Description: This is a routine item to approve meeting minutes.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
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Recommendation: Approve the Bills and Claims for February 2024 in the amount of $1,581,542.
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 February 21, February 26, and March 6, 2024.
Description: This is a routine item to approve meeting minutes.
3. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Recommendation: Accept the Treasurer’s Report for the second Quarter Ended December 31, 2023.
Description: This will be a Council review and discussion of the Treasurer’s Report which provides an update on the cash and investment position of the Town of Atherton.
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
Report: MONA EBRAHIMI, CITY ATTORNEY
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Town Council waive the second reading by substitution of title and adopt an Ordinance ("Ordinance"), amending Chapter 8.28 of the Atherton Municipal Code ("AMC") to make it consistent with state law (Health and Safety Code Section 115920 et seq. and Health and Safety Code Section 116025 et seq.).
Description: This is the second reading and option of an ordinance amending the atherton municipal code related to pool fencing.
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.” Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, TOWN PLANNER/MGROUP
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve for second 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 item involves City Council approve for second 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.” PUBLIC HEARING (Items – )
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 6 – 7)
6. APPROVE A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. TOA 2401 FOR THE THREELOT SUBDIVISION AT 170178 ATHERTON AVENUE (APN 070070110 AND 070070280) Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council approve the Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Final Parcel Map for the threelot subdivision at 170178 Atherton Avenue (APN 070070110 and 070070280).
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PUBLIC HEARING (Items – )
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 6 – 7)
6. APPROVE A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL PARCEL MAP FOR PARCEL MAP NO. TOA 2401 FOR THE THREELOT SUBDIVISION AT 170178 ATHERTON AVENUE (APN 070070110 AND 070070280) Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council approve the Subdivision Improvements Agreement and Final Parcel Map for the threelot subdivision at 170178 Atherton Avenue (APN 070070110 and 070070280).
Description: The City Council will consider approval of the Final Parcel Map and associated Subdivision Improvements Agreement for the 3lot subdivision at 170178 Atherton Avenue.
7. 2023 GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMNTATION AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Report: BRITTANY BENDIZ, TOWN PLANNER/MGROUP & RADHA HAYAGREEV, SENIOR PLANNER/MGROUP
Recommendation: Review and accept the Annual Progress Report (APR) and authorize its transmittal to the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) pursuant to Section 65400 of the California Government Code.
Description: Review and accept the Annual Progress Report (APR) and authorize its transmittal to the California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) pursuant to Section 65400 of the California Government Code.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURN
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 35104ADATitlII)
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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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