Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – July 18, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Vice Hawkins-Manuelian called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Holland, Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian – Present
PRESENTATIONS – NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Michael Francois
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members - NONE
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
No Comments.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – by City Attorney Ebrahimi There is no closed session report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 7)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JUNE 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,208,355
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 19 AND JULY 3, 2024
3. WAIVE THE SECOND READING BY SUBSTITUTION OF TITLE AND ADOPT
ANORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 15.19.030 OF THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE.
Adopted Ord. 668
MINUTES
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4. AUTHORIZE A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR
TOWN CENTER EMERGENCY BACKUP SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SETTING CA CITIES CONFERENCE VOTING
DELEGATES
Adopted Resolution No. 24 – 14
6. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH
FOR DESIGN SERVICES OF THE UPPER ATHERTON CHANNEL RELINING
PROJECT
Pulled for discussion by Mayor Hawkins
Public Works Director Ovadia presented, and Council had a discussion about the conditions of the Atherton Channel and past projects.
Public Comment:
• Valerie Gardner
MOTION by Lewis and Second by DeGolia to approve the professional services agreement with Tetra Tech for design services of the upper Atherton Channel realigning project.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
7. ACCEPT THE FISCAL YEAR 202223 AUDITED BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT MOTION by Lewis, Second by Holland to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 – 5 and
7. AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PUBLIC HEARING – None
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 8 - 11)
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – July 18, 2024
8. CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A LOANED SCULPTURE ENTITLED
“CELEBRATION”; AND, IF APPROPRIATE, DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND
CITY ATTORNEY TO FINALIZE THE TERMS OF THE ACCEPTANCE
City Manager Rodericks made a brief presentation and Valerie Gardner addressed the Council agreeing to a 10-year loan arrangement.
Council discussed the placement of the sculpture and terms of the loan.
MOTION by Widmer, Second by Lewis to accept the loaned sculpture entitled “celebration” and, direct the City Manager and City Attorney to finalize the terms and agreement.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
9. INTERIM UPDATE PICKLEBALL PILOT AT HOLBROOKPALMER PARK Public Works Director Ovadia presented preliminary results from the pickleball trial at Holbrook-Palmer Park.
Council discussed issues related to comments contained in the survey and next steps for the trail. A final report will be presented to the Council later in the year.
10. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
Public Works Director Ovadia presented the item and Council discussed public engagement and community outreach related to the project.
Council continued the discussion related to the types of improvements to include within the Master Plan such as safety of bicycle lanes, and distinctions between Class III and Class II lanes.
MOTION by Widmer, Second by Holland to approve the release of a Request for Proposal with proposed revisions.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
11. CONSIDERATION OF KNOX PLAYSCHOOL LEASE AMENDMENT
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – July 18, 2024
Public Works Director Ovadia presented a brief staff report and Knox Playschool owner Susan Knox addressed the Council.
MOTION by Widmer, Second by DeGolia to approve a lease agreement through August 31, 2025, and two additional one-year renewal options with associated payable rent adjustments.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Hawkins presented her attendance at the Menlo Park Fire Protection District and their boards conversation related to the Town of Atherton’s discussion about becoming a Charter City. Mayor Hawkins also reported that the board discussed funding community groups.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
ADJOURN
Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian adjourned the meeting at 7:52 pm. ________________________
Anthony Suber, City Clerk