Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – October 16, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Holland, Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Lewis, Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian – Present
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
Mayor Hawkins read the proclamation, and each Councilmember made remarks on the outstanding contributions and career of Congresswoman Eshoo.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members Councilmember DeGolia, Holland, Widmer, Vice Mayor Lewis, and Mayor Hawkins Manuelian each had disclosures.
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – by City Attorney Ebrahimi There is no closed session report.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 6)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,681,357
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4 AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
MINUTES
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3. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2024 SPRING PATCHING PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56086
4. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2024 OVERLAY PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56089
5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION 24-XX APPROVING AN UPDATE OF THE TOWN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND APPENDIX “A” DESIGNATING POSITIONS
IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Adopted Resolution No. 2024-18
6. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
MOTION by DeGolia, Second by Widmer to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 – 6.
AYES: Holland, DeGolia, Widmer, Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PUBLIC HEARING – 7
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AN
INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION AND MONITORING REPORTING PROGRAM AND
AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHERTON GENERAL PLAN, AND SECOND READING
OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 20232031 HOUSING ELEMENT AND ZONING CODE
UPDATES
Town Planning Bendix presented the item to the Council.
Council asked clarifying questions and then opening the public hearing.
Public Comments:
• Bob Polito
• Woodson Martin
• Skip Hilton
• John Riddle
• Nanveet
• Tom Giorgi
• Carol Flaherty
• Warren Jensen
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• Jeff Morris
• Elizabeth Jensen
• Dave Arata
• Steve Albana
• Pamalea Riddle
• Priyanka Rana – Online
Council returned to discuss the issues. The Council moved methodically through the issues with clarifying questions from staff related to application of sidewalls, floor area ratio calculations, setback table data, inclusion of the Bay and Ringwood properties, and direction regarding the use of the Gilmore House property in the Park.
MOTION by Widmer, Second Lewis to include all 4 properties on Bay Road and Ringwood Avenue as an RM-10 Overlay to be included in the Housing Element conditioning this approval upon direction to staff to enhance opportunities for traffic and safety improvements. as a result of the inclusion of these properties in RM-10.
AYES: Lewis, Widmer, Holland, DeGolia, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION by Widmer, Second, by Holland to reconsider a motion to allow 5 or more units at HPP at the Gilmore House
AYES: Holland, Lewis, Widmer, Hawkins
NOES: DeGolia
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION by Lewis, Second by DeGolia to consider developing up to four units at HolbrookPalmer Park/Gilmore House promoting housing development by the end of the housing cycle and directing staff to work to amend the deed preventing it from being in jeopardy of going to Stanford
AYES: DeGolia, Lewis
NOES: Hawkins, Holland, Widmer
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION FAILED
MOTION by Widmer, Second by Holland to consider developing five units or more at Holbrook-Palmer Park/Gilmore House promoting housing development by the end of the housing cycle and directing staff to work to amend the deed preventing it from being in jeopardy of going to Stanford
AYES: Holland, Widmer, Hawkins
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NOES: Lewis, DeGolia
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION by Lewis, Widmer Discuss and adopt the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP) for the 2023-2031 Housing Element and Zoning Code updates.
AYES: Lewis, Widmer, Holland, DeGolia, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION Widmer, Second by Lewis Discuss and adopt the proposed amendments to the Atherton General Plan, including specific revisions to the 2023-2031 Atherton Housing Element.
AYES: Lewis, Widmer, Holland, DeGolia, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
MOTION by Lewis, Widmer Accept for second reading and adopt the proposed amendments for Ordinance 669 to the Atherton Municipal Code and Zoning Map.
AYES: Lewis, Widmer, Holland, DeGolia, Hawkins
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 8 - 9)
8. PICKLEBALL PROGRAM AT HOLBROOKPALMER PARK
Public Works Director Ovadia made a presentation to Council reviewing data to support his recommendation.
He noted the full Park and Recreation Committee recommended to continue the shared use on Court 1 with designated times and allowing limited drop-in play.
Subcommittee Member Walter Robinson spoke to the Council as to the nature of the recommendation.
MOTION by DeGolia, Second Lewis to accept the Park and Recreation Committee recommendation not encouraging open play under formal rules and stipulate that a key is required to play. The program will continue for the 25-26 year. All Day Sunday, no open play AYES: DeGolia, Holland, Widmer Lewis, Hawkins
NOES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
9. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEYHORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE ALAMEDA DE LAS
PULGAS TRAFFIC AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO INCLUDE A
ROUNDABOUT AT THE ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS / ATHERTON AVENUE
INTERSECTION AND TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT FOR THE
PROJECT
Public Works Director Ovadia presented a brief overview of the item and responded to questions about the costs of the project, why there is a credit on the current contract.
Staff explained that to ensure the funds are received, staff needs to get the design completed and engage with a firm to construct the project.
Council had questions about the design and costs, and timing of the funding source. - Public Comment:
- Resident in the room
- Laura Lauder
- Resident in the room
- Pavi
- Gary Lauder
- Prankash Ramamurthy - online
- Ranjeev Madhaven - online
MOTION by DeGolia, Second by Holland to approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Alameda del las Pulgas Traffic and Safety Improvements project in the amount of $212,993.60 for the incorporation of the proposed roundabout at the Alameda de las Pulgas / Atherton Avenue intersection as well as related project environmental support.
AYES: DeGolia, Lewis, Holland.
NOES: Widmer
ABSENT
ABSTAIN: Hawkins
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk
Mayor Hawkins-Manuelian adjourned the meeting at 10:45 pm.
ADJOURN