Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – February 5, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Hawkins-Manuelian, Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Holland, Mayor Lewis – Present
Vice Mayor Holland participated remotely as per AB 2449
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
ACTION ITEMS – PUBLIC HEARING
1. ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST
READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.04 RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF CHICKENS
City Attorney Ebrahimi provided a background for the item and explained the need for the urgency ordinance, noting health and safety concerns.
City Manager Rodericks provided guidance on the general rules related to the urgency ordinance and general ordinance.
MOTION: By Widmer, Second by Holland to adopt the Urgency Ordinance and introduction and first reading by title only of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 of the Town of Atherton Municipal Code relating to chickens, as amended.
AYES: Hawkins, DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ITEM 2 was reordered and heard before ITEM 2
2. CONSIDERATION OF CREATION OF A CHARTER CITY COMMITTEE (EITHER AD HOC OR STANDING); AND, IF CREATED, APPROVAL OF A CHARTER FOR
THE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY SESSOIN
Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – February 5, 2025
City Manager Rodericks provided a brief review of the history of the item, options for Council consideration in developing a Charter Committee via Ad Hoc Committee or Standing Committee.
Council held a brief discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of an Ad Hoc Committee versus a Standing Committee.
MOTION: By Lewis, Second by DeGolia to create a Standing Charter City Committee to evaluate the creation of a Town Charter. Appointing Council Member Holland and Council Member DeGolia
AYES: Hawkins, DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
3. RECEIVE AND FILE THE MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT FOR FY 2024/25 Finance Director Barron III presented the mid-year budget review for the General Fund for FY 24-25. He noted projections for total revenues to be $26.3m, which represents an increase of $817k over anticipated adopted budget. Director Barron provided details about ERAF revenue and property tax in lieu of VLF revenue.
Council held a brief discussion on the item.
This item is a receive and file only and requires no further action by the Council.
4. DIRECTION AND FEEDBACK REGARDING TRAFFIC STUDIES AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Public Works Director Ovadia presented an overview of the varies traffic studies completed to assist with outlining areas where traffic flows can be improved and cut-through traffic reduced.
Council discussed recommendations related to the traffic studies presented throughout Town.
Council provided their support for specific sites of consideration for improvement. Council encouraged staff to seek regional partnerships with neighboring jurisdictions for improvements.
Council provided feedback and direction to staff. This item will return to Council at future meetings for further discussion and action.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – NONE
Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – February 5, 2025
ADJOURN
Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 5:47 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk