Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – March 5, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL –
City Council: Hawkins-Manuelian, Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Holland, Mayor Lewis – Present
Audit and Finance: Hill, Sleeth, Patil, Scolnick, Walker
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
ACTION ITEMS – NONE
STUDY SESSION
1. FY 2025/26 BUDGET KICK-OFF AND OVERVIEW
Finance Director Barron and City Manager Rodericks presented the FY2025/26 budget overview to the Council.
Barron provided an overview of the fiscal year 2024/25 year-end projected fiscal condition, an overview of the Town’s major revenue sources and 5-year forecasts, and major expenditures categories. Barron and Rodericks also provided an overview of the budget process, led the Council through policy discussions, and highlighted the fiscal year 25/26 budget calendar.
Public Comment:
- Bob Polito
This item was informational only and will return to Council for further discussion and adoption as part of the Towns annual budget review and adoption process.
2. PROVIDE FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS – UTILITY SERVICES REQUIRED FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
Joint Study Session City Council & Audit
and Finance Committee
MARCH 5, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY SESSOIN
Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – March 5, 2025
Public Works Director Ovadia presented the item to review and discuss limitations on installing transformers for primary power lines. Representatives from the local development community was present to discuss challenges on specific projects and a representative from Public Comments:
- Pacifica Peninsula Group Representatives, Rex Finato and Jude Kirik Bill Chiang, PG&E Local Government Representative commented on the item and challenges faced by the Town and Developers.
Council discussed the various challenges faced by residents and the business community and instructed staff to work with the local business community and PG&E to identify potential solutions.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 5:36 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk