Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – April 16, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Hawkins-Manuelian (Excused Absence), Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Holland, Mayor Lewis – Present
PRESENTATIONS
• PROCLAMATION FOR POLICE DISPATCHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Commander Larsen made a brief statement and Dispatcher Allen read the proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
• Resident Commented on the installation of speed humps on Selby and Stockbridge.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members Vice Mayor Holland disclosed communications.
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
There were no comments.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – NONE
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 7)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,553,133
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
3. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED
MINUTES
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MARCH 31, 2025
4. ADOPT THE ATTACHED BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE FY 2024/25 BUDGET
Adopted Resolution No. 2025 – 03
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MARCH 19, APRIL 2, AND APRIL 3, 2025
6. ACCEPTANCE OF A $180,000 DONATION IN SUPPORT OF POLICE
DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DIVISION WITH THE PURCHASE OF THREE BMW
PATROL MOTORCYCLES
7. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE UPPER ATHERTON CHANNEL RELINING
PROJECT
MOTION BY: Widmer, Second by Holland to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 – 7.
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Hawkins-Manuelian
PUBLIC HEARING – NONE
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 8 - 9)
8. CONSIDERATION OF AN OPERATING FUNDING REQUEST FROM
ONESHORELINE IN SUPPORT OF MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL FLOOD
MITIGATION PROJECTS
City Manager Rodericks introduced the item and Chief Executive Officer Len Materman gave a detailed presentation to the Council.
Materman provided a background on OneShorline noting challenges related to climate change and needs for regional collaboration. He highlighted vulnerable major infrastructure throughout the peninsula, and OneShoreline priorities for FY 2025-26 Council discussed issues related to the work of OneShoreline, reclaimed water use opportunities, partnerships with other regional activities, such as One Watershed, construction requirements along the shoreline, protection of wastewater treatment assets, local project support, revenue streams, and water capture projects.
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – April 16, 2025
Council expressed support for the funding request and directed that staff include the funding within the FY 2025/26 Budget for future consideration by the Council.
MOTION by Holland, Second by Widmer to approve the request from OneShoreline for an operating fund contribution of $25,000 per year for three fiscal years FY2025/26, FY2026/27, and FY2027/28 for a total commitment of $75,000.
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Hawkins-Manuelian
9. EL CAMINO REAL COMPLETE STREETS GAP CLOSURE STUDY
Public Works Director Ovadia led the presentation and introduced several contribution members from the project team that represent different entities.
Staff recommended moving forward with both concepts which would allow for both to continue in the public engagement process. Staff also recommended that the Town stay engaged in the Grand Boulevard Initiative Project and Caltrans' process for the corridor.
Council discussed issues related to signalization of Selby and El Camino, support for the two concepts presented, improving safety along El Camino real, resident support for three (3) lanes of vehicle travel, regional support for expanded bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the additional delay caused by reducing lanes and regional agency project support.
Council directed that both Option 1 and Option 2 as presented in the staff report be moved forward in the process.
Public Comments:
In-Person
• Katie Berooz
• Lydia Lee
• David Pollack
• Matt Jones
• Ken Kershner
Online:
• Nick Brosnahan
• Katherine Dumont
• Adrian Silva
• Mike Swire
• Ivana Rodriguez Arias
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – April 16, 2025
MOTION by Lewis, Second by Widmer to support the staff recommendation moving forward on the El Camino Real Complete Streets Study and selecting both Concept 1 (Added Sidewalks and Striped Bike Lanes) and Concept 2 (Wider Sidewalks & Buffered / Protected Bike Lanes) for further evaluation.
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Hawkins-Manuelian
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Widmer reported that the Holbrook-Palmer Foundation agreed to fix the fountain at the park.
Holland reported that the Transportation Committee had Encinal Safe Routes to School representatives attended the meeting.
DeGolia reported that Peninsula Clean Energy had increased discounts for clean energy and that PCE was preparing their 5-year strategic plan.
Lewis reported about the retirement of Fire Marshal Jon Johnston from Menlo Park Fire Protection District and the work of the Atherton Youth Advisory Committees’ Easter Egg Hunt at HolbrookPalmer Park.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
It was noted that the May 7, 2025, Study Session meeting on the Capital Improvement Program will include a discussion and recommendation for consideration of a grant in support of converting the clay court to a pickleball court.
ADJOURN
Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 8:27 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk