Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – April 3, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Hawkins-Manuelian, Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Holland, Mayor Lewis – Present
PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
1. CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR A PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM ON MAPLE AVENUE; AND DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND PARKING
ISSUES/CONCERNS ON MAPLE AVENUE, ASHFIELD ROAD, WALNUT AVENUE
AND WITHIN THE TOWN CENTER
Police Chief McCulley presented the report addressing ongoing neighborhood concerns related to traffic and parking overflow surrounding the Atherton Town Center and Library, particularly on Maple Avenue, Ashfield Road, Walnut Avenue, and adjacent areas. He highlighted the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee's recommendation to implement a residentonly parking permit program on Maple Avenue and seeks Council direction on broader circulation and parking management.
Council discussed the issues presented including mitigation efforts that include speed studies, traffic calming installations, red curb zones, and staggered library program scheduling. They discussed the challenges spillover parking for staff and visitors, operational needs for staff parking, and displacement of congestion without coordinated strategies. Council discussed other opportunities for mitigation such as expanding parking and relocation of the Corporation Yard.
Public Comments:
• Julie Quinlan
• Christine David
• Grace Mirando
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
JULY 2, 2025
STUDY SESSION
Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – April 3, 2025
• Michele Olsen
• Amy Tori
• Ivan
• Karen Goodman
• Tiago Murino
Council provided direction and support for staff to return with a proposal for a permit parking program plan along select streets with constraints to Monday – Friday business hours.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 5:46 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk