Item No. 10
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – REGULAR AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK AND
RECREATION COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION
Review one application for a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Committee. There is one vacant seat with a term expiration of June 30, 2026.
BACKGROUND
Staff conducts continuous recruitments for vacant seats on Town Committees. The Park and Recreation Commitee has had a vacant seat since the January 2024 resignation of Committee Member Kubal. There are currently four regular members and two foundation-appointed members.
The Park and Recreation Committee has one applicant for consideration that could fill the term expiring June 30, 2026. The candidate is Don Keller, who applied on July 17, 2025.
Appointment Process
There is one applicant for one vacant seat. It is recommended that the Council consider appointment to the Committee by making a motion for the applicant and the City Clerk will conduct a roll call vote. If the candidate receives a majority vote the seat will be filled. If the candidate does not receive a majority vote the Council can direct staff to continue recruitment for the vacant seat.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
Park and Recreation Appointment
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
• Goal A - Preserve Small Town Character & Quality of Life • Goal E - Maintain and Improve Public Infrastructure
• Goal D - Be Forward Thinking
POLICY FOCUS
The Council is not obligated to appoint any of the candidates to any of the positions and may choose to extend the candidate recruitment process as it deems necessary. The Council reserves complete discretion in appointments.
Town Commissions and Committees represent a key component of civic engagement within the community. The participation of the members is a vital part of the Town’s public engagement and review process. These groups can gather public input on issues and provide feedback and recommendations to the City Council for consideration.
When evaluating applicants for Commissions and Committees, the City Council should consider the role of each committee, the amount of oversight needed, cost-effectiveness, efficiency in decision-making, and the desire of the City Council for direct policy involvement on particular issues.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. Committee Application
2. Committee and Commission Roster