Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 17, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Holland, Mayor Lewis – Present
PRESENTATIONS
• PROCLAMATION RECOGNITION OF FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER DIANA
HAWKINS-MANUELIAN
Mayor Lewis read the proclamation and presented it to former Council Member Hawkins • PROCLAMATION DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Council Member DeGolia requested revisions to the proclamation. This will be presented at a future meeting. Representatives from CORA were present to receive the proclamation. • PROCLAMATION SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Zach Whitman
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members – NONE
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
There were no comments.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – NONE
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 17, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 8)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JULY 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,796,764
2. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR AUGUST 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,667,699
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JULY 24 AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS
4. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ALTA PLANNING FOR THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE)
5. APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH FREYER & LAURETA, INC. FOR DESIGN AND PERMIT SUPPORT OF THE EL CAMINO REAL STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – PHASE I
6. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE ATHERTON LIBRARY CHILDREN’S GARDEN PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56109
7. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO
ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 8 – 10, 2025
Adopted Resolution No. 25 - 13
8. APPROVAL FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A $225,000 ANONYMOUS DONATION FOR
THE CONTINUATION OF A FULL-TIME CONTRACT POLICE WELLNESS
PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROGRAM.
MOTION BY: Widmer, Second by Holland to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 – 8.
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARING – (Item 9)
9. INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 10.06 TO THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SPEED LIMITS
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 17, 2025
Public Works Director Ovadia presented the item noting that the proposed ordinance codifies existing speed limits in the Atherton Municipal Code and changes speed limits on two road segments by 5 miles per hour.
Council discussed solutions that the Town can consider as part of larger improvements in other areas in Town where traffic mitigation measures are desired.
MOTION BY: DeGolia, Second by Widmer to introduce by title only and waive the first reading of the attached Ordinance adding Chapter 10.06 to the Atherton Municipal Code relating to Speed Limits
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 10 - 12)
10. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPOINTMENT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMITTEE
City Clerk Suber introduced the item and the applicant Don Keller addressed the Council on his interest in serving on the Park and Recreation Committee.
MOTION BY: DeGolia, Second by Holland to appoint Don Keller to the Park and Recreation Committee to a term expiring on June 30, 2026.
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
11. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF GRANT
APPLICATIONS TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL/SELBY LANE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND
MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND FOR THE ALAMEDA DE LAS
PULGAS TRAFFIC AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Public Works Director Ovadia presented the item and addressed Council questions.
MOTION BY: Holland, Second by DeGolia to adopt Resolution No. 25-14 and Resolution No. 25-15 authorizing the filing of 2025 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program Grant Applications for funding of the El Camino Real/Selby Lane Traffic Safety and Mobility Improvements Project and the Alameda de las Pulgas Traffic and Safety Improvement Project to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA).
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 17, 2025
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
12. HOLBROOK-PALMER PARK RESTROOM REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Public Works Director Ovadia presented the item noting that the Council approved the replacement of the Holbrook-Palmer Park Playground restroom.
Council discussed the Park and Recreation recommendations, issues related to the size of the restroom project, upgrades needed, budgeted amounts and a comparison between refurbishment of the existing restroom versus a rebuild.
MOTION BY: Lewis, Second by Holland authorize the City Manager sign a professional services contract for design and supply for replacement of the playground restroom building.
AYES: DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Holland referenced the Encinal School walk audit that she participated in.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk