Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – November 5, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING - STUDY SESSION
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Lane, Widmer, DeGolia, Vice Mayor Holland, Mayor Lewis – Present
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
ACTION ITEMS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON
CONSENTING TO JOIN THE POOLED LIABILITY ASSURANCE NETWORK (PLAN) JPA WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
City Manager Rodericks and Assistant City Manager / Finance Director Barron III presented the item recommending Council approve the associated Resolution to join the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) JPA Workers Compensation Program.
Rodericks briefly presented alternative options evaluated by staff noting that the PLAN JPA option offered the Town more influence and an opportunity to house its risk management needs under one umbrella.
Council briefly discussed the item and came to a consensus supporting the staff recommendation.
MOTION: By Widmer, Second by Holland to adopt Resolution No. 2025-19 consenting to join the Pooled Liability Assurance Network (PLAN) JPA Workers Compensation Program.
AYES: Lane, DeGolia, Widmer, Holland, Lewis
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING – STUDY SESSOIN
Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting – November 5, 2025
STUDY SESSION
2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE – GABRIELA RUIZ,
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
Public Works Director Ovadia introduced Associate Engineer Ruiz to Council and the Community. Ruiz made a brief remark, and the Council welcomed her to the Atherton team.
3. PROVIDE FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION REGARDING ELECTRICAL VEHICLE
CHARGING USE AND ENFORCEMENT POLICY
City Manager Rodericks introduced the item noting that Council had already approved installation of the electric vehicle chargers at Holbrook-Palmer Park. Rodericks clarified that staff were seeking direction regarding signage and enforcement.
Council agreed to approach enforcement and signage uniformly from Town Center and at Holbrook-Palmer Park that allows the Town to enforce unauthorized or unpermitted use of the chargers.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Lewis adjourned the meeting at 4:21 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk