Item No. 1
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – REGULAR AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 2026
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE SENIOR
TASK FORCE PROGRAMMATIC AND BUDGETARY REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council review and discuss a presentation from the Senior Task Force related to programmatic and budgetary requests.
BACKGROUND
At the December 17, 2025 City Council meeting the Senior Task Force provided a report on 2025 activities and requested Council financial support for a Senior Seminar that will take place at Woodside Town Hall in March 2026. The Council provided the financial support but recommended that the Task Force return to the Council at a future meeting to discuss their broader objectives and the possibility of a budgetary request.
ANALYSIS
Representatives from the Senior Task Force are present at this meeting to provide a brief Report to the Council along with a budgetary request for consideration of incorporation into the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time. Any direction regarding an allocation for FY 2026/27 will be incorporated into the Budget discussions.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal A - Preserve Small Town Character & Quality of Life • Goal C - Maintain Conservative Fiscal Policies and Financial Transparency Senior Task Force Program and Budget Discussion
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
POLICY FOCUS
The policy focus for this item is discussion and direction from the Council to financially support a Designated Group – the Senior Task Force.
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. Senior Task Force Presentation