Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – February 18, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Holland called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Lane, Widmer, Lewis, Vice Mayor DeGolia, Mayor Holland – Present
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NONE
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members – NONE
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
There were no questions.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION – City Attorney Ebrahimi
City Attorney Ebrahimi reported that City Council met in closed session and directions were provided to staff.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 4)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JANUARY 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,151,042
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 21, FEBRUARY 4, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
3. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADD CHAPTER
17.57, RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY HOUSING, TO THE ATHERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 677
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – February 18, 2026
4. ADOPT THE ATTACHED BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR THE FY 2025/26 BUDGET
Ordinance 677 and Resolution 26-02 adopted during Consent Agenda Motion MOTION BY: Lewis, Second by Lane to accept and adopt the Consent Agenda Items 1-
4. AYES: Lane, Widmer, Lewis, DeGolia, Holland
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council agreed, at Mayor Holland’s suggestion, to move all Regular Hearing Items to before the public hearing item.
PUBLIC HEARING – (Item 5) Heard after the Regular Agenda Items
5. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO ADD CHAPTER
17.57, RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY HOUSING, TO THE ATHERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE AND FIND THE IHO EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Town Senior Planner Ford introduced the item.
Town Planner Bendix and City Attorney Ebrahimi provided additional information to support the presentation to Council.
Council discussed various provisions in the Ordinance and its impacts including, application to HCD interpretations of the Ordinance, requirements for HCD ordinance approval, timeline for approval and Town processes, CEQA and discretionary approvals, impacts on select properties within the zone, outdoor open space, accessory structures and facilities.
Council introduced the ordinance for 1st Reading with direction to staff to require the same rules as RM10 zones for accessory structures and facilities, prohibit open roof top facilities, prohibit open pools above the ground floor, utilize the Town Arborist's language for landscape screening requirements.
Council also directed staff to conduct further research into what can be done to further incentivize parking or deter street parking, restrict ingress/egress along an R1 shared property line to no more than two openings, and require upper story window translucency.
MOTION BY Lewis, Second By Widmer to introduce and conduct the first reading of an ordinance adding Chapter 17.59, “Regulations and Objective Standards for Development Projects Sought Pursuant to Government Code Section 65912.157 (Senate Bill 79),” and Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – February 18, 2026
amending Chapter 17.60, “Definitions,” of the Atherton Municipal Code, based on the findings and reasons outlined in the Staff Report.
AYES: Lane, Widmer, Lewis, DeGolia, Holland
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 6 - 8)
6. AGREEMENT FOR EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT HOLBROOK-PALMER
PARK AND FIND THIS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Public Works Director Ovadia briefly introduced the item and provided a short history of the Event Managers that have operated at Holbrook-Palmer Park over the last several years.
Council discussed the potential contract provisions for an Event Services Manager at the Park, term of the contract, termination provisions, and non-exclusiveness of catering services.
MOTION BY Lewis, Second By Widmer to award a services agreement with Cheat A Little Catering, of Burlingame, to provide event management services at HolbrookPalmer Park; and to Direct the City Attorney to prepare the agreement; and Authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
AYES: Lane, Widmer, Lewis, DeGolia, Holland
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
7. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A POLICY REGARDING DISRUPTION OF
SERVICE IMPACTING PUBLIC TWO-WAY REMOTE PARTICIPATION DURING A
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City Attorney Ebrahimi introduced the item and noted relevant updates to the Brown Act as a result of SB 707.
Council had a few minor inquiries related to process and policy and opted to approve the policy.
MOTION BY Lane, Second by Widmer to adopt the attached policy establishing procedures for the City Council when there is disruption of telephonic or internet service during a City Council meeting that prevents the public's ability to attend or observe a meeting via two-way remote participation.
AYES: Lane, Widmer, Lewis, DeGolia, Holland
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – February 18, 2026
8. CONSIDERATION AND POTENTIAL REMOVAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE MEMBER
City Manager Rodericks presented the item noting the absences. Council supported staff’s recommendation and staff will open the recruitment for the vacancy.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Holland adjourned the meeting at 8:50 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk