Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting April 1, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Holland called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Widmer, Lane, Vice Mayor DeGolia, Mayor Holland – Present; Lewis – Absent Finance Committee: Hill – Present: Sleeth, Scolnick, Jain (online), Brickley (online) - Absent PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
1. FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 GENERAL FUND AND OPERATIONS BUDGET Assistant City Manager / Finance Director Barron III presented the Fiscal Year 2026/27 General Fund and Operation Budget. The report covered revenue and expenditure highlights as well as highlighting the major changes expected for the next fiscal year.
Council asked a few clarifying questions before accepting the report for further consideration during the full Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget process.
This item will return for continued discussion and adoption in June 2026.
2. REVIEW OF PROPOSED REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE
OFFICER AND SPECIALTY PAY FOR THE THERAPY CANINE HANDLER Police Chief McCulley presented the item proposing adding a School Resource Officer (SRO) to the Atherton Police Department for a total of two SRO’s and requested approval to establish a 2.5% specialty assignment pay for the current therapy canine handler.
Chief McCulley articulated an increase in the volume and seriousness of incidents under the responsibility of the SRO prompting the need. He noted that the schools will be engaged to continue a cost share arrangement for the additional Officer and would not be filled until an agreement could be reached.
Council provided support for adding an SRO and for the specialty assignment pay for the therapy canine handler.
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Town of Atherton
City Council and Audit & Finance
Committee
APRIL 1, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING - JOINT STUDY
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Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting April 1, 2026
The item related to adding an SRO will return to Council for further discussion and adopting.
3. UPDATE ON MENLO COLLEGE CAMPUS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Town Planner Bendix presented the most recent information on the campus housing project at Menlo College. She articulated a shift in community support for the project.
Council and Committee had a brief discussion before accepting the report. This was an informational item only.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Holland adjourned the meeting at 4:16 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk