APRIL | 2026
4 MONTHLY REPORTS
DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION
CONSTRUCTION TIME
LIMIT PENALTIES
2 SCHOOL INCIDENT
REPORTS
Statistics on the number of
construction time limit
penalties
Statistics on the use police
department response to
local schools
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
GENERAL ADMIN REPORT
Reports from General Administration, City Clerk's Office, Human Resources, Information Technology, and
Sustainability
Reports from the Finance Department, Key Budget Updates, and Financial Advisories
Reports from the Public Works Department, service requests, capital project updates, and Town field service reports A Division of Public Works, reports on Park maintenance and event activities as well as Park Committee updates
FINANCE REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
PARKS DIVISION REPORT
80 FAIR OAKS LANE
ATHERTON, CA 94027
650-752-0504
[email protected]
WWW.ATHERTONCA.GOV Reports from the Building and Planning Departments on permit and construction activity throughout Town.
COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT
Reports from the Police Department on crime activity, code enforcement, and traffic
POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT
02 10
11 17
25 33
32 38
POST OFFICE CLOSURE
The City Clerk’s Division is a part of the City Manager’s Office and consists of the City Clerk, a Reception/Postal Clerk, and a Management Analyst I/II. These core personnel support the Town’s City Clerk, Human Resources, Sustainability, Risk Management, Information Technology, Event Management, and Town Reception/Postal services. The Town utilizes the services and assistance of various consultants in the performance of the Department’s responsibilities.
HR Systems & Activities
Status of Vacancies:
There are 44 full-time authorized positions within the 2025/26 Budget. Of that total, there are 14 employees within the City Manager’s Office, Finance Department, Building Department, and Public Works Department. Within the Police Department, there are 21 sworn public safety personnel and 10 non-sworn public safety personnel. The Police Department continue to recruit for a full-time dispatcher and Police Officer for a Motor specialty assignment. The Police Department Management Analyst application period closes on April 10th. Public Works Management Analyst II, Alberto Espinoza started and will be introduced at the April 15 Council Meeting. The Town is currently at 97% staffing.
Atherton Contract Post Office – Closure Notice
The Atherton Contract Postal Unit will be closing on June 25, 2026.
Earlier this year the United States Postal Service informed the Town that they were exercising their right to close the Atherton Contract Postal Unit, commonly referred to as the Atherton Post Office.
This means that after June 25, 2026, the Town will no longer sell postage or process any mail activities at Town Hall.
Mail will still be picked up from the drop box inside Town Hall, but only in the mornings when mail is delivered to the Town. This time fluctuates based on mail routes, which typically occurs at 11:00 am, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions, please call the City Manager’s Office (650) 752-0500 or email the Town at [email protected].
City Clerk Monthly Report
April 15, 2026
Post Offices within 2 miles of Atherton:
Oak Grove
655 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
West Menlo Park
2120 Avy Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Menlo Park (Main Station)
3875 Bohannon Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Woodside Plaza
364 Woodside Plz
Redwood City, CA 94061
Community Outreach and Engagement
Senior Task Force (STF)
Hosting the second Cognitive Well-Being Workshop on
April 25. This is being hosted in partnership with the
Town of Woodside and held at Woodside Town Hall,
2955 Woodside Road starting at 10:00 AM. The Task
Force secured speakers in healthcare, adult care, and
senior living for interactive discussions and Q&A
sessions.
To register scan the QR Code on the image.
Youth Engagement
Atherton Youth Advisory Group (AYAG) hosted an Easte Egg Hunt at Holbrook-Palmer Park on March 21st.
City Clerk Monthly Report
April 15, 2026
Outreach Events & Activities:
Sounds of Summer Concernts
• June 18 - Take2 Dance Band
• July 16 - Maya Band
• August 20 - Soul Practitioners
Movies in the Park will be happening in concert with the Library's Summer Kick-off and Summer Wrap-up
events in the first week of June and the third week of
August.
Chater City Community Workshop
• Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Wrap-Up Workshop at 6:00 PM at Atherton Council Chambers | 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton, CA 94027
To learn more visit www.atherton.news/charter-city
IT Systems & Activities
The Town’s IT systems are operating within acceptable limits. Current IT priorities include:
• IT Special Projects:
o Troubleshoot BMS system with Syserco
§ Changed hostname of BMS system and notified Syserco to update related devices to see new hostname
§ Assisted with remote connection to the BMS system
o Fully decommissioned old print server and troubleshot any issues that arose with town/PD
o Assisted dispatch with RIMS not loading
o Completed Onboarded new hire including access to necessary applications o Set up new K-9 vehicle and tested with officers to ensure all operations are working as expected
o Converted the rest of the dispatchers over to the new domain o Investigated migration of the old file server, drafted a plan to implement next week o Worked on various IT networking projects such as getting Dell fiber switches online o Performed routine system maintenance, troubleshooting, and updating IT documentation.
Emergency Management Activities
1. COAD of South San Mateo County
Staff are set to meet for this monthly meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, to share regional updates with RedCross as the meeting host.
City Clerk Monthly Report
April 15, 2026
2. San Mateo County Emergency Managers Association Meeting Staff are scheduled to participate in the San Mateo County Emergency Managers Association (SMCEMA) meeting on April 23, 2026, to be held at the Menlo Park Council Chambers. The meeting will convene emergency management professionals from across the county, including representatives from local jurisdictions, fire, EMS, law enforcement, and partner agencies.
The agenda will include a guest presentation by Ryan Reynolds on tsunami preparedness, as well as association business items and updates from partner agencies. The group will also take time to honor the legacy of Dena Gunning, including a moment of silence and the announcement of a new award in her name.
Additional discussion topics include updates to the Association’s bylaws and initial coordination for the upcoming Great ShakeOut scheduled for October 15, 2026. The meeting will also include regional briefings from Cal OES, San Mateo County Emergency Management, the American Red Cross, and legislative updates.
Staff will continue to engage with regional partners through SMCEMA and support local planning efforts related to the Great ShakeOut and broader emergency preparedness initiatives.
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Waste Reduction
a. Spring Compost Workshop with San Mateo County Sustainability Department (May 12, 2026, at 6pm)
Staff have confirmed a Spring Compost Workshop in partnership with the San Mateo County (SMC) Sustainability Department on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6 PM in Jennings Pavilion.
This workshop is part of the Environmental Programs Committee’s Spring and Fall programming, highlighting Climate Action Plan themes and ways residents can help reduce environmental impact. The focal theme for Spring 2026 is reducing Solid Waste.
Staff are scheduling a “run of show” meeting to finalize event logistics in mid-April.
A newsflash and social media publications are scheduled to be sent out the week of April 6th. Residents and community members can register for this free event here: Free Home Composting Workshop Tickets, Tuesday, May 12 from 6 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite
b. Roll-Off Bins / GreenWaste Franchise Amendment
Staff continue preparing for the transition of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris services to GreenWaste Recovery, which holds the exclusive franchise to collect, transport, recycle, process, and dispose of all C&D debris in the Town as of January 1, 2026. This transition follows a 2020 City Council decision and supports compliance with State law.
Staff recently received a memorandum from R3 Consulting outlining findings and recommendations related to the Town’s roll off bin process. Over the next month, staff from the City Manager’s Office, Building Department, and Code Enforcement will meet to review these recommendations, discuss next steps, and identify implementation strategies. The goal is to streamline operations and refine enforcement processes by Summer 2026.
City Clerk Monthly Report
April 15, 2026
c. Environmental Program Committee
The Environmental Programs Committee met on Thursday,
May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The Committee reviewed and
discussed the January meeting minutes, the Environmental Programs Committee Charter, and ongoing Earth Day
planning efforts.
Staff will continue coordinating with the Earth Day
Subcommittee on event preparations. Based on the discussion, staff will also return with recommendations for potential fall programming aligned with the Climate Action Plan.
Staff have conducted extensive outreach since February, inviting over 150 potential vendors, partners, and community groups. The event will feature a diverse group of confirmed participants across sustainability, education, public safety, and community engagement.
Confirmed vendors and partners include:
• Themed Vendors: Backyard Nourish, Canopy, Clorofil, Green Foothills, IRBIS Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Peninsula Feed Store, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, San Mateo County Bird Alliance
• Youth & Education: Atherton Youth Advisory Group, Bay Area Youth Climate Summit, Knoxx Playschool, San Mateo County Youth Climate Ambassadors • Community Resources & Partners: American Medical Response, Atherton Library, Cal Water, Get Ready Atherton, GreenWaste Recovery LLC, HIP Housing, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, Peninsula Clean Energy
• Town Partners & Local Committees: Atherton Arts Foundation, Atherton Police Department, Environmental Programs Committee, Friends of the Atherton Library, Tree Committee
• Food & Beverage: Saigon Street Food, Melina’s Kitchen, The Pop Nation, Cal Water Hydration Truck
d. Refuse & Recycling Committee
Staff are looking to schedule a meeting on May 5, 2026, to review the roll off bin implementation and enforcement process. We may also include, as time allows a presentation on recent quarterly reports from GreenWaste Recovery and sustainability updates from our regional partners.
e. Compost Pile + Potential Compost Hub Coming in 2026
The compost pile at Holbrook Palmer Park continues to be a popular and well used resource for the community and is restocked every two to three months, or as needed when supplies run low. Staff have requested invoices and quotes for materials associated with the proposed Compost Hub and are working toward ordering and installation by Summer 2026, utilizing approximately $10,000 in SB 1383 Organic Waste Recovery Grant funding.
City Clerk Monthly Report
April 15, 2026
The conceptual plan has been shared with the Environmental Programs Committee for initial feedback and will be presented to the Parks and Recreation Committee for additional input.
The proposed Compost Hub would include the existing free compost pile, shovels, an outdoor play table, a large zig zag hinged message center, and a welcome sign. The message center would be used to share information about Town events and programs, SB 1383 and organic waste recovery educational materials, and other community resources.
The message center has capacity large enough to host a permanent “Arborist Corner” to provide community updates on all things tree and park related.
2. Electrification
a. E-Leaf Blower Program
Atherton residents continue to participate in the Town’s Electric Leaf Blower Rebate Program, which supports the transition to cleaner, quieter landscaping equipment while aligning with the Town’s noise and electrification regulations. As of early March, fewer than 40 rebates remain available.
The remaining rebate funds will be available through June 2027 on a first come, first served basis, or until funds are exhausted. Households are eligible for one rebate per fiscal year. Staff are continuing outreach and communications out on the field and in the upcoming Spring Athertonian to encourage residents to take advantage of the remaining rebates and support the community’s transition to electric landscaping equipment. b. PCE Member Agency Grant + EV Chargers Project
The Town was awarded $181,946 through Peninsula Clean Energy’s (PCE) Member Agency Grant to advance municipal electrification and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Grant funds will support two key projects: the purchase of an electric lift and the installation of six Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers—four at Holbrook-Palmer Park and two at the Police Department. The project includes EV Ready infrastructure to allow for future expansion, with up to four additional ports at the Park and two at the Police Department.
The project experienced a delay during the design and building permit submittal phase but is now under review by the Building Department.
3. Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Dashboard
Staff are coordinating with regional partners to gather information on their progress reports for the Climate Action Plan (CAP). This effort is part of planning for a CAP Mid-Cycle check-in to be presented to the EPC and the City Council later this year, providing an update on the Town’s progress toward its climate and carbon neutrality goals.
Staff met with the Town Arborist to discuss the implementation of the Urban Forestry Master Plan and will be planning next steps in 2026.
City Clerk Monthly Report
April 15, 2026
ADU Match Program Update + Outreach
Staff are trying to schedule a potential workshop on building ADUs for May 2026. Over the summer, staff are also working on a HIP Housing and ADU Tour potential videos to be used to promote ADUs and our Match Program.
City Clerk Activities CURRENT and ON THE HORIZON
There are currently 5 open Public Records Request that staff are working to complete.
Public Information Stats & Analytics
1. Athertonian
The Spring 2026 edition of The Athertonian is currently at the printers and is scheduled to be delivered to residents by April 17, 2026. This edition highlights key Town projects and milestones, including:
• The Atherton Train Museum opening in Spring 2026
• EV charger installation at Holbrook-Palmer Park
• Plans for a Compost Hub utilizing $10,000 in SB 1383 grant funding • E-Leaf Blower Rebate Program
• Public safety initiatives, including school safety outreach at Las Lomitas Elementary and an EV and battery safety talk on April 29
• Charter City exploration
This edition provides residents with a concise overview of Atherton’s progress and upcoming initiatives.
2. Digital Outreach/Social Media
Staff continue to post on all platforms sharing local and regional resources and opportunities to get involved.
Staff have onboarded Graphics Interns in the City Manager’s Office to enhance our digital engagement. The reporting period covers March 1 – April 9, 2026 Platform Number of followers Impressions or Accounts
Reached
Twitter/X 0.8% decrease, a total of 642 followers 25% decrease in Engagement Instagram 2 % increase, a total of 2.1k followers 367% increase in Engagement Facebook .9% increase, a total of 686 followers 143 % increase in Engagement NextDoor 33 new members, a total of
6,547members, and 2,572 households
claimed
City Clerk Monthly Report
April 15, 2026
The Cross Channel Report is a cumulative report of social media performance across X, Instagram, and Facebook for the Town. One key metric staff is working to increase is our general social media activity.
Across all platforms, your social media presence has shown strong momentum with a 83% increase in posts and a remarkable 259% growth in engagement, driving impressions up by 83%. Follower growth remains steady at 1%, with Instagram leading the charge in engagement growth at 367%. While Facebook and Instagram saw significant gains in views and visits, Twitter experienced a slight decline in followers and engagement, suggesting an opportunity for renewed focus there.
• Instagram engagement surged by 367% alongside a 75% increase in posts. This is likely a result of increased activity regarding Earth Day and Waste Wise • Facebook boosted posts by 89% and engagement by 143%, with visits up 45%. We believe the increase is also explained by Earth Day and Waste Wise events. • Cross-channel impressions rose by 83%, reaching 8,512 total views.
Town website subscriber group:
Distribution List Subscribers
Atherton Online 1,668
News Flash (CM & PD) 1,592 & 1,589
Alert Center (CM & PD) 1,361 & 1,577
Calendar (Meetings) 1,598
• Website Analytics:
o March 1 – April 9: 11.5K Active Users
o Last 7 Days Total Page Views: 1.9K
§ Building = 780
§ Agenda & Minutes = 690
• YouTube Analytics
o 388 Subscribers
o 1,119 Videos
o 139,162 Views
The Finance Department consists of a Finance Director, Accountant and Junior Accountant. These core personnel provide the bulk of the Town’s accounting and payroll support. The Department utilizes the services of outside auditors, property tax analysts, and investment advisors in support of their efforts.
Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Revenues and Expenditures
Year to Date
Months Complete – 9
% of Year Complete –75%
Budget Revenue % Received
Park Program $ 79,700 $ 67,420 85%
Planning Permits $ 520,300 $ 399,250 77%
Business Licenses $ 298,000 $ 255,794 86%
Police $ 540,450 $ 335,274 62%
Sales Taxes $ 529,000 $ 207,421 39%
Miscellaneous $ 1,282,216 $ 1,530,628 119%
Public Works $ 685,700 $ 539,612 79%
Franchise Fees $ 943,000 $ 444,395 47%
Building Permits $ 2,449,400 $ 1,935,198 79%
Property Taxes $ 17,384,500 $ 13,657,021 79%
Total $ 24,712,266 $ 19,372,014 78.4%
Budget Expenditures % Expended
City Council $ 76,200 $ 52,025 68.2%
Administration $ 1,496,288 $ 1,083,536 72.4%
City Attorney $ 310,000 $ 211,294 68.2%
Finance $ 944,442 $ 691,822 73.2%
Planning $ 1,257,350 $ 832,584 66.2%
Building $ 2,054,371 $ 1,423,208 69.2%
Interdepartmental $ 1,215,162 $ 835,881 68.8%
Police $ 11,379,509 $ 8,271,687 72.6%
Public Works $ 4,015,433 $ 2,034,645 50.7%
Total $ 22,748,755 $ 15,436,682 67.8%
The Public Works Department consists of a Public Works Director, Maintenance Manager, Associate Engineer, Town Arborist, Office Specialist and Management Analyst (vacant). These core personnel are supplemented by various contract service personnel and service vendors that operate on a Task Order basis. These include but are not limited to MCE, West Coast Arborists, Contract Sweeping Services, CalWest Lighting, Tony’s Clean Team, Interwest Group, and BrightView Landscaping.
Field Public Works Services are provided under contract via MCE. MCE provides four (4) personnel to perform general Town maintenance support including, but not limited to, vegetation trimming for sight distance and sign clearance, Park restroom oversight, meeting setup/takedown support, sign replacement, minor asphalt/DG repairs, street sign and marker replacements, basic maintenance for Town-maintained trees/plantings along roadways, Town event support, minor drainage projects and maintenance, basic building support services and minor roadway maintenance (pothole repairs). MCE personnel generally work from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday; but, these same personnel provide emergency call-out services for after hours and on weekends.
Landscape maintenance services at Holbrook-Palmer Park and at the Town Center/Library complex are provided by BrightView Landscaping (BrightView). BrightView is also responsible for emptying Town-owned garbage cans at the park and Town Center.
Street Sweeping
Street Sweeping is a contract service via Contract Sweeping Services.
Month Curb Miles Weight (tons) Cubic Yards
July 2025 38 6 12
August 2025 39 10 5
September 2025 66 4 2
October 2025 66 4 2
November 2025 60 18 12
December 2025 61 18 24
January 26 60 12 18
February 26 65 12 18
March 26 39 6 12
April 26
May 26
June 26
Total 494 90 105
Services Requests March 2026
• Banner installation on Middlefield Road and Marsh Road • Repair Library bike pump
• Responded to downed wires at Oak Grove Avenue and Middlefield Road • Channel clean up at Watkins Avenue and Station Lane
• Curb Painting (Various Locations)
• Door hinge repair at Heritage Room
• Holbrook-Palmer Park playground pump repair
• Holbrook-Palmer Park playschool fence repair
• Holbrook-Palmer Park Rose Garden planting and watering • Reflector installation on Alameda de las Pulgas
• Library drain clean out
• Installed roadway marker – Alameda de las Pulgas and Walsh Road • Installed roadway marker – Greenoaks Drive and Deodora Drive • Installed roadway marker – Middlefield Road and Encinal Avenue • Removal of memorial at Prior Lane
• Responded to downed tree at Fair Oaks Lane at El Camino Real • Pothole repair on Valparaiso Avenue
• Pruning around street signs (Various Locations)
• Termite tenting and treatment at Station Museum
General Maintenance and Special Services
• Weekly litter removal Along ECR, schools (Fridays 2 staff, 2 hours). • Remove Litter on Marsh Road, Middlefield Road & Alameda de las Pulgas. • Park General Duties: Garbage Cans, Town wide & ECR litter, ECR landscape & Corp yard clean-up, vehicle/tool maintenance.
• Fire extinguishers (checked/re-charged)
• Park General daily duties – mowing, empty garbage/recycling, restroom oversight, fire extinguishers (checked/re-charged), playground inspections, elevator inspections, open/close buildings, meeting room set-ups/tear downs.
Photographs of Work Performed March 2026
Banner Installation Middlefield Road at Marsh Road
Channel clean up Watkins ave and Station Lane
Holbrook-Palmer Park Playground Pump Repair
Reflector Installation on Alamdea De Las Pulgas
Atherton Station Display Case Cleaning
Atherton Station Termite Control
Pothole Repair Valparaiso
New Markers installed (Various Locations)
See Click Fix March 2026
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 1 of 8
The Public Works Director oversees general Park maintenance and activities. The Park has several contract service personnel and vendors that manage various activities at the park.
There are three (3) structures available for event rental at the park – the Carriage House, the Main House, and the Pavilion. Outdoor venues may also be rented, and these include the Event Garden, Water Tower Green and North Meadow. Picnic areas in the park may be reserved for small group day rental. Menlo Atherton Little League manages and maintains the Willie Mays Ball Field.
Facility Rentals for March 26
Month North
Meadow
Children’s
Picnic
Area
Jennings
Pavilion
Main Carriage
House w/
NM
Field D Other House
24-Oct 5 0 1 1 0 0 0
24-Nov 3 1 1 0 0 0 0
24-Dec 1 0 2 1 0 0 0
25-Jan 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
25-Feb 0 2 0 1 0 0 0
25-Mar 0 2 1 1 0 0 0
25-Apr 3 2 2 0 0 0 1
25-May 7 5 2 1 1 0 0
25-Jun 4 4 2 2 0 0 0
FY 24-25 37 22 14 8 6 0 1
25-Jul 4 4 0 0 1 0 0
25-Aug 7 4 1 1 2 0 0
25-Sep 4 2 2 2 0 0 1
25-Oct 3 3 1 0 1 0 0
25-Nov 1 1 1 0 2 0 3
25-Dec 0 0 2 1 0 0 0
26-Jan 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
26-Feb 1 0 2 1 1 0 0
26-Mar 2 2 1 0 0 0 0
26-Apr
26-May
26-Jun
FY 25-26 23 16 10 5 7 0 4
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 2 of 8
Types of Rental Activity for March 26
Month Social Gathering Wedding Corporate
Gathering Other
24-Oct 7 0 0 0
24-Nov 5 0 0 0
24-Dec 4 0 0 0
25-Jan 3 0 0 0
25-Feb 3 0 0 0
25-Mar 5 0 0 0
25-Apr 7 0 0 0
25-May 16 0 0 1
25-Jun 12 0 0 0
FY 24-25 87 1 2 1
25-Jul 8 1 0 0
25-Aug 13 0 2 0
25-Sep 11 0 0 0
25-Oct 7 0 0 0
25-Nov 8 0 0 0
25-Dec 3 0 0 0
26-Jan 1 0 0 0
26-Feb 2 0 0 0
26-Mar 5 0 0 0
26-Apr
26-May
26-Jun
Total 58 1 2 0
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 3 of 8
Revenue from Rental Activity for March 26
Month Revenue Fees 10% Catering Fee Revenue to Town
24-Oct $4,652.00 $0.00 $4652.00
24-Nov $3617.00 $0.00 $3617.00
24-Dec $9417.00 $0.00 9417.00
25-Jan $987.00 $0.00 $987.00
25-Feb $2,560.00 $0.00 $2,560.00
25-Mar $2,285.00 $0.00 $2,285.00
25-Apr $8,210.00 $0.00 $8,210.00
25-May $10,140.00 $0.00 $10,140.00
25-Jun $5,285.00 $0.00 $5,285.00
FY 24-25 Total $68,885.00
25-Jul $2,445.00 $0.00 $2,445.00
25-Aug $9,450.00 $0.00 $9,450.00
25-Sep $13,720.00 $0.00 $13,720.00
25-Oct $4,965.00 $0.00 $4,965.00
25-Nov $5,460.00 $0.00 $5,460.00
25-Dec $8,040.00 $0.00 $8,040.00
26-Jan $185.00 $0.00 $185.00
26-Feb $7,115.00 $0.00 $7115.00
26-Mar $5,160.00 $0.00 $5,160.00
26-Apr
26-May
26-Jun
TOTAL FY 25-26 $56,540.00
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 4 of 8
General and Special Services for March 26
• Pick up litter/trash.
• Remove trash bags.
• Blow/Pick Up Tree Leaves & Debris
• Inspect and Maintain Restrooms
• Inspect and Maintain Playgrounds
• Inspect and Maintain Main House Elevator
• Control undesirable weeds throughout property.
• Cut back and remove tree brush and dead vegetation.
• Apply seasonal fertilizers to turf and plants.
• Inspect and maintain landscape irrigation.
• Inspect and maintain landscape irrigation well and filter system. • Monitor potable water usage daily.
• Water non-established trees throughout the park (scheduled) • Blow tennis courts 2x per week, as required.
For March 2026:
• Fountain Clean up and pump repair
• Playground restroom pump repair
• Playschool fence repair
• Tennis court door repair
• Cart repair for landscaping
• Park events clean up
• Rose garden planting and watering
New and Future Planned Projects:
Jennings Pavillion Upgrades
Jennings Pavillion Lighting
. Carriage House Lighting
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 5 of 8
Tennis Court Usage/Reservations
Player Capital Tennis (PCT) manages court operations.
Month
PC
Court
Hours
# of
Students
Private
Lessons
Key
Holder
Hours
Clay
Court
Hours
Pickleball
Court
Hours
24-Oct 797 342 397 325 22 132.5
24-Nov 667 345 415 362 6 169
24-Dec 642 295 367 322 15 125
25-Jan 597 299 351 321 9 167
25-Feb 660 301 433 395 12 188
25-Mar 676 294 408 323 19.5 187.5
25-Apr 693 335 452 365 18 195.5
25-May 698 375 455 353 15 255
25-Jun 787 435 475 320 20 206
FY-24-
25 8,536 4,159 5,306 4,326 254.5 1,754
25-Jul 766 302 492 282 14.5 244.5
25-Aug 675.5 312 441 325.5 11 216.5
25-Sep 707 322 403 341.5 20 203
25-Oct 682 315 372 362.5 9 153
25-Nov 654 311 365 266 20 207.5
25-Dec 625 301 351 214 8 167.5
26-Jan 601 304 332 261.5 19 166
26-Feb 655 297 321 255.5 11 150.5
26-Mar 641 273 283 291.5 16 199
26-Apr
26-May
26-Jun
Total
FY-25-
26 6,006.5 2,737 3,294 2,600 128.5 1,714.5
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 6 of 8
Photographs of Work Performed in March 2026
Fountain cleanout
Playground Bathroom Pump repair
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 7 of 8
Playschool Fence repair
Repair Lanscaping Cart
Tennis Court door repair
Parks Division Monthly Report –March 2026 Page 8 of 8
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Event Clean Up
Rose Garden Planting and watering
Submitted by:
Interwest Consulting Group
Community Services
Monthly Report
March 2026
Town of Atherton
Building Department
80 Fair Oaks Ln.
Atherton, California 94027
Phone: (650) 752-0560
Town of Atherton
Building Safety Inspections
Construction and Permit Summary
Based on Fiscal Year - Year to Date
Fiscal Year for Budgetary Comparisons
FY 2025-26 FY 2024-25
YTD YTD
Total Construction Valuation1: $55,837,086 $297,351,107 $192,158,938 Plan Check Fees Collected: $79,754 $601,511 $351,935
Permit Fees Collected: $148,445 $1,039,855 $1,049,642
Other Fees Collected: $13,645 $87,145 $109,468
TOTAL: $241,844 $1,728,511 $1,511,045
Applications Received: 98 730 663
Residential:
New Single Family Residential Permits
Issued: 3 20 15
New Accessory Structures Issued: 9 142 179
Addition / Alteration Permits Issued: 8 62 78
Reroof / Water Well / Grading Permits
Issued: 9 109 134
Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Permits
Issued: 18 152 171
Demolition Permits Issued: 3 26 14
Non-Residential:
New Permits Issued: 0 4 6
TOTAL Permits Issued (2) 50 515 597
Inspections Performed: 654 4,769 6,492
Footnotes:
1Valuation: For permitted projects during this period.
2 The total permits issued for each Fiscal Year reflect totals through the corresponding month
PLAN CHECK
INSPECTIONS
REVENUE
PERMITS
Mar-26
Staff Level Reviews
Planning Commission Items
Plan Review
TOTAL 13 12 0 85
Planning Projects
March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Inspections
This Month
Activity Activity
Fiscal Year to Date
Arborist Activity Summary
March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Site Visits
Town of Atherton
Building Safety & Inspection
Tree Removal Info. / Consu / C.E
Planning Commission Update:
A. Approved a request for a Special Structures Permit (SSR26-001) to accommodate a new swimming pool as part of a new full site development 180 Isabella Avenue (APN 070-211-210), an approximately 2-acre site within the R-1A zoning district.
B.The Commission considered a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP26–001) and a Variance (VAR26-003) for the installation of 21-foot tall sports field netting along the Alejandra frontage at Wunderlich Field, located at 65 Alejandra Avenue (APN 070-360-110), a portion of the Menlo School campus at 50 Valparaiso Avenue (APN 070- 390-010) and within the Public Facilities and Schools (PFS) zoning district. Neighbors raised concerns regarding the visiblity of the netting and questioned the activities allowed on the field. The Commission voted to continue the application to the May Planning Commission meeting giving the applicant time to address neighbor concerns.
C.Approved a request for Variance (VAR26-001) from Atherton Municipal Code (AMC) Sections 17.32.040 Development Standards for Setbacks, to reconstruct a portion of an existing single-family dwelling that is legally nonconforming with regard to side and rear setbacks at 70 Linda Vista Avenue (APN 070-161-040) and within the Residential District Zone (R-1A).
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Summary of New Single Family Residential Permits Issued by Month 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
4 1 5 1 1 0 1
1 0 3 0 1 2 1
3 1 2 0 2 5 0
2 1 4 2 3 0
2 2 0 4 1 3
2 0 3 3 4 2
Jan. to June Totals 8 8 13 8 13 15 7
4 2 1 3 2 4
2 5 3 2 2 5
1 2 4 2 3 2
3 5 0 3 1 1
0 1 0 1 3 3
3 0 2 2 1 3
July to Dec Totals 13 15 10 13 12 18
8 21 28 18 26 27 25
Project
Type
No of
Plan
Checks
Average
Review
Days
Target
**
Overdue
Plan
Checks
135 10 10
133 5 6
11 2 3
279 0
** Target: in working days
Major Plan Check: New Houses, New Accessory Structures, New non-Residential Minor Plan Check: Small Additions, Reroof, Alterations, Misc.
Total Number of Plan Checks
December
Total New SFD
Permits:
Plan Check Performance
March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026 Major Plan Check Minor Plan Check Cycles
1st Review
Subsequent Rev.
1st Review
Subsequent Rev.
Town of Atherton
Building Inspection & Plan Check
Month
January
November
July
August
September
October
February
March
April
May
June
Summary Graphs
77 71 71 90 88 68 105 73 72 102 70 54
98 49 83 83 74 83 68 65 80 46 59 84
45 50
763 736 736
1025
625
528
641
499
346
537
487
452
654
0 200
400
600
800
1000
1200 Counts
Plan Checks, Permits, Inspections
PC
Permits
Inspections
$10,390,844
$26,029,377
$14,069,605
$32,658,959
$47,741,142
$14,351,152
$24,310,277
$32,453,123
$2,964,337
$62,681,122
$62,681,122
$30,623,707
$55,837,086
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
Permit Valuation
Summary Graphs
$97,730.00
$182,287.00
$257,207.00
$244,301.00
$220,576.00
$195,765.00
$233,982.00
$155,508.00
$209,302.00
$257,286.00
$225,559.00
$138,640.00
$241,844.00
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
Mar-25 Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Fees (Plan Check & Permit Fees)
$87,145
$601,511
$1,039,855
$1,728,511
$169,000
$562,000
$1,706,400
$2,437,400
51.57% 107.03% 60.94% 70.92%
$0
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
Other Plan Check Fees Permit Fees Total
YTD vs. Budgeted
FYTD 25-26
Budgeted 25-26
Percentage of
Budget
Town of Atherton
Summary of ADU's - JADU's - SFR,
Entitled, Permitted, Finaled
Feb March April June Total July Aug Oct Nov Dec Total Totals Entitled ADU 5 3 15 15
Pemitted ADU 4 4 4 12 12
Finaled ADU 3 3 1 7 7
Entitled JADU 0 1 3 3
Pemitted JADU 0 2 3 3
Finaled JADU 0 0 0 0
Entitled SFR 2 4 2 8 8
Permitted SFR 1 3 8 8
Finaled SFR 2 1 5 5
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
Entitled ADU 53 35 26 32 15 161
Pemitted ADU 25 44 46 48 12 175
Finaled ADU 17 24 14 23 7 85
Entitled JADU 10 9 4 7 3 33
Pemitted JADU 5 8 0 8 3 24
Finaled JADU 0 2 7 1 0 10
Entitled SFR 20 17 26 14 8 85
Permitted SFR 26 18 28 21 8 101
Finaled SFR 17 29 11 27 5 89
May Sept
2 Jan
7 2
4 1
0
March 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Project Address Issue Date CTL Deadline Adjusted CTL ** Penalties Pd. Est. Completion 234 Park Ln 3/7/2022 3/7/2025 7/24/2025 $220,000 7/1/2026 89 Douglas 6/30/2022 6/30/2025 11/16/2025 $30,000 3/16/2026 $220,000 10/22/2026
Total Penalties Deposited: $470,000
NOTE: Penalties do not become revenue to the Town until all appeals have been exhausted. * Under new modified ordinance. Additional Penalty fees due ** Covid-19 CTL adjustments due to shutdown.
Year Amount Forfieted
2015 thru 2018 $511,200.00
2019 $307,200.00
2020 $329,600.00
2021 $333,000.00
2022 $828,000.00
2023 $559,000.00
2024 $780,000.00
2025 $427,000.00
2026
Total to Date $4,075,000.00
Forfieted Construction Time Limit Penalties
Town of Atherton
Building Safety & Inspection
Active Construction Time Limit Penalties
The Atherton Police Department consists of 31 personnel, sworn and non-sworn. Of the sworn personnel, there is a Police Chief, a Commander, five (5) Sergeants, and fourteen (14) Officers.
Non-sworn personnel consist of an Executive Assistant/Training Manager, a Communications Supervisor, two (2) Code Enforcement Officers, a Community Services Officer, and five (5) Dispatchers.
These personnel provide 24-hour police patrol, dispatch, traffic enforcement, school resource, crime investigation, crime prevention and other law enforcement services to the community.
Personnel typically work a 12-hour shift schedule (4-on/3-off) with a priority staffing level of three (3) sworn personnel at all times.
Graphics and data provided in this report can be found via CitizenRIMS. CitizenRIMS is an active, online database of calls for service to the Atherton Police Department available via the Town’s website. The database provides information on active and historic calls for service, criminal activity and statistics, missing persons, stolen vehicles, arrests, and crime bulletins. Through CitizenRIMS residents can also sign up for Security Camera Registration and Vacation Home Checks.
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Overall Activity for the Month of March 2026
During this reporting period, there were 45 investigations. Of that total, 18 offenders were cited, arrested, referred to the San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution, or referred to the San Mateo County Juvenile District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
Offenses included driving with a suspended license, misdemeanor warrant, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor battery, possession of a firearm at a school, minor in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a serial number, forge/alter vehicle registration, contact a minor for sexual acts, felony conspiracy, probation violation, public intoxication, obstruct/resist a police officer, invade personal privacy with use a GPS device, receiving stolen property, failure to register as a sex offender, and possession of a switchblade knife in a vehicle.
Of the 1,917 total police incidents for the month, 1,048 were officer-initiated incidents. These incidents resulted in 302 citations being issued for vehicle code and other violations. Officers initiated 783 other types of incidents that included investigating suspicious vehicles, traffic
collisions, citizen flag downs, home checks, code enforcement and construction checks, follow-up investigations, pedestrian stops, traffic enforcement details, medical calls, and welfare checks.
Traffic Incidents
Overall, there were 406 traffic incident locations, some with multiple stops, for the reporting period. A map of the incident locations for the period can be found via CitizenRIMs at the following link: https://atherton.citizenrims.com/map. Enter the Start and End Date for the search and select “Traffic” as an Activity Type.
Traffic Collisions
There were 4 collision locations during this reporting period. The map below indicates the locations of the incidents for the reporting period.
Traffic Complaints
The Atherton Police Department received one (1) traffic complaint for the month of March. • A resident reported speeding vehicles on Selby Lane.
o Results: 280 minutes of enforcement time on Selby Lane
Bicycle Traffic Stops
There were 3 bicycle related calls initiated during this reporting period. These calls were for improper lighting (1), red light violation (1), and riding the wrong way (1). These stops resulted in 3 verbal warnings.
Criminal Activity and Suspicious Circumstances
The Department responded to 182 locations (some locations multiple times) for property crimes (29), person crimes (9), and incidents of suspicious circumstances (144).
Property Crimes – 29 Person Crimes – 9
Suspicious Circumstances - 144
Municipal Code Violations
The Department responded to approximately 29 incidents/calls for service regarding municipal code violations. Those incidents included but were not limited to construction work hour violations, construction parking violations, right-of-way encroachments and obstructions, nonpermitted work on private/public property, overgrown/non-maintained vegetation, mobile food vendors, free speech/real estate/construction signs, animal nuisances, zoning questions/violations, unmaintained properties, fire damaged structures, neighbor disputes, and heritage tree concerns.
Holbrook Palmer Park
Holbrook Palmer Park had 76 incidents during this reporting period, 70 of which were security checks, foot patrols by officers, and closing/opening the park. The other incidents were for an animal call, found property, event, juvenile problem, ordinance violation, and a suspicious vehicle.
Premise Watch
Officers completed 434 House/Vacation checks during the reporting period.
School Incidents
Officers responded to 185 school incidents during the reporting period. These incidents were mostly officer-initiated security checks and adopt a school visits.
Incidents of note from this reporting period:
• During the month, the SRO assisted with multiple disturbances and de-escalated them. • On 03/11, the SRO located a missing person on school campus and reunited them with their guardian.
• On 03/13, a student was found to be in possession of a firearm while on a school campus.
The student was arrested and booked into a juvenile detention facility. • On 03/25, the SRO investigated a battery between four students.
The current reporting period is highlighted in the table below. All other columns represent the months preceding and prior year.
Response Times
In general, there are 3 types of Calls for Service from the Police Department. In order of priority:
High, Medium, and Low.
High Priority calls are in-progress events where persons or high-value property are in immediate danger and require a multiple officer response. This is a lights and siren response to a crime in progress, injury collision, or medical emergency.
Medium Priority calls are in-progress events without immediate danger to persons or property.
Multiple officers may be necessary for these calls. These calls take precedence over all other calls for service and require an immediate police response (non-lights and siren), but the incident may not be in progress. The most common medium priority calls are burglary, robbery, sexual assault, and residential burglary alarm activations. The latter is the most frequent call in Atherton.
Low Priority calls are other calls for service. Events that may no longer be in-progress, so immediate response is not as urgent. Normally requires a single officer. Officers may or may not be immediately dispatched to these calls. Low priority calls are dogs off leash the Park, parking violations, construction noise or activity, and follow-up police reports.
During the Reporting Period there were:
Priority Level Number of Calls Average Response Time Goal High 3 1:53 <4 minutes
Medium 383 5:06 <6 minutes
Low 283 3:16 <8 minutes
Response times are calculated from the time the call is dispatched until the time the officer arrives on the scene. The table below depicts the Department’s Medium Priority response times for the past 6 months.
MONTH YEAR RESPONSE
TIME
February 2026 5:11
January 2026 7:03
December 2025 4:57
November 2025 5:16
October 2025 5:54
September 2025 6:38
Total Training Hours for the Reporting Period: 298 HOURS
NAME TRAINING/HOURS DATES
Sworn Staff & Dispatchers POST Beyond Bias/4 hours March Sworn Staff & Dispatchers Strategic Communications/4 hours March Gutierrez CalNENA Conf./24 hours March 2 - 4
Andruha CNU Training Day/8 hours March 6
All Sworn Staff Range Qualification/1 hour March 10 & 12 Fong Therapy Canine Training/7 hours March 17
Taylor Fingerprint Lifting/2 hours March 23
Patel Fingerprint Lifting/2 hours March 23
Fong Fingerprint Lifting/2 hours March 23
Yamsuan Fingerprint Lifting/2 hours March 23
Larsen Executive Leadership/24 hours Mar. 31–Apr. 2
The table below depicts the amount of officer-initiated activity and the number of traffic citations issued for the past six months:
Noise Ordinance Violations
Month Total
Reports Construction SingleFamily School Other In Violation Unable to
Locate
Jan 3 1 2 0 0 0 0
Feb 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Mar 5 0 4 0 1 0 0
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MONTH OFFICER INITIATED ACTIVITY CITATIONS
March 1,048 302
February 1,213 700
January 1,206 361
December 1,424 478
November 879 500
October 1,410 761
Drone Use
Month Total Deployments Suspicious
Person/Veh Traffic Collision Alarm Training/Test Other
Jan 55 3 1 2 47 2
Feb 48 1 0 1 45 1
Mar 12 1 1 5 5
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Code Enforcement Activity Report
Summary: