MAY | 2026
5 MONTHLY REPORTS
DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION
CAPITAL PROJECT
STATUS REPORTS
3 CONSTRUCTION
TIME LIMIT
Status of the Town’s PENALTIES
various Capital Projects Statistics on the various
projects in Town that have
incurred Construction Time
Limit Penalties
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
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12 22
30 38
20 37
OUTREACH AND EVENTS
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 9 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 is conducting background for their Management Analyst vacancy and will be introducing Academy Graduate Officer Tejera at the June Council meeting. Public Works is re-recruiting for the Management Analyst position with interviews set for May. The Town is currently at 97% staffing.
REMINDER - Atherton Contract Post Office – Closure Notice The Atherton Contract Postal Unit will be closing on June 25, 2026.
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 [email protected].
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 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
The City Manager’s Office conducted a Compost Workshop with the San Mateo County Sustainability Department on May 12 at 6 PM. This was part of the Environmental Program Committee seasonal programing that has been aligned with Climate Action Plan goals.
Outreach Events & Activities:
Sounds of Summer Concernts:
• June 18 - Take2 Dance Band
• July 16 - Maya Band
• August 20 - Soul Practitioners
Holbrook-Palmer Park (HPP):
May
• 6 Day Use Permits Approved
• Menlo-Atherton High School reserved event space at the North Meadow and Carriage House on May 29
June
• 3 Day Use Permits Approved
• 3 Rentals Confirmed
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 2026
IT Systems & Activities
The Town’s IT systems are operating within acceptable limits. Current IT priorities include:
o Investigated CoPilot capabilities and created a briefing for the Town users and best practices
o Put the library onto a separate VLAN and created a library DMZ with strict access rules as part of our ongoing efforts to increase network security for the town o Updated documentation in ITG
o Migrated file server and other server related changes o Manually updated all Town and PD users' home directories. o Worked on various IT networking projects such as getting Dell fiber switches online o Looked into Verkada cameras being down at Jennings Pavilion o Went through Access Point counts to determine a true replacement need to establish reliable Wi-Fi at Town Center and HPP.
o Looked into Springbrook issue for Oicer Martin.
o Rebooted TOA-VSTORE01 since it was throwing errors for backups. o Ensured all backups are running on the servers.
o Looked into the purchase of a replacement Surface Pro o Programmed both dell fiber switches in preparation of the cutover of removing the daisy-chained switches.
o Assisted staff with troubleshooting issues with desk phones, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft 365 licensing and other applications.
o Troubleshot Citizen RIMS not working for vacation checks o Performed routine system maintenance, troubleshooting, and updating IT documentation and general ticketing.
Emergency Management Activities
1. COAD of South San Mateo County
Staff are scheduled to attend the next monthly meeting of the COAD of South San Mateo County on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This meeting will feature an organization roundtable discussion, providing an opportunity for partners to share updates, coordinate resources, and strengthen regional collaboration.
2. San Mateo County Emergency Managers Association Meeting No Update.
SUSTAINABILITY
1. Waste Reduction
a. Spring Compost Workshop with San Mateo County Sustainability Department (May 12, 2026 at 6pm)
The Town successfully hosted a Spring Compost Workshop on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Jennings Pavilion in partnership with the San Mateo County Sustainability Department. The
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 2026
workshop welcomed 13 participants and provided an introduction to home composting, including practical tips for reducing household organic waste and improving soil health.
This event was part of the Environmental Programs Committee’s seasonal programming aligned with the Climate Action Plan. The Spring 2026 theme focused on reducing solid waste and empowering residents with accessible, sustainable practices.
Staff coordinated event logistics in advance and supported outreach through a newsflash and social media campaign in early April. Overall, the workshop was a successful opportunity to engage the community in hands-on sustainability efforts and advance the Town’s environmental goals.
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 2026
b. Earth Day 2026 Recap – Photos Link
This year’s Earth Day event created space for meaningful community connection, learning, and engagement aligned with the Earth Day theme. With support from over a dozen volunteers, staff and partners helped facilitate vendor coordination, attendee support, and overall event operations to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience throughout the day.
A variety of food options were available from Melina’s Mexican Kitchen and Saigon Street, including vegetarian and vegan offerings. Cal Water generously provided a water dispensing station to support attendee hydration, and American Medical Response (AMR) was on site offering both first aid support and a popular “Touch a Truck” experience.
The event featured a wide range of entertainment and activities for all ages, including live DJ music, a GreenWaste recycling relay game, a puppet performer, balloon artist, and visits from the Caring Cowgirls mini horse and donkey. The Main House hosted an art exhibit presented by the Atherton Arts Foundation in collaboration with a local resident focused on environmental stewardship. Additional programming included an induction cooktop demonstration and tasting, as well as nature yoga in North Meadow, offering opportunities for attendees to engage with sustainability and wellness in different ways.
Overall, the event fostered community connection, strengthened local partnerships, and provided accessible, sustainability focused programming for residents of all ages. The event concluded just under budget.
c. 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 Group outlining findings and recommendations related to the Town’s roll off bin process. Staff from the City Manager’s Office, Building Department, and Code Enforcement are scheduled to meet the week of May 18, 2026 to review these recommendations, discuss next steps, and align on implementation strategies.
Staff have also begun coordinating updates to relevant ordinances and public facing handouts, which are anticipated to be reviewed and presented to the City Council during the Summer and Fall months. Additional recommendations will be implemented administratively, with the overall goal of streamlining operations and refining enforcement processes by Summer/Fall 2026.
d. Environmental Program Committee
The next regular meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, will unfortunately be canceled due to lack of quorum. Staff will coordinate with Committee members to confirm the next meeting date potentially in June.
e. Refuse & Recycling Committee
The Refuse & Recycling Committee met on May 5, 2026, to review several items related to solid waste services and program implementation. The Committee approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and received presentations on the GreenWaste Recovery Quarterly
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 2026
Reports for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, as well as the 2026 Waste Wise Event Report. Staff also provided an overview of roll off bin requirements for Construction and Demolition (C&D) projects and the implementation of the Town’s franchise agreement with GreenWaste Recovery.
During the discussion, the Committee raised several questions regarding the material data terminology used in the quarterly reports and trends in diversion rates, particularly for commercial accounts. Staff followed up with GreenWaste Recovery for clarification. GreenWaste confirmed that material categories are classified by type, with a numbering system indicating contamination levels. For example, “Recyclables 1” represents the cleanest material stream and achieves higher diversion rates, while higher numbered categories reflect increasing contamination and lower diversion outcomes.
GreenWaste also noted that commercial diversion rates tend to be lower, currently at approximately 55.37 percent, because commercial accounts generate a higher proportion of processed compostables relative to recyclables. Additionally, the next route audit is anticipated to occur within the first two weeks of June 2026, with a confirmed schedule to be shared once finalized.
f. Compost Pile + Potential Compost Hub Coming in 2026
Staff are currently in the process of ordering materials for the proposed Compost Hub at Holbrook Palmer-Park and will begin setup and implementation through the summer using approximately $10,000 in SB 1383 Organic Waste Recovery Grant funding.
The conceptual plan has been presented to both the Environmental Programs Committee and the Parks and Recreation Committee, which provided additional ideas to support and enhance the area.
The proposed hub includes a message center for community information and educational materials, along with improvements to the existing compost area.
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 May, 33 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 Spring ‘26 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
No update.
3. Climate Action Plan (CAP) and Dashboard
No update.
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 2026
ADU Match Program Update + Outreach
Staff continue to support outreach for the Town’s ADU Match Program, including maintaining an updated Home Seeker flyer on the Town’s ADU webpage on a monthly basis.
An ADU Workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers, providing residents with information on building ADUs and converting an existing structure to a legal ADU.
City Clerk Activities CURRENT and ON THE HORIZON
The City Clerk department is recruiting for the seats on Town Committees and Commission that have terms expiring June 30, 2026. That includes:
• Audit and Finance Committee – 1 Vacancy
• Environmental Programs Committee – 2 Vacancies
• Park and Recreation Committee – 2 Regular Vacancies and 1 Foundation Vacancy • Planning Commission – 1 Vacancy
The Town is recruiting for an open seat on the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District.
Key Information:
• Applicants must reside in Atherton and must be registered voters. • Board members work together to set policy and finance decisions for the District. • Meetings occur at 6pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the District office at 1351 Rollins Rd, Burlingame.
• The District provides training and opportunities for additional learning (attendance at governance and vector-related conferences/meetings).
• Commitments include:
o Attending monthly board meetings
o Reviewing meeting agendas and packets in advance of each meeting o Representing the Town, but also all residents of San Mateo County o Completing required trainings in a timely manner
• Board members serve without compensation, but there is a small allowance for meeting attendance.
• This is an appointed position, generally for a term of 2 or 4 years, with the possibility for renewal when the first term ends.
If residents are interested in applying for any vacancy they can email City Clerk, Anthony Suber at [email protected].
There are currently 4 open Public Records Request that staff are working to complete.
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 2026
Public Information Stats & Analytics
1. Athertonian
The Summer Athertonian is currently being drafted and is expected to be delivered to the community toward the end of July 2026. Staff are working on compiling updates from departments, programs, and community partners to highlight key initiatives and seasonal information.
2. Digital Outreach/Social Media
Staff continue to post at least once per week on social media and sometimes Nextdoor to engage the community and broaden outreach. Staff also continue to share local and regional resources and opportunities to get involved. The reporting period covers April 1 – March 14, 2026
Platform Number of followers Impressions or Accounts
Reached
Twitter/X No Change, a total of 642 followers 25% decrease in Engagement Instagram 2 % increase, a total of 2.1k followers 4% increase in Engagement Facebook .7% increase, a total of 695 followers No Change in Engagement NextDoor 22 new members, a total of 6,569
members, and 2,574 households
claimed
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.
City Clerk Monthly Report
May 20, 2026
Over the period analyzed for comparison purposes from February 2026 to May 2026, the Town’s social media presence has shown solid growth across all platforms. Facebook Page engagement increased by 7%, while Instagram showed a remarkable 24% growth in key metrics. Crosschannel performance surged by 30%, reflecting successful content strategies and increased audience interaction. Consistency and upward momentum indicate strong brand resonance and effective campaign execution.
The City Manager’s Officer oversees Public Information for the Town and with the support of each department we are working to develop campaigns that encourage audience interaction across both Facebook and Instagram to maximize the overall growth tied to projects and initiatives. We continue to refine our branding to maintain consistent branding and messaging to create a seamless user experience. Changes can be seen with our quarterly reports and weekly outreach messaging.
Town website subscriber group:
Distribution List Subscribers
Atherton Online 1,664
News Flash (CM & PD) 1,591 & 1,586
Alert Center (CM & PD) 1,364 & 1,572
Calendar (Meetings) 1,599
• Website Analytics:
o April 1 – March 14: 11.5K Active Users
o Last 7 Days Total Page Views: 1.9K
§ Planning = 680
§ Building = 760
§ Agenda & Minutes = 660
• YouTube Analytics
o 383 Subscribers
o 1,124 Videos
o 140,336 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 – 10
% of Year Complete –83%
Budget Revenue % Received
Park Program $ 79,700 $ 71,000 89%
Planning Permits $ 520,300 $ 439,690 85%
Business Licenses $ 298,000 $ 263,160 88%
Police $ 540,450 $ 442,574 82%
Sales Taxes $ 529,000 $ 222,580 42%
Miscellaneous $ 1,282,216 $ 1,791,140 140%
Public Works $ 685,700 $ 616,232 90%
Franchise Fees $ 943,000 $ 929,334 99%
Building Permits $ 2,449,400 $ 2,256,691 92%
Property Taxes $ 17,384,500 $ 18,181,848 105%
Total $ 24,712,266 $ 25,214,250 102%
Budget Expenditures % Expended
City Council $ 76,200 $ 54,644 71.7%
Administration $ 1,496,288 $ 1,211,636 80.9%
City Attorney $ 310,000 $ 276,107 89.1%
Finance $ 944,442 $ 748,433 79.2%
Planning $ 1,257,350 $ 941,351 74.8%
Building $ 2,054,371 $ 1,602,547 78.0%
Interdepartmental $ 1,215,162 $ 974,388 80.1%
Police $ 11,379,509 $ 9,109,614 80.0%
Public Works $ 4,015,433 $ 2,279,252 56.7%
Total $ 22,748,755 $ 17,197,973 75.5%
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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 65 18 12
May 26
June 26
Total 559 108 117
Services Requests April 2026
• Installation of banners on Middlefield Road and Marsh Road • Replacement of AED defibrillator pads – Town Center and Holbrook-Palmer Park • Arbor Day event setup and staffing
• Bike lane clean up on Alameda De Las Pulgas
• Branch down on Stockbridge Avenue
• Earth Day event set up and staffing
• Fair Oaks Ave wood removal
• WasteWise event setup and staffing
• Repair of deck steps at the Library
• Pothole repair on Alameda De Las Pulgas
• Replacement of radar speed limit sign batteries on Glenwood Avenue • Station Lane tree pruning
• Strom drain inlet clearing (Throughout Town)
• Tree down on Tuscaloosa Avenue
• Set up of umbrellas Town Center Civic Court and Library Deck • Tree trimming (Various Locations)
• Weed whacking Middlefield Road
• Weed whacking Loyden Park Drive and El Camino Real
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 April 2026
Banner Installation Middlefield Road at Marsh Road
WasteWise Event
Arbor Day Event
Branch Down On Stockbridge Ave
Eartyh Day Event
Library deck steps repair
Pothole Repair Alameda De Las Pulgas
Tree down on Tuscaloosa Ave
See Click Fix April 2026
Public Works Maintenance
Budget versus Expenditures March 2026
Short
Code
Accounting Code Description Budget Actual %
A01 101-53-52031-053 Streets $432,600 $333,891.69 77.2% A02 101-57-52031-057 Parks (Grounds & Fac) $365,000 $265,725.32 72.8% A03 101-59-52031-059 Other Facilities $190,000 $62,700.47 33.0% A04 213-30-52031-000 Library $39,000 $16,406.10 42.1%
A05 101-58-52031-000 Tennis $13,000 $7,618.35 58.6%
E06 101-58-52030-058 Event Services $10,000 $1241.92 12.4% Total $1,049,600 $687,583.85 65.5%
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Public Works Budget to Expenditures
Budget Actual
Public Works Maintenance
Budget versus Expenditures April 2026
Short
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Accounting Code Description Budget Actual %
A01 101-53-52031-053 Streets $432,600 $361,149.70 83.5% A02 101-57-52031-057 Parks (Grounds & Fac) $365,000 $297,549.49 81.5% A03 101-59-52031-059 Other Facilities $190,000 $68,758.94 36.2% A04 213-30-52031-000 Library $39,000 $18,012.49 46.2%
A05 101-58-52031-000 Tennis $13,000 $8,434.50 64.9%
E06 101-58-52030-058 Event Services $10,000 $2,029.03 20.3% Total $1,049,600 $755,934.15 72.0%
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Public Works Budget to Expenditures
Budget Actual
Current Fiscal Year Capital Project Updates
Streets & Transportation
Capital Project Current Status
ADLP Traffic Safety
Improvement Project
Design 95% Complete
Traffic Counts/Speed Surveys Completed and Speed Limits Adopted Annual Road Maintenance
Program
Streets Selected and being project being packaged for bid. Selby Lane fog line and raised crosswalks at Adelante-Selby School to be included in bid package.
ECR/Selby Intersection
Improvements
Applied for and awarded $3M grant for the project. RFP drafted and being prepared for release.
Active Transportation Plan Draft recommendations developed and presented to the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee Middlefield Road Signal
Evaluation (Watkins Avenue
and Fair Oaks Lane)
Study initiated
Drainage
Capital Project Current Status
Atherton Channel
Assessment/Relining
Upstream of ADLP
Design 50% complete and initial consultation with Regulatory Agencies completed
ECR Drainage North – Selby
Lane
Design 60% complete. On-hold for coordination with ECR/Selby Intersection Improvements
Town Buildings, Park & Facilities
Capital Project Current Status
Library Children’s Garden Construction 50% complete
Town Center Parking
Evaluation
Initiated
HPP Playground Replacement Construction Started
Jennings Pavilion Resiliency Consultation with PCE vendor initiated Restriping of Pickleball Courts Completed
HPP Playground Restroom
Replacement
Restroom building design submitted for permit reviews
HPP General Assessment &
Repairs
Chandeliers ordered for Jennings Pavilion
Project Construction Photos
Library Children’s Garden
HPP Playground Replacement
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
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.
Park Event Services are typically provided via contract. With the departure of Catered Too, temporary personnel have been contracted to manage all park events and rental services, to include rental of fields, buildings, and picnic areas until a permanent vendor is contracted. MCE provides facility support on a Task Order basis.
BrightView Landscaping provides landscape maintenance services for the park. Player Capital provides management and general maintenance of the six Tennis Courts.
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 April 26
Month North
Meadow
Children’s
Picnic
Area
Jennings
Pavilion
Main Carriage
House w/
NM
Other House
24-Oct 5 0 1 1 0 0
24-Nov 3 1 1 0 0 0
24-Dec 1 0 2 1 0 0
25-Jan 1 1 0 0 1 0
25-Feb 0 2 0 1 0 0
25-Mar 0 2 1 1 0 0
25-Apr 3 2 2 0 0 1
25-May 7 5 2 1 1 0
25-Jun 4 4 2 2 0 0
FY 24-25 37 22 14 8 6 1
25-Jul 4 4 0 0 1 0
25-Aug 7 4 1 1 2 0
25-Sep 4 2 2 2 0 1
25-Oct 3 3 1 0 1 0
25-Nov 1 1 1 0 2 3
25-Dec 0 0 2 1 0 0
26-Jan 1 0 0 0 0 0
26-Feb 1 0 2 1 1 0
26-Mar 2 2 1 0 0 0
26-Apr 2 2 0 1 0 0
26-May
26-Jun
FY 25-26 25 18 10 6 7 4
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
Types of Rental Activity for April 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 5 0 0 0
26-May
26-Jun
Total 63 1 2 0
Revenue from Rental Activity for April 26
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
Month Revenue Fees Event Management 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
TOTAL FY 24-25 $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 $2,465.00 $0.00 $2,465.00
26-May
26-Jun
TOTAL FY 25-26 $59,005.00
General and Special Services for April 26
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
• 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 April 2026:
• Arbor Day
• Clay court valve repair
• Daily Facilities clean up
• Patch work on pathway behind carriage house
• Playground pump repair
• Playground mulch refill
• Playground swing repair
• Playschool restroom and drain repair
• Sand Station Removal
• Tennis court door repairs
• Backflow water leak repair
• Sidewalk repair near playschool
New and Future Planned Projects:
Jennings Pavillion Upgrades
Jennings Pavillion Lighting
Carriage House Lighting
Tennis Court Usage/Reservations
Player Capital Tennis (PCT) manages court operations.
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
Month
PC
Court
Hours
Private
Lessons
Key
Holder
Hours
Clay Court
Hours
Pickleball
Court Hours
24-Oct 797 397 325 22 132.5
24-Nov 667 415 362 6 169
24-Dec 642 367 322 15 125
25-Jan 597 351 321 9 167
25-Feb 660 433 395 12 188
25-Mar 676 408 323 19.5 187.5
25-Apr 693 452 365 18 195.5
25-May 698 455 353 15 255
25-Jun 787 475 320 20 206
Total FY-24-25 8,536 5,306 4,326 254.5 1,754
25-Jul 766 492 282 14.5 244.5
25-Aug 675.5 441 325.5 11 216.5
25-Sep 707 403 341.5 20 203
25-Oct 682 372 362.5 9 153
25-Nov* 654 365 266 20 207.5
25-Dec* 625 351 214 8 167.5
26-Jan* 601 332 261.5 19 166
26-Feb* 655 321 255.5 11 150.5
26-Mar* 641 283 291.5 16 199
26-Apr* 647 267 303.5 12.5 199.5
26-May*
26-Jun*
Total FY-25-26 6,653.5 3,561 2,930.5 141 1,914
* Four pickleball courts
Photographs of Work Performed in April 2026
Arbor Day Event
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
Playground Bathroom Pump repair
Tennis Clay Court Valve Reapir
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
HPP Daily Facilities Clean up
Tennis Court door repair
Parks Division Monthly Report –April 2026
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Sand Station Removal
Pathway Patching
Backflow Water Leak Reapir
Submitted by:
Interwest Consulting Group
Community Services
Monthly Report
April 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: $82,361,835 $379,712,942 $218,188,315 Plan Check Fees Collected: $31,460 $632,971 $391,930
Permit Fees Collected: $277,005 $1,316,860 $1,164,925
Other Fees Collected: $11,706 $98,851 $109,468
TOTAL: $320,171 $2,048,682 $1,666,323
Applications Received: 97 827 697
Residential:
New Single Family Residential Permits
Issued: 7 27 21
New Accessory Structures Issued: 30 172 193
Addition / Alteration Permits Issued: 12 74 101
Reroof / Water Well / Grading Permits
Issued: 22 131 156
Plumbing/Mechanical/Electrical Permits
Issued: 28 180 183
Demolition Permits Issued: 3 29 20
Non-Residential:
New Permits Issued: 1 5 6
TOTAL Permits Issued (2) 103 618 680
Inspections Performed: 551 5,320 7,228
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
Apr-26
Staff Level Reviews
Planning Commission Items
Plan Review
TOTAL 82
Town of Atherton
Building Safety & Inspection
Tree Removal Info. / Consu / C.E
Planning Commission Update:
Approved a request for a Tree Protection Zone Exception (PTPZ26-00002) to accommodate two small one-story additions as part of a larger remodel and second-story addition to an existing single-family residence on a portion of 29 Lowery Drive (APN 061-252-090). This proposal has been determined to be categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to AMC Section 15.32.100 and CEQA Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land).
The 2026 PC calendar is available here. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 26 1
277
23 15 29 0
Planning Projects
April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Inspections
This Month
Activity Activity
Fiscal Year to Date
Arborist Activity Summary
April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
Site Visits
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
7 2 1 4 2 3 0
2 2 0 4 1 3
2 0 3 3 4 2
Jan. to June Totals 15 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
15 21 28 18 26 27 25
Project
Type
No of
Plan
Checks
Average
Review
Days
Target
**
Overdue
Plan
Checks
134 9 10
120 4 5
18 2 3
272 0
** Target: in working days
Major Plan Check: New Houses, New Accessory Structures, New non-Residential Minor Plan Check: Small Additions, Reroof, Alterations, Misc.
Town of Atherton
Building Inspection & Plan Check
Month
January
November
July
August
September
October
February
March
April
May
June
Total Number of Plan Checks
December
Total New SFD
Permits:
Plan Check Performance
April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 Major Plan Check Minor Plan Check Cycles
1st Review
Subsequent Rev.
1st Review
Subsequent Rev.
Summary Graphs
71 71 90 88 68 105
73 72 102 70 54 98 97
83 83 74 83 68 65 80 46 59 84 45 50
103
736 736
1025
625
528
641
499
346
537
487 452
654
551
0 200
400
600
800
1000
1200 Counts
Plan Checks, Permits, Inspections
PC
Permits
Inspections
$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
$26,380,161
$62,681,122
$55,837,086
$82,361,835
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
$80,000,000
$90,000,000
Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 Permit Valuation
Summary Graphs
$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
$320,171.00
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
Apr-25 May-25 Jun-25 Jul-25 Aug-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 Fees (Plan Check & Permit Fees)
$98,851
$632,971
$1,316,860
$2,048,682
$169,000
$562,000
$1,706,400
$2,437,400
58.49% 112.63% 77.17% 84.05%
$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 3 18 18
Pemitted ADU 4 4 4 9 21 21
Finaled ADU 3 3 1 5 12 12
Entitled JADU 0 1 0 3 3
Pemitted JADU 0 2 3 6 6
Finaled JADU 0 0 0 0 0
Entitled SFR 2 4 2 0 8 8
Permitted SFR 1 3 7 15 15
Finaled SFR 2 1 4 9 9
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Totals
Entitled ADU 53 35 26 32 18 164
Pemitted ADU 25 44 46 48 21 184
Finaled ADU 17 24 14 23 12 90
Entitled JADU 10 9 4 7 3 33
Pemitted JADU 5 8 0 8 6 27
Finaled JADU 0 2 7 1 0 10
Entitled SFR 20 17 26 14 8 85
Permitted SFR 26 18 28 21 15 108
Finaled SFR 17 29 11 27 9 93
2 Jan
7 2
4 1
0 May Sept
Project Address Issue Date CTL Deadline Adjusted CTL ** Penalties Pd. Est. Completion 234 Park 3/7/2022 3/7/2025 7/24/2025 $220,000 7/1/2026
301 Fletcher 9/6/2022 9/6/2025 3/5/2026 $30,000 7/3/2026 401 Fletcher 4/14/2023 4/14/2026 $30,000 8/15/2026
80 Tuscaloosa 4/19/2023 4/19/2026 $30,000 7/29/2026
217 Park 4/24/2023 4/24/2026 $30,000 8/26/2026
Total Penalties Deposited: $340,000
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
April 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026
The Atherton Police Department is authorized for 30 personnel, sworn and non-sworn. Of the sworn personnel, there is currently a Police Chief, a Commander, five (5) Sergeants, and fourteen (14) Officers. Non-sworn personnel consist of a Management Analyst, a Communications Supervisor, two (2) Code Enforcement Officers, a Support Services Coordinator, and four (4) 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 April 2026
During this reporting period, there were 37 investigations. Of that total, 20 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 & felony warrants, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor battery, felony conspiracy, appropriation of lost property, vehicle tampering, DUI, fraud, assault with a deadly weapon, assault on school property, and vandalism.
Of the 1,737 total police incidents for the month, 1,017 were officer-initiated incidents. These incidents resulted in 615 citations being issued for vehicle code and other violations. Officers initiated 733 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 374 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 12 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 no traffic complaints during the month of April.
Bicycle Traffic Stops
There were 5 bicycle related calls initiated during this reporting period. These calls were for improper lighting (4) and an illegal e-bike (1). These stops resulted in 4 verbal warnings and 1 warning citation.
Criminal Activity and Suspicious Circumstances
The Department responded to 95 locations (some locations multiple times) for property crimes (18), person crimes (6), and incidents of suspicious circumstances (71).
Property Crimes – 29 Person Crimes – 9
Suspicious Circumstances - 144
Municipal Code Violations
The Department responded to approximately 48 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 78 incidents during this reporting period, 63 of which were security checks, foot patrols by officers, and closing/opening the park. The other incidents were for a citizen assist, suspicious vehicle, traffic stop, suspicious person, animal call, event, and ordinance violations.
Premise Watch
Officers completed 463 House/Vacation checks during the reporting period.
School Incidents
Officers responded to 150 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 thefts on multiple campuses. • On 04/16, the SRO investigated a Child Protective Services Cross Report and determined a crime did not occur.
• On 04/27, the SRO investigated an assault with a deadly weapon where two students attacked another student. The two students who initiated the attack were arrested and booked into the Hillcrest Juvenile Detention Facility.
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 8 2:34 <4 minutes
Medium 293 5:40 <6 minutes
Low 229 4:59 <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
March 2026 5:06
February 2026 5:11
January 2026 7:03
December 2025 4:57
November 2025 5:16
October 2025 5:54
Total Training Hours for the Reporting Period: 324 HOURS
NAME TRAINING/HOURS DATES
Larsen Executive Leadership/24 hours Mar. 31-Apr 2
Metzger FTO Supervisor/16 hours Apr. 7 - 8
Andruha Human Trafficking/8 hours Apr. 8
Madrigal Axon Conf./16 hours Apr. 8 - 9
Daley CEOSF/8 hours Apr. 9
Fong Therapy Canine Training/7 hours Apr. 14
Andruha CNU Training Day/6 hours Apr. 20
Larsen Executive Leadership/24 hours Apr. 21 - 23
All Sworn Staff Mental Health and Range/8 hours Apr. 21 or 23 MacDonald Motor Instructor/40 hours Apr. 27–May 1
Fong Therapy Canine Training/7 hours Apr. 28
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 5 0 4 0 1 1 0
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
MONTH OFFICER INITIATED ACTIVITY CITATIONS
April 1,017 615
March 1,048 302
February 1,213 700
January 1,206 361
December 1,424 478
November 879 500
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 0
Apr 1 0 0 1 0 0
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Code Enforcement Activity Report
Summary: