Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting June 3, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Holland called the meeting to order at 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL – Lane, Widmer, Lewis, Vice Mayor DeGolia, Mayor Holland – Present Finance Committee: Chair Hill, Brickley, Jain – Present; Sleeth, Scolnick - Absent PUBLIC COMMENT – NONE
STUDY SESSION ITEMS
1. REVIEW OF THE FY 2026/27 TOWN BUDGET SPECIAL REVENUE, INTERNAL
SERVICE FUNDS AND ALL FUNDS CHANGES ONLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Finance Director/Assistant City Manager Barron presented a brief report to Council regarding the direction they gave at the previous meeting about Budget and CIP planning.
Council sought clarification related to the Library Fund and allocation of ERAF funds.
Council continued the discussion regarding the allocation of ERAF funds and agreed to refer the topic to the Audit and Finance Committee for insight and direction.
2. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING WAYS TO BETTER MANAGE THE
CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF MULTIPLE SIMULTANEOUS CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS OCCURRING WITHIN THE TOWN
Building Official Lustenberger introduced the item to Council. He reviewed the existing parking regulations and alternate site plan arrangements along with other mitigation rules for noise, dust, etc.
Code Enforcement Officer Daley and Lustenberger provided context and details for the Council discussion related to parking issues on constructions sites, enforcement plans, and needs to manage the projects.
Council Members discussed options to mitigate construction activity impact on residents and shared community concerns.
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
City Council and Audit & Finance
Committee
JUNE 3, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING - JOINT STUDY
SESSION
Town of Atherton City Council Special Meeting June 3, 2026
There was consensus that pursuing efforts to reduce or eliminate on-street parking for construction should be a priority. Council also addressed potential issues with fine structure for safety violations, Stop Work Order procedures for cumulative enforcement, improving requirements for engaging with neighbors of projects under development, as well as other quality of life issues.
Staff was directed to return to Council at a future meeting with several potential options based on the discussion and feedback.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Holland adjourned the meeting at 5:32 pm.
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk