AGENDA
Town of Atherton
City Council
JUNE 17, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
80 Fair Oaks Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
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REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Lane, Widmer, Lewis, Vice Mayor DeGolia, Mayor Holland
PRESENTATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF POLICE OFFICER PABLO TEJERA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public Comments can be emailed directly to [email protected]
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of the City Council under specified circumstances. Speakers’ time is limited to three minutes. Additionally, the public may address the Council on any subject listed on the Consent and Regular Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT – CLAY TENNIS COURT IN HOLRBOOK PALMER PARK Meeting Agenda
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INTRODUCTION OF POLICE OFFICER PABLO TEJERA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public Comments can be emailed directly to [email protected]
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of the City Council under specified circumstances. Speakers’ time is limited to three minutes. Additionally, the public may address the Council on any subject listed on the Consent and Regular Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT – CLAY TENNIS COURT IN HOLRBOOK PALMER PARK DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members should disclose any communications they have had on the agenda items at this time.
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORTS
Discussion: The Departmental Reports include written reports from the Town’s various Departments.
Staff is present to answer any questions the Council may have on the multiple topics noted in the written reports. The Council may ask questions and discuss any of the various items.
Link to Departmental Reports
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 4)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MAY 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,195,414
Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Recommendation: It is recommended that Council approve the Bills and Claims for May 2026 in the amount of $2,195,414
Description: This is a routine item for the approval of the Bills and Claims for the Town in the month of May 2026.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 20, JUNE 3, AND JUNE 4, 2026 COUNCIL
MEETINGS
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, CITY CLERK/DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: It is recommended Council approve minutes for May 20, June 3, June 4, 2026 Council Meetings.
Description: This is a routine item for Council to approve minutes for past Council Meetings held on May 20, June 3, and June 4, 2026.
3. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN COUNTY
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NONENTITLEMENT CITIES FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY’S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, TOWN PLANNER
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt amendments to the Urban County Cooperative Agreement with nonentitlement cities for participation in the county’s housing and community development programs.
Description: This item concerns a renewal agreement with San Mateo County for continued participationinCountyHousingandCommunityDevelopmentPrograms.
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held on May 20, June 3, and June 4, 2026.
3. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN COUNTY
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NONENTITLEMENT CITIES FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY’S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, TOWN PLANNER
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt amendments to the Urban County Cooperative Agreement with nonentitlement cities for participation in the county’s housing and community development programs.
Description: This item concerns a renewal agreement with San Mateo County for continued participation in County Housing and Community Development Programs.
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE STREETLIGHT POLE PAINTING PROJECT CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND)
Report: WILLIAM BURSE, PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council award a construction contract for Streetlight Pole Painting to the lowest responsive bidder, Craft Works Painting, of San Mateo, for $80,645.62 for the painting of 100 streetlight poles and authorize change orders up to 10%; direct the City Attorney to prepare the contract; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the Town.
Description: This item concerns award of a contract for the Streetlight Pole Painting Project to Craft Works Painting.
PUBLIC HEARING (Items 5 – 7)
5. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHERTON GENERAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY SAFETY ELEMENT, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT, AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT
CEQA: PROJECT IS EXEMPT UNDER THE COMMON – SENSE EXEMPTION SET FORTH IN CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3)
Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, CONSULTING TOWN PLANNER
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take public comment and adopt a resolution to amend the Atherton General Plan to implement updates to the Community Safety Element, Open Space and Conservation Element, and Circulation Element; and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the San Mateo County Clerk and to forward the adopted Community Safety Element to the California Office of Emergency Services and other required State agencies.
Description: This item concerns adoption of a Resolution that would update the Atherton General Plan to implement updates to the Community Safety Element, Open Space and Conservation Element, and Circulation Element.
6. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE TOWN OF ATHERTON VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council hold a public hearing to allow staff to provide a presentation on the Town of Atherton vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, and to allow recognized employee bargaining units to do the same.
Description: This item concerns a public hearing related to State government requirements surroundingjobvacanciesinAthertonandrelatedrecruitmentandretentionefforts Meeting Agenda
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Conservation Element, and Circulation Element.
6. PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3 TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE TOWN OF ATHERTON VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council hold a public hearing to allow staff to provide a presentation on the Town of Atherton vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, and to allow recognized employee bargaining units to do the same.
Description: This item concerns a public hearing related to State government requirements surrounding job vacancies in Atherton and related recruitment and retention efforts.
7. ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE FY 2026/27 OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL BUDGET, SALARY & BENEFIT RESOLUTION FOR UNREPRESENTED STAFF; 2026/27 SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE, GANN LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS, AND TOWN MASTER FEE SCHEDULE Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Recommendation: Adopt the accompanying Resolutions (adoption of all Resolutions may be done by one motion):
1. Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Atherton Adopting the Fiscal Year 20262027 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget;
2. Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Atherton Adopting Salaries and Benefits for Unrepresented Staff;
3. Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Atherton Approving Fiscal Year 20262027 Salary Schedules and Classifications;
4. Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Atherton Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 20262027 Pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution;
5. Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Atherton adopting the attached fee resolution amending various fees and charges on the Town Master Fee Schedule.
Description: This item concerns the final discussion and adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 for the Town of Atherton.
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 8 – 12)
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTS AND APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS TOWN COMMITTEES AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council review the applicants for the Town Committees and Planning Commission and make appointments to fill vacant positions:
Appoint one (1) applicants to the Audit and Finance Committee to fill one (1) 4Year terms expiring on June 30, 2030;
Appoint two (2) applicants to the Environmental Programs Committee to fill a one (1) 4Year term expiring on June 30, 2030, and one (1) midterm vacancy expiring on June 30, 2028; and Appoint two (2) applicants to the Parks and Recreation Committee to fill 4Year terms expiring on June 30, 2030, and one Foundation seat for a 2Year term expiring on June 30, 2028; and Appoint one (1) applicant to the Planning Commission to fill 4Year terms expiring on June 30, 2030.
Description: This item concerns City Council appointments to the various Town subsidiary bodies from the pool of applicants, and current incumbents who have interested they want to remain on their Committee or Commission.
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Appoint one (1) applicants to the Audit and Finance Committee to fill one (1) 4Year terms expiring on June 30, 2030;
Appoint two (2) applicants to the Environmental Programs Committee to fill a one (1) 4Year term expiring on June 30, 2030, and one (1) midterm vacancy expiring on June 30, 2028; and Appoint two (2) applicants to the Parks and Recreation Committee to fill 4Year terms expiring on June 30, 2030, and one Foundation seat for a 2Year term expiring on June 30, 2028; and Appoint one (1) applicant to the Planning Commission to fill 4Year terms expiring on June 30, 2030.
Description: This item concerns City Council appointments to the various Town subsidiary bodies from the pool of applicants, and current incumbents who have interested they want to remain on their Committee or Commission.
9. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, CITY CLERK/DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: Appoint applicant Allan Martin to the San Mateo County Mosquito & Vector Control District to fill the remaining unexpired term for Mason Brutschy, ending December 13, 2027.
Description: This item concerns an appointment by City Council to fill Atherton’s vacant seat on San Mateo County’s Mosquito Control Board.
10. THE TOWN CENTER/LIBRARY AREA PARKING AND DINKELSPIEL STATION LANE PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY EVALUATIONS
CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15262 (FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES)
Report: GABRIELA RUIZ, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council review the results of the Parking Study for Town Center/Library Complex and Vicinity and the Dinkelspiel Station Lane Pedestrian Pathway evaluation; and provide relevant feedback and direction to staff regarding potential parking area and pedestrian walkway improvements.
Description: This item concerns review and discussion by Council of the results of the parking study conducted around Town Center and the possibility of a pedestrian walkway on Dinkelspiel Station Lane.
11. MIDDLEFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC STUDY (WATKINS AVENUE AND FAIR OAKS LANE)
CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15262 (FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES)
Report: GABRIELA RUIZ, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review the results of the Middlefield Road Traffic Signal/High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Beacon/Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Warrant Study at Watkins Avenue and Fair Oaks Lane/Palmer Lane, provide feedback and direction to staff regarding next steps.
Description: This item concerns review by Council of the results of several traffic studies at several key intersections in Atherton and provide feedback to staff for next steps.
12. CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Report: MONA EBRAHIMI, CITY ATTORNEY
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Councilreview the staff report and consider adoption of the attached amendment to the employment agreement between the Town of Atherton and George Rodericks.
Description: This item concerns potential amendment of the Town’s employment agreement Meeting Agenda
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Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Warrant Study at Watkins Avenue and Fair Oaks Lane/Palmer Lane, provide feedback and direction to staff regarding next steps.
Description: This item concerns review by Council of the results of several traffic studies at several key intersections in Atherton and provide feedback to staff for next steps.
12. CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Report: MONA EBRAHIMI, CITY ATTORNEY
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Councilreview the staff report and consider adoption of the attached amendment to the employment agreement between the Town of Atherton and George Rodericks.
Description: This item concerns potential amendment of the Town’s employment agreement for City Manager to conform with other costofliving adjustments.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
If you challenge a Town zoning, planning, or any other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any Town administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter period.
Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
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35.104 ADA Title II)
Public Comments:
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Rules of Decorum:
No person participating in a public meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct — including but not limited to applause, whistling, feet stamping, booing or making any loud, threatening, profane, Meeting Agenda
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Public Comments:
The Town of Atherton Council and Committee or Commission meetings are a limited public forum, and all public comment must relate to something that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or Committees. If comments do not relate to the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or Committee, we will stop the comment and a warning may be provided. If the comment continues to be outside of the subject matter jurisdiction the speaker will be stopped, and we will move on to the next speaker.
Speakers found in violation of this rule of procedure may be removed from the meeting.
Rules of Decorum:
No person participating in a public meeting shall engage in disorderly or boisterous conduct — including but not limited to applause, whistling, feet stamping, booing or making any loud, threatening, profane, abusive, personal, impertinent or slanderous uttering or comments. No person is allowed to disturb, disrupt, or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. If any person continues to breach the Rules of Decorum in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting following an order from the Mayor, or Presiding Officer, to cease the offending conduct, the Mayor, or Presiding Officer, may order that person to leave the meeting.
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