AGENDA
Town of Atherton
City Council
JULY 15, 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, Lewis, Widmer, Vice Mayor DeGolia, Mayor Holland
PRESENTATIONS
MIDPEN DISTRICT INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE – PRESENTED BY
DIRECTOR MARGARET MACNIVEN
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.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – City Council Members should Meeting Agenda
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MIDPEN DISTRICT INTRODUCTION AND UPDATE – PRESENTED BY
DIRECTOR MARGARET MACNIVEN
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.
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. Departmental Reports are produced monthly and are available on the Town’s website via the following link:
Link to Archive of Online Departmental Reports
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 5)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JUNE 17, AND JULY 1, 2026 COUNCIL MEETINGS Report: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/CITY CLERK
Recommendation: It is recommended that Council approve the Minutes for the June 17, and July 1, 2026 Council Meetings.
Description: This is a routine item to approve draft Minutes for Council Meetings held on June 17, and July 1, 2026.
2. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JUNE 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,532,675
Report: ROBERT BARRON III, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE
DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that Council approve the Bills and Claims report for June 2026 in the amount of $1,532,675
Description: This is a routine item for approval of the Bills and Claims for the Town of Atherton for the month of June, in the amount of $1,532,675
3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO SELFINSURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LIABILITIES Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing application to the Director of Industrial Relations for a Certificate of Consent to SelfInsure Workers’ Compensation Liabilities.
Description: This item involves adoption of a Resolution that allows the Town to submit an application to the State for certification of Self Insurance for Workers’ Compensation.
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 CRACK SEAL AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECTPROJECTNUMBER:56171
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3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO SELFINSURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LIABILITIES Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing application to the Director of Industrial Relations for a Certificate of Consent to SelfInsure Workers’ Compensation Liabilities.
Description: This item involves adoption of a Resolution that allows the Town to submit an application to the State for certification of Self Insurance for Workers’ Compensation.
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 CRACK SEAL AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT PROJECT NUMBER: 56171
CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND)
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council award the construction contract for the 2026 Crack Seal and Slurry Seal Project, project number 56171 to the lowest responsive bidder, Graham Contractors, Inc. of San Jose for $225,464 and authorize change orders up to $23,000; 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 involves approval of the Town’s Annual Street Crack Seal and Slurry Project.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2026 SPRING PATCHING AND STREET OVERLAY PROJECT PROJECT NUMBER: 56170
CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND)
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council award a construction contract for the 2026 Spring Patching and Street Overlay Project, project number 56170 to the lowest responsive bidder, Bear Construction, Inc. of Hayward for $705,050.00 and authorize change orders up to $71,000; 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 involves approval of the Town’s Annual Street Overlay Projects.
PUBLIC HEARING (Items – )
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 6 – 8)
6. PICKLEBALL PROGRAM AT HOLBROOKPALMER PARK
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended Council review the Pickleball Program at HolbrookPalmer Park and provide direction regarding any changes to the program including any changes in hours or operations of the pickleball courts, and any related changes to the tennis program and courts at HolbrookPalmer Park. It is further recommended that the Council consider creation a project in the Capital Improvement Program for and appropriate funds for implementation of any desired physical improvements at the courts, inclusive of changes to the clay court.
Description: This item is discussion and direction from the City Council on whether the Town should amend pickleball hours and facilities at the Park; and whether the Town should consider converting the existing Clay Tennis Court to a regular hard court.
7. PROVIDE DIRECTED FEEDBACK ON THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN Meeting Agenda
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Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended Council review the Pickleball Program at HolbrookPalmer Park and provide direction regarding any changes to the program including any changes in hours or operations of the pickleball courts, and any related changes to the tennis program and courts at HolbrookPalmer Park. It is further recommended that the Council consider creation a project in the Capital Improvement Program for and appropriate funds for implementation of any desired physical improvements at the courts, inclusive of changes to the clay court.
Description: This item is discussion and direction from the City Council on whether the Town should amend pickleball hours and facilities at the Park; and whether the Town should consider converting the existing Clay Tennis Court to a regular hard court.
7. PROVIDE DIRECTED FEEDBACK ON THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN) UPDATE
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council discuss the proposed policy recommendations associate with the Active Transportation Plan and provide directed feedback to finalize the recommendations for incorporation into the final draft document that will return for formal review and adoption. Specifically, staff recommends that the Council provide feedback on the three proposed policies (Frontage Improvement Requirements, Design Standards, and Daylighting) and staff recommendation for amendment to the prioritization methodology (removal of 2014 Bike and Ped points).
Description: This item involves direction from the City Council on three specific policy statements within the Active Transportation Plan related to requirements for street frontages within the Town’s rightofway to accommodate future bicycle and pedestrian improvements; requirements for maintaining pedestrian and bicycle refuge space within that public rightofway; daylighting as required by State law; and prioritization methodology of projects within the Active Transportation Plan.
8. REPORT ON THE UPPER ATHERTON CHANNEL STABILIZATION PROJECT AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS FOR DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND)
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council receive an update on the Upper Atherton Channel Stabilization Project and approve amendments to the professional services agreements with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional Design, Cultural Resource, Environmental and Regulatory support services that will be necessary to meet the requirements of the Permitting Agencies for the Upper Atherton Channel Stabilization Project, and approve an amendment with Capital Program Management, Inc. for additional project management support through September 2027.
Description: This item concerns an update on the Upper Atherton Channel Stabilization Project presented to Council and several amendments to professional services agreements for support and project management services on the project.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURN
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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Project presented to Council and several amendments to professional services agreements for support and project management services on the project.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURN
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.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 7520500. Notification of 48 hours before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (29 CRF
35.104 ADA Title II)
Public Comments:
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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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