Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 16, 2026
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Holland called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Lane, Widmer, Vice Mayor DeGolia, Mayor Holland – Present Lewis - Absent
PRESENTATIONS
• SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION – PRESENTED TO
LAYLA ORTIZ AND EDITH CABUSLAY FROM SAN MATEO COUNTY
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS – NONE
DEPARTMENTAL WRITTEN REPORT
There were no comments or questions.
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 – 5)
1. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR JULY 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,661,030 AND AUGUST 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,594,749
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ON JULY 15, 2026, AUGUST 18, 2026, AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
3. APPROVAL FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A $200,000 ANONYMOUS DONATION FOR
THE CONTINUATION OF A FULLTIME CONTRACT POLICE WELLNESS
PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROGRAM
MINUTES
Town of Atherton
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2026
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Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 16, 2026
4. ITEM REMOVED
5. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR TENNIS FACILITY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES BETWEEN THE TOWN AND PLAYER CAPITAL TENNIS
6. CREATE A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE CONVERSION OF
THE CLAY COURT TO A HARD COURT AND ADOPT A BUDGET RESOLUTION
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA
PURSUANT TO GUIDELINES SECTION 15301
7. MCE CORPORATION PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENSION
8. APPROVE A 2-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TONY’S CLEAN TEAM
9. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO
TWO ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SEPTEMBER 23 – 26, 2026
MOTION BY: Lane, Second by Widmer to accept and adopt the Consent Agenda Items 1-9.
AYES: DeGolia, Holland, Widmer, Lane
NOES:
ABSENT: Lewis
ABSTAIN:
Resolution 2026-18 adopted
PUBLIC HEARING – (Item 10 – 11)
10. WAIVE THE FIRST READING AND INTRODUCE BY TITLE ONLY AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ATHERTON AMENDING CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE
ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLICITING AND CANVASSING AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A “DO NOT
SOLICIT” LIST
Staff report was made by Commander Larsen. There was no public comment on this item.
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 16, 2026
Council discussion surrounded the process by which residents will be able to sing up for the list, and how applicable to Atherton such a list would be. The Ordinance was introduced for a first reading and for adoption at a future meeting.
MOTION BY: Widmer, Second by Lane to Waive the first reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance to amend Chapter 5.20 of the Atherton Municipal Code, relating to soliciting and canvassing, authorizing the Chief of Police to create and maintain a “Do Not Solicit” list.
AYES: DeGolia, Holland, Lane, Widmer
NOES:
ABSENT: Lewis
ABSTAIN:
11. CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND INTRODUCE FOR FIRST READING, BY
TITLE ONLY, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.40.152, "CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS PLAN (CMOP); REVIEW AND APPROVE THE STANDARD TEMPLATE FOR THE CMOP AGREEMENT; AND FEEDBACK REGARDING ADDITIONAL
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 15.40, "CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS", AND
RECODIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMIT (CTL) REGULATIONS AS NEW CHAPTER 15.41
Staff reports were presented by Building Official Lustenberger and Code Enforcement Officer Daley. No public comment on this item.
In discussion Council brought up many suggestions of things that need to be addressed when updating the Town’s Construction Management and Operations Plan (CMOP). Particular attention was paid to clarifying how parking plans are addressed in the CMOP and making sure approval of a parking plan can be rescinded. Council also brought up the issues that could arise from a change in ownership or bringing on a new contractor to an unfinished project.
Council continued this item to the upcoming Study Session for further discussion as well as new discussion surrounding a potential, associated Ordinance.
MOTION BY: DeGolia, Second by Widmer to introduce for first reading an ordinance amending Atherton Municipal Code (AMC) Section 15.40.152, Construction Management and Operations Plan (CMOP); (2) review and approve a standard template for the CMOP Agreement for full-site and other large-scale construction projects, and (3) provide feedback regarding additional amendments to Chapter 15.40, "Construction Regulations", and the recodification of the Construction Time Limit (CTL) regulations as a separate Chapter 15.41.
AYES: Lane, Holland, Widmer, DeGolia
NOES:
ABSENT: Lewis
Town of Atherton City Council Regular Meeting – September 16, 2026
ABSTAIN:
REGULAR AGENDA (Items 12 - 13)
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTS AND APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS TOWN
COMMITTEES AND PLANNING COMMISSION
Staff Report presented by City Clerk Suber, also shared background and details of applicants.
Following a brief discussion Council appointed LaToya Jackson to the Environmental Programs Committee and Ann Walker to the Audit and Finance Committee.
MOTION BY: DeGolia, Second by Widmer to appoint LaToya Jackson to the Environmental Programs Committee and Ann Walker to the Audit and Finance Committee.
AYES: DeGolia, Holland, Widmer, Lane
NOES:
ABSENT: Lewis
ABSTAIN:
13. TOWN CENTER & LIBRARY CIRCULATION PROJECT – DINKELSPIEL
STATION LANE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
Staff Report presented by Public Works Director Ovadia.
Council discussed the issue at length, focusing on the competing priorities of the need for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements and protecting as much of the tree cover between Dinkelspiel Station Lane and the Caltrain tracks as possible.
Council provided directed staff to create two additional plans for the improvements: focusing on one-way travel from Watkins to Maple, and on one-way travel from Walnut to Maple with two-way travel from Watkins to Walnut.
COUNCIL REPORTS - NONE
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – NONE
ADJOURN
Mayor Holland adjourned the meeting at 9:00 pm
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Anthony Suber, City Clerk