Item No. 4
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – CONSENT AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2026
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF WORK, AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD
NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2026 STREETLIGHT POLE
PAINTING PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56087
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Council accept work and authorize recording of a Notice of Completion for the 2026 Streetlight Pole Paining project, Project Number 56087.
BACKGROUND
The Council awarded a construction contract on June 17, 2026, to CraftWorks Painters, of San Mateo, for $80,645.62 and authorized change orders up to 10% for a total of $88,710.18. This project consisted of the preparation and painting of 100 streetlight poles on various streets.
ANALYSIS
The original contract price was for $80,645.62, with a change order allowance of $8,065 for a total expenditure authorization of $88,710.62. There were no change orders issued on the project and the final contract amount was $80,645.62.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget included an allocation of $100,000 for streetlight painting. The final cost of work was $80,645.62.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal A - Preserve Small Town Character & Quality of Life • Goal D - Be Forward Thinking
• Goal E - Maintain and Improve Public Infrastructure
2026 Streetlight Pole Painting Project
OCTOBER 21, 2026
POLICY FOCUS
The policy focus of this item is related to the maintenance of Town infrastructure.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission
ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Notice of Completion