Atherton, CA

10 recent meetings · 20 active items

Recent Meetings

Planning Commission Meeting April 22, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting April 15, 2026

13 City Council Closed Session April 15, 2026

1 Park and Recreation Committee Meeting April 1, 2026

13 City Council and Audit and Finance Committee Joint Study Session April 1, 2026

3 City Council Study Session April 1, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting March 25, 2026

4 Audit and Finance Committee Special Meeting March 25, 2026

3 Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee March 24, 2026

5 Environmental Programs Committee Meeting March 19, 2026

Active Matters

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

PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY UPDATE – Shawn Marshall, CEO

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND TOWN FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 Report: STEVE MCCULLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE Recommendation : Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of San Mateo (the County) to amend the Animal Control agreement between the County and the Town for a term of three years beginning July 1, 2026. Description: This item concerns adoption of a Resolution by City Council to amend an agreement between the Town of Atherton and San Mateo County Animal Control.

REVIEW OF PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO THE TOWN’S FALSE ALARM AND PERMIT PROGRAM AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED CHANGES Report: STEVE MCCULLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE Recommendation : Staff recommends the City Council review two policy options for reforming the Town’s residential alarm permit and false alarm response program, and provide direction to staff. Description: This item concerns discussion of potential policy options for changes to the Town’s False Alarm Program and direction to staff.

DECLARE AS SURPLUS ONE (1) MARKED POLICE VEHICLE Report: STEVE MCCULLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE Recommendation : Declare one (1) 2018 Ford Explorer marked police vehicle as surplus and authorize the sale via auction. Description: This item concerns the sale of a marked police vehicle at auction by the Atherton Police Department due to the vehicle having reached the end of its life as a marked police patrol vehicle.

APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MARCH 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,011,719 Report: ROBERT BARRON III, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER/FINANCE DIRECTOR Recommendation : It is recommended that Council approve the Bills and Claims for March 2026 in the amount of $2,011,719 Description: This is a routine item for City Council to approve the Bills and Claims for March 2026.

SB 63 LOCAL INVESTMENT PLAN: CITY COUNCIL BRIEFING – Charlsie Chang, SamTrans Government & Community Affairs Officer

APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT TO PARAGRAPH 2.2 OF THE PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT REFLECTING THE NAME CHANGE OF PENINSULA CLEAN ENERGY AUTHORITY TO WESTLIGHT ENERGY Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER Recommendation : It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving an amendment to Paragraph 2.2 of the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Joint Powers Agreement to reflect the new agency name previously approved by the Peninsula Clean Energy Authority Board of Directors on October 23, 2025. Description: This item concerns an amendment to the Peninsula Clean Energy Joint Powers Agreement to reflect the name change of Peninsula Clean Energy to Westlight Energy.

CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOTE PARTICIPATION FOR SUBSIDIARY BODIES PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 707 Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER Recommendation : It is recommended that the Council receive the staff report, consider, and possibly adopt the attached resolution authorizing remote participation for "eligible subsidiary bodies" of the Town, as that term is defined in the Brown Act – specifically, the Environmental Programs Committee, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, and the Park and Recreation Committee consistent with the requirements of Senate Bill 707. Description: This item concerns the consideration of a Resolution that would extend the open meeting requirements from SB 707 to the Environmental Programs Committee, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee, and the Park and Recreation Committee.

M-A Little League Streaming Service Installation Report: Will Burse Description: M-A LL will submit for approval to the Parks and Rec Committee Installation of streaming service for games at Holbrook-Palmer Park.

Brightview Quality Site Assessments: Report: Will Burse, PW Maintenance / Park Manger Description: Committee will have the opportunity to review and March 2026 Quality Site Assessment Report prepared by Brightview Landscaping.

4. Park’s March 2026 Revenue Report Staff

Conceptual plan for “Compost Hub” at Holbrook-Palmer Park Report: Christabel Soria Mendoza- Management Analyst Description: Staff recommends that the Parks and Recreation Committee review the initial conceptual plan for the compost hub planned at the park for Fall 2026 and provide initial feedback and suggestions that would further or better support the community.

2. Park Division Monthly Report Staff

3. Park Events Report Staff

FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 GENERAL FUND/OPERATIONS BUDGET Report: ROBERT BARRON III, ASSISTANT CITY/FINANCE DIRECTOR Recommendation : It is recommended that Council review and discuss the Operational Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Description: This is a routine item that is a part of the annual budget process. This is review of the General Fund Operations budget and financial outlook planning. This will appear on a future item for Council review and approval.

REVIEW OF PROPOSED REQUEST FOR AN ADDITIONAL SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AND SPECIALTY PAY FOR THE THERAPY CANINE HANDLER Report: STEVEN D. MCCULLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE Recommendation : Staff recommends the Council approve the Police Department's request for an additional School Resource Officer (SRO) position. Staff also recommend that the Council approve the Police Department's request to establish 2.5% specialty assignment pay for the current therapy canine handler (not to be retroactive). Description: This item concerns a proposal by the Atherton Police Department for an additional School Resource Officer (SRO) position at Menlo Atherton High School and establish an additional pay increase associated with being the handler for the Department’s therapy dog.

UPDATE ON MENLO COLLEGE CAMPUS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, CONSULTING TOWN PLANNER Recommendation : It is recommended that the Council review and discuss the update regarding on-campus housing development at Menlo College and provide direction to staff on next steps. Description: This item concerns a report and update to Council on the status of housing development on the Menlo College campus.

Request for Variance (VAR26-001) from Atherton Municipal Code (AMC) Sections 17.32.040 Development Standards for Setbacks, to reconstruct a portion of an existing single-family dwelling that is legally nonconforming with regard to side and rear setbacks at 70 Linda Vista Avenue ( APN 070-161-040) and within the Residential District Zone (R-1A). This proposal has been determined to be categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to: CEQA Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction).

Request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP26–001) and a Variance (VAR26-003) for the installation of 21-foot tall sports field netting along the Alejandra frontage at Wunderlich Field, located at 65 Alejandra Avenue (APN 070-360-110), a portion of the Menlo School campus at 50 Valparaiso Avenue (APN 070-390-010) and within the Public Facilities and Schools (PFS) zoning district. This proposal has been determined to be categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15314 (Minor Additions to Schools).

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