City Council - Regular Meeting
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Atherton, CA
- Meeting Date
- October 21, 2026
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
24 items on the agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL – Lane, Lewis, Widmer, Vice Mayor DeGolia, Mayor Holland
ATHERTON YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP ANNUAL MISSION AND PLANS PRESENTATION
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANPORTATION AUTHORITY REIMAGINE DUMBARTON STUDY
COLLECTED PUBLIC COMMENT FROM MAPLE DRIVE RESIDENTS ON PROPOSED CHANGES TO DINKELSPIEL STATION LANE
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 Archive of Departmental Monthly Reports
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,969,128
This is a routine item for approval of the monthly Bills and Claims report.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 AND OCTOBER 7, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
This is a routine item for approval of official Minutes for past Council Meetings.
APPROVE SCOPE AND BUDGET AMENDMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TJKM TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS FOR THE MIDDLEFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC ANALYSIS AND WATKINS AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
This item concerns approval of an amendment to a Professional Services Agreement currently in place with TJKM for the Middlefield Road Traffic Analysis and Watkins Ave Pedestrian Improvement projects.
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK AND AUTHORIZATION TO RECORD NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE 2026 STREETLIGHT POLE PAINTING PROJECT, PROJECT NUMBER 56087
This item concerns the final acceptance of work for the 2026 Streetlight Painting project, and authorizing of staff to record the Notice of Completion with the County of San Mateo.
APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC. FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL/SELBY LANE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
This item concerns approval of a Professional Services Agreement for the planned improvements to the intersection of El Camino Real and Selby Lane.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT ALAMEDA DE LAS PULGAS / STOCKBRIDGE AVENUE PROJECT
This item concerns the award of the contract for the planned improvements to the intersection at Alameda de las Pulgas and Stockbridge Ave.
WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.40.152, “CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS PLAN (CMOP)”
This item concerns the second reading and adoption of a new Ordinance to the Atherton Municipal Code that will update section 15.40.152 which governs Atherton’s Construction Management and Operations Plan (CMOP).
WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 15.40, “CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS,” AND RECODIFYING EXISTING CONSTRUCTION TIME LIMIT REGULATIONS AS NEW CHAPTER 15.41
This item concerns the second reading and adoption of two Ordinance amending the Atherton Municipal Code Section 15.40 “Construction Regulations” and creating Section 15.41 to address the Town’s existing Construction Time Limit regulations.
WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPT 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
This item involves Approval, 2nd Reading, and Adoption of an Ordinance that amends the Town’s Solicitation Ordinance Requirements to create a “Do Not Solicit” list.
ROLL OFF BIN IMPLEMENTATION AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.52 AND 18.02 OF THE ATHERTON MUNICIPAL CODE
The Town is updating its construction and demolition (C&D) recycling requirements to improve compliance, clarify debris box and roll off bin services, and streamline the process for builders and contractors. The proposed amendments update the Town Code to reflect current State standards, maintain the Town’s recycling requirement, and establish clearer procedures for tracking recycling compliance and addressing violations.
RESPONSE TO 2025–2026 SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT, “IS OUR FLOCK OF ALPR CAMERAS PROPERLY TENDED?” (RELEASED AUGUST 3, 2026)
This item concerns presentation to Council of a report published by a San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury relating to proper use and management of Flock camera systems within the County, and Council direction regarding implementing recommendations from said report.