Atherton public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Special Meeting - 100 Year Celebration
The City Council held a special meeting to commemorate the town's 100th anniversary. The event included a ceremonial cake cutting, a toast, and the debut of a documentary video.
- Performed ceremonial cake cutting and toast for 100th anniversary
- Debuted 100-Year documentary video
Park and Recreation Regular Meeting
The Commission approved the April and May 2023 minutes and appointed Member Robinson to continue as Vice Chair. The committee also approved adjustments to the 2023-24 fiscal year meeting calendar. The selection of a Committee Chair and the setting of priority items were deferred.
- Approved April 2023 and May 2023 minutes
- Approved appointment of Member Robinson as Vice Chair
- Approved adjustments to the 2023-24 Fiscal Year meeting calendar
- Deferred selection of Committee Chair to a future meeting
- Deferred priority setting for FY 2023-24 until a new chair is selected
City Council Special Meeting and Study Session
The City Council approved additional funding for the Atherton Rail Station Rehabilitation Project and adopted a response to a San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report on accessory dwelling units. A proposed ordinance regarding public right-of-way maintenance was discussed but no action was taken.
- Approved $30,000 increase to City Manager’s change order authority and $30,000 project appropriation for Atherton Rail Station Rehabilitation Project (4-0)
- Approved draft response to San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury Report on Accessory Dwelling Units (4-0)
- Tabled action on ordinance clarifying maintenance responsibilities and liability of property adjacent to public right-of-way
City Council Closed Session
The City Council met in closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation for 25 Isabella Avenue. Assistant City Attorney Booher reported that direction was provided to staff, but no reportable action was taken.
- Direction provided to staff regarding 25 Isabella Avenue litigation (no reportable action)