{ "city": "Atherton", "state": "California", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/atherton/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-09-16", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=536" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Special Structures Permit for new 13k‑sq‑ft home at Queens Court", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Special Structures Permit SSR26‑002 for a 13,036‑square‑foot two‑story residence on a merged lot at 2 Queens Court (APN 070‑032‑130) and 60 Queens Court (APN 070‑032‑140). The parcel is about 100,793 sq ft in the R‑1A zoning district, and the permit seeks to raise the building height limit from 30 ft to a maximum of 34 ft with specific setbacks. The meeting will also approve draft minutes from May 27 2026 and June 24 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7511", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=539" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Regular Environmental Programs Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to discuss Climate Action Plan and compost workshops", "summary": "The Atherton Environmental Programs Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 19, 2026, and discuss recent events including Earth Day 2026 and a Spring Compost Workshop. Members will also plan a Fall Compost Workshop and review programming related to Climate Action Plan implementation for spring and fall.", "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=538" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Atherton Council to discuss street projects and Holbrook-Palmer Park pickleball", "summary": "The City Council will consider awarding two street maintenance contracts and discuss updates to the Active Transportation Plan. The body will also provide direction on pickleball operations at Holbrook-Palmer Park and review the Upper Atherton Channel Stabilization Project.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7475", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=535" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Audit and Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to discuss use of FY 2025/26 excess ERAF revenue", "summary": "The Audit and Finance Committee will review excess Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (ERAF) from FY 2025/26 to recommend how the City Council should use the funds. The committee will also select its Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026/27 fiscal year.", "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=537" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Park and Recreation Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee reviews potential expansion of pickleball courts and tennis facility changes", "summary": "The Park and Recreation Committee will elect its chair and vice‑chair for FY 26‑27, approve the new fiscal year calendar, and consider updates on park projects. The key discussion is the pickleball and tennis update, where staff will seek feedback and a recommendation to the City Council on expanding pickleball hours, demolishing a handball court, and converting a clay tennis court to a hard surface. Additional items include updates on Holbrook‑Palmer Park benches, playground projects, and a Brightview quality site assessment.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7448", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=534" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Joint Study Session", "headline": "Council to adopt resolution for Nov 3, 2026 election and contract with county", "summary": "The Town Council and the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee will consider three action items: an oral report on a proclamation for America’s 250th anniversary; a resolution to call the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and to authorize a services agreement with San Mateo County’s Chief Elections Officer; and a study‑session update on the Active Transportation Plan with network and policy recommendations. Public comments will be accepted before and during the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7437", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7498", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=533" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to review tree protection and removal requests", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding tree protection zone exceptions and heritage tree removals for residential projects. These requests involve construction and driveway modifications at two specific properties.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7415", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=531" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "Council meets in closed session to discuss pending lawsuit", "summary": "The Atherton City Council is holding a closed session on June 17, 2026, with no public action scheduled. The sole agenda item is a conference with legal counsel concerning existing litigation: County of San Mateo et al. v. State of California (San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CPF 25 519270). No decisions or votes are expected to be announced publicly.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7381", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=530" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt FY 2026/27 operating and capital budget", "summary": "The Atherton City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operations and Capital Budget, including salary schedules and a master fee schedule. Council will also consider updates to the General Plan's safety, conservation, and circulation elements, and a public hearing on town vacancies and recruitment. Several consent items include approval of May 2026 bills totaling $2,195,414 and a $80,645.62 contract for streetlight pole painting.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7406", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7499", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=529" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "City Council and Transportation Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee Joint Study Session", "headline": "City Council and Transportation Committee review Active Transportation Plan update", "summary": "The City Council and the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee will receive a presentation on the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) update. The discussion will cover proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks, intersection improvements, and related policy and program recommendations. Council members will provide directed feedback to finalize the recommendations for inclusion in the final draft document that will later be formally reviewed and adopted. Public comments are also accepted before and during the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7369", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7412", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=524" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Joint Council and Audit and Finance Committee Study Session", "headline": "Council reviews FY 2026/27 budget and construction impact", "summary": "The Town Council and Audit & Finance Committee will hold a joint study session to review the FY 2026/27 operating budget, special revenue, internal service funds, and capital improvement program. They will also discuss ways to manage the cumulative impact of multiple simultaneous construction projects in town. No final decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and direction.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7365", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7411", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=527" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Park and Recreation Committee Meeting", "headline": "Atherton Park and Recreation Committee to discuss court hours and park updates", "summary": "The Committee will receive updates on the handball conversion project and court hour allocations for tennis and pickleball. Staff will provide progress reports on Holbrook-Palmer Park facilities and a landscaping site assessment.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7332", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=528" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Menlo School expansion and General Plan updates", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 and proposed amendments to the Atherton General Plan. The body will also review a master plan and permit requests for Menlo School.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7315", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=526" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee", "headline": "Committee to review Middlefield Road traffic study and parking requests", "summary": "The Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee will review a traffic study for Middlefield Road and discuss a resident request for permit-only parking. The body will also receive updates from SamTrans regarding the 101 corridor.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7320", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=525" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Environmental Programs Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=523" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "Atherton City Council to hold closed session on personnel and liability", "summary": "The City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation and discuss a liability claim. These items are handled privately pursuant to Government Code sections.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7305", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=522" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss affordable housing at Gilmore House site and possible city charter", "summary": "The City Council will discuss and provide direction on developing affordable housing at the Gilmore House site in Holbrook Palmer Park, consider whether to form a city charter, and review the SamTrans Reimagine Dumbarton Corridor study. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of bills totaling $2,606,424, a $82,500 asset management system agreement with Brightly Software, and an ordinance updating prohibited construction holidays.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7301", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7410", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=518" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Audit and Finance Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=521" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council Study Session", "headline": "Council to review FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "The City Council and Audit and Finance Committee are holding a study session to discuss funding priorities and proposed projects for the FY 2026/27 Capital Improvement Program. The body will also provide direction regarding the Atherton Train Station Museum ribbon cutting.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7286", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7310", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=505" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Park and Recreation Committee Meeting", "headline": "Atherton Park and Recreation Committee to discuss court hours and park updates", "summary": "The Committee will review landscaping site assessments and progress on the handball conversion project. Members will also receive updates on Holbrook-Palmer Park facilities and discuss potential new signage.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7258", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7261", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=520" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Refuse & Recycling Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee will consider new roll‑off bin rules and a franchise agreement with GreenWaste Recovery", "summary": "The Refuse & Recycling Committee will approve minutes from its August 2025 meeting and review quarterly reports from GreenWaste Recovery for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. It will also discuss the 2026 Waste Wise event report. The primary agenda item is the adoption of roll‑off bin requirements for construction and demolition projects and the implementation of a franchise agreement with GreenWaste Recovery.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7275", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=519" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Planning Commission Meeting", "headline": "Tree protection zone exception hearing at 29 Lowery Drive", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Tree Protection Zone Exception (PTPZ26-00002) to allow two small one-story additions and a second-story addition to an existing single-family residence at 29 Lowery Drive (APN 061-252-090). The project is categorically exempt from environmental review. The commission will also approve minutes from December, January, and February meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7246", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=515" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "City Council Closed Session ", "headline": "Atherton council to evaluate city manager and attorney in closed session", "summary": "The Atherton City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the performance evaluations of the City Manager and City Attorney. The meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Administrative Conference Room.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7240", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=517" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Regular City Council Meeting", "headline": "Atherton City Council to review residential false alarm program changes", "summary": "The City Council will discuss policy options for reforming the town's residential alarm permit and false alarm response program. The body will also consider authorizing remote participation for several subsidiary committees and approve monthly bills.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7242", "minutes_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7311", "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=513" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Park and Recreation Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee reviews FY 2027 capital project recommendations for park upgrades", "summary": "The Park and Recreation Committee will approve minutes from the March 4, 2026 meeting and consider several project proposals. Items include a streaming‑service request for M‑A Little League games at Holbrook‑Palmer Park, a conceptual “Compost Hub” plan for the same park, and final Capital Improvement Program recommendations for FY 2027 covering playground, bathroom, and Jennings Pavilion renovations. The committee will also receive updates on pickleball/tennis court usage and the Holbrook‑Palmer Park event‑manager and playground bathroom projects.", "agenda_url": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/7205", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://atherton.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=512" } ] }