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Atherton City Council - Meeting's 2026-06-17 agenda is scheduled to cover CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHERTON GENERAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY..., RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NONENTITLEMENT CITIES FOR..., FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, and TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE TOWN OF ATHERTON VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcomes.
Key Topics
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHERTON GENERAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NONENTITLEMENT CITIES FOR...: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP: scheduled budget and capital-project discussion that may shape service levels, infrastructure work, and future spending priorities.
TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE TOWN OF ATHERTON VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS: scheduled item: it is recommended that the Council hold a public hearing to allow staff to provide a presentation on the Town of Atherton vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section...
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE STREETLIGHT POLE PAINTING PROJECT: proposed contract or agreement that could commit public funds or shape implementation.
Why It Matters
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHERTON GENERAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NONENTITLEMENT CITIES FOR... may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
Budget and capital-plan items can affect city services, project timing, reserves, and future funding tradeoffs.
TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE TOWN OF ATHERTON VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS may affect residents because it is one of the meeting's substantive scheduled items.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE STREETLIGHT POLE PAINTING PROJECT may affect public spending, project delivery, or vendor accountability.
What Residents Should Watch
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHERTON GENERAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY....
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NONENTITLEMENT CITIES FOR....
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP.
Watch the staff presentation and council questions on TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE TOWN OF ATHERTON VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS for future policy or budget direction.
Watch whether council approves, amends, continues, or rejects AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE STREETLIGHT POLE PAINTING PROJECT.
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APPROVAL OF BILLS AND CLAIMS FOR MAY 2026 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,195,414 Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
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Recommendation: It is recommended that Council approve the Bills and Claims for May 2026 in the amount of $2,195,414 Description: This is a routine item for the approval of the Bills and Claims for the Town in the month of May 2026.
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THE TOWN CENTER/LIBRARY AREA PARKING AND DINKELSPIEL STATION LANE PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY EVALUATIONS
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Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council review the results of the Parking Study for Town Center/Library Complex and Vicinity and the Dinkelspiel Station Lane Pedestrian Pathway evaluation; and provide relevant feedback and dir...
APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT: CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15262 (FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES) Report: GABRIELA RUIZ, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
MIDDLEFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC STUDY (WATKINS AVENUE AND FAIR OAKS LANE)
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council review the results of the Middlefield Road Traffic Signal/High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Beacon/Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) Warrant Study at Watkins Avenue a...
APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT: CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15262 (FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES) Report: GABRIELA RUIZ, ASSOCIATE ENGINEER
Description: This item concerns an appointment by City Council to fill Atherton’s vacant seat on San Mateo County’s Mosquito Control Board.
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APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT
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Description: This item concerns City Council appointments to the various Town subsidiary bodies from the pool of applicants, and current incumbents who have interested they want to remain on their Committee or Commission.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPLICANTS AND APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS TOWN COMMITTEES AND PLANNING COMMISSION: Meeting Agenda – June 17, 2026 – Page 4 of 7 Appoint one (1) applicants to the Audit and Finance Committee to fill one (1) 4Year terms expiring on June 30, 2030; A...
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RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE URBAN COUNTY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NONENTITLEMENT CITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY’S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, TOWN PLANNER
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt amendments to the Urban County Cooperative Agreement with nonentitlement cities for participation in the county’s housing and community development programs. Description: This...
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 20, JUNE 3, AND JUNE 4, 2026 COUNCIL MEETINGS
ADA Title II) Public Comments: The Town of Atherton Council and Committee or Commission meetings are a limited public forum, and all public comment must relate to something that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or
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CITY MANAGER PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT: Committees. If comments do not relate to the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council or Committee, we will stop the comment and a warning may be provided. If...
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TO RECEIVE A REPORT ON THE TOWN OF ATHERTON VACANCIES, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council hold a public hearing to allow staff to provide a presentation on the Town of Atherton vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3, and t...
PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: Report: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE STREETLIGHT POLE PAINTING PROJECT
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council award a construction contract for Streetlight Pole Painting to the lowest responsive bidder, Craft Works Painting, of San Mateo, for $80,645.62 for the painting of 100 streetlight poles...
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 20, JUNE 3, AND JUNE 4, 2026 COUNCIL MEETINGS: CEQA: EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO 15301 (EXISTING FACILITIES) AND 15304 (MINOR ALTERATIONS TO LAND) Report: WILLIAM BURSE, PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE MANAGER
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CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE ATHERTON GENERAL PLAN TO IMPLEMENT UPDATES TO THE COMMUNITY SAFETY ELEMENT, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT, AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT
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Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council take public comment and adopt a resolution to amend the Atherton General Plan to implement updates to the Community Safety Element, Open Space and Conservation Element, and Circulat...
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR MAY 20, JUNE 3, AND JUNE 4, 2026 COUNCIL MEETINGS: CEQA: PROJECT IS EXEMPT UNDER THE COMMON – SENSE EXEMPTION SET FORTH IN CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061 (B)(3) Report: BRITTANY BENDIX, CONSULTING TOWN PLANNER
ADOPT THE ATTACHED RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE FY 2026/27 OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL BUDGET, SALARY & BENEFIT RESOLUTION FOR UNREPRESENTED STAFF; 2026/27 SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE, GANN LIMIT APPROPRIATIONS, AND TOWN MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
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Recommendation: Adopt the accompanying Resolutions (adoption of all Resolutions may be done by one motion):
PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: Report: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
