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This Agenda may not reflect the actual order of items. The order of items is subject to change based on Council action.
3:45 PM CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Limited to Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION IN ZOOM MEETING SPACE
ROLL CALL - Hawkins-Manuelian, DeGolia, Widmer, Vice Mayor Lempres, Mayor Lewis
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (Chan, et al. v. Town of Atherton et al. San Mateo County Superior Court Case No. 19CIV07567).
City Attorney
4:00 PM REGULAR AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL - Hawkins-Manuelian, DeGolia, Widmer, Vice Mayor Lempres, Mayor Lewis
Parks and Recreation Committee: Henkel, Robinson, Timpson, Robertson, Vice Chair Baker, Chair Keh
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments can be made by teleconference or emailed directly to the City Clerk, Anthony Suber at asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us or by text at
650-687-7084
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any item on the Special Meeting Agenda; no other business shall be considered. Each speaker may address the Council once for a limit of three minutes.)
3. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION by City Attorney, Mona Ebrahimi
4. RATIFICATION OF THE CITY MANAGER’S APPLICATION TO CALTRANS FOR A TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON EL CAMINO REAL
Report: Public Works Director, Robert Ovadia
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the application of an Encroachment Permit to Caltrans for the temporary closure of the Northbound No. 3 (outside) lane and shoulder between Maple Avenue and Ashfield Road
Description: The City Council will discuss the potential temporary closure of the number 3 (outside) lane and shoulder on El Camino Real between Maple Avenue and Ashfield Road and may act to ratify an encroachment permit application to Caltrans for such a closure.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EVENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT HOLBROOK-PALMER PARK
Report: Public Works Director, Robert Ovadia
Recommendation: The City Council award a professional services agreement for event management services at Holbrook-Palmer Park, including provisions for exclusive catering services for major events at Holbrook-Palmer Park; Authorize the City Attorney to prepare the agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Description: This item involves the discussion and potential approval of a contract for Event Management Services at Holbrook-Palmer Park with Catered Too, Inc., of East Palo Alto. The proposed contract would also include provisions regarding exclusive catering for major events at Holbrook-Palmer Park.
6. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF CORRESPONDENCE TO TOWN CENTER DONORS AND ATHERTON RESIDENTS
Report: City Manager, George Rodericks
Recommendation: Review, modify as needed, and approve correspondence to donors to the Town Center Project as well as Atherton residents for prospective donations.
Description: This item involves the discussion and approval of a correspondence to donors to the Town Center Project and Atherton Residents.
STUDY SESSION
7. DISCUSSION AND FEEDBACK ON THE HOLBROOK-PALMER PARK ACCESS AND CIRCULATION PROJECT DESIGN
Report: City Manager, George Rodericks
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Park and Recreation Committee receive a report from staff on the design elements of the Holbrook-Plamer Park Access and Circulation project, have discussion, and provide feedback to staff regarding the project design, fixtures, furnishings, and priorities.
Description: This item involves a presentation by staff regarding the Holbrook-Palmer Park Access and Circulation project which is currently under development. The City Council and the Park and Recreation will jointly discuss the project and its various elements and may provide feedback to staff regarding the project design.
8. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION THE CITY COUNCIL FY 2022-2024 GOALS WORKSHEET AND PROVIDE STAFF WITH FEEDBACK AND DIRECTION
Report: City Manager, George Rodericks
Recommendation: Review and discuss the FY 2022-2024 Goals Worksheet and provide staff with feedback and direction.
Description: This item involves the review of the City Council Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Goals. Council may provide feedback and direction to staff.
9. ADJOURN
Copies of all staff reports and documents subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before each regularly scheduled City Council meeting.Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (650) 752-0500. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (29 CRF 35.104 ADA Title II)