Town Meetings & News

The City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on January 19 at 6 PM. To view the agenda visit: City Council Agenda

Among other topics, the Council will be considering the authorization to release a Request For Proposal for the Cafe at the new Town Center campus. Click Here to read the report.

The Environmental Programs Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on January 20 at 1 PM. To view the agenda when published visit: EPC Agenda

Town Hall / Post Office / Permit Center - Holiday Closure

Town Hall, Contract Post Office, and the Permit Center will be closed on Monday, January 17th in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Police Department will not be impacted and all services will resume on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower
Opinion Poll

The Town is considering amendments to its restrictions on the use of small gas-powered garden equipment. This equipment includes leaf-blowers, outdoor vacuums, power lawn mowers, power washers, hedge trimmers, Roto-tillers, and other small equipment used in the general maintenance of landscaped areas. Proposed amendments include;

Gas-powered garden equipment would only be permissible Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The use of gas-powered garden equipment would be prohibited on the weekends.
In addition to Monday through Friday hours, electrically powered garden equipment could be used Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm.
Gas-powered garden equipment would be prohibited on any Spare the Air Day as declared by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The District uses the U.S. EPA’s Air Quality Index (AQI) and declares a Spare the Air Day when the AQI is above 100.
2-Stroke gas-powered leaf blowers would be prohibited in Atherton after January 1, 2023.
These restrictions would apply to all properties in Atherton - residential, educational, open space, and governmental.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for February 16, 2022, City Council Meeting. A link to the Council Agenda packets can be found HERE.

The Town has set up an online Poll to assist with gathering feedback on the proposed changes. Please visit the Poll HERE.

Environmental News & Information

Reducing Climate Pollutants from Waste:

Beginning in 2022, Senate Bill 1383 requires every jurisdiction (including the Town of Atherton) to provide organic waste collection services to residents and businesses.

The primary elements of the law involve Edible Food Recovery, Organics and Recycling Collection, Procurement, Monitoring, Planning, Education & Outreach. Learn about the law and the changes to your residential services by clicking here.

6 Main Elements of SB 1383

A.D.A.P.T Emergency Preparedness Tips

If you live in an area with high earthquake risk, consider securing furniture to the floor or wall to reduce the risk of it falling over during an earthquake.

To learn more visit: www.getreadyatherton.org

COVID-19 Updates

The State's mask mandate was extended to mid-February but does not alter Town operations.

The State has updated guidance on isolation and quarantine requirements that apply to employees in employer workplaces.

San Mateo County has continued to update the Dashboard with COVID-19 related information and the criteria for lifting mask mandates. To follow the data Click Here.

SMC DASHBOARD

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... All residents can create an account on the CalWater website to monitor their monthly usage. To register for an account CLICK HERE.

City Clerk Anthony Suber
asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us

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