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The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 24th @ 1:30 PM to discuss the Housing Element Update. To view the agenda visit: City Council  Agenda.

The Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 25th @ 6 PM. To view the agenda visit: Planning Commission Agenda. 


Council meetings are being held in-person and virtually in a hybrid format. The public is welcome in person at 80 Fair Oaks Lane, Atherton in the new Council Chambers. 

To watch the latest City Council meetings visit Atherton YouTube.



Upcoming Atherton Events

  • Police Department Citizens Academy, Sat June 4th. To learn more about what the Police Citizens Academy will cover - Click Here. To apply contact: Jennifer Frew @ 650-752-0503 or via email at jfrew@ci.atherton.ca.us 
  • Atherton Grand Opening - Featuring San Mateo County Atherton Library, Saturday, June 4th 12PM - 3 PM. 
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Visit SMC Atherton Library Celebration 
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ATHERTON SUSTAINABILITY


COMPOSTING FOOD SCRAPS CAN REDUCE CLIMATE IMPACTS WHILE ALSO RECYCLING NUTRIENTS. Composting is the natural process of recycling organic matter, such as yard trimmings and food scraps, into a valuable soil amendment. Anything that grows eventually decomposes; composting simply speeds up the process by providing an ideal environment for bacteria, fungi, and other decomposing organisms (worms, nematodes) to thrive and break down the organic matter faster.

Through Senate Bill SB 1383, California set the statewide goal of diverting 75% of currently disposed organic waste from our landfills by 2025. To reach this goal, cities across the state will have to divert and recycle over 27 million tons of organic waste each year! San Mateo County and the Bay Area have a long history of recycling our organic waste through community wide composting programs!

To learn more visit: San Mateo County Office of Sustainability - Click Here



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Atherton Sustainability Resources 


The Town has revamped our Sustainability webpage. To review a list of great resources visit our Go Green & Save page to learn about rebates and more. 

Go Green & Save - Click Here.




One of the resources listed is Harvest Thermal who has innovative options for heating your home. A Harvest system integrates a single electric heat pump with a water storage tank to deliver home heating and hot water. The water is heated at times when electricity is cheapest and cleanest and stored in the tank for whenever it is needed. 
Harvest Thermal
Visit Harvest Thermal 
(*This is not an endorsement of the products or company)
HIP
Visit HIPhousing

HIPhousing - HOME SHARING PROGRAM


Commonly asked questions about the SHARE  program: HIPhousing

Below are a few of the most commonly asked questions about HIPhousings Home Sharing Program. To read the full list - Click Here.

1. What is the SHARE program?  It’s a housing scholarship for parents who are currently in college or vocational training program. Parents in the SHARE program pay a very low rent ($100 per room) for up to 2 years while living in a SHARE home.

2. What is a SHARE home?  It’s a large 4-6 bedroom home that is available ONLY to families in the Self-Sufficiency Program.  The Self-Sufficiency Program is for parents who are currently in college or vocational training program.

3. How many families live in one home?  A max of 2-3 families share a home.

4. How do I know it’s safe?  We screen all applicants to our program by doing a thorough intake and background check.  All families in the SHARE homes have to meet the same requirements to live there and be a part of the Self-Sufficiency Program. 

If you are interested in learning more about the Home Sharing Program and you want to:
  • Share your home - Click Here

  • Seeking for a home to share - Click Here
You can join a virtual meeting on June 15, 2022 from 12 PM - 1 PM to learn more - Click Here 


To learn more about HIPhousing programs and services visit: www.hiphousing.org 

ADAPT

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







Earthquake Preparedness Tips:


Before the Quake:  Decide how and where your family will reunite if separated.
Before the Quake:  Choose an out-of-state-friend or relative that separated family members can call after the quake to report their whereabouts and condition.
Before the Quake:  Know the safe spots in each room - under sturdy tables, desks, or against inside walls.
Before the Quake:  Know the danger spots – windows, mirrors, hanging objects, fireplaces and tall, unsecured furniture.
Before the Quake:  Conduct practice drills, physically place yourself in safe locations.
Before the Quake:  Learn first aid and CPR from your local Red Cross or other community organizations.
Before the Quake:  Keep a list of emergency phone numbers and passwords readily available and packed in your emergency kit or bug out bag.
Before the Quake:  Check chimneys, roofs, walls, foundations for stability.  Make sure your house is bolted to its foundation.
Before the Quake:  Secure water heater and appliances that could move enough to rupture utility lines.
Before the Quake:  Keep breakables and heavy objects on bottom shelves.
Before the Quake:  Secure tall furniture that can topple, such as bookcases, china cabinets or wall units.
Before the Quake:  Secure hanging plants and heavy picture frames or mirrors (esp. over beds).
Before the Quake:  Put latches on cabinet doors to keep them closed during shaking.
Before the Quake:  Maintain emergency food water and other supplies including a flashlight, a portable battery-operated radio, extra batteries, medicines, first aid kit, and clothing. (see getreadyatherton.org for more information)



                                            Emergency Preparation for Households                                                                           
Get ready in 3 steps                                                                                                                Step 1:  Make a plan                                                                                                              Step 2:  Get supplies                                                                                                            Step 3:  Know how to respond

Create a Family Emergency Plan                                                                                       
  • Where will you go? 
  • How will you communicate if you are separated? 
  • Have you identified escape routes? 
  • Where will you shut off gas, should you turn it off or on?
Create an evacuation plan and a communications plan. 
                          

For more information and tips, visit: www.getreadyatherton.org 


Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"


Did you know..... The Town has resources related to Sustainability?  Visit our Go Green & Save webpage - Click Here. 



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

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