Town Meetings & News

The City Council will hold its next Regular Meeting on July 20th, 2022 at 6 PM and a Special Meeting on July 27th @ 4 PM. To view the agendas when they are published visit: City Council Agenda.

The Park and Recreation Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on July 6th, 2022. To view the agenda when published visit: Park and Rec Agenda

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

To watch the latest City Council meetings visit Atherton YouTube.

The City Manager's Office has published the latest Monthly Matters for June 2022. To read it in full click here.

4th of July Closure

Holiday Closure - Monday July 4th

Town Hall/Contract Post Office and Permit Center will be closed on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Police Services will not be affected by this closure. Regular hours will resume the following day.

For questions and information, please contact the Administration Department at 650-752-0500.

For the non-emergency line, please contact the Police Administration at 650-688-6500.

The Town will continue to seek candidates for Town Committees and Commissions. If you have any questions about joining one please contact City Clerk Suber at asuber@ci.atherton.ca.us

Committee Applications

Housing Element Update News

Resources from the City Manager - Housing

As you review the Town’s DRAFT Housing Element during its public comment period and consider comments for the July 20 and July 27 City Council meetings, below are some links to current and historic information surrounding the public discussion that you might find useful.

— October 16, 2019 - City Council - Establishment of RHNA
— November 4, 2020 - City Council - RHNA Report and Process
— November 18, 2020 - City Council - Comment Letter - RHNA for Atherton
— April 28, 2021 - City Council - Housing Element Update Process
— December 1, 2021 - City Council/Planning Commission - SB 9 Discussion
— February 24, 2022 - City Council - Housing Element Update
— February 2022 Monthly Matters - Focused on Regional Housing Needs and Public Safety CitizenRIMS
— March 16, 2022 - City Council Meeting - 2021 Annual Report on General Plan Implementation
— March 16, 2022 - City Council Meeting - Housing Strategies Discussion
— March 2022 Monthly Matters - Focus on Budget and Public Information Resources
— Special Edition Athertonian Newsletter - April 2022
— April 26, 2022 - Community Open House - To listen to AUDIO ONLY portions of that meeting
— April 2022 Monthly Matters - Focus on Changes to Town Vendors as well as the Housing Element
— May 18, 2022 - City Council Meeting - Housing Strategy Refines
— May 24, 2022 - City Council Meeting - Special Meeting: Housing Strategies
— May 2022 Monthly Matters - Focus on the Housing Element and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
— DRAFT Housing Element - 2023-2031
— June 23, 2022 - Planning Commission Special Meeting - Draft Housing Element Presentation
— June 2022 Monthly Matters - Focus on the Housing Element
— Planning Department Housing Element Website
— Accessory Dwelling Unit Handout
— Youtube Link to City Council Meeting Videos
— Youtube Link to Planning Commission Meeting Videos
— Current Atherton General Plan
— General Plan Update Webpage
— Town Adoption of SB 9 Local Ordinance Implementation
— SB 9 Checklist for Development
— ABAG Housing Allocation Website
— ABAG Website Regarding Appeals to RHNA
— ABAG FAQ Housing Elements
— HCD Regional Housing Needs Website
— HCD Housing Element Compliance Website
— HCD Housing Element Review and Compliance Report - Statewide
— HCD Housing Element Review Letters - Statewide
— Palo Alto Online Article Regarding Palo Alto’s Appeal (general information)

Atherton Police Department News & Information

Members of the Town's Police Department participated in the 2022 Torch Run. The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.

To learn more about the Law Enforcement Torch Run - Click Here.

Atherton Sustainability

Sustainability News & Information

FOODWARE AWARE PROGRAM

The County of San Mateo’s (County) Disposable Food Service Ware Ordinance (Ordinance) was adopted by the County’s Board of Supervisors on February 25, 2020. This new law regulates and reduces disposable food service ware made of plastic and other foodware waste.

The new regulations apply to food facilities that operate in cities that adopted the County’s Ordinance as a model ordinance, which the Town of Atherton did. The County’s Foodware Aware Team is here to help your facility make the transition away from plastics and reduce foodware waste! We also encourage our public to join and play an important role in this effort.

To learn what a food facility is - click here.

The enforcement date for the Town of Atherton is October 1, 2022. To learn more click here.

Enforcement Date: October 1, 2022 - To learn more click here

Meet with the Mayor

Mayor Rick DeGolia holds weekly office hours on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:30 at the Atherton City Hall (80 Fair Oaks Lane)Conference Room 1011 located on the 1st floor near the Postal Service Center. There is no need to check-in with the front desk as doors remain unlocked during the lunch hour of 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the Administration Department at (650) 752-0500.

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

The key to riding out and recovering from an earthquake is being prepared. Find out from your city where shelters and services will be set up, as well as where police and fire stations and hospitals are located.

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

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... If you live or travel through North Fair Oaks the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability wants to hear from you.

• The County Office of Sustainability wants to hear from North Fair Oaks residents and visitors who cross the Caltrain tracks to help improve bicycle access.

• The survey is available through July 8 at www.engagekh.com/nfowalkbike.

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