Town Meetings & News

The City Council will hold its next Regular Meeting on July 20th, 2022 at 6 PM. To view the agenda visit: City Council Agenda.

City 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.

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 (*** indicates new link added this week).

— 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
— July 2022 Public Hearing Notice
— 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)

Latest Additions***:

***Woodside’s Plan Sent to State (Almanac Article) - See link - https://www.almanacnews.com/news/2022/07/13/woodside-council-sends-draft-housing-element-to-the-state
YIMBY Law Letter - Click Here
HUD Letter - Click Here
Housing Leadership Council - Atherton Letter - Click Here

Sustainability News & Information

CalWater maintains a Lawn to Garden Program that can help you conserve water. Cal Water will pay $3.00 for every square foot of living lawn that is transformed into a water-wise landscape, and an additional $0.50 per square foot for converting traditional spray nozzles to a drip irrigation system. Restrictions apply, so be sure to review the Application Process, Frequently Asked Questions, and Terms and Conditions sections of the website below before you begin your project.

Lawn to Garden Program - Click Here.

San Mateo County Heath

San Mateo County Health urges people to protect themselves against the monkeypox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded settings or sexual contact. Unlike COVID-19 which spreads easily through the air, the risk of monkeypox to the general public is currently low unless they engage in higher-risk behaviors. More information and guidance are available here:

https://www.smchealth.org/post/monkeypox-information-guidance

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

The key to riding out and recovering from an earthquake is being prepared. Keep sturdy bags with your supplies; you can use these to pack and carry what you can if you are asked to evacuate.

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

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... San Mateo County Office of Sustainability Offers Rebates. To see what you might qualify for visit: https://www.smcsustainability.org/energy/programs/

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