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.

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.

The Environmental Programs Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on July 21st. To view the agenda when published visit: EPC Agenda

The Planning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on July 27th. To view the agenda when published visit: Planning Agenda

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.

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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)

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Atherton Police Department News & Information

The Town of Atherton and Police Department are using Simplicity to keep you informed. We ran a raffle for the last several weeks and have a WINNER!!! We have emailed the winner so they can collect their prize.

The Town has had over 200 Simplicity downloads since launch.

We encourage all residents and neighbors to download the app and stay informed.

To download the Simplicity application - Click Here.

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 County’s website: https://www.smcsustainability.org/food-ware

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Reusable is the BEST option.

Dishware you keep, wash, and reuse saves money and the planet.

Compostable fiber-based items are compliant.

Paper and paper-like items like wood and sugarcane can break down into usable compost.

Plastic and “compostable” plastic are NOT allowed.

Single-use plastic items are rapidly polluting our oceans, and many will no longer be permitted in Atherton. That includes “compostable” plastics (a.k.a. bioplastics, PLA, etc.).

Accessories only by request.

Single-use accessories must be distributed unbundled (i.e., separate individual forks, napkins, condiments, straws, etc.) and upon request only by the consumer and/or at dispensers that dispense one item at a time.

If you have questions, please contact the Foodware Aware Program Team:

Email: foodware@smcgov.org
Hotline: 888-442-2666

Yellowjacket Nest Treatment

The Mosquito & Vector Control District provides control for ground nesting yellowjackets when the location of the nest is known. A yellowjacket nest site looks like a small hole in the ground with many yellowjackets flying in and out. Without disturbing the nest, mark its location with a flag or other object so that the technician who comes to treat it will be able to find it. To place a service request click here.

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

The key to riding out and recovering from an earthquake is being prepared. Create an emergency supply cache. Find a safe place in the house to keep emergency supplies, then gather them together in that place. Don’t leave them scattered throughout the house. Several storage paces might be a closet, a fireproof filing cabinet, or small portable buildings away from other structures.

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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