The City Council and Planning Commission will have a Joint Meeting on Monday, November 27 at 3:00 PM. View the meeting agenda 72-hours prior to the meeting by clicking here.
The Transportation, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Committee will have a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 28 at 5:00 PM. View the meeting agenda by clicking here.
To view past meeting videos of The Town of Atherton Committees and Commissions visit: Atherton YouTube
This week's Atherton Online features:
Town Center Services Closed for Thanksgiving
Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Housing Updates: Joint Study Session with Planning Commission and City Council on November 27
Meet HIP Housing at the Library on November 21
Annual Tree Lighting Event on December 7
Ways to Keep Our Drains Fat-Free
Town Center Services Closed for Thanksgiving
Town Center services including Post Office, Community Development Counter, and Library are closed today, Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful to all our community members and we wish everyone a warm celebration!
Normal business hours will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023. For any urgent matters, please contact the Atherton Police Department at (650) 688-6500 or dial 911 for emergencies. Police and Fire services will not be impacted by this holiday.
The Atherton Library will resume normal business hours this Saturday, November 25.
Bring Joy to a Local Child this Holiday Season
It's that time of the year! The Atherton PAL and Atherton Police Officers Association are hosting their annual toy drive to serve the Adelante Selby Lane School! Please leave an unwrapped toy at one of our drop off locations—Atherton Police/Town Hall or the Menlo Circus Club. Requested gifts include:
Legos
Bicycles, science geared projects,
Dolls
Craft projects
Sports items
Puzzles and books.
We kindly request all donations to be brought in by December 20, 2023. Please email any questions to Jennifer Frew, PAL Coordinator, jfrew@ci.atherton.ca.us
Featured photo of the gifts donated in 2023. Thank you to all who contributed!
Housing Updates: Joint Study Session with Planning Commission and City Council on November 27
The Town is currently in a community outreach and engagement process to receive input on standards that will apply to multifamily development. This commenced with a workshop on October 23, 2023, and has continued with a joint study session between the City Council and Planning Commissioners on November 1, 2023, as well as a second workshop on November 13, 2023. The discussion at the joint study session has not concluded and will also carry over to a second study session on November 27, 2023, at 3PM in Council Chambers and via Zoom.
The goal of these outreach efforts is to receive feedback that will facilitate an initial draft of standards. These standards will then require consideration by both the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption. Because these standards reflect the implementation of the addition of a zoning overlay, currently under evaluation in the CEQA process, adoption of the standards must occur at the completion of the CEQA process.
Renting ADUs is an important part of the Town's plan to increase housing opportunities. Be a part of the housing solution by renting your ADU through the Town's special program with HIP Housing. Learn more about how you can participate at a workshop at the Library on November 21 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
The Home Sharing and ADU Match Program uses existing housing stock to help renters and those in need find housing at an affordable price. The Home Sharing Program is advantageous to potential renters, as well as those who have a spare room or ADU to rent out, as home providers can significantly reduce their cost of living while also helping alleviate the housing shortage problem in the region. The program can also allow older adults to age in place, significantly reduce commute times of workers, and more.
Click here to register for this in-person workshop at the Atherton Library on Tuesday, November 21 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Annual Tree Lighting Event on December 7
The Town of Atherton, in collaboration with the Atherton Library and Friends of the Atherton Library, are thrilled to welcome Santa to the Town Center on December 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join your neighbors for a delightful family-friendly evening filled with photo opportunities with Santa Claus, warm beverages, refreshments and fun holiday activities.
Did you know?
Fats, oils, and grease should not go down the drain. Keep your drain fat-free. Scrape it, can it, cool it, and trash it. Read about the County's efforts to keep our sewage systems functioning - and how you can prevent major clogshere.
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