Town Meetings & News

The City Council will a Regular meeting on Wednesday, July 21st at 6:00 PM. To view the agenda visit: City Council Agenda

To view the prior City Council meetings visit the Atherton YouTube Channel.

The Environmental Programs Committee will hold a Regular meeting on Wednesday, June 21st at 1:00 PM. To view the agenda visit: EPC Agenda

If you would like to RSVP visit https://bit.ly/3hKpqB1

Atherton Police Department News

Atherton National Night Out - 8/3/2021

The Atherton Police Department are planning the National Night Out celebration that will be hosted on Tuesday, August 3rd.

When: Tuesday, August 3, 2021 @ 6 PM - 8 PM
Where: Holbrook-Palmer Park

Events & Activities:

• Bouncy play areas for kids

• Face Painters

• Balloon Twister

• California Highway Patrol - Helicopter Landing

• Library Activities

• Live Music

• Police DARE Car

• Fire Truck & Fire Drones and more

Police Department Citizens Academy - October 30th

What is a "Citizens' Police Academy?"
The Citizens' Police Academy is a one-day citizen engagement program that is designed to provide Atherton residents with first-hand information about how their Police Department works.

Participation in the Academy requires a commitment of one full day and early evening (7:00 am – 6:00 pm). The Academy will occur on October 30, 2021 at the Holbrook Palmer Park Main House (150 Watkins Avenue).

The instruction will be provided primarily by both sworn and non-sworn staff from the Atherton Police Department’s Patrol detail, Dispatch, Property and Evidence, K9, and Investigations.

What Subjects are Included:
• Dispatch and the patrol call
• Investigations
• DA and the Criminal Justice System
• Crisis Intervention Training
• Taser – Use of Force – Less Lethal
• Traffic - Impaired Driving
• Canine history and demonstration
• Police Technology Tools
• Security Systems and Cameras
• Force options Simulator

Attendance at the October 30, 2021 Academy is limited. We will accept the first 25 applications so that class size allows for better interaction and hands-on training. If there is a high level of interest, other dates will be identified in 2022. To attend, you must be at least 21 years old, be an Atherton resident, and not have any felony convictions.

How to Apply: Jennifer Frew @ 650-752-0503 or via email at jfrew@ci.atherton.ca.us. The deadline is September 10, 2021.

SMC Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Notice for the July 22, 2021 C/CAG Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Meeting

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Due to the regional shelter in place order stemming from COVID-19, C/CAG BPAC meetings will only be available via remote conferencing. The public may participate via a Zoom weblink and/or by phone; details are provided below.

Public Comment: Persons who wish to address the C/CAG BPAC at this meeting are asked to submit comments in writing to mhiatt@smcgov.org by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 22. Detailed information on how to submit comments is provided in the meeting agenda. Public comment during the meeting will also be accepted. Detailed information is in the meeting agenda.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88602770545?pwd=b2orMldvV3pSOTFJdUlEM3B3OVFhZz09

Meeting ID: 886 0277 0545
Passcode: 523294
Join by Phone: 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 886 0277 0545
Passcode: 523294

PCE Newsletter

Peninsula Clean Energy - Newsletter

Peninsula Clean Energy published a newsletter June 2021. The newsletter reminds residents to get ready for summer outages, shares information on E-Bike incentive programs, and more. To read it in full click here.

www.getreadyatherton.org

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

Here are the five most common injuries in large-scale disasters. Learn how to treat these during upcoming Town events and A.D.A.P.T meetings.

Burns
Fractures
Bleeding
Head trauma
Shock

There will be a July Community meeting on Saturday, July 10th at 9:00 AM. To register click here. Learn about medical assistance at the neighborhood level.

A.D.A.P.T is also planning its 5th Annual Community Emergency Drill.
When: Saturday, September 11th at 8:00 AM
Where: Holbrook-Palmer Park, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton
**There will be PIZZA

To learn more visit: www.getreadyatherton.org

Caltrain

Caltrain Construction Updates - July 17 to July 23, 2021

On July 17 to July 23, Caltrain will be working during the day to install conduit. Caltrain will be working during the night to install foundations and work will be done from 7 a.m to 7 p.m.

Weekly Atherton "Did You Know?"

Did you know..... Menlo Park Fire Protection District has an upcoming meeting related to Wildfire Risk and Preparedness on July 17, 2021 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. To learn more click here. To register click here.

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

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