Council Approves New Mayor and Key Ordinances
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The Council unanimously appointed Holland as mayor and DeGolia as vice mayor for 2026, adopted updated accessory dwelling unit rules, and approved $2,800 for Senior Task Force event marketing and refreshments.
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What this means
Holland and DeGolia will lead the Council as mayor and vice mayor in 2026. The Council adopted Ordinance 675 amending accessory dwelling unit rules and advanced an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with existing local modifications. It also approved $2,800 for Senior Task Force outreach and event refreshments, with Town staff managing the funds.
Key decisions
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- Unanimously appointed Holland as mayor and DeGolia as vice mayor for 2026.
- Adopted Ordinance 675 amending Atherton Municipal Code Chapter 17.52 on accessory dwelling units.
- Approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, retaining existing modifications and ratifying fire regulations adopted by the Menlo Park Fire Protection District.
- Approved $2,800 for Senior Task Force marketing and event refreshments, with Town staff managing the funds.
- Approved November 2025 bills and claims totaling $1,730,227.
- Accepted the treasurer’s report for the first quarter ended September 30, 2025.
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