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The agenda provides instructions for members of the public to submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time, attend in person, or join via Zoom or telephone.
The council will consider applicants for the vacant commission seat.
Council will consider and adopt a resolution adopting the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and capital improvement plan.
What's happening
Why it matters
The budget funds city services and projects for the next fiscal year; adopting it ensures municipal operations continue and sets spending limits.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (Meeting ID 832 1285 7140)
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time
Decision update
The City Council directed staff to use Fund 111 to fund specified reductions in library and community services and to prepare a proposal for a possible gymnastics‑fee increase of up to 20% for future consideration.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Council will approve a maintenance contract with Cal‑West Lighting & Signal Maintenance Inc. for ongoing upkeep of traffic signals and street lighting.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, to provide crisis response clinician services. The contract is capped at $160,000 for the fiscal year.
Council will vote to adopt a list of projects that qualify for funding under Senate Bill 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act) for the 2026‑27 fiscal year.
City Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a three‑year janitorial and day‑porter services agreement with Significant Cleaning Services for up to $2,004,067.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds cleaning of city facilities, keeping public buildings and parks clean and supporting the city’s waste‑diversion goals.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (Meeting ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The item “Authorize janitorial services contract with Significant Cleaning Services” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amendments to the El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan. The changes modify land‑use rules, allowing certain office floor‑area bonuses in the “Main Street” overlay.
Council will hold a public hearing on the draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
What's happening
Why it matters
The plan is required by state law for water suppliers and is needed to qualify for state drought assistance and ensure future water reliability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (Meeting ID 832 1285 7140)
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time
Decision update
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and authorizing its submission to the Department of Water Resources.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Council members will vote on a resolution to hold the next municipal election for three council seats on the same day as the statewide election (Nov. 3). The resolution also authorizes the city manager to sign an agreement with the county elections office for election services.
The council authorized the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, for up to $160,000 to provide Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician services.
The council approved a maintenance agreement with Significant Cleaning Services to provide janitorial and day porter services at various city facilities.
The council approved the list of projects that will receive funding from Senate Bill 1 for fiscal year 2026-27.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding will repair and improve local roads, benefiting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which includes a resolution approving the list of projects eligible for FY 2026‑27 Senate Bill 1 road‑repair funds.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The council held a public hearing and adopted a resolution to modify land‑use rules in the Downtown/Station Area “Main Street” Overlay, allowing certain office uses and changing four use classifications.
The council adopted a resolution to hold a general municipal election for three City Council seats and to consolidate the election with the statewide election on Nov. 3. The city manager is authorized to execute an agreement with the county elections office.
The City Council invites residents to submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting starts. Comments can be sent to city.council@menlopark.gov.
The council will adopt a resolution approving the projects that will receive the fiscal year 2026‑27 funds from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act. The projected SB1 funding for the city is $960,712.
The City Council is asked to approve a three‑year agreement with Cal‑West Lighting & Signal Maintenance Inc. to maintain traffic signals and streetlights. The contract could cost up to $629,244 over three years, with a 20% contingency held by the City.
Council will consider and adopt a series of resolutions that include the FY 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan, set an appropriations limit, amend the salary schedule, extend rate assistance programs, and accept award authority for bids through June 2027.
The Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and submit it to the State Department of Water Resources. The plan outlines water supply reliability, drought risk, and conservation measures.
Council will consider a resolution to change land‑use allowances in the Downtown/Station Area “Main Street” Overlay, including new allowances for office space and modifications to several use categories such as animal clinics, banks, and business services.
Staff report provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings; no action is required.
Council members will vote to approve the official minutes from the May 19 and June 2, 2026 meetings. The minutes record the actions taken and discussions held.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the record official and allows the council to move forward with other business.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to watch the minutes being accepted.
Email: No comment needed.
Submit comment: No public comment required.
Decision update
The item “Accept City Council meeting minutes for May and June 2026” was direction provided.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for Districts 1, 2, and 4, and request that it be held on the same day as the statewide election on Nov. 3. The resolution also authorizes the city manager to sign an agreement with San Mateo County for election services.
The council will approve a professional services agreement for up to $160,000 with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, to serve as a clinician on the Community Wellness Crisis Response Team. The clinician will work with police to respond to mental‑health crises.
The City Council provided an informational item listing the anticipated agenda topics for the July 14 and August 11 meetings.
Council members will vote to accept the draft minutes from the May 19 and June 2, 2026 meetings. The minutes record decisions and discussions from those sessions.
The council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for Districts 1, 2, and 4 and will request that the election be consolidated with the statewide election on Nov 3. The resolution also authorizes the city manager to sign an agreement with San Mateo County for election services.
The Council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats in Districts 1, 2 and 4.
The council will adopt a resolution approving the projects that will receive the FY 2026‑27 funds from Senate Bill 1.
The city proposes a three‑year agreement with Cal‑West Lighting & Signal Maintenance Inc. for traffic signal and street‑light upkeep, costing up to $209,748 per fiscal year.
The council will adopt a resolution to schedule the election for three council seats on Nov. 3, aligning it with the statewide general election.
The city proposes a three‑year agreement with Significant Cleaning Services for janitorial and day‑porter work at city facilities, up to $642,000 in FY 2026‑27.
Council will consider a resolution to change land‑use rules in the Main Street Overlay, allowing existing buildings extra office floor‑area ratio under specific conditions.
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to approve the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which expires on June 30, 2027.
The council will authorize the city manager to sign a three‑year maintenance agreement with Cal‑West Lighting & Signal Maintenance Inc.
The staff report provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings.
City Council is asked to adopt a resolution amending the El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan to change land‑use rules in the Main Street Overlay, including allowing animal clinics, banks, and additional office‑use floor area.
What's happening
Why it matters
The amendments could shape future development, business opportunities, and the character of the downtown area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (Meeting ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council voted to amend the El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan by modifying the land uses allowed on Santa Cruz Avenue within the Main Street Overlay, including changing banks and financial institutions from not allowed to conditional with a 5,000‑square‑foot limit.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Council will call a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats in Districts 1, 2 and 4 on Nov 3.
What's happening
Why it matters
Holding the election on the same day as the statewide election saves costs and encourages voter participation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on June 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council adopted a resolution approving the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829 that will remain in effect until June 30 2027.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Council will adopt a resolution approving projects eligible for FY 2026‑27 SB 1 funding.
The City will adopt a resolution approving a new memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 829.
The council will adopt a resolution approving the list of projects eligible for fiscal year 2026‑27 funds from Senate Bill 1.
The council will approve the minutes from the May 19 and June 2, 2026 meetings.
City Council will consider a resolution to change land‑use rules in the Main Street Overlay, allowing certain existing buildings to add up to two‑thirds of the public‑benefit bonus floor‑area ratio for office space.
The council will adopt a resolution to hold a General Municipal Election for Districts 1, 2, and 4 on Nov. 3, consolidating with the statewide election.
City council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a three‑year maintenance agreement with Cal‑West for traffic signals and street lighting.
City officials will meet with SEIU Local 521 representatives to discuss labor negotiations under Government Code Section 54957.6.
The City Council is considering a new agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 829.
Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding the County of San Mateo v. State of California case.
The council will adopt a resolution listing projects that can receive SB1 funds for FY 2026-27.
The council will adopt a resolution to schedule the election for three council seats on Nov. 3.
The resolution would modify land uses in the Main Street Overlay, allowing uses such as animal clinics, banks, and business services under new conditions.
Council will consider a resolution to approve the successor agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 829, expiring June 30, 2027.
The council will adopt a resolution approving projects eligible for SB1 funding in FY 2026-27.
The item provides a list of anticipated agenda topics for the July 14 and August 11 council meetings.
Council will consider applicants and make appointments to fill an unexpired vacancy on the Environmental Quality Commission.
Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings.
City Council will review applicants and appoint a person to fill an unexpired vacancy on the Environmental Quality Commission.
The City Council will authorize the city manager to execute a three‑year maintenance agreement with Cal‑West Lighting & Signal Maintenance Inc. for traffic signals and lighting services.
Council will approve a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, as a Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician.
The council will consider applicants and make appointments to fill an unexpired vacancy on the Environmental Quality Commission.
The council will consider a resolution to approve the list of projects eligible for SB1 funds for fiscal year 2026-27.
The council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to amend the El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan.
The council will consider and adopt a resolution approving the list of projects eligible for FY 2026‑27 funds from Senate Bill 1.
The council will consider and adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats.
The council will authorize the city manager to execute a maintenance agreement with Cal‑West Lighting & Signal Maintenance Inc.
Provides a preview of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings.
Council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats on Nov. 3.
Council will consider a resolution to approve the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which expires June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets wages, hours, and working conditions for city workers for the next year, impacting city services and the budget.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time to city.council@menlopark.gov.
Decision update
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving the successor labor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which will remain in effect until June 30, 2027.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The council will approve the draft minutes from the May 19 and June 2 meetings.
The council will consider a resolution that approves the list of projects eligible for FY 2026‑27 funds from Senate Bill 1.
