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The City Council is asked to receive and file the City’s investment portfolio quarterly reports dated March 31 2026.
The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2026‑27 investment policy for the City and the Successor Agency.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets rules for how city funds are invested, affecting the safety, liquidity and returns of public money.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The item “Adopt investment policy for FY 2026‑27” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Library Commission shared its 2025‑2026 work plan, outlining five goals and recent program statistics.
What's happening
Why it matters
Residents learn about upcoming library programs, services, and leadership, which affect community access to information and resources.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom.
Email: Submit written comments to city.council@menlopark.gov.
Submit comment: Email comments up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The Library Commission postponed the annual work plan presentation to a future meeting, so no decision was made at this time.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Parks & Recreation Commission presented its 2025‑2026 work plan, including policy updates on racquet sport courts, picnic rentals, and facility use.
The police department presented its Q2 2026 operational report.
The City Council will approve an appropriation of $1.75 million from unassigned Bayfront Mitigation fund for the Willow Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements project.
City staff will meet with legal counsel to discuss a potential lawsuit.
The City will consider a resolution to uphold the Planning Commission’s approval and deny the use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
The police department provided its Q2 2026 staff report (26-129-CC).
What's happening
Why it matters
Keeps the public informed about recent law‑enforcement activities and trends.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID# 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to correct a clerical error in the building permit fee schedule for community development, revising the “each additional square foot” fee to eliminate a tier discontinuity.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The council received an update on short‑term rental compliance.
The City Council will read a proclamation recognizing the Guild Theatre’s 100-year anniversary.
The City Council will read a proclamation recognizing The Almanac’s 60-year anniversary.
The council will consider a resolution to accept a $100,000 grant for the Belle Haven Child Development Center electrification project.
Council will consider and adopt a resolution to approve a vesting tentative map that merges two parcels and creates eight condominium parcels plus a common area at 335-355 Pierce Rd (Laurel Landing by Habitat for Humanity).
The Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82 to prepare an addendum to the certified environmental impact report for Parkline Phase 2.
What's happening
Why it matters
The addendum is needed to assess environmental impacts of the Parkline development, which will shape future land‑use decisions and community planning.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person or via Zoom to vote on the contract.
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 continued consideration of the authorization for the Parkline Phase 2 environmental‑impact‑report addendum to a future meeting, so no final decision was made.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
Residents can submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Council will consider and adopt a resolution to amend the city's comprehensive master fee schedule, revising building permit fees in community development.
The staff report provides a list of anticipated agenda items for upcoming council meetings in August and September 2026.
The City Council is asked to approve an appropriation of $1.75 million from unassigned Bayfront Mitigation funds.
The council will approve the draft minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.
The police department presented a quarterly report covering patrol services, use‑of‑force incidents, complaints, crime data, and community wellness for April‑June 2026.
The Council adopted a resolution upholding the Planning Commission’s appeal and denying the use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
The City Council is asked to approve a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a funding agreement with ABAG and BayREN.
Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the City Council meetings in August and September 2026.
The City Council is asked to approve a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82.
City Council adopted a resolution approving the fiscal year 2026‑27 investment policy for the City and the Successor Agency.
The Council will adopt a resolution approving a vesting tentative map that creates eight condominium parcels and one common area at 335‑355 Pierce Rd.
City Council considered and adopted a resolution upholding the Planning Commission appeal and denying the use permit for a new two‑story single‑family residence at 305 Haight St.
The City Council received and filed the investment portfolio quarterly reports for March 31, 2026.
Council will consider a resolution to amend the master fee schedule for building permits.
The City Council approved an appropriation of $1.75 million from the unassigned Bayfront Mitigation fund for the project.
The City Council will approve an appropriation of $1.75 million from unassigned Bayfront Mitigation funds for the Willow Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements project.
Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for upcoming City Council meetings.
Staff recommends the Council receive the quarterly investment portfolio report for March 31, 2026.
City Council will consider a resolution to uphold the Planning Commission’s appeal and deny a use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a funding agreement with ABAG to receive a $100,000 grant for the Belle Haven Child Development Center electrification project.
The council will approve an appropriation of $1.75 million from the Bayfront Mitigation Fund for the Willow Road bicycle and pedestrian safety project.
The council is asked to approve a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82 to prepare an addendum to the environmental impact report for the Parkline Phase 2 project.
City Council will receive and file the investment portfolio quarterly report for March 31, 2026.
The Council will vote to approve a vesting tentative map that merges two parcels and creates eight condo parcels plus a common area at 335‑355 Pierce Rd.
City Council will vote on a resolution to uphold the Planning Commission’s appeal and deny a use permit for a new two‑story single‑family home at 305 Haight St.
The council will approve the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.
Official agenda text
Consider and adopt a resolution amending the City’s comprehensive master fee schedule to revise building permit f ees in community development
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Decision update
The item “Consider and adopt a resolution amending the City’s comprehensive master fee schedule to revise building permit f ees in community development” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82.
The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a funding agreement with ABAG to receive $100,000 grant for the Belle Haven Child Development Center electrification project.
The City Council will receive the quarterly investment report for March 31, 2026.
