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Youth Poetry Voices celebration presentation
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A presentation showcasing youth poetry performances.
Council will review and adopt the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Officially records decisions and actions taken in that meeting.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council approved the April 14, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Council will receive a presentation outlining the city’s five-year capital improvement plan.
What's happening
Why it matters
Helps residents understand upcoming major projects and infrastructure investments.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council gave direction on the five‑year capital improvement plan, directing staff to pursue additional funding sources, allocate specified amounts to various projects, and cancel the Sand Hill Tunnel Rehabilitation Project.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Council will consider a resolution renewing Chapter 2.70 of the Municipal Code governing military equipment use.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the city’s policy on military equipment remains current and compliant with state law.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
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Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the military equipment use ordinance and confirming compliance with policy standards.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Council will adopt the preliminary engineer’s report and intend to order the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2026-27.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funds will support landscaping improvements and maintenance in the city.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously approved the preliminary engineer’s report for the Landscaping Assessment District and authorized the levy and collection of assessments for FY 2026‑27.
Decided May 12, 2026.
City manager will be authorized to execute a three-year amendment to the Animal Control agreement beginning July 1, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures continued animal control services for the city.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
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Decision update
The City Council unanimously approved authorizing the city manager to execute a three‑year amendment to the Animal Control agreement with San Mateo County beginning July 1 2026.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a resolution to set maximum rate increases for Menlo Park water, including pass‑throughs of wholesale water cost changes and new water capacity charges.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changes will affect water bills for households and businesses.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the public hearing in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Vote on municipal water rate increase and capacity charges” was continued to june 9.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Residents can submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time by emailing city.council@menlopark.gov. They may also attend in person or join via Zoom or telephone.
Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing Mental Health Month.
Council will receive a presentation providing direction on public safety priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
Guides allocation of resources to keep the community safe.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council provided direction on the FY 2026‑27 public‑safety priority, instructing staff to assess staffing and deployment, strengthen recruitment and training, and continue data‑driven burglary‑prevention efforts.
Decided May 12, 2026.
A presentation by the Youth Advisory Committee.
Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing Affordable Housing Month.
The council introduced and waived reading of an ordinance amending the zoning map to temporarily exclude eligible sites within 0.25 mi of the Caltrain station from Senate Bill 79 requirements. The amendment would allow those sites to follow existing zoning instead of the new higher‑density rules.
What's happening
Why it matters
Affects how new housing can be built near the transit station, influencing affordability and neighborhood character.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person or via Zoom to hear the discussion.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
No action was taken on “Ordinance to temporarily exempt sites near Caltrain from SB 79”.
Decided May 12, 2026.
The Youth Advisory Committee gave a presentation about its work plan, recent activities, and upcoming projects. Council members heard about volunteer events and community outreach.
Staff presented an overview of public safety conditions and asked the council to set priorities for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The discussion covered staffing, recruitment, training, data‑driven crime prevention, and technology investments.
Staff asked the council for direction on developing the 2026‑2031 capital improvement plan, including project priorities and funding options. Input will shape which infrastructure projects move forward.
The council considered a resolution to approve the engineer’s report and levy assessments for the Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2026‑27. The proposal raises the tree maintenance assessment from $96.94 to $104.68 and sidewalk assessment from $57.82 to $62.44 per single‑family equivalent.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding supports tree maintenance and sidewalk upkeep, directly affecting neighborhood appearance and safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person or via Zoom to hear the discussion.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted the resolution approving the preliminary engineer’s report and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscaping Assessment District for FY 2026‑27.
Decided May 12, 2026.
The council opened a public hearing and rate‑protest hearing on proposed increases to waste, recycling, and compost collection rates for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers. No final decision was taken; the hearing will continue on June 9.
What's happening
Why it matters
Rate changes affect how much households and businesses pay for waste services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the public hearing in person or via Zoom to speak or listen.
Email: Submit written comments to city.council@menlopark.gov up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Submit comment: Submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council did not act on the solid waste rate increase proposal and, by acclamation, continued the item to be reconsidered on June 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Residents can submit written comments up to one hour before the meeting start time and may also speak in person or via Zoom during the public comment period. Comments are sent to city.council@menlopark.gov.