City CouncilMenlo Park

Lease direction for city property at 555 Ravenswood Ave

Council will receive direction on a lease agreement for the city-owned property at 555 Ravenswood Avenue and discuss a framework for a longer‑term lease.

Under discussionFeb 24Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

Council will receive direction on a lease agreement for the city-owned property at 555 Ravenswood Avenue and discuss a framework for a longer‑term lease.

Why it matters

Leasing the property could generate revenue for the city and affect future land use in the area.

Who is affected

CityPotential tenantsLocal businesses

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom as listed.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:48 PM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:39 PM PT

Decision update

Direction provided

The item “Lease direction for city property at 555 Ravenswood Ave” was direction provided.

Decided Feb 24, 2026.

City CouncilMenlo Park

Annual report on city aquatics program

Staff will present the 2025 aquatics program annual report, an independent financial analysis, and the results of a community survey.

Info onlyFeb 24Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

City CouncilMenlo Park

Update on municipal water rate study

Staff will provide an update on the municipal water rate study, outlining current findings and possible rate adjustments.

Info onlyFeb 24Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

City CouncilMenlo Park

Amend fiscal year 2025-26 city budget

Council will consider and adopt a resolution to amend the city’s fiscal year 2025‑26 budget. The amendment may reallocate funds among city programs.

Vote scheduled Feb 24Feb 24Budget & TaxesNo comment option listed

What's happening

Council will consider and adopt a resolution to amend the city’s fiscal year 2025‑26 budget. The amendment may reallocate funds among city programs.

Why it matters

Budget changes affect how city services are funded, impacting taxpayers and program availability.

Who is affected

TaxpayersCity service users

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom as listed.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:48 PM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:39 PM PT

Decision update

Approved with amendments unanimously

The item “Amend fiscal year 2025‑26 city budget” was approved with amendments unanimously (Unanimous).

Decided Feb 24, 2026.

City CouncilMenlo Park

Progress report on community electrification grant spenddown

Staff will report on the spenddown progress of the communitywide electrification project grant.

Info onlyFeb 24Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

City CouncilMenlo Park

Labor negotiations with city employee unions (closed session)

City staff will meet with representatives from AFSCME Local 829, Menlo Park Officers’ Association, Police Sergeants’ Association, and SEIU Local 521 to discuss labor agreements. The discussion will be held in a closed session.

Info onlyFeb 24Public SafetyNo comment option listed

City CouncilMenlo Park

Update on City solid waste rate study

Staff will present an update on the solid waste rate study, reviewing findings and potential rate changes.

Info onlyFeb 24Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

City CouncilMenlo Park

Appointment to East Palo Alto Sanitary District Advisory Committee

Council will review applicants and select a member to fill an unexpired vacancy on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Advisory Committee. The decision will be made during the meeting.

Under discussionFeb 24Public ServicesNo comment option listed

City CouncilMenlo Park

Preview March 2026 City Council agenda topics

Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the March 10 and 24 City Council meetings. No action is required by the Council.

Info onlyFeb 24Public ServicesNo comment option listed

City CouncilMenlo Park

Create no-stopping zone on Pierce Road

Council will adopt a resolution to install a no‑stopping zone on the south side of Pierce Road between Carlton Avenue and Del Norte Avenue. The measure follows the Transportation Master Plan and Vision Zero goals.

Under discussionComment option listedFeb 24Transportation

What's happening

Council will adopt a resolution to install a no‑stopping zone on the south side of Pierce Road between Carlton Avenue and Del Norte Avenue. The measure follows the Transportation Master Plan and Vision Zero goals.

Why it matters

Restricting stopping improves traffic flow and safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians along this residential street.

Who is affected

DriversCyclistsPedestriansNearby residents

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom.

Email: city.council@menlopark.gov

Submit comment: Submit written comment to city.council@menlopark.gov up to one hour before meeting.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 11, 2026, 7:41 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:39 PM PT

Decision update

Passed unanimously

The item “Create no‑stopping zone on Pierce Road” passed unanimously (Unanimous).

Decided Feb 24, 2026.

City CouncilMenlo Park

Review and continue Planning Commission stipend program

Staff recommends the Council continue the stipend program that pays up to $200 per month to each Planning Commissioner. The program costs $16,800 for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Under discussionComment option listedFeb 24Business & Development

What's happening

Staff recommends the Council continue the stipend program that pays up to $200 per month to each Planning Commissioner. The program costs $16,800 for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Why it matters

Stipends help compensate commissioners for their time, supporting the planning process that affects land use and development.

Who is affected

Planning CommissionersDevelopersResidents

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom.

Email: city.council@menlopark.gov

Submit comment: Submit written comment to city.council@menlopark.gov up to one hour before meeting.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 11, 2026, 7:41 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:39 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The item “Review and continue Planning Commission stipend program” was approved.

Decided Feb 24, 2026.

City CouncilMenlo Park

Appoint Menlo Park resident to EPASD advisory committee

Council will consider applicants and appoint a resident to fill the vacant seat on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Advisory Committee. The seat must be filled by a Menlo Park resident within the EPASD service area.

Under discussionComment option listedFeb 24Public Services

City CouncilMenlo Park

Decide lease direction for 555 Ravenswood Ave Gatehouse

Council will provide direction on a lease for the historic Gatehouse at 555 Ravenswood Ave and consider a framework for a longer‑term lease. Staff is weighing whether to negotiate exclusively with the current lessee or issue an RFP.

Under discussionComment option listedFeb 24Public Services

City CouncilMenlo Park

Amend 2025-26 city budget

Council will consider a resolution to amend the operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2025‑26, adding additional appropriations. The amendment updates spending plans based on recent revenue and staffing changes.

Under discussionComment option listedFeb 24Budget & Taxes

City CouncilMenlo Park