City CouncilMenlo Park
Proclamation of National Night Out
The council will adopt a proclamation declaring the first Tuesday in August as National Night Out in Menlo Park.
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The council will adopt a proclamation declaring the first Tuesday in August as National Night Out in Menlo Park.
The Environmental Quality Commission presented its annual work plan outlining upcoming environmental projects and initiatives.
The Housing Commission presented its annual work plan report.
The City Council reviewed a staff report on childcare services and cost recovery levels at Menlo Children’s Center.
What's happening
Why it matters
Helps determine how childcare costs will be covered and affects families using Menlo Children’s Center.
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 written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council directed staff to conduct a high‑level market analysis and to implement a 70% cost‑recovery rate for Menlo Children’s Center through fee increases over two years beginning in 2027, aligning with the master fee‑schedule cycle.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The City Council will receive and file the Technology Master Plan.
The Finance and Audit Commission presented its annual work plan detailing budgeting priorities and audit focus areas.
The Library Commission presented its annual work plan report.
Staff provided a list of anticipated agenda items for the September 15 and 22 City Council meetings.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
City Council met in closed session with legal counsel to discuss a potential lawsuit.
Council will review six applications received for the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy.
City Council will approve the draft minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.
City Council will consider a resolution to amend the salary schedule effective Sept. 6, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It changes pay for police officers and sergeants, affecting the city budget and public‑safety staffing.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which includes the resolution to amend the salary schedule effective September 6, 2026.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Staff provided a list of anticipated agenda items for the September 15 and 22 council meetings.
City Council will review six applications for an unexpired Parks and Recreation Commission seat.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
The Housing Commission presented its FY 2026‑27 work plan and reviewed prior‑year activities.
The Library Commission presented its FY 2026‑27 work plan.
The Environmental Quality Commission presented its FY 2026‑27 work plan and reviewed FY 2025‑26 activities.
The Finance and Audit Commission presented its FY 2026‑27 work plan and reviewed prior‑year activities.
The City Council will adopt a resolution changing the salary schedule effective Sept. 6, 2026.
The council will hear a briefing from city attorneys about a pending lawsuit related to the Housing Accountability Act.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
What's happening
Why it matters
It lets the council set priorities and allocate resources for upcoming work.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom.
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 approved directing staff to prepare a formal staff report for the Complete Streets Commission on an e‑bike ordinance modeled on the San Mateo County ordinance.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Staff provided a progress report on the Grand Boulevard Initiative, which aims to improve safety and multimodal travel along El Camino Real.
Council will approve the minutes from the July 14 meeting.
The City Council will receive and file the Technology Master Plan.
Staff presented a schedule of larger‑scale city‑hosted events planned for fiscal year 2026‑27.