Finance and Audit CommissionMenlo Park
Quarterly update on city grant funding
Commission will receive a quarterly update on the city’s grant funding status.
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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
Commission will receive a quarterly update on the city’s grant funding status.
The City Council will receive the annual report summarizing fees collected for transportation, storm drainage, construction, water capacity, recreation, and housing in‑lie fees as of June 30, 2025. The report shows revenue amounts and how fees are used for public improvements.
What's happening
Why it matters
Shows how fee revenues fund infrastructure and affordable housing, affecting taxpayers and developers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to hear the report.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council voted 4‑0‑1 to approve the consent calendar that includes the annual report on development impact and in‑lie fees collected through June 30 2025, finalizing its adoption.
Decided Jan 13, 2026.
Council members will discuss a possible waiver of development fees for the annexation of the West Menlo Triangle area.
What's happening
Why it matters
A fee waiver could reduce costs for developers and impact the city’s revenue for infrastructure.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to hear the discussion.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Consider fee waiver for West Menlo Triangle annexation” passed (3–1–1).
Decided Jan 13, 2026.
The Board approved a one‑time transfer of up to $10,000 from Measure K funds to the San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture. The money will be used for public art projects in District 2.
The Board approved an Appropriation Transfer Request of $500,000 to the Human Services Agency. The funds recognize unanticipated revenue from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for the exploratory planning phase of a homeless prevention program.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding helps develop strategies to prevent homelessness, benefiting vulnerable residents and reducing future costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the meeting, citing this agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved an Appropriation Transfer Request of $500,000 to the Human Services Agency for the exploratory planning phase of a homeless prevention program.
Decided Jan 13, 2026.
The Board adopted the 2026 Investment Policy Statement outlining how county funds should be invested.
What's happening
Why it matters
Sets guidelines that protect and grow public money, impacting services funded by tax revenues.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom link https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/94218900993 or in‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City.
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments by the deadline indicated for the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution adopting the 2026 San Mateo County Investment Policy Statement. This action is final.
Decided Jan 6, 2026.
The Board renewed the Treasurer’s authority to manage county investments for the calendar year 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Allows the county to invest funds responsibly, affecting the financial health of taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom link https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/94218900993 or in‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City.
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments by the deadline indicated for the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution renewing the Treasurer’s delegation of investment authority for the calendar year 2026 under the county ordinance. This action is final.
Decided Jan 6, 2026.
The Board approved the Treasurer‑Tax Collector’s nomination of Justin W. Mates as an alternate member representing the County Executive’s Office on the Treasury Oversight Committee.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures oversight of county treasury activities, promoting fiscal accountability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom link https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/94218900993 or in‑person at 500 County Center, Redwood City.
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments by the deadline indicated for the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution appointing Justin W. Mates as the alternate representing the County Executive’s Office to the San Mateo County Treasury Oversight Committee. This action is final.
Decided Jan 6, 2026.