City CouncilMenlo Park
Proclamation celebrating Pride Month June 2026
The council will proclaim June 2026 as Pride Month.
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The council will proclaim June 2026 as Pride Month.
The City Council will adopt a proclamation designating June 19, 2026 as Juneteenth. The proclamation commemorates the end of slavery and highlights cultural events at the Belle Haven Community Campus.
The City Council will adopt a proclamation declaring June 2026 as Pride Month. The proclamation affirms the city’s commitment to LGBTQIA+ visibility, dignity, and equality.
The City Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth on June 19, 2026. The proclamation commemorates the end of slavery and highlights the contributions of Black Americans.
The City Council will authorize the city manager to sign a contract with Tripepi Smith for communications support services for FY 2026‑27, with a maximum value of $255,000.
Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement plan, discuss staffing vacancies, and consider a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget.
What's happening
Why it matters
Determines how city funds are allocated for services, projects, and staffing, directly impacting taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: jaherren@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on FY 2026‑27 budget and capital plan” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
The city manager will execute an agreement with Tripepi Smith for communications support services for fiscal year 2026‑27.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the city can effectively communicate information about services and emergencies to residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: jaherren@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Authorize communications support services contract” was approved with amendments unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 9, 2026.
Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution to approve maximum rate increases for collection, processing, and disposal of waste, recycling, and compost for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers.
Residents could submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting, attend in person or via Zoom, and call a phone line to speak. The city clerk will field technical issues and email inquiries.
Staff presented the city’s draft updates to residential zoning standards for single‑family and lower‑density multi‑family districts (R1‑R4). The commission took public comments and will give direction on whether to keep, modify, or adopt the proposed changes. This discussion does not trigger a CEQA review.
The Appointment Subcommittee met to interview six candidates for three open seats on the Measure S Oversight Committee. They will choose who serves now and set up a list of qualified people for any future openings.
The Council will consider appointing a new City Attorney in closed session.
The City will present information on current job vacancies and its recruitment and retention efforts.
The council will note the upcoming municipal election for three council seats on November 3, 2026.
The Council will present the Pride Month Proclamation.
The City Council will consider appointing a new City Attorney.
The City is seeking consent to amend the municipal code that governs how arguments are selected for city ballot measures.
The Council will present the Juneteenth Proclamation.
The City is seeking consent to acquire the parcel at 975 Terra Bella Avenue (APN: 153‑18‑030).
The council will discuss a charter modernization measure that will appear on the 2026 ballot.
The agenda lists upcoming EDPC, City Council, and Planning Commission meetings.
The committee will receive reports from the City Council meeting held on May 14.
Two presentations were delivered by members of the public.
Field trip reports from May 15 were reviewed by the committee.