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Proclamation recognizing Asian American Heritage Month
The council will adopt a proclamation honoring Asian American Heritage Month.
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The council will adopt a proclamation honoring Asian American Heritage Month.
Council will approve Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with CSG Consultants, increasing the total amount to $800,000 and extending the term to June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
The amendments ensure continued professional support for public‑works plan reviews, helping maintain safe infrastructure.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the City Council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments can be given in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom as outlined in the agenda.
Decision update
The Council approved amendments to professional services agreements for on‑call Public Works plan review, increasing the total funding to $800,000 for CSG Consultants and $600,000 for Ghirardelli Associates, and authorized the Public Works Director to execute the amendments.
Decided May 18, 2026.
Council will recognize Assistant City Manager Christina Horrisberger for her service.
What's happening
Why it matters
Recognition highlights staff contributions and fosters community appreciation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (ID 846 9391 0778).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments in person during the meeting or submit them remotely as instructed at the end of the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Recognition of Assistant City Manager Christina Horrisberger” passed.
Decided May 18, 2026.
The council will adopt a proclamation honoring Jewish American Heritage Month.
The council will adopt a proclamation recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and the 10th anniversary of the Police Activities League Wellness Run.
Council will adopt a resolution approving the City’s Technology Disruption Policy.
Council will approve a $200,000 increase to the CSG Consultants on‑call public works plan review agreement, raising the total to $800,000 and extending the term to June 30 2027.
The council will adopt amendments to the historic preservation regulations to align with the General Plan 2040.
What's happening
Why it matters
Strengthens protection of historic sites and guides future development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Speak during the public comment period at the meeting.
Decision update
The Council adopted ordinances updating the historic preservation regulations and creating a Historic Resources Commission in the Municipal Code.
Decided May 18, 2026.
Council will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the City Charter.
City Council will consider a resolution to create a new limited‑duration Fellow I‑II classification.
What's happening
Why it matters
It establishes new city jobs and pay levels, affecting the city budget and staffing.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Speak during the public comment period at the meeting.
Decision update
The Council adopted a new limited‑duration Fellow I‑II classification with job specifications and approved salary ranges for both classifications.
Decided May 18, 2026.
Commission members voted to adopt the written record of the March 23 meeting. The motion passed unanimously.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adopting minutes makes the official record of past decisions public and final, ensuring transparency and legal completeness.
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 Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 23 2026 meeting. The approval is recorded for the official record.
Decided May 18, 2026.
The agenda lists upcoming regular meetings on June 8 and June 22, 2026, with a note that no action will be taken on the schedule itself.
What's happening
Why it matters
Knowing future meeting dates helps residents plan attendance or comment on upcoming agenda items.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Check the city website for details and attend in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Planning Commission recorded that it passed resolutions determining good‑faith compliance for the items referenced as F5 and F6.
Decided May 18, 2026.
The agenda notes that written comments may be emailed to planning.commission@menlopark.gov up to one hour before the meeting start time, with the agenda item number included.
City Council meetings are streamed live on the first and third Monday of each month.
Residents may submit written comments by email before 4:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026.
The council will approve the regular meeting minutes from May 4, 2026.
A closed session will be held as agenda item 12.
Mayor will represent the City in a conference with the Labor Negotiators Agency.
The council will approve the special meeting minutes from May 4, 2026.
The council received a report summarizing actions taken in the closed session.
Council will adopt a proclamation declaring the week of May 17‑23, 2026 as National Public Works Week.
Council will adopt a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Mental Health Month.
The council will receive a communications report.
The City Council will approve the official minutes from the May 4, 2026 City/EMID regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the minutes creates an official public record of decisions and actions taken at the May 4 meeting.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 620 Foster City Blvd or join via Zoom at https://fostercity-org.zoom.us/j/82592136594.
Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email before 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day.
Decision update
The item “Approve City/EMID Regular Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2026” passed unanimously (5–0–0).
Decided May 18, 2026.