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Commission will consider recommending to the City Council to repeal old ADU regulations and adopt updated rules that align with state law.
The Commission voted to adopt the minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.
Commission considered and adopted a resolution to allow demolition of an existing single‑family home and construction of a new two‑story home with an accessory dwelling unit on a substandard lot in the R‑1‑U zone.
The Commission considered and adopted a resolution to allow demolition of an existing single‑family house and construction of a new two‑story residence with an attached ADU on a substandard lot in the R‑1‑U zone. The project is CEQA Class 3 exempt.
The Commission voted to adopt the March 23, 2026 meeting minutes with minor language changes. The item was part of the consent calendar.
The Commission considered a recommendation to the City Council to repeal existing ADU regulations and adopt updated rules that align with state law and local objectives.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changing ADU rules could make it easier for homeowners to add secondary units, increasing affordable housing options.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242) or in‑person at City Council Chambers, 751 Laurel St.
Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Send written comments to planning.commission@menlopark.gov up to 1 hour before the meeting, referencing the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Zoning ordinance amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units” was approved.
Decided Apr 13, 2026.
The Commission reviewed a request to change exterior materials, remove a roof tower, reconfigure storefronts, and add two illuminated signs at 1215 El Camino Real. Staff found no updates; the Commission chose to continue the item for a revised proposal.
The public may address the Council on topics listed in the special meeting notice.
Council members will discuss a potential threat to public services with the police chief and legal counsel.
Council will provide a report on matters discussed in the closed session.
Council will meet with legal counsel to discuss a potential lawsuit and exposure.
General announcements will be shared with the committee.
A recap of the Spring Philanthropy event will be presented.
The committee includes Medha Chellapilla, Jakob Gowdy, Arav Gupta, Amperly Hom, Anoushka Kashyap, Navya Kayath, Emily Meng, Maanyaa Mishra, Isha Misra, Raneem Motalib, Scarlett Pawlick-Ward, Nolan Quan, Sona Rajput, Meilin Rife, and Saachi Sinha.
A recap of the YAC Egg Hunt event will be presented.
An overview of the Senior Bingo event will be presented.
The committee will review the minutes from the previous meeting.
Residents may submit comments on any agenda item before 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Review communications activities and outreach efforts.
Share summaries of recent events and news related to sustainability.
Receive updates from subcommittees on current sustainability initiatives.
The Board will adopt a resolution authorizing the President to amend the agreement with Certified Languages International, LLC, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount by $162,000 to a total of $387,000 and extending the term through June 30, 2028.
What's happening
Why it matters
The increased funding supports language services that help non‑English speakers access county programs and information.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Zoom link: https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/94546018155
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email your comment to boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Decision update
The Board approved an amendment to increase the Certified Languages International contract by $162,000 to a total of $387,000 and to extend the agreement through June 30, 2028.
Decided Apr 7, 2026.
Residents can submit written comments to clerk@cityofsanmateo.org by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Council will meet with labor negotiators and the SMSMA consultant to discuss labor issues.
