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Residents who want to speak to the Board must fill out a speaker’s slip. Comments are limited to one minute and thirty seconds, or as the Board President decides.
Individuals needing special assistance or a disability-related modification must contact the Clerk of the Board division by 10:00 a.m. the day before the meeting.
The Board of Supervisors called a special meeting for a retreat on March 3, 2026 at the CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo. The meeting is in‑person and open to the public.
Board members will vote to adopt the final agenda, which includes items on collaboration, governance, economic and demographic trends, visioning, priority setting, and next steps.
Because this is a special meeting, public comment is restricted to the identified agenda items only. Speakers must fill out a speaker’s slip and are limited to one minute and thirty seconds.
Staff gave updates and statistics from the Library and Community Department.
Council will provide direction on a lease for the historic Gatehouse at 555 Ravenswood Ave and consider a framework for a longer‑term lease. Staff is weighing whether to negotiate exclusively with the current lessee or issue an RFP.
Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the March 10 and 24 City Council meetings. No action is required by the Council.
Residents can send written comments to city.council@menlopark.gov up to one hour before the meeting start time. They may also speak for up to three minutes during the public comment period.
Council will consider applicants and appoint a resident to fill the vacant seat on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Advisory Committee. The seat must be filled by a Menlo Park resident within the EPASD service area.
City staff will meet with representatives from AFSCME Local 829, Menlo Park Officers’ Association, Police Sergeants’ Association, and SEIU Local 521 to discuss labor agreements. The discussion will be held in a closed session.
Council will review applicants and select a member to fill an unexpired vacancy on the East Palo Alto Sanitary District Advisory Committee. The decision will be made during the meeting.
The Board adopted a resolution accepting a surplus property with an estimated value exceeding $10,000 and authorizing its disposal.
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a sixth amendment with Capital Program Management, increasing the maximum fiscal obligation by $55,000 for a new total not‑to‑exceed amount of $1,277,000 and extending the agreement term through June 30, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides additional funding and extended time for project management services, supporting county infrastructure projects.
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 Board approved a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a sixth amendment with Capital Program Management, extending the agreement term to June 30 2026 and increasing the maximum fiscal obligation by $55,000 to $1,277,000.
Decided Feb 24, 2026.
Residents can submit written comments by email before the meeting and speak during the meeting in person or via Zoom. Written comments must be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and must indicate the agenda item being addressed.
The Board will adopt the final consent agenda and any items listed on it with a single action. All consent items are approved unless a member requests withdrawal.
The Board provides details on how residents can submit written or spoken comments. Written comments must be emailed to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting and must reference the specific agenda item.
The agenda lists the dates for the next two Planning Commission meetings (March 9, 2026 and March 23, 2026). No action will be taken.
What's happening
Why it matters
Knowing the schedule helps residents plan to attend or comment on future agenda items.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Email: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Submit comment: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Decision update
The item “Future Planning Commission meeting schedule” was outcome recorded (6–0).
Decided Feb 23, 2026.
The ad‑hoc subcommittee reported on its District 1 library outreach activities. No action is required by the Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
The outreach report shows how the library is engaging with the District 1 community and highlights any service gaps.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center or online via Zoom.
Email: Contact the City Clerk at jaherren@menlopark.gov for comments.
Submit comment: Public comment is allowed during the meeting; no written deadline listed.
Decision update
No action was taken on “Report from District 1 library outreach subcommittee”.
Decided Feb 23, 2026.
Staff presented recent statistics and updates for the Library department. No action is required by the Commission.
The ad‑hoc subcommittee presented its findings and recommendations about the Library of the Future. No action is required by the Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
The report informs residents about plans for library services and potential future improvements.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center or online via Zoom.
Email: Contact the City Clerk at jaherren@menlopark.gov for comments.
Submit comment: Public comment is allowed during the meeting; no written deadline listed.
Decision update
No action was taken on “Report from Library of the Future subcommittee”.
Decided Feb 23, 2026.
Staff provided an overview of the fiscal year 2026‑27 budget process and key dates. No action is required by the Commission.
The commission allows members of the public to address the board for up to three minutes each. Comments can be made in‑person, via Zoom, or by telephone.
Staff will share a list of anticipated agenda items for the February 24 and March 10 City Council meetings.
