Menlo Park city services decisions

Jun9Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Authorize communications support services contract

The city manager will execute an agreement with Tripepi Smith for communications support services for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 9Public Services

What's happening

The city manager will execute an agreement with Tripepi Smith for communications support services for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Why it matters

Ensures the city can effectively communicate information about services and emergencies to residents.

Who is affected

residentscity employees

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.

Jun 9, 2026, 6:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:40 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Approved with amendments unanimously

The item “Authorize communications support services contract” was approved with amendments unanimously (Unanimous).

Decided Jun 9, 2026.

Jun9Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Vote on rate increases for waste, recycling, and compost services

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.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 9Public Services

Jun9Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Public comment instructions for City Council meeting

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.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 9Public Services

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Post upcoming Planning Commission meeting dates

The agenda lists upcoming Planning Commission meeting dates: June 22 2026 and July 13 2026.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 8Public Services

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Vote on transcript and minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting

The commission will approve the court reporter transcript and minutes from the May 4, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJun 8Public Services

What's happening

The commission will approve the court reporter transcript and minutes from the May 4, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

Why it matters

Approving the record ensures the meeting’s decisions are officially documented.

Who is affected

Commission memberscity staffpublic record seekers

How to act

Attend: In-person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242)

Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov

Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to 1 hour before the meeting start time, referencing agenda item E2.

Jun 8, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Sep 14, 2026, 12:00 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The Commission approved the court reporter transcript and minutes from the May 4, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

Decided Jun 8, 2026.

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Inch diameter galvanized posts, driven

Public hearing on installation of inch‑diameter galvanized posts driven into the ground.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:38 p.m.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Retain non-heritage trees on site

The item concerns retaining non‑heritage trees on the project site.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Retain non-heritage trees on site

The item concerns retaining non‑heritage trees on the project site.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Retain non-heritage trees on site

The item concerns retaining non‑heritage trees on the project site.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Remove non-heritage trees on site

The item proposes removing non‑heritage trees on the project site.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Adjourn meeting

Chair Ehrich formally closed the meeting at 11:38 p.m.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Public comment period for Planning Commission meeting

Residents can submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting starts. Comments must include the agenda item number they relate to.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 8Public Services

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Submit written comments to Planning Commission

Written comments can be emailed to planning.commission@menlopark.gov up to one hour before the meeting starts.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 8Public Services

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Future Planning Commission meeting schedule

The agenda lists upcoming regular meetings on June 22 and July 13, 2026; no action will be taken on the schedule.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Approve minutes from April, May Planning Commission meetings

The Commission will vote to approve the meeting minutes from the April 27, May 4, and May 18, 2026 Planning Commission meetings.

Vote scheduled Jun 8Jun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Commission will vote to approve the meeting minutes from the April 27, May 4, and May 18, 2026 Planning Commission meetings.

Why it matters

Approving the minutes makes the past discussions and decisions part of the public record.

Who is affected

ResidentsTaxpayersCity staff

How to act

Attend: Attend the meeting in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jun 8, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 8:34 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The item “Approve minutes from April, May Planning Commission meetings” was approved.

Decided Jun 8, 2026.

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Public comment period – speak up to 3 minutes

Residents may address the Commission on any topic not on the agenda, with a three‑minute limit per speaker.

Info onlyJun 8Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Commissioner updates at June 3 Housing Commission meeting

Commissioners will share recent updates and information.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 3Public Services

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Housing Commission staff updates and announcements

Staff shared recent updates and announcements relevant to the Housing Commission.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 3Public Services

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Take action minutes for Housing Commission

Commission members may take action minutes after agreement.

Info onlyJun 3Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Vote on below-market-rate housing at 624 University Dr.

The commission will consider a recommendation to approve a 6‑unit, below‑market‑rate housing project at 624 University Dr.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJun 3Public Services

What's happening

The commission will consider a recommendation to approve a 6‑unit, below‑market‑rate housing project at 624 University Dr.
The recommendation will be sent to the Planning Commission for final approval.

Why it matters

Adds six affordable units, helping renters and supporting city housing goals.

Who is affected

rentersprospective residentsnearby residentslocal businesses

How to act

Attend: In person at Arrillaga Recreation Center Oak Room or online via Zoom (Meeting ID 865 4847 4804).

Email: jaherren@menlopark.gov

Submit comment: Send written comments to the City Clerk at jaherren@menlopark.gov before the meeting.

Jun 3, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 21, 2026, 8:25 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 11:46 AM PT

Decision update

Passed

The Housing Commission voted to approve its May 6, 2026 meeting minutes. The minutes are now officially approved.

Decided Jun 3, 2026.

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

City Council referrals and commission responsibilities

The city clerk will send all City Council referrals to the designated staff liaison.

Info onlyJun 3Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Future agenda items preview

The commission will discuss items that may appear on future agendas.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 3Public Services

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Update on community outreach and resource fair

The subcommittee provided an update on the community outreach and resource fair.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 3Public Services

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Public Services

Authorize communications support services contract

Approved with amendments unanimously

Vote on rate increases for waste, recycling, and compost services

Public comment instructions for City Council meeting

Post upcoming Planning Commission meeting dates

Vote on transcript and minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting

Approved

Inch diameter galvanized posts, driven

Adjournment

Retain non-heritage trees on site

Retain non-heritage trees on site

Retain non-heritage trees on site

Remove non-heritage trees on site

Adjourn meeting

Public comment period for Planning Commission meeting

Submit written comments to Planning Commission

Future Planning Commission meeting schedule

Approve minutes from April, May Planning Commission meetings

Approved

Public comment period – speak up to 3 minutes

Commissioner updates at June 3 Housing Commission meeting

Housing Commission staff updates and announcements

Take action minutes for Housing Commission

Vote on below-market-rate housing at 624 University Dr.

Passed

City Council referrals and commission responsibilities

Future agenda items preview

Update on community outreach and resource fair