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City Council will assign liaison roles for commissions at the start of the council term in December.
The commission will promptly act on referrals and requests from the City Council and report back.
The commission will take action minutes and keep a signed minute book.
The commission will study matters referred by the City Council and provide recommendations back to the council.
The developer must design and construct the project in accordance with all applicable state and local laws, including labor standards, zoning, building codes, and disability access requirements.
The commission outlined how City Council referrals are transmitted to staff liaisons, the rules for commission members speaking in public, and the $200 per month stipend for Planning Commissioners. It also described the process for disbanding advisory bodies.
The commission described its process for taking action minutes, maintaining a minute book, and preparing reports for City Council meetings. It noted that staff must ensure accuracy and formatting of minutes.
City Council will assign liaison positions to the housing commission at the start of the term in December.
City officials will meet with unrepresented management for labor negotiations under Government Code Section 54957.6.
City officials will meet with labor representatives from AFSCME Local 829, SEIU Local 521, and SEIU Local 521 Temporary Employees Unit.
City officials met with unrepresented management to discuss labor negotiations.
Written comments can be submitted online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Residents can send written comments to the City Council via email up to one hour before the meeting start time.
The City will hold a closed‑session conference with representatives from AFSCME Local 829, SEIU Local 521, and SEIU Local 521 – Temporary Employees to discuss labor negotiations.
What's happening
Why it matters
The outcome may affect city employee wages, benefits, and ultimately the cost to taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not open to the public (closed session)
Email: Not applicable
Submit comment: Not applicable
Decision update
The City Council directed staff to explore financial analysis of all three parking plaza development proposals, provide implementation and progress updates on the Housing Element, and supply additional information on funding options for future downtown parking.
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
Commission members considered adopting the minutes from the April 22, 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The agenda lists the minutes as an attachment for approval.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adopting the minutes officially records the commission’s past actions and decisions, which are part of the public record.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Belle Haven Community Campus or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve April 22, 2026 meeting minutes” passed.
Decided May 27, 2026.
Staff recommended that the commission select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, following City Council policy CC‑24‑004. The recommendation explains the rotation process based on length of service.
What's happening
Why it matters
The Chair leads meetings and represents the commission to the City Council, influencing how park policies are set and communicated.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Belle Haven Community Campus or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Select new Parks and Recreation Commission Chair and Vice Chair” passed (0–3).
Decided May 27, 2026.
The council will approve the City Council meeting minutes from April 28, 2026.
The council will formally accept the draft minutes from the April 28 meeting, making them the official record. This action validates the decisions taken and maintains transparency.
The council held a closed‑session conference with representatives from AFSCME Local 829, SEIU Local 521, and SEIU Local 521 – Temporary Employees Unit. Topics related to labor negotiations were discussed.
Council will adopt a resolution establishing a policy on how to address telephonic or internet service disruptions during public open meetings.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the public can continue to view and participate in council meetings even if technical issues occur, supporting transparency and access.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers, 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time to city.council@menlopark.gov.
Decision update
The item “Adopt policy for remote‑access disruption” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided May 19, 2026.
Residents can send written comments to city.council@menlopark.gov up to one hour before the meeting starts. Comments are accepted online.
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.