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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.
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.
Members of the public may address the commission on any topic not on the agenda for up to three minutes per speaker. Comments can be made in person, via Zoom, or by telephone.
The Library Commission will choose a new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. Staff recommends following the existing rotation rule, where the longest‑serving member who hasn’t been Chair becomes Chair, and the next longest‑serving becomes Vice Chair.
What's happening
Why it matters
The Chair leads meetings, sets agendas, and represents the Commission, while the Vice Chair steps in when needed. New leadership affects how library policies and programs are guided.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center or online via Zoom (Meeting ID 885 4389 1290).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Select new Library Commission Chair and Vice Chair” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided May 18, 2026.
Anyone can address the Commission on any agenda item for up to three minutes. Speakers may attend in person, via Zoom, or by phone, and are not required to give name or address.
Commission members will vote to appoint a Chair and a Vice Chair for the term. The leadership positions guide the commission’s work and meetings.
Anyone can speak for up to three minutes on any topic not on the agenda. Speakers are not required to give their name or address, but it is helpful.
Commission members will vote to accept the draft minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting. The minutes record the discussions and actions taken at that meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adopting the minutes makes the record official and allows the commission to move forward on other business.
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 Complete Streets Commission voted to accept the minutes from its April 8, 2026 meeting. The motion passed with all votes in favor and three abstentions.
Decided May 13, 2026.
Residents can submit written comments up to one hour before the meeting start time and may also speak in person or via Zoom during the public comment period. Comments are sent to city.council@menlopark.gov.
Residents can submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time by emailing city.council@menlopark.gov. They may also attend in person or join via Zoom or telephone.
Residents can join the meeting live in person, via Zoom, or by phone. Written comments can be emailed to the Planning Commission up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Residents may submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time. They can also address the Commission during the live public comment segment.
The council will consider applicants and make appointments to fill vacancies on various advisory bodies.