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The council provides multiple ways to attend: in person at City Council Chambers, via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140), or by telephone (669‑900‑6833).
The city manager will be authorized to amend the agreement with Knorr Systems Inc. for aquatics systems maintenance, with a maximum cost of $130,114.38 for FY 2025-26.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures continued maintenance of pool facilities while controlling costs for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to hear the contract discussion.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which authorizes the city manager to execute an amendment to the Knorr Systems aquatics‑maintenance contract for up to $130,114.38 in FY 2025‑26.
Decided Mar 10, 2026.
Residents can send written comments to the Planning Commission via email up to one hour before the meeting starts. Comments must include the agenda item number they refer to.
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 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 regular Library Commission meeting set for Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next special‑schedule meeting is now planned for Monday, February 23, 2026.
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.
The city allows written comments to be submitted online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
The agenda allows members of the public to speak for up to three minutes on any topic not on the agenda; no name is required, though it is helpful.
The City Council invites residents to submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time. Comments can also be spoken during the public comment period at the meeting.
Council members will consider and adopt a resolution establishing a policy to improve accessibility at public meetings.
What's happening
Why it matters
The policy ensures that people with disabilities can fully participate in city government processes.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person or via Zoom (ID# 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Adopt policy for public meeting accessibility” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jan 27, 2026.
The ad‑hoc subcommittee presented its findings and recommendations on near‑term improvements and the vision for the ‘Library of the Future.’
What's happening
Why it matters
The report guides future library projects, program changes, and possible capital improvements that affect community access to resources.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not applicable (report presented at meeting).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
No action was taken on “Report from Library of the Future subcommittee”.
Decided Jan 26, 2026.
The ad‑hoc subcommittee gave an update on outreach activities aimed at engaging residents of District 1 with library services.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improved outreach can increase library usage and ensure programs meet the specific needs of District 1 residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not applicable (report presented at meeting).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
No action was taken on “Report from District 1 library outreach subcommittee”.
Decided Jan 26, 2026.
