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Library Commission annual work plan report
The Library Commission presented its annual work plan report.
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The Library Commission presented its annual work plan report.
The Finance and Audit Commission presented its annual work plan detailing budgeting priorities and audit focus areas.
Staff provided a list of anticipated agenda items for the September 15 and 22 City Council meetings.
City Council met in closed session with legal counsel to discuss a potential lawsuit.
The Commission will vote to approve the minutes from the August 10, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
The agenda lists upcoming Planning Commission meeting dates for September 14 and 28 2026.
City officials will meet with SEIU Local 521 representatives to discuss labor issues for temporary employees.
The staff report will present the milestones and delivery dates for the library work plan.
The department will provide updates and recent usage statistics.
Staff report recommends the Library Commission’s work plan for FY 2026‑27.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan sets priorities for library services.
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 Library Commission approved the 2026‑27 work plan unanimously, finalizing the recommendation.
Decided Aug 17, 2026.
The commission will review the minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes records the commission’s actions for public reference.
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 Library Commission approved the minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting by a vote of 6‑0‑1, finalizing the record.
Decided Aug 17, 2026.
A tentative agenda calendar is attached.
Individual Commissioner reports are listed.
Staff will provide an update on the status of major projects overseen by the commission.
The council will approve the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.
Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for upcoming City Council meetings.
Council will consider a resolution to amend the master fee schedule for building permits.
The council will approve the draft minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.
Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the City Council meetings in August and September 2026.
The police department provided its Q2 2026 staff report (26-129-CC).
What's happening
Why it matters
Keeps the public informed about recent law‑enforcement activities and trends.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID# 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to correct a clerical error in the building permit fee schedule for community development, revising the “each additional square foot” fee to eliminate a tier discontinuity.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The City Council is asked to receive and file the City’s investment portfolio quarterly reports dated March 31 2026.
The City Council will read a proclamation recognizing The Almanac’s 60-year anniversary.
The Library Commission shared its 2025‑2026 work plan, outlining five goals and recent program statistics.
What's happening
Why it matters
Residents learn about upcoming library programs, services, and leadership, which affect community access to information and resources.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom.
Email: Submit written comments to city.council@menlopark.gov.
Submit comment: Email comments up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The Library Commission postponed the annual work plan presentation to a future meeting, so no decision was made at this time.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
City staff will meet with legal counsel to discuss a potential lawsuit.