Planning CommissionMenlo Park
Perspective rendering of project
A perspective rendering facing Menalto Ave is shown in the agenda.
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Utilities, public works, permits, libraries, maintenance, and everyday local government operations.
A perspective rendering facing Menalto Ave is shown in the agenda.
Site plan, floor area, building coverage, elevations, and roof plans are included in the agenda.
The Commission will open a public comment period where anyone can address the commission for up to three minutes. Written comments can be submitted online.
Commission will vote to adopt the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Officially records decisions and actions taken, ensuring transparency.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council Chambers or online via Zoom
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The commission approved the minutes of the June 22, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The scheduled meeting on July 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled.
Commission members will receive training on open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
The commission will hold a training on open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
The commission will hold a training session on open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
City staff will provide training on open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
The commission will hold a training session on open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
A training session will cover open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive training on open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
The City Council and commissions will hold a training session on open meeting laws, transparency, and conflicts of interest.
Commission will get updates and statistics from the Library and Community Services Department.
Commissioners will give individual reports to the commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides updates on commission activities and informs the public about ongoing projects.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center or online via Zoom (ID 862 7050 1185)
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comment allowed during the meeting; each speaker may address the commission for up to three minutes.
Decision update
The item “Individual Commissioner reports” passed (4–0–2).
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The commission discussed senior transportation and praised the senior nutrition program’s food.
Commission will receive a tentative agenda calendar attachment.
Commissioners voted to make Grass the Chair and Van Buren the Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Each commissioner will give a brief report on their activities and observations.
The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Officially records past meeting decisions, ensuring transparency and accurate city records.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center or join online via Zoom ID 862 7050 1185.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comment during the public comment period, up to three minutes per speaker.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting” passed (4–0–2).
Decided Jun 24, 2026.
The commission approved the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee composed of Chair Grass and Vice Chair Van Buren.
Council will consider a resolution to approve the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which expires June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets wages, hours, and working conditions for city workers for the next year, impacting city services and the budget.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time to city.council@menlopark.gov.
Decision update
The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving the successor labor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which will remain in effect until June 30, 2027.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
Council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats on Nov. 3.
The council will approve the draft minutes from the May 19 and June 2 meetings.