Menlo Park city services decisions

Jul13Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Approve minutes from June 22, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

Commission will vote to adopt the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

Vote scheduled Jul 13Jul 13Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

Commission will vote to adopt the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.

Why it matters

Officially records decisions and actions taken, ensuring transparency.

Who is affected

TaxpayersResidents

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.

Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 9, 2026, 9:12 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The commission approved the minutes of the June 22, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.

Decided Jul 13, 2026.

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Library and Community services department updates

Commission will get updates and statistics from the Library and Community Services Department.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 24Public Services

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Individual Commissioner reports

Commissioners will give individual reports to the commission.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 24Public Services

What's happening

Commissioners will give individual reports to the commission.

Why it matters

Provides updates on commission activities and informs the public about ongoing projects.

Who is affected

ResidentsCommissionersPublic

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.

Jun 24, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 23, 2026, 8:37 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 11:49 AM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Individual Commissioner reports” passed (4–0–2).

Decided Jun 24, 2026.

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Belle Haven Community Campus and Kelly Field senior services update

The commission discussed senior transportation and praised the senior nutrition program’s food.

Info onlyJun 24Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Tentative Parks & Rec agenda calendar

Commission will receive a tentative agenda calendar attachment.

Info onlyJun 24Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Select new Parks and Recreation Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Commissioners voted to make Grass the Chair and Van Buren the Vice Chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission.

PassedJun 24Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Commissioners share individual reports and updates

Each commissioner will give a brief report on their activities and observations.

Info onlyJun 24Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Approve minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting

The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJun 24Public Services

What's happening

The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting.

Why it matters

Officially records past meeting decisions, ensuring transparency and accurate city records.

Who is affected

taxpayerscity residents

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.

Jun 24, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 19, 2026, 7:56 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Approve minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting” passed (4–0–2).

Decided Jun 24, 2026.

Jun24Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Form ad hoc subcommittee to draft work-plan report

The commission approved the creation of an ad hoc subcommittee composed of Chair Grass and Vice Chair Van Buren.

PassedJun 24Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Vote on AFSCME successor labor agreement

Council will consider a resolution to approve the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which expires June 30, 2027.

Vote scheduled Jun 23Comment period has passedJun 23Public Services

What's happening

Council will consider a resolution to approve the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which expires June 30, 2027.
The agreement covers city employees, including nine confidential classifications.

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

city employeestaxpayers

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.

Jun 23, 2026, 5:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 31, 2026, 12:57 PM PTUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 9:13 PM PT

Decision update

Passed unanimously

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.

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Resolution to hold municipal election Nov. 3

Council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats on Nov. 3.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJun 23Public Services

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Accept City Council minutes for May 19 and June 2, 2026

The council will approve the draft minutes from the May 19 and June 2 meetings.

Routine approvalJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Information on upcoming July-August agenda topics

Provides a preview of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 23Public Services

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Vote on consolidating municipal election with Nov. 3 statewide election

The council will consider and adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats.

PassedComment period has passedJun 23Public Services

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Preview upcoming City Council agenda July–August 2026

Staff provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings.

Info onlyJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Vote on AFSCME successor labor agreement

Council will consider a resolution to approve the successor agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 829, expiring June 30, 2027.

Info onlyJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Upcoming City Council agenda topics July-August 2026

The item provides a list of anticipated agenda topics for the July 14 and August 11 council meetings.

Info onlyJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Contract for AFSCME Local 829 employees

The City Council is considering a new agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 829.

Awaiting official resultJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Conference with SEIU Local 521 labor negotiators

City officials will meet with SEIU Local 521 representatives to discuss labor negotiations under Government Code Section 54957.6.

Info onlyJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Resolution to hold municipal election for Districts 1, 2, 4 on Nov. 3

The council will adopt a resolution to schedule the election for three council seats on Nov. 3.

Awaiting official resultJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Closed-session legal briefing on litigation

Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding the County of San Mateo v. State of California case.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 23Public Services

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Vote on City Council meeting minutes for May 19 and June 2, 2026

The council will approve the minutes from the May 19 and June 2, 2026 meetings.

Routine approvalJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Adopt successor labor agreement with AFSCME Local 829

The City will adopt a resolution approving a new memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 829.

Awaiting official resultJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Call General Municipal Election for three City Council seats

The council will adopt a resolution to hold a General Municipal Election for Districts 1, 2, and 4 on Nov. 3, consolidating with the statewide election.

Awaiting official resultJun 23Public ServicesNo comment option listed

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Approve minutes from June 22, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

Approved

Library and Community services department updates

Individual Commissioner reports

Passed

Belle Haven Community Campus and Kelly Field senior services update

Tentative Parks & Rec agenda calendar

Select new Parks and Recreation Commission Chair and Vice Chair

Commissioners share individual reports and updates

Approve minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting

Passed

Form ad hoc subcommittee to draft work-plan report

Vote on AFSCME successor labor agreement

Passed unanimously

Resolution to hold municipal election Nov. 3

Accept City Council minutes for May 19 and June 2, 2026

Information on upcoming July-August agenda topics

Vote on consolidating municipal election with Nov. 3 statewide election

Preview upcoming City Council agenda July–August 2026

Vote on AFSCME successor labor agreement

Upcoming City Council agenda topics July-August 2026

Contract for AFSCME Local 829 employees

Conference with SEIU Local 521 labor negotiators

Resolution to hold municipal election for Districts 1, 2, 4 on Nov. 3

Closed-session legal briefing on litigation

Vote on City Council meeting minutes for May 19 and June 2, 2026

Adopt successor labor agreement with AFSCME Local 829

Call General Municipal Election for three City Council seats