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The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to approve the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829, which expires on June 30, 2027.
The Council will call a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats in Districts 1, 2 and 4 on Nov 3.
What's happening
Why it matters
Holding the election on the same day as the statewide election saves costs and encourages voter participation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on June 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council adopted a resolution approving the successor agreement with AFSCME Local 829 that will remain in effect until June 30 2027.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The staff report provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings.
The city proposes a three‑year agreement with Significant Cleaning Services for janitorial and day‑porter work at city facilities, up to $642,000 in FY 2026‑27.
The council will adopt a resolution to schedule the election for three council seats on Nov. 3, aligning it with the statewide general election.
The Council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for three City Council seats in Districts 1, 2 and 4.
The council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for Districts 1, 2, and 4 and will request that the election be consolidated with the statewide election on Nov 3. The resolution also authorizes the city manager to sign an agreement with San Mateo County for election services.
Council members will vote to accept the draft minutes from the May 19 and June 2, 2026 meetings. The minutes record decisions and discussions from those sessions.
The City Council provided an informational item listing the anticipated agenda topics for the July 14 and August 11 meetings.
Staff report provides a list of anticipated agenda items for the July 14 and August 11 City Council meetings; no action is required.
Council members will vote to approve the official minutes from the May 19 and June 2, 2026 meetings. The minutes record the actions taken and discussions held.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the record official and allows the council to move forward with other business.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to watch the minutes being accepted.
Email: No comment needed.
Submit comment: No public comment required.
Decision update
The item “Accept City Council meeting minutes for May and June 2026” was direction provided.
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The council will adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for Districts 1, 2, and 4, and request that it be held on the same day as the statewide election on Nov. 3. The resolution also authorizes the city manager to sign an agreement with San Mateo County for election services.
The City Council invites residents to submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting starts. Comments can be sent to city.council@menlopark.gov.
The council approved a maintenance agreement with Significant Cleaning Services to provide janitorial and day porter services at various city facilities.
City Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a three‑year janitorial and day‑porter services agreement with Significant Cleaning Services for up to $2,004,067.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds cleaning of city facilities, keeping public buildings and parks clean and supporting the city’s waste‑diversion goals.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (Meeting ID 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The item “Authorize janitorial services contract with Significant Cleaning Services” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The agenda provides instructions for members of the public to submit written comments online up to one hour before the meeting start time, attend in person, or join via Zoom or telephone.
The agenda lists upcoming Planning Commission meeting dates: July 13, 2026 and July 27, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It informs residents of future meeting dates so they can plan to attend or submit comments on upcoming agenda items.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at the City Council Chambers or online via Zoom (Meeting ID #846 9472 6242).
Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to 1 hour before the meeting start time, referencing the agenda item number.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted to continue the item to a future meeting, and provided the upcoming Planning Commission meeting schedule.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Provide typical plumbing notes and mechanical notes for review.
Specify locations and heights for project elements.
Coordinate with other trades and provide submittals for review.
A resolution was presented that summarizes the public hearing and its findings.
What's happening
Why it matters
The resolution formalizes the commission’s review and may guide future actions on the project.
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 approved the section resolution, granting the applicant waivers from development standards and concessions to the BMR Guidelines for the affordable housing project. This approval is final for the use permit, architectural control, and BMR agreement.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Members of the public may submit written comments up to one hour before the meeting start time by emailing planning.commission@menlopark.gov and must include the agenda item number they are commenting on.
Commission will review and discuss the EQC 2025‑2026 work plan, including transportation and climate actions.
What's happening
Why it matters
Sets priorities for environmental projects and policies that affect trees, climate, and transportation in the community.
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 Environmental Quality Commission voted to advance the funding agreement with BayREN for the Decarbonization Showcase program to electrify the Belle Haven Child Development Center, and the motion passed unanimously, providing final approval of the agreement.
Decided Jun 17, 2026.
The subcommittee presented its report to the Environmental Quality Commission. No specific action was requested.
