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Staff and Commissioners reports and announcements
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Commission will hear reports and announcements from staff and commissioners.
Commission will receive and file the City Council‑approved 2026‑27 work plan.
Council will consider a resolution to update the city’s conflict of interest code.
City Council will review and approve work plans for six advisory commissions: Complete Streets, Environmental Quality, Finance and Audit, Housing, Library, and Parks and Recreation.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved work plans set priorities and guide actions that affect transportation, environment, housing, libraries, parks, and city finances.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom as listed in the meeting agenda.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council voted 4‑0‑1 to approve the annual work plans for the Complete Streets, Environmental Quality, Finance and Audit, Housing, Library, and Parks and Recreation commissions. This approval is final.
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
Council will vote to adopt a resolution approving the successor agreement with SEIU Local 521 for regular and temporary city employees, covering a term ending June 30, 2029.
The City Council will consider and adopt a resolution approving a new three‑year MOU with the Service Employees International Union, Local 521.
Commission members will discuss the need for new ad hoc subcommittees.
Commission will accept the minutes from the June 10, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Minutes record decisions and actions taken, providing an official record for the public.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Council Chambers or online via Zoom (ID 845 2506 8381).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve June 10, 2026 Commission minutes” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 27, 2026.
The City Council will receive and file the Technology Master Plan.
Council will review six applications received for the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy.
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.
Members will elect a chair and a vice‑chair for the commission.
The council will consider and adopt a resolution to amend Policy #CC-26-030 on public meeting accessibility.
Council will consider adopting a resolution to dedicate a public utility easement adjacent to 100 Terminal Ave.
City Council will consider a resolution rescinding an old resolution and adopting Procedure CC-26-024 to modernize the city's purchasing policy.
The council will vote to adopt a resolution that changes the city’s Public Meeting Accessibility policy.
The Council will consider and adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 6704 and adopting City Council Procedure CC‑26‑024, which updates the purchasing policy and sets a $100,000 award authority for FY 2026‑27.
The City Council is considering rescinding Resolution No. 6704 and adopting a new purchasing policy (Procedure CC‑26‑024) that updates award authority and bid requirements.
The City Council is asked to adopt a resolution that updates Policy #CC-26-030 to improve meeting accessibility.
The City Council will consider a resolution to dedicate a public utility easement on city‑owned land next to 100 Terminal Ave.
The council will adopt a resolution dedicating a public utility easement adjacent to 100 Terminal Avenue.
The council will consider and adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy #CC-26-030 to improve meeting accessibility.
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.
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.