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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The City Council is asked to approve a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a funding agreement with ABAG and BayREN.
The Parks & Recreation Commission presented its 2025‑2026 work plan, including policy updates on racquet sport courts, picnic rentals, and facility use.
The Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82 to prepare an addendum to the certified environmental impact report for Parkline Phase 2.
What's happening
Why it matters
The addendum is needed to assess environmental impacts of the Parkline development, which will shape future land‑use decisions and community planning.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person or via Zoom to vote on the contract.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council continued consideration of the authorization for the Parkline Phase 2 environmental‑impact‑report addendum to a future meeting, so no final decision was made.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The council will consider a resolution to accept a $100,000 grant for the Belle Haven Child Development Center electrification project.
Jurisdictions will share experiences on how new high‑rise multifamily projects affect solid‑waste services and operations.
Member jurisdictions will present analyses of solid‑waste tonnage data variances.
The board opened a public hearing to receive testimony on the proposed park land purchase.
What's happening
Why it matters
The land would become public park space, expanding green access for nearby residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference using the provided link.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Public Hearing - Purchase of land on Chynoweth Ave near Martial Cottle Park” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Board will adopt a resolution to accept the dedication and transfer of Parcel B and Parcel C in the Callippe Hill area of San Bruno Mountain.
What's happening
Why it matters
Acquiring the land allows the county to protect open space and manage future development on San Bruno Mountain.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/85158697628
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Accept transfer of Callippe Hill parcels to county” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Board will authorize the Director of Public Works to sign a $1,000,000 grant agreement with the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Half Moon Bay Landfill Clean Closure Climate Resilience and Restoration Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant funds cleanup and climate‑resilience work at the landfill, protecting the environment and community health.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, Redwood City or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/85158697628
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email boardfeedback@smcgov.org with your comment and indicate the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Adopt resolution authorizing Half Moon Bay Landfill clean‑closure grant” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Board will authorize the President to sign a $993,144.45 agreement with Radius Earthwork, Inc. for the Junipero Serra County Park paving project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Paving the park improves safety and accessibility for visitors and protects park infrastructure.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/85158697628
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number.
Decision update
The item “Approve Radius Earthwork contract for Junipero Serra Park paving” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The Subdivision Committee will present a tentative map for a 12‑lot subdivision with 11 residential units.
The Subdivision Committee will present a tentative map for a 119‑lot subdivision with 118 residential units.
The Parks Foundation presented its report to the commission.
The commission presented the completed 2026‑2027 workplan.
The Interpretive Division gave a presentation.
Hear an appeal of the denial of a permit to remove twelve heritage cottonwood trees at 1950 Vista Del Mar.
Commission members will hear verbal reports from the Open Space Authority, Youth Science Institute, Friends of Santa Teresa County Park, New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association, and Santa Clara Valley Water District.
The Parks and Recreation Department will present its latest report to the commission.
The department will deliver its annual report on interpretive and outdoor recreation programs.
Commissioners will give verbal reports as liaisons to the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Commission.
The director reported on recent department activities and programs.
Committee reviewed and discussed the capital improvement project for tennis court lighting at Boothbay Park.
Staff will present the new reservation process for Foster City sports fields and discuss adult sports programs.
Committee discussed the Ad Hoc Wildfire Ordinance and Open Space Defensible Space Regulation.
