Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park
2026-27 Environmental Quality work plan overview
Commission will review the 2026‑27 work plan and subcommittee assignments.
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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
Commission will review the 2026‑27 work plan and subcommittee assignments.
Commission will discuss the annual Climate Action Plan progress report.
Commission will consider approving the September 16, 2026 meeting minutes.
The City Council would authorize the city manager to sign a license agreement with West Bay Sanitary District for installing pipelines at the Bayfront Recycled Water Facility at 1700 Marsh Rd in Bedwell Bayfront Park.
The City Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a three‑year maintenance agreement with Medallion Landscape Management for median and right‑of‑way landscaping services.
Commission will discuss the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Cities and Cohort program.
Mayor Nash attended a meeting on 8/31/2026 to learn about upcoming Bay Area Air District appliance rule changes.
Commission receives an update on completed self‑guided park tours.
The Environmental Quality Commission presented its FY 2026‑27 work plan and reviewed FY 2025‑26 activities.
City Council will review six applications for an unexpired Parks and Recreation Commission seat.
The Environmental Quality Commission presented its annual work plan outlining upcoming environmental projects and initiatives.
City Council will consider applicants for an unexpired Parks and Recreation Commission seat.
Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82.
The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a funding agreement with ABAG to receive $100,000 grant for the Belle Haven Child Development Center electrification project.
The council is asked to approve a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82 to prepare an addendum to the environmental impact report for the Parkline Phase 2 project.
The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign a funding agreement with ABAG to receive a $100,000 grant for the Belle Haven Child Development Center electrification project.
The City Council is asked to approve a professional services agreement with ICF International for $167,730.82.
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.
The staff presented a draft work plan for the 2026‑27 fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
Decisions will shape park surfaces and programming for the next year, affecting environmental quality and user experience.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the commission meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 22, 2026.
Email: Email the City Clerk at jaherren@menlopark.gov.
Submit comment: No public comment period listed.
Decision update
The item “Prepare 2026‑27 Parks & Recreation work plan” passed (5–0–1).
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The commission gave an update on self‑guided tours that have been finished in city parks.
What's happening
Why it matters
Residents can learn about new ways to explore parks on their own, encouraging outdoor activity and park use.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center or join via Zoom ID 862 7050 1185.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Speak during the public comment period, up to three minutes per speaker.
Decision update
The commission approved the minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting; the self‑guided park tours report was presented but no motion was taken on it.
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
The agenda includes a permit application form for removing heritage trees.