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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
Staff recommends the commission choose a presenter to deliver the EQC annual report to the City Council and create a subcommittee to develop the EQC’s work plan.
The council will adopt a resolution that overrules any protests, orders improvements, confirms the assessment area, and authorizes the levy and collection of assessments for the Landscaping Assessment District for FY 2026‑27.
The council will conduct a public hearing, consider any rate protests, and adopt a resolution approving maximum rate increases for waste, recycling, and compost collection for commercial, multi‑family, and single‑family customers, effective July 1, 2026.
Staff recommended that the commission create a temporary subcommittee to draft a report on the 2025‑26 work plan progress for the City Council. The subcommittee would develop findings and recommendations.
What's happening
Why it matters
The report will inform the City Council about the commission’s progress and help guide future park and recreation decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Belle Haven Community Campus or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The commission approved the creation of an ad‑hoc subcommittee, composed of Chair Grass and Vice Chair Van Buren, to review the 2025‑26 work plan and prepare a draft report for the June 24, 2026 meeting.
Decided May 27, 2026.
The City Council will consider a resolution to begin the Menlo Park Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2026‑27. The resolution would direct the city to prepare an engineer’s report and set up the annual assessment.
The Council will approve a construction contract to Medallion Landscape Maintenance for the Smart Irrigation Infrastructure project. The action is deemed categorically exempt under CEQA guidelines.
What's happening
Why it matters
The project will improve water efficiency for city landscaping and reduce long‑term maintenance costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person or via Zoom (ID# 832 1285 7140).
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Award contract for Smart Irrigation Infrastructure” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Jan 27, 2026.
The commission will consider the appeal regarding the removal of thirteen heritage trees at 68 Willow Rd and decide whether to uphold the staff’s permit approval. The decision will be made during this meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Removing the trees could affect neighborhood shade, wildlife habitat, and air quality, and the decision sets precedent for future development impacts on the urban canopy.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at City Hall Downtown Conference Room or online via Zoom (ID 879 3070 9093).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The commission considered two motions on the appeal to remove 13 heritage trees at 68 Willow Rd. Both motions failed, so the staff’s permit approval remains in effect and the appeal is not resolved.
Decided Jan 21, 2026.
