Menlo Park parks & environment decisions

May27Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Form ad hoc subcommittee for 2025-26 work plan report

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.

Vote scheduled May 27May 27Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

What's happening

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.

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

Commission membersCity CouncilResidents

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.

May 27, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 11:25 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

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.

May20Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Discuss EQC annual report to City Council and work-plan subcommittee

Commission will talk about preparing its annual report for the City Council and forming a subcommittee to develop the next year’s work plan.

Under discussionComment period has passedMay 20Parks & Environment

May20Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Stanford Sustainable Cities project update

The commission will receive an update on the Stanford Sustainable Cities project, which provides data and tools for tracking greenhouse‑gas emissions and climate‑action progress.

Under discussionComment period has passedMay 20Parks & Environment

May20Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Report on Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) and Building Performance Standards (BPS)

The BESO and BPS ad hoc subcommittee will present research on adopting a building emissions ordinance similar to Berkeley’s and a regional performance‑standard program for larger buildings.

Under discussionComment period has passedMay 20Parks & Environment

What's happening

The BESO and BPS ad hoc subcommittee will present research on adopting a building emissions ordinance similar to Berkeley’s and a regional performance‑standard program for larger buildings.

Why it matters

If adopted, the ordinances could require new and existing homes and commercial buildings to install electric heat pumps or improve energy efficiency, reducing citywide carbon emissions.

Who is affected

HomeownersLandlordsCommercial property ownersReal‑estate professionals

How to act

Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom to listen and ask questions.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is allowed on any topic not on the agenda, up to three minutes per speaker.

May 20, 2026, 6:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 11:05 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Passed unanimously

The commission voted unanimously to direct staff to seek City Council direction on evaluating the feasibility of the Building Emissions Saving Ordinance in Menlo Park and to advance the regional Building Performance Standards action. The motion is approved and will be acted upon by staff.

Decided May 20, 2026.

May19Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Consider amendment to Peninsula Clean Energy funding

The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to amend the funding agreement with Peninsula Clean Energy.

Routine approvalMay 19Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

May13Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Update on Olive Street & Middle Avenue intersection project

Staff gave an update on the status of the Olive Street and Middle Avenue intersection improvements and the relocation of planters in the Nealon Park parking lot.

Info onlyMay 13TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join our open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.

Info onlyMay 7Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join the open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May4Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Study session on O'Brien Drive project permits and BMR housing

The Commission will hold a study session to discuss the use permit, architectural control, tentative parcel map, heritage tree removal permits, and Below Market Rate housing agreement for the O'Brien Drive project. The session is for staff and the public to provide feedback before any final decisions.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 4Housing

May4Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Public comment on Draft EIR for O'Brien Drive project

The Commission is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for a mixed‑use project at 995‑1005 O'Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road. The project includes new research/office buildings and a parking structure.

Under discussionComment period has passedMay 4Parks & Environment

May4Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Study session on O'Brien Drive project proposals

A study session is scheduled to gather feedback on the use permit, architectural control, tentative parcel map, BMR housing agreement, heritage‑tree removal permits, and environmental review for the O'Brien Drive project.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 4Parks & Environment

Apr22Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Public comment period – residents can address any topic

The commission opened a three‑minute public comment slot where anyone may speak on any issue not on the agenda. No name or address is required, but it helps staff to know who is speaking.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 22Parks & Environment

Apr22Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Presentation – San Jose Conservation Corps Bedwell Bayfront Park ranger services update

The Conservation Corps gave a 90‑day update on ranger services at Bedwell Bayfront Park. The presentation covered activities performed and any issues encountered.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 22Parks & Environment

Apr22Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Study session – prepare report on 2025-26 Parks & Recreation work plan

Staff prepared a report recommending that the commission draft a summary of its 2025‑26 work plan to present to City Council between August and September.

Under discussionComment period has passedApr 22Parks & Environment

Apr22Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Aquatics user survey results 2025-26

Staff presented findings from a citywide survey of swim‑center users, highlighting usage patterns, satisfaction levels, and preferences for pool programs.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 22Parks & Environment

Apr22Wed

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Recommend updates to the racquet-sport court policy

Commission members discussed and voted to recommend changes to the policy governing use of racquet‑sport courts, including reservation procedures and reporting issues.

PassedApr 22Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

Apr15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Public comment period for residents

The commission opened a public hearing where anyone can speak on any topic not on the agenda. Each speaker gets up to three minutes.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 15Parks & Environment

Apr15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

2025-26 Environmental Quality Commission work plan

The commission shared its work plan for fiscal year 2025‑26, outlining goals such as climate action advice, tree preservation, and public engagement.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 15Parks & Environment

Apr15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Community Climate Ambassador Team presentation

Commission heard a presentation from the Community Climate Ambassador Team (CCAT) outlining objectives, stakeholder outreach plans, and potential subcommittee recommendations.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 15Parks & Environment

Apr15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Zero Emissions Landscaping Equipment ordinance update

Commission received an update on the ZELE ordinance, focusing on the third phase of a voucher program for zero‑emission lawn mowers. Staff discussed early engagement options.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 15Parks & Environment

Apr15Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Update on Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Commission reviewed the 2025‑26 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, covering risks like earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and sea‑level rise. The discussion highlighted community input on priorities.

Info onlyComment period has passedApr 15Public Safety

Apr13Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Recommend City Council accept 2025 General Plan progress report

Commission adopted a resolution recommending the City Council accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report, which reviews housing and environmental justice progress.

PassedApr 13Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Apr8Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Recommend conclusion of Nealon Park Parking Pilot Project

The Commission voted to recommend that the City Council end the Nealon Park parking pilot and keep the existing back‑in angled parking layout. The recommendation includes keeping the bike lane in the roadway right‑of‑way and not reducing overall parking supply.

PassedApr 8TransportationNo comment option listed

Apr8Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Provide feedback on Draft EIR for 1005 O’Brien Dr. and 1320 Willow Rd. Project

Staff presented an overview of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 1005 O’Brien Drive and 1320 Willow Road development. Commissioners were asked to review the report and share any comments, but no formal action was taken.

Under discussionComment period has passedApr 8Transportation

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Parks & Environment

Form ad hoc subcommittee for 2025-26 work plan report

Approved

Discuss EQC annual report to City Council and work-plan subcommittee

Stanford Sustainable Cities project update

Report on Building Emissions Saving Ordinance (BESO) and Building Performance Standards (BPS)

Passed unanimously

Consider amendment to Peninsula Clean Energy funding

Update on Olive Street & Middle Avenue intersection project

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Study session on O'Brien Drive project permits and BMR housing

Public comment on Draft EIR for O'Brien Drive project

Study session on O'Brien Drive project proposals

Public comment period – residents can address any topic

Presentation – San Jose Conservation Corps Bedwell Bayfront Park ranger services update

Study session – prepare report on 2025-26 Parks & Recreation work plan

Aquatics user survey results 2025-26

Recommend updates to the racquet-sport court policy

Public comment period for residents

2025-26 Environmental Quality Commission work plan

Community Climate Ambassador Team presentation

Zero Emissions Landscaping Equipment ordinance update

Update on Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

Recommend City Council accept 2025 General Plan progress report

Recommend conclusion of Nealon Park Parking Pilot Project

Provide feedback on Draft EIR for 1005 O’Brien Dr. and 1320 Willow Rd. Project