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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The Council will authorize the Mayor to sign the city’s written response to the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury report on ALPR cameras.
The City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
City Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a 10‑year single‑source contract with Axon Enterprise for the police department’s integrated public‑safety technology platform.
What's happening
Why it matters
It will shape how police record interactions, preserve evidence, and provide transparency, directly affecting community safety and accountability.
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 item “Authorize Axon Enterprise public safety tech agreement” passed (4–0–1).
Decided Sep 15, 2026.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
What's happening
Why it matters
It lets the council set priorities and allocate resources for upcoming work.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom.
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The City Council approved directing staff to prepare a formal staff report for the Complete Streets Commission on an e‑bike ordinance modeled on the San Mateo County ordinance.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The council will adopt a proclamation declaring the first Tuesday in August as National Night Out in Menlo Park.
The police department presented a quarterly report covering patrol services, use‑of‑force incidents, complaints, crime data, and community wellness for April‑June 2026.
The police department presented its Q2 2026 operational report.
The arborist report described inspection methods, measured tree diameters, and evaluated health of 11 surveyed trees.
The commission examined exterior‑lighting standards to limit glare and light pollution.
Council will approve a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, as a Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician.
The council will approve a professional services agreement for up to $160,000 with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, to serve as a clinician on the Community Wellness Crisis Response Team. The clinician will work with police to respond to mental‑health crises.
The council authorized the city manager to execute a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, for up to $160,000 to provide Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician services.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, to provide crisis response clinician services. The contract is capped at $160,000 for the fiscal year.
Council is asked to approve a three‑year maintenance agreement up to $600,000 for on‑call vehicle upfitting services.
Council is asked to approve a three‑year maintenance agreement up to $600,000 for on‑call vehicle upfitting services.
The council is asked to approve a three‑year maintenance agreement with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Installation, Inc. for on‑call vehicle upfitting services, up to $600,000, with options to extend for two additional one‑year terms.
The council is asked to authorize a three‑year maintenance agreement with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Installation, Inc. for on‑call vehicle upfitting services, up to $600,000, with options to extend for two additional one‑year terms.
The City Council will authorize the city manager to execute a three‑year maintenance agreement with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Installation, Inc. for on‑call vehicle upfitting services, up to $600,000.
Commission will vote to formally approve the minutes from the March 18 and April 15 EQC meetings. The minutes record past discussions and decisions.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes makes the record official and ensures transparency of past actions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 701 Laurel St. or via Zoom (Meeting ID 879 3070 9093).
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.
Decision update
The item “Approve March and April 2026 meeting minutes” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided May 20, 2026.
Commission members will vote to appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term.
The council will recognize May 2026 as National Water Safety Month.
The commission reviewed a request to change the use of a commercial print‑shop space to a church within a multi‑tenant building in the LS zoning district.
What's happening
Why it matters
The change introduces a new religious use, which may affect parking, traffic, and neighborhood dynamics, though no exterior changes are proposed.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242).
Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Written comments accepted up to 1 hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted 5‑0 to adopt a resolution approving a use permit that would change the existing commercial print shop at 1100 O’Brien Drive to a church in the Life Sciences zoning district. This recorded action does not constitute final approval of the permit.
Decided May 18, 2026.
The commission reviewed a request to add floor area, modify windows, doors, and roof gables, and keep a fence taller than four feet for a single‑family home on a substandard lot.
What's happening
Why it matters
If approved, the homeowner can expand living space and keep the taller fence, affecting the lot’s compliance with zoning and neighborhood character.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242).
Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Written comments accepted up to 1 hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted 5‑0 to adopt a resolution approving a use‑permit revision for 725 Cotton Street, adding floor area and modifications to the existing single‑family residence. This recorded action does not constitute final approval of the permit.
Decided May 18, 2026.
The commission examined a proposal to replace exterior materials, remove a roof tower, reconfigure storefronts, and add two illuminated signs on the building façade.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changes would modernize the building’s appearance and could affect street‑level activity and visual character of the downtown area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242).
Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Written comments accepted up to 1 hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted 5‑0 to adopt a resolution approving the architectural‑control permit revision for 1215 El Camino Real as submitted.
Decided May 18, 2026.
