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Aug25Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Request for future agenda topic

Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.

Vote scheduled Aug 25Comment period has passedAug 25Public Safety

What's happening

Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
The council may discuss the request and direct staff on next steps.

Why it matters

It lets the council set priorities and allocate resources for upcoming work.

Who is affected

ResidentsCity staff

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.

Aug 25, 2026, 5:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 31, 2026, 12:48 PM PTUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 9:13 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

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.

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Authorize $160,000 wellness clinician contract

Council will approve a professional services agreement with Meredith Roberts, LMFT, as a Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJun 23Public Safety

Jun23Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Contract for Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician up to $160,000

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.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJun 23Public Safety

Jun9Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Vote on up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract with Priority 1

Council is asked to approve a three‑year maintenance agreement up to $600,000 for on‑call vehicle upfitting services.

Awaiting official resultJun 9Public SafetyNo comment option listed

Jun9Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Vote on $600,000 vehicle upfitting maintenance contract with Priority 1

Council is asked to approve a three‑year maintenance agreement up to $600,000 for on‑call vehicle upfitting services.

Awaiting official resultJun 9Public SafetyNo comment option listed

Jun9Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Authorize up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract

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.

Awaiting official resultJun 9Public SafetyNo comment option listed

Jun9Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Authorize up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract with Priority 1

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.

Awaiting official resultJun 9Public SafetyNo comment option listed

May20Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Vote on March and April 2026 meeting minutes

Commission will vote to formally approve the minutes from the March 18 and April 15 EQC meetings. The minutes record past discussions and decisions.

Vote scheduled May 20Comment period has passedMay 20Public Safety

What's happening

Commission will vote to formally approve the minutes from the March 18 and April 15 EQC meetings. The minutes record past discussions and decisions.

Why it matters

Approving minutes makes the record official and ensures transparency of past actions.

Who is affected

ResidentsTaxpayers

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.

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 item “Approve March and April 2026 meeting minutes” passed unanimously (Unanimous).

Decided May 20, 2026.

May20Wed

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Select new Chair and Vice Chair of EQC

Commission members will vote to appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming term.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 20Public Safety

Public Safety

Request for future agenda topic

Passed

Authorize $160,000 wellness clinician contract

Contract for Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician up to $160,000

Vote on up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract with Priority 1

Vote on $600,000 vehicle upfitting maintenance contract with Priority 1

Authorize up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract

Authorize up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract with Priority 1

Vote on March and April 2026 meeting minutes

Passed unanimously

Select new Chair and Vice Chair of EQC

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Public Safety

Request for future agenda topic

Passed

Authorize $160,000 wellness clinician contract

Contract for Community Wellness Crisis Response Team Clinician up to $160,000

Vote on up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract with Priority 1

Vote on $600,000 vehicle upfitting maintenance contract with Priority 1

Authorize up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract

Authorize up to $600,000 vehicle upfitting contract with Priority 1

Vote on March and April 2026 meeting minutes

Passed unanimously

Select new Chair and Vice Chair of EQC