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Youth programs, school partnerships, students, childcare, and family-facing services.
The board will vote to approve the 2027 meeting schedule for the Youth Task Force Commission.
The Office of the County Counsel provides a report summarizing the Youth Task Force’s purpose and activities.
Committee will discuss follow‑up to the 2024 Youth Leadership Guide.
The council will present a certificate honoring Skye Thompson for winning the EmPower Silicon Valley scholarship.
The committee will discuss the role of the Youth Advisory.
The committee will elect leadership roles for the Youth Advisory Committee.
The City Council reviewed a staff report on childcare services and cost recovery levels at Menlo Children’s Center.
What's happening
Why it matters
Helps determine how childcare costs will be covered and affects families using Menlo Children’s Center.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140)
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 directed staff to conduct a high‑level market analysis and to implement a 70% cost‑recovery rate for Menlo Children’s Center through fee increases over two years beginning in 2027, aligning with the master fee‑schedule cycle.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will approve a contract with Larkin Street Youth Services to deliver Transitional Housing Placement Plus services from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides critical housing support for homeless youth, helping them achieve stability and independence.
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 Board approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Larkin Street Youth Services to provide Transitional Housing Placement Plus services from Sep 1 2026 through Jun 30 2031, with a maximum obligation of $6,418,592.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The City Council will hold a study session on children and youth initiatives.
The Council will hold a study session reviewing the current state of children and youth in Redwood City.
Item titled 'Role of the Youth Advisory Committee and Election of Leadership Roles' is listed under New Business.
A report summarizing the Youth Task Force’s activities will be presented.
The task force will present and discuss its work plan for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The board urges the San Francisco Unified School District to adopt a predictable, zone‑based student assignment system.
Baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs in FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028 are changed.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides additional funding for early‑childhood services without raising taxes, supporting more children and families.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide remote comment during the meeting as instructed.
Decision update
The item “Use Early Care Tax Interest to Fund Education Programs” passed.
Decided Jul 28, 2026.
The City Council will adopt a resolution to let the City Manager award twelve TOT grants totaling $388,797, not to exceed $400,000 for FY2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
These grants fund programs for children, youth, families, and seniors, directly benefiting East Palo Alto residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Council unanimously approved the FY2027 Transient Occupancy Tax grants, adding $30,000 to each of four programs.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The city approved a second amendment to the contract with Children’s Council of San Francisco, raising the amount by $70,545,604.
What's happening
Why it matters
Additional funding strengthens the citywide early‑care and education workforce, improving services for children and families.
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 “Increase Early Care Workforce contract by $70,545,604” was adopted.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The ordinance changes baseline funding requirements for early care and education programs for FY 2026‑27 and 2027‑28.
What's happening
Why it matters
It creates additional funding for child‑care services without raising taxes, helping families and providers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at City Hall, Room 250, or join remotely as instructed.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide remote comment during the meeting as allowed.
Decision update
The item “Use tax interest to fund early‑care programs” passed.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
The city announces the membership list for the Youth Commission Council Academy for 2026‑27.
The council will award a $636,500 construction contract to SCC Electric for electrifying the Belle Haven Child Development Center.
The San Francisco Unified School District is authorized to issue and sell up to $270,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds (Election of 2024, Series B).
The city may issue up to $270,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds for the 2024 election, Series B.
The City authorizes the San Francisco Unified School District to issue and sell General Obligation Bonds, Series B, not exceeding $270,000,000.
Daniel Nielson, Antonette Navarro, and Mouhanad Hammami were reappointed as regular County Members for the term July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
The commission advises on policies that affect children and families, influencing services that support local youth and households.
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 “Reappoint County Members to First 5 Children and Families Commission” passed.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
