Menlo Park public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting
The Menlo Park City Council will consider a $180,000 agreement for Belle Haven housing preservation and naming options for the new multi-service center at 100 Terminal Ave. The council will also review labor agreements and updates to salary schedules.
- $180,000 community funding agreement for Belle Haven housing preservation
- Naming selections for the new multi-service center at 100 Terminal Ave
- Funding application for Belle Haven Child Development Center costs
- Ratification of successor agreement with SEIU Local 829
- Amendments to medical premium contributions for police associations
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance and design standards for outdoor dining areas known as streetaries. They will also discuss closing the eastbound lane of Santa Cruz Avenue from Curtis Street to Doyle Street to allow for expanded dining and bicycle infrastructure. Other items include updates on Caltrain crossings and local landscaping projects.
- Adoption of ordinance for streetary outdoor dining areas
- Approval of streetary design standards and fees
- Closing the eastbound lane of Santa Cruz Avenue from Curtis Street to Doyle Street
- Update on Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing design
- Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss outdoor dining ordinances, design standards, and fees. They will also consider closing an eastbound lane on Santa Cruz Avenue to accommodate expanded dining and bicycle infrastructure.
- Adoption of streetary design standards and fees
- Ordinance for streetaries outdoor dining areas
- Closing the eastbound travel lane of Santa Cruz Avenue from Curtis Street to Doyle Street
- Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing design update
- Willow Road and U.S. Highway 101 project landscaping memorandum
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider new design standards and fees for outdoor dining areas known as streetaries. Additionally, the council will review a proposal to close the eastbound lane of Santa Cruz Avenue between Curtis Street and Doyle Street to support expanded dining and bicycle infrastructure.
- Adoption of an ordinance for streetaries outdoor dining areas
- Approval of streetary design standards and fees
- Proposal to close the eastbound lane of Santa Cruz Avenue from Curtis Street to Doyle Street
- Update on Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing design
- Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission
City Council Special and Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss amending the General Plan to allow closing certain public streets to vehicles. The body is also considering new ordinances for safe firearm storage and the regulation of outdoor dining areas.
- Ordinance requiring safe storage of firearms in residences
- Proposed amendments to allow closing Main Street and Local Access (Alley) streets to vehicular traffic
- Proposed ordinance adding Chapter 13.30 regarding Streetaries Outdoor Dining Areas
- Three-year master agreement with Saviano Construction, Inc. for tennis court repair
- Resolution for South Bayside Waste Management Authority to acquire property at 1245 San Carlos Avenue, Unit E
City Council Special and Regular Meeting
The City Council will provide feedback on the Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing design and discuss potential revenue-generating ballot measures. The body will also consider several ordinances regarding zero-emission landscaping equipment and safe firearm storage.
- Contract for $228,995 with David J. Powers & Associates, Inc. for a 99-unit project at 3705 Haven Ave.
- Agreement to accept $4.5 million in state funds for a citywide electrification project.
- Ordinance requiring zero emission landscaping equipment (ZELE) and an associated rebate program.
- Ordinance requiring safe storage of firearms in residences.
- Public hearing on updating community amenities and appraised value processes for bonus level developments in Bayfront Area.
City Council Special and Regular Meeting
The City Council is meeting to adopt the budget and capital improvement plan for fiscal year 2023-24. The body will also consider a revised Housing Element for 2023-2031 and an ordinance requiring zero emission landscaping equipment.
- Adoption of FY 2023-24 budget, capital improvement plan, and salary schedule
- Proposed ordinance requiring zero emission landscaping equipment (ZELE)
- Authorization of revised Housing Element for 2023-2031 planning period
- Contract amendment for Middle Avenue bicycle lane pilot with Chrisp Company
- Five-year HVAC maintenance agreement with ADVNC Air Technologies
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget and capital improvement plan. The body will also consider ordinances regarding zero emission landscaping equipment and administrative citations.
- Public hearing on proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget and capital improvement plan
- Construction contract for McGuire and Hester for the Haven Avenue Streetscape project
- Proposed ordinance requiring the use of zero emission landscaping equipment (ZELE)
- Proposed ordinance adding Chapter 1.15 Administrative Citations and amending Chapter 8.04 Nuisances
- Resolution approving projects for FY 2023-24 funds from Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings on land use permits and planned development revisions. The body is also considering changes to the Utility Users Tax and the removal of a drought surcharge for municipal water customers.
- Agreement with Bigbreak, LLC (Chefables) for food services at Belle Haven Child Development Center not to exceed $100,000
- Public hearing on noise limit exception for pool heating equipment at 100 Terminal Ave
- Public hearing on restaurant use, alcohol consumption, and outdoor seating at 961 El Camino Real
- Proposed reduction of the Utility Users Tax
- Resolution to remove the stage 2 drought surcharge from Menlo Park Municipal Water bills
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will provide direction on a "Streetaries" outdoor dining program and Caltrain grade separation alternatives. The body will also consider contracts for stormwater and road projects and select an aquatics operator for Burgess Pool.
- Contract with Rincon Consultants Inc. for $137,459 for environmental analysis at 980-1030 O’Brien Drive
- Construction contract for Chrysler Stormwater Pump Station Improvement project with Anderson Pacific Engineering Construction, Inc.
- Construction contract for Ravenswood Avenue Resurfacing project with Radius Earthwork Inc.
- Appropriation of $13,000 San Mateo County 2023 Summer Enrichment Grant for Belle Haven Youth Center
- Selection of an aquatics operator for Burgess Pool and the future Menlo Park Community Campus aquatics center
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider the design of a bikeway and no parking zones on Middle Avenue. The body is also deciding on funding for community allocations and the city's shuttle program. Other discussions include selecting an operator for the Burgess Pool.
- Bikeway design and no parking zones on Middle Avenue
- Abandonment of public utility easements at 1701 and 1715 Bay Laurel Drive
- Funding agreement amendment with Bohannon Development Company for Chrysler Pump Station
- San Mateo County Shuttle Program applications for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25
- 2022-23 community funding allocations
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider designs for the Middle Avenue bikeway and the selection of an aquatics operator for Burgess Pool. The body is also deciding on funding allocations for 2022-23 community projects and the continuation of remote/hybrid meetings.
- Proposed no-parking zones and bikeway design for Middle Avenue
- Abandonment of public utility easements at 1701 and 1715 Bay Laurel Drive
- Funding agreement amendment with Bohannon Development Company for Chrysler Pump Station
- Application for San Mateo County Shuttle Program funding for 2023-24 and 2024-25
- 2022-23 community funding allocation recommendations
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to fill a vacancy on the council. The body will consider appointing a member to the District 5 seat for the unexpired term of former Councilmember Mueller.
- Appointment of a City Council member for District 5
- Swearing in of the new City Councilmember
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council is meeting to appoint a member to the District 5 seat for the unexpired term of former Councilmember Mueller. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of the new councilmember.
- Appointment of a City Council member for District 5 (Staff Report 23-002-CC)
- Swearing in of new City Councilmember