Menlo Park public meetings in 2020
8 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
This special meeting includes the certification of the November 3, 2020 election results, recognition of outgoing councilmembers and mayor, swearing in of new councilmembers, and selection of the 2021 Mayor and Vice Mayor. The council will also appoint representatives to regional agencies and subcommittees, and consider an ordinance to adopt the 2021 meeting schedule. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.
- Adopt Resolution No. 6579 canvassing November 3, 2020 election results
- Swearing in of City Councilmembers
- Selection of 2021 Mayor and Vice Mayor
- Appoint representatives to regional agencies and advisory bodies
- First reading of Ordinance No. 1074 to adopt 2021 meeting schedule
Planning Commission
The Menlo Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: two single-family home demolitions and rebuilds with accessory units, a nine-unit residential building with below-market-rate units, and a new multi-generational community center with a library at 100-110 Terminal Avenue. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to COVID-19, with public comment accepted online or by phone.
- Use permit for new two-story home with ADU at 680 Lemon Street
- Use permit for new two-story home at 505 Central Avenue
- Architectural control for nine-unit building with 3 BMR units at 1162 El Camino Real (deferred)
- Architectural control and use permit for new community center at 100-110 Terminal Avenue
- Approval of minutes from November 16, 2020 meeting
Complete Streets Commission
The Complete Streets Commission will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, receive updates on transportation projects, and re-evaluate its 2020-2021 workplan for recommendation to the City Council. The agenda also includes informational updates on major projects and reports from eight subcommittees covering topics like active transportation, climate action, downtown access, and safe routes to school.
- Approve November 12, 2020 special meeting minutes
- Update on ongoing/upcoming transportation projects and subcommittee alignment with City Council priorities
- Re-evaluate and recommend 2020-2021 workplan to City Council
- Update on major project status
- Reports from eight subcommittees including Active Transportation Network, Climate Action Plan, and Safe Routes to School
City Council Meeting
The Menlo Park City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a public hearing on proposed solid waste rate increases for 2021-2025 and a pilot program to provide financial relief on solid waste and water bills. The consent calendar includes agreements for a stormwater pump station, a power purchase agreement termination, and a housing program contract. Other business includes community funding allocations and an outdoor dining grant program.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 6603 to increase solid waste rates for 2021-2025 and encumber up to $1.5 million to smooth rate increases
- Resolution No. 6605 to implement a pilot program (Jan 1-Jun 30, 2021) providing financial relief on solid waste and water bills, appropriating $164,000 from the general fund
- Authorize new funding agreement with Bohannon Development Company for Chrysler stormwater pump station, terminating 2017 agreement (Resolution No. 6601)
- Authorize contract amendment with Hello Housing for below market rate housing programs, not to exceed $145,000, extending term to Jan 31, 2021
- Authorize termination of power purchase agreement with Cupertino Electric
Planning Commission
The Menlo Park Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and study session on a proposal by Andrew Morcos for Greystar to redevelop 165 Jefferson Drive (Menlo Flats) with 158 multi-family units and 15,000 square feet of commercial space in an eight-story building. The project includes a below-market-rate housing agreement for 21 affordable units, heritage tree removal permits, and a hazardous materials use permit for a diesel generator. The commission will also hear a presentation on ADU regulations and review draft 2021 meeting dates.
- Public hearing and study session for 165 Jefferson Drive mixed-use project (158 units, 15,000 sq ft commercial)
- Below-market-rate housing agreement requiring 15% (21 units) affordable
- Heritage tree removal permits and hazardous materials use permit for diesel generator
- Presentation on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations
- Review of draft 2021 Planning Commission meeting dates
City Council Meeting
The Menlo Park City Council will hold a special meeting to consider whether to temporarily close city facilities and issue other emergency orders to protect the public from anticipated COVID-19 spikes during the winter holidays. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations with several employee unions. Public participation is via webinar or phone due to the COVID-19 emergency.
- Request for direction on temporary closure of city facilities and emergency orders related to COVID-19
- Closed session on labor negotiations with AFSCME Local 829, SEIU Local 521, Police Sergeants Association, Police Officers' Association, and unrepresented management
- Closed session consultation with Director of Emergency Services and Interim City Attorney on threat to public services
City Council Meeting
The Menlo Park City Council will consider adopting the city's transportation master plan and provide direction on waste rate smoothing options for 2021-2025. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month, a Housing Commission workplan, and an Environmental Quality Commission report on climate action strategies. Consent items include amending a water meter reading services agreement and extending a notification process for large development projects.
- Adopt transportation master plan (Staff Report #20-252-CC)
- Waste rate smoothing options for 2021-2025
- Amend agreement with First Response Metering for water meter reading services
- Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month
- Housing Commission 2020-2021 workplan
Planning Commission
The Menlo Park Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four use permit requests, including revisions to a home at 333 Pope Street, demolitions and new construction at 341 Terminal Avenue and 1285 Middle Avenue, and an architectural control request for a cooling unit enclosure at 2494 Sand Hill Road. The commission will also review a staff determination of substantial conformance for changes at 445 Oak Court. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.
- Use permit revision for exterior modifications at 333 Pope Street (Staff Report #20-048-PC)
- Use permit to demolish and rebuild at 341 Terminal Avenue with ADU (Staff Report #20-049-PC)
- Use permit to demolish and rebuild at 1285 Middle Avenue (Staff Report #20-050-PC)
- Architectural control for 60-ton cooling unit enclosure at 2494 Sand Hill Road (Staff Report #20-047-PC)
- Review of substantial conformance determination for 445 Oak Court