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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov City Council

SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Date: 9/30/2025
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Locations: Teleconference and
City Council Chambers
751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Special Session
A. Call To Order
Mayor Combs called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.

B. Roll Call

Present: Combs, Nash, Schmidt, Taylor, Wise

Absent: None
Staff: City Manager Justin Murphy, City Attorney Nira Doherty, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk Judi A. Herren
C. Closed Session
C1. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 Property location: 515 Sandlewood St., Menlo Park, CA
City negotiators: Justin I.C. Murphy, Nira Doherty, Tim Wong Under negotiation: Price, terms of payment, property negotiations Regular Session
D. Call To Order
Mayor Combs recalled the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.

E. Report from Closed Session
No reportable action.

F. Agenda Review
The City Council pulled item I4. for discussion.

G. Public Comment
• Phil Bahr spoke in support of the allocations that have been made to the senior programming at the Belle Haven Community Campus (BHCC) and in support of senior committees or advocates.
• Patrick Killelea spoke in support of gas-powered leaf blower enforcement. • Mu Yam Li spoke in support of classes offered at BHCC and in opposition to the limitation on City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov the student enrollment.
• Arlene Navaro spoke in opposition of class registration limits and requirements for senior classes.

The City Council received clarification on how to report gas-powered leaf blower violations.

H. Presentations and Proclamations
H1. Proclamation: JobTrain 60th anniversary (Attachment) Mayor Combs introduced the proclamation.

JobTrain President and CEO Barrie Hathaway and Employment Specialist Larry Moody accepted the proclamation and made a presentation (Attachment).

H2. Proclamation: National Service Dog Month (Attachment) Mayor Combs introduced the proclamation.

Paws for Purple Hearts representatives Mary Kate Cipollone and Marjorie Le Reste accepted the proclamation (Attachment).

H3. Proclamation: National Preparedness Month (Attachment) Mayor Combs introduced the proclamation.
• Jenny Michele spoke in support of disaster and emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Brandon Bond accepted the proclamation (Attachment).

I. Consent Calendar
I1. Accept the City Council meeting minutes for August 26, 2025 (Attachment) I2. Authorize the city manager to execute an amended memorandum of understanding with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to complete the landscaping phase of the Willow Road and U.S. Highway 101 project (Staff Report #25-141-CC)
The City Council discussed the project duration and final steps for the landscaping of Willow Road and U.S. Highway 101.

I3. Consider and adopt a resolution proposing to abandon public right-of-way adjacent to 100 Terminal Ave. (Staff Report #25-144-CC)
I4. Authorize the city manager to execute an amendment to the aquatics operator agreement and appropriate $300,477 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance to sustain and restore operating hours at City-owned swim centers (Staff Report #25-145-CC) • Orion Blue-Smith spoke in support of the agreement amendment (Attachment).

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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov • Robert Hubbell spoke in support of the agreement amendment. • Robert Peck spoke in opposition of additional funding for the pool operator until detailed financial records are received.
• Alix Gallagher spoke in support of increased transparency of the BHCC facility, programs, classes and activities and the aquatic operator agreement amendment. • James Rohr spoke in support of an independent audit of aquatic operator’s financials. • Meredith Rohr spoke in opposition of an agreement amendment with increased costs and reduced hours and services.
• Jesus Soto spoke in support of an independent audit of aquatic operator’s financials. • Stephan Mouradian spoke in support of the agreement amendment. • Dave Gildea spoke on the cost savings to the city from the current pool operator agreement and in support of retaining Team Sheeper.
• Pam Jones spoke in opposition of the agreement amendment and in support of a Belle Haven Pool task force.
• Juliana Morrow spoke in support of programing at the Burgess Pool and of the current pool operator and agreement amendment.

The City Council received clarification on the selection of a consultant for the aquatic operator independent financial review.

The City Council discussed a Belle Haven “hybrid model” task force, community input to advise the Belle Haven Pool needs, agreement term length, the payment recommended and number of lifeguards covering the two pools.

ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Wise), authorize the city manager to execute an amendment to the aquatics operator agreement with Team Sheeper, Inc. to sustain and restore operating hours at Cityowned swim centers effective Oct. 1, and appropriate $300,477 from the General Fund unassigned fund balance for fiscal year 2025-26 for this amendment, passed 3-2 (Nash and Taylor dissenting).

ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Taylor), to approve the consent calendar, with the exception of item I4., passed unanimously.

J. Public Hearing
J1. Consider approval of the Parkline Master Plan Project and 1) adopt a resolution to certify the final environmental impact report, make California Environmental Quality Act findings, adopt a statement of overriding considerations for significant and unavoidable impacts, and adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program; 2) adopt a resolution to amend the General Plan Land Use Element and Land Use Map; 3) introduce, read the title, and waive further reading of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add the C-1-S (Administrative, Professional, and Research District, Special) district, amend the Zoning Map to rezone the project site to the C-1-S district and incorporate a new “X” overlay district, and approve the conditional development permit; 4) introduce, read the title, and waive further reading of an ordinance to adopt the development agreement; 5) adopt a resolution to approve the vesting tentative map; and 6) and adopt a resolution to approve the below market rate housing agreement for the Parkline Master Plan Project located at 201, 301 and 333 Ravenswood Ave. and 555 and 565 Middlefield Rd. (Staff Report #25-143-CC)
Principal Planner Corinna Sandmeier made a presentation (Attachment).

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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov Lane Partners Principal Mark Murray made a presentation (Attachment).

Mayor Combs opened the public hearing.
• Phil Bahr spoke on concerns to the size of the buildings and the amount of office space and employees.
• Jenny Michele spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Frankie Enzler spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Will Oursler spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Kristen Gracia spoke in support of the Parkline project and considerations for school district impacts.
• Sue spoke in support of the Parkline project and the inclusion of greenspace buffer assurances, taller construction debris and sound wall, gated keycard access to the parking garage adjacent to Burges Classic, ingress only from Laurel Street to apartment complex and bike paths. • Lusann Yang spoke in support of the Parkline project and increased housing. • Peter Lezak spoke on concerns related to impacts and noise to neighbors of the project and in support of reducing the height of parking garages and no truck traffic during construction on D Street.
• Bob MacDonald spoke in support of incorporating the Christian Science Church into the Parkline project.
• Cade Cannedy spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Karen Grove spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Davena Gentry spoke on concerns related to bird safety. • Elysa Gurman spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Paul Collacchi spoke on concerns related to the amount of allocated office square footage. • Pam Jones spoke in support of the Parkline project.
• Athena Ierokomos spoke in support of the Parkline project and class 4 bike lanes. • Peter Colby spoke on the construction impacts to SRI employees, in support of the reduction of parking garage sizes and concerns on amount of office square footage. • Zachary Angleminer spoke in support of housing and affordable housing and on a climate focused site.
• Rob Wellington spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Will spoke in support of the Parkline project.
• James Simonson spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Mark Doherty spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Jordan Grimes spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Carolyn Shepard spoke in support of the Parkline project with the inclusion of special needs and extremely low income housing.
• Paola Arellano-Rosales spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Judith Asher spoke in support of the Parkline project and on concerns to traffic impacts to Burgess Classic.
• Adina Levin spoke on the development timeline, in support of the Parkline project and concerns on retail options.
• Katherine Dumont spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Meryl Stone spoke in support of the Parkline project. • Patti Fry requested clarification on the type of project, less office space and recommended approving the original redevelopment project.

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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov Mayor Combs closed the public hearing.

The City Council took a recess at 9:48 p.m.

The City Council reconvened at 10:00 p.m.

The City Council received clarification on residential completion timeline, impacts to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers, non-residential development size, Buildings P, S and T for future development, the adjacent property owned by Presidio Bay Ventures and Parkline project safe routes and vehicular traffic on Laurel Street, dark sky and bird safe design standards and waivers, mitigation of traffic and noise impacts to neighbors, max retail, commercial and office square footage and max 925,000 square footage of office/research and development (R&D) with additional commercial, retail and amenities uses.

The City Council discussed automobile and bike/ped traffic impacts and mitigation, citywide prohibition of BSL3 and 4 (Biosafety Level 3 and 4), additional funds in the amount of $10 million each for office buildings 3 and 5 after receiving Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

ACTION: By acclamation, the City Council extended the meeting past 11 p.m.

ACTION: Motion and second (Nash/ Wise), to approve the following actions related to the Parkline Master Plan Project:

Adopt a resolution to 1) certify the final environmental impact report (Final EIR) analyzes the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project and make the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings to address impacts, including a statement of overriding considerations for significant and unavoidable environmental effects that would result from the proposed project, and 2) approve the mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) for the proposed project to mitigate impacts to less than significant with mitigation or reduce significant and unavoidable impacts; Adopt a resolution to amend the General Plan Land Use Element to allow for the proposed land uses (intensity and density) in the Commercial land use designation and amend the General Plan Land Use Map to change the land use designation for the property at 201 Ravenswood Ave. to Commercial (Professional and Administrative offices);
Introduce, read the title, and waive further reading of an ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add the C-1-S (Administrative, Professional, and Research District, Special) district, amend the Zoning Map and rezone the project site from C-1(X) (Administrative and Professional District, (Restrictive)), R-1-S (Residential Single Family, Suburban), and P (Parking) to the proposed C-1-S (Administrative, Professional and Research, Special) district and to include the “X” Conditional Development combining district overlay, and approve a conditional development permit (CDP) to develop the proposed project through a master plan, and outline the performance standards, development regulations (e.g. open space, design controls), project requirements for the implementation of the master plan (e.g. project phasing, operational requirements), and other project conditions that address site-specific topics, with modifications to the CDP to include a cap for office/research and development (R&D) space of 925,000 square feet and the balance for commercial amenity or commercial/retail space within the total 1 million square feet cap for non-residential uses, and the incorporation of “Dark Skies” guidelines to minimize light pollution from project lighting where appropriate;
Adopt a resolution to approve a vesting tentative map (VTM) to manage parcelization to implement the City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov master plan, abandon existing easements and future reserved rights-of-way, identify new public access and utility easements, and site infrastructure;
Introduce, read the title, and waive further reading of an ordinance to adopt a development agreement (DA) between the City and the project applicant for vested rights in exchange for community benefits and assurances on the timing and phasing of the proposed project, with modifications to the DA to limit office/R&D space to 925,000 square feet within the 1 million square feet cap on non-residential space and the balance for commercial amenity or commercial/retail space; and Adopt a resolution to approve the below market rate (BMR) housing agreement for on-site BMR units in accordance with the City’s BMR Ordinance and to dedicate an approximately 1.6-acre parcel to a nonprofit affordable housing developer to provide up to 154 affordable residential units, passed unanimously.

K. Regular Business
K1. Approve advisory body annual work plans for the Environmental Quality Commission, Finance and Audit Commission, and Housing Commission and provide direction on and approve annual work plans for the Complete Streets Commission, Library Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission (Staff Report #25-146-CC)
Deputy City Clerk Sarah Sandoval made a presentation (Attachment). • Ken Kershner spoke on concerns related to Complete Streets Commission (CSC) priorities and support for an ad hoc subcommittee focused on bike lanes on El Camino Real. • Athena Ierokomos spoke in support of the language for CSC work plan Goal no. 3 as originally approved by the CSC.
• Sally Cole spoke in support of the language for CSC work plan Goal no. 3 as originally approved by the CSC.
• Pam Jones spoke in support of prioritizing the Housing Commission work plan goal for antidisplacement.

The City Council received clarification on Senate Bill (SB) 330 considerations for CSC Goal no. 3, the number of projects that require a TIA (Transportation Impact Analysis) and/or EIR (Environmental Impact Report), staff time considerations for CSC work plan Goal no. 3, the last development project that was brought before the CSC, Finance and Audit Commission review items and Housing Commission anti-displacement efforts.

The City Council discussed options for CSC Goal no. 3, the value of commission feedback and review, concerns related to adding steps to development review processes and timelines, education opportunities for commissioners, CSC review items related to downtown housing and implications for commission review of City budgets.

The City Council directed:
• Staff to provide language option 2 for CSC Goal no. 3 with the inclusion of a pilot review of two development projects, to be delivered to the City Council as informational items • Modification of Library Commission Goal no. 4 to clarify that a City Council study session can be added to a City Council agenda by the Library Commission City Councilmember liaison • Removal of Library Commission Goal no. 6 and Parks and Recreation Commission Goal no. 6 ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Nash), to approve the annual work plans for the following advisory City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov bodies: Environmental Quality, Finance and Audit and Housing Commissions and revise and approve Complete Streets, Library and Park and Recreations Commissions work plans, passed unanimously.

K2. Approve third amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Menlo Park and City Manager Justin Murphy (Staff Report #25-149-CC)
Administrative Services Director Brittany Mello introduced the item.

ACTION: Motion and second (Taylor/ Wise), to approve the third amendment to the employment agreement with Justin Murphy for city manager services, passed unanimously.

L. Informational Items
L1. City Council agenda topics: October 2025 (Staff Report #25-148-CC) L2. City Council fiscal year 2025-26 work plan update (Staff Report #25-142-CC) The City Council requested this item be added to the next agenda.

L3. Communitywide electrification program: Home Upgrade Services progress report (Staff Report #25-147-CC)
M. City Manager Report
City Manager Murphy reported out on his appreciation of serving as city manager.

N. City Councilmember Reports
Mayor Combs and City Councilmember Schmidt reported out on public works open house.

O. Adjournment
Mayor Combs adjourned the meeting at 12:40 a.m.

Assistant to the City Manager/ City Clerk Judi Herren
These minutes were approved at the City Council meeting October 21, 2025.

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Proclamation
RECOGNIZING JOBTRAIN’S 60th ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, JobTrain was founded in 1965 in the City of Menlo Park with a bold vision: to help those most in need gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to succeed, and for sixty years it has remained true to that mission; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, JobTrain has served as a lifeline for individuals and families, transforming lives through career training, education and supportive services that offer not just a hand up, but a pathway to lasting stability and dignity; and
WHEREAS, JobTrain has continually expanded its reach, growing from its Menlo Park roots to serve communities to the north, south, and even to the coastal region, operating Career Centers in South San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, North Fair Oaks, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto and San Jose, fulfilling its promise to meet people where they are and to deliver opportunity where it is needed most; and WHEREAS, for over six decades JobTrain has trained and empowered more than 190,000 people through programs in Healthcare, Construction, Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Property Management, Building Maintenance and more, preparing graduates for careers that change not only their lives, but also strengthen families and communities; and
WHEREAS, JobTrain has been a place of hope, of second chances and of new beginnings, where the ringing of the graduate bell signifies success that rings true; and WHEREAS, the City of Menlo Park is proud to recognize JobTrain not only as a vital institution born in this community, but as a beacon of equity and opportunity that has carried its legacy outward while staying firmly rooted here; and
WHEREAS, JobTrain’s unwavering commitment to helping those most in need and proud history of transforming lives and changing communities, has proved for six decades that potential can become prosperity; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Drew
Combs, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, do hereby honor and acknowledge
JobTrain’s 60th anniversary.

Drew Combs, Mayor
September 30, 2025
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60 Years
H1-PRESENTATION
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When it is a new model
for a new economy
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When is a pencil
not just a pencil?When it’s someone’s first step towardwriting their own story.A pencil isn’t just for taking notes –It’s for sketching out futures. New Skills,career plans and confidence begin here.

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When is a backpack
not just a backpack?When it’s the weight of a lifetime carried into a classroomMany of our participants come carrying more than supplies – trauma, debt, language barriers. We lighten that load through compassionate support for the whole person.

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When is a door
not just a door?When it opens into a future someonenever thought possible. Sometimes it’s the door to a training lab.Sometimes it’s the door to a job interview.Always, it’s the start of something bigger.

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JOURNEY TO ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
By engaging with JobTrain, our clients will be supported by a process which will assist them moving from left to right. Because not all clients will arrive at JobTrain on the far left, we will meet them wherever they are on thi s
diagram and support their momentum to the right.

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Steps to Economic Independence - 2026
Career Training
Skills Upgrade
Stabilization and Support
Mobility
Career Advancement Coaching, In-House Advanced Training, College PathwaysTech, Healthcare, Construction Trades, Culinary Arts, Property ManagementESL, Digital Skills, HSE/GED, Job ReadinessRapid Employment, Food, Housing, Legal Services, Cash Relief, Child Care, Wellness Services 200
625
800
2500
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Measurable Impact Where It Matters
4,338
total clients served
in FY24
97%
from low-income
backgrounds
74%+
CTE graduates placed
in careers (FY24)
$27.52
average CTE wage for
starting employees (FY24)
80%
CTE Course Completion
(FY24)
93%
BIPOC
15%
formerly
incarcerated
46%
young adults
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SJ
HMB
NFO
SSF
EPA
Economic Advancement Centers• Focused on economic advancement and mobility through jobs, careers and business entrepreneurship • Located in under-resourced, underserved communities• Curated to the needs of each community• Doorway to the full suite of partner organization services
• Wrap around supportive services
delivery, addressing barriers to success
• Program and service navigation• Partnerships with local service providers MP
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“… the EAC-SSF is reaching the highest-need members of North San Mateo County communities. The Center truly reflects equity in practice: ensuring all members of the community get what they need to pursue their aspirations.” FY25 Outcomes (JobTrain Only)
1,978 Clients Served9,947 Services Delivered
581 Job Placements$22.68/hr Average Wages
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Proclamation
NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH SEPTEMBER 2025
WHEREAS, service dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including but not limited to retrieving objects, assisting with balance, giving seizure or diabetic or other medical alerts, and assisting those with psychiatric disabilities or visual impairments; and
WHEREAS, service dogs also serve our nation’s wounded warriors suffering from conditions such as posttraumatic stress and traumatic brain injury, and provide companionship to their humans while inspiring confidence that allows their humans to better manage disabilities and live fuller lives; and WHEREAS, service dogs, service dog trainers, and service organizations empower people with disabilities to lead lives with greater independence by providing best-in-class training, ongoing follow-up services, and a deeply committed community of support; and
WHEREAS, before being paired with a human, each service dog requires months of training and practice, and before dogs are placed as potential companions, they must be raised in an environment that is conducive to learning; and
WHEREAS, across America, hundreds of canines are raised by volunteer puppy raisers each year who agree to provide a safe environment, attend classes, teach manners and basic commands, provide for food, veterinary expenses, and transportation, and agree to give up the puppy after an 18-month time period; and WHEREAS, National Service Dog Month aims to highlight the benefits of service dogs and the laws protecting them, as well as the invaluable impact service dogs have on the lives of people living with disabilities; and WHEREAS, National Service Dog Month is also a time to celebrate the extraordinary work of service dogs, who dedicate their lives to help their human companions, and those who work with service dogs across the world; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Drew
Combs, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, do hereby proclaim and celebrate September 2025 as National Service Dog Month in Menlo
Park.

Drew Combs, Mayor
September 30, 2025
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Proclamation
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH SEPTEMBER 2025
WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month is observed annually in September to promote awareness and encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to prepare for emergencies and disasters; and WHEREAS, National Preparedness Month is also an opportunity to pay tribute to City of Menlo Park first responders who put themselves at risk for the safety of the community. These brave law enforcement officers, dispatchers, firefighters, public works and emergency services personnel exemplify the compassion and commitment that help strengthen our community; and
WHEREAS, catastrophic disasters continue to increase in frequency and severity, impacting individuals, families, businesses and communities, highlighting the critical importance of preparedness; and WHEREAS, taking steps toward personal preparedness and ensuring that our households, workplaces, schools, houses of worship and community-based organizations are prepared for any disaster can reduce fatalities and economic devastation following a major crisis; and WHEREAS, preparing includes plotting an evacuation route from home and work, knowing how neighbors will help each other and knowing how to get information from trusted sources, including the city of Menlo Park, San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management, local police and fire agencies; and WHEREAS, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every citizen in Menlo Park and all citizens are urged to make preparedness a priority and work together to ensure that individuals, families, businesses and communities are ready for disasters and emergencies of any type; and WHEREAS, the City of Menlo Park is committed to supporting preparedness efforts, providing resources, and promoting education and awareness to ensure that all community members have the tools and knowledge necessary to protection themselves and their community; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Drew
Combs, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, do hereby proclaim and celebrate September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in
Menlo Park.

Drew Combs, Mayor
September 30, 2025
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Hello
I4-PUBLIC COMMENT
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3 months old, at Burgess. first time in the water!
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8 Years old. Meeting the g.o.a.t., Katie Ledecky.

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Representing our community in the West Bay Swim League
Continue operations at our pools, without interruptionsPlease approve agenda item #I-4 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Thank you!
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Parkline Master Plan Project
201, 301 and 333 Ravenswood Ave.
555 and 556 Middlefield Rd.

Corinna Sandmeier, Principal Planner
1 J1-STAFF PRESENTATION
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Meeting Format
 Introduction by staff Presentation by applicant Clarifying questions Public comment City Council review and action - Consider whether to introduce ordinances and adopt resolutions to approve the project
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Project location
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Existing Conditions
 38 R&D buildings and
church building
 1.38 million square feet Secure campus
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Proposed Site Plan
 Up to 800 dwelling units 1 million square feet of
nonresidential development
- 3 existing bldgs. to remain
 Publicly-accessible open
space
 Bike/pedestrian connections
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City Council review and actions
 Consider and determine whether to take the following actions:
- Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), make CEQA findings, adopt a statement of overriding considerations for significant and unavoidable impacts, and approve the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the project (Attachment B); - Amend the General Plan Land Use Element and the General Plan Land Use Map (Attachment C);
- Amend the Zoning Ordinance, amend the Zoning Map, rezone the project site, and approve a Conditional Development Permit (CDP) (Attachment D); - Approve the Vesting Tentative Map (VTM) (Attachment E);- Enter into a Development Agreement (DA) between the City and the project applicant (Attachment F); and - Approve the Below Market Rate (BMR) housing agreement (Attachment G).

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Planning Commission Review/Recommendation
 Adopted a resolution recommending approval to the City Council of the following:
- Certification of the Final EIR- Approval of the project entitlements  Highlighted for City Council’s consideration the Commission’s desire that the applicant add additional ground floor retail to the project.

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Environmental Impact Report
 Draft EIR released on June 20, 2024 Identifies significant and unavoidable impacts in the following topic areas: construction noise, construction vibration, cumulative construction noise, and historical resources  All other topic areas less than significant or less than significant with mitigation
 Final EIR released on July 7, 2025
- Includes a response to all substantive comments and revisions to the draft EIR
 No change in impacts identified in the Final EIR
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General Plan Amendment
 Text amendment to the General Plan Commercial designation in the Land Use Element
- Increase the non-residential FAR from 40% to 50% to comport with the maximum FAR allowed in the proposed C-1-S zoning district - Revise description of “Professional and Administrative Office” to add “neighborhood-serving retail and services” as a compatible use  General Plan Land Use Designations Map
- Change designation of the parcel at 201 Ravenswood Avenue from Residential to Commercial
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Proposed C-1-S (Administrative, Professional and
Research, Special) District Up to 30 dwelling units per acre Residential FAR: 40-100%, based on density Max. non-residential FAR: 50% Discreet development standards - Permitted uses- Density and intensity- Building height- Open space- Transportation Demand Management (TDM) requirements- LEED standards  Not specific to Parkline Could apply to other parcels within ½ mile radius of a major transit stop Requires a CDP to set specific design standards City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Conditional Development Permit
 Enables comprehensive redevelopment of the project site Sets permitted and conditionally permitted uses for the proposed project
- Biosafety levels
 Includes modifications to C-1-S zoning district regulations and MPMC 16.92 (signage) and sets project-specific design standards - Increased open space minimums- Parkline development regulations and design guidelines- Master sign program  Includes phasing, operational requirements and other projectspecific conditions of approval to carry out the proposed project City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Development Regulations and Design Standards
 Modify zoning regulations, including
- Increased height- Decreased minimum lot sizes and setbacks- Increased parking maximums for residential uses  Project-specific design requirements specific to individual residential and non-residential components, including - Massing- Building modulations- Building projections- Exterior materials- Building entrances- Ground floor transparency- Frontage landscaping City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Development Agreement
 Provide community benefits in exchange for vested rights - Non-residential square footage cap of 1 million square feet- Project phasing- Biosafety levels (removal of existing BSL-3)- Parkland dedication and funding- Publicly accessible open space/event space- Transportation/commuter shuttle- Affordable housing land dedication- PILOT (payment in-lieu of property taxes) agreement- Sustainability/recycled water infrastructure- Other benefits  Applicant vested rights
- 8-year initial term with two 6-year extensions- Limits future impact fees- Phased development- Streamlined review for potential amendments to the site plan City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Below Market Rate Housing
 Up to 251 below market rate units
- 97 (15%) inclusionary units- Up to 154 units in 100% affordable building (R3) Proposed BMR units
Total units BMR units
R1 (rental apartments) 300 45R2 (rental apartments) 300 45R3 (100% affordable bldg./rental apartments) up to 154 up to 154TH 1 (detached townhomes) 19 3 TH 2 (attached townhomes) 27
4 Total up to 800 up to 251
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Updates since Planning Commission meeting
 Development Agreement:
- Definition of “modified project approval” removed reference to 45,000 sf of commercial amenity or retail space
- Publicly accessible open space easement agreement
 Conditional Development Permit:
- Interface with Burgess Classics
• Parking Garage 3 • Privacy screening
- Bicycle infrastructure within intersection of Laurel St. and Ravenswood Ave.  Draft resolutions and ordinances
- Clarification and formatting edits
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City Council review and actions
 Adopt resolutions to:
- Certify the Final EIR, make CEQA findings, adopt a statement of overriding considerations for significant and unavoidable impacts, and approve the MMRP for the proposed project (Attachment B):
- Amend the General Plan Land Use Element and the General Plan Land Use Map (Attachment C);
- Approve the VTM (Attachment E); and- Approve the BMR housing agreement (Attachment G).  Introduce ordinances to:
- Amend the Zoning Ordinance, amend the Zoning Map, rezone the project site, and approve a CDP (Attachment D); and
- Enter into a DA between the City and the project applicant (Attachment F).

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Thank you
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PARKLINE
September 30, 2025
J1-APPLICANT PRESENTATION City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes September 30, 2025

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• Update research and development campus with modern sustainable facilities to further SRI’s mission. • Consolidate SRI campus and provide for expansion ability in new facilities that will attract the best and the brightest.
• Plan for continuous operations of SRI during construction.

Lane’s Assignment from SRI Introduction
LANE’S ASSIGNMENT FROM SRI
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Share the SRI
campus with
the community.

Improve bike
and pedestrian
access and
safety.

Provide
housing that
emphasizes
affordability.

Promote
sustainability
and carbon
reduction.

Respect
neighborhood
edges and
aesthetics.

Parkline's principles
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• Significant requests to maximize housing at 800 homes with focus on affordability • Desire to keep heights and density as low as possible, especially on Laurel and to place buffers against neighboring properties • Ensure planned bike paths connect with surrounding trail networks and offer access through the community • Agreement that site plan respect heritage trees
• Strong preference for research campus approach over traditional commercial/tech office feel • Near unanimous support for opening campus and adding field and community places in the plan 12 Community Meetings since 2021 | 1005 Survey Responses | 45 Site Tours What we heard
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• Significant Publicly Accessible Open Space
• 2.7 Acre Land Dedication to City for Recreational Field & Public Uses • 1.6 Acre Land Dedication to Nonprofit Developer (up to 154 Units of 100% Affordable Housing) • 2.5 Miles of Bicycle Trails & Bicycle Repair Kiosks
• 31% Total BMR Units
• Amenity Building with Publicly Accessible Café
• Removal of Co-Generation Power Plant
• Capacity for City Emergency Water Reservoir
• Contributions Towards (1) Middle Avenue Caltrain Crossing and (2) Railroad Quiet Zone Community benefits summary
TOTAL VALUATION $200 MILLION
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COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
What we heard: Housing
Lower density and elevation
directly adjacent to existing
family homes

PLAN UPDATE
Over 12 acres dedicated to
housing, increased with the
purchase of the Ravenswood
church site, enabling us to
lower elevation while
maintaining unit count.

PLAN UPDATE PLAN UPDATE PLAN UPDATE

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Preserve neighborhood
character with setbacks that
buffer and respect adjoining
properties
Added single-family style
townhomes directly adjacent
to existing family homes to
help preserve the character
of the neighborhood.

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Concentrate higher density
housing near transit at the
northwest corner along
Ravenswood

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Dedicate more than 1-acre
parcel to an affordable
housing developer.

Located a blend of marketrate and affordable rental
apartments near transit for
easy commuting and access.
$19.2M land dedication of

1.63-acre parcel and 60-year
ground lease to nonprofit
affordable developer for 154
units at 60% AMI.

Delivers 800 units with record setting 31.3% affordability level — doubling the City’s requirements. 549 Market Rate Units | 7 BMR For-Sale Units | 244 Affordable Rental Units, 154 at 60% AMI City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Community priorities support 40 units/acre (Jun.)
Initial proposal includes 400 units (Nov.)
3Q - 4Q 2021
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Council directs study of 600 units max (Jun.)
Increased base housing to 550 units, including land dedication for 100% affordable stand-alone project (Oct.) Planning Commission directs study of at least 700 units (Dec.) 3Q - 4Q 2022
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Increased base housing to 550 units, including land dedication for 100% affordable stand-alone project (Oct.) Agreement to study up to 800 units max (Feb.)
1Q 2023
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1Q 2023
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Housing Evolution
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1Q 2024
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COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
What we heard: Open space & amenities
Dedicate meaningful open green space as a
community priority

PLAN UPDATE
20 acres open space with 12 acres dedicated
to public access.

PLAN UPDATE

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Refine amenity spaces to reflect community
input
Opens SRI’s 63+ acre campus for the first time in a generation, with amenities for the entire community.

The plan integrates and adds to City’s open space network with 20 acres of new open space, including 12 acres dedicated to public access, connecting parks and trails.

Community gathering spaces will include:
event pavilion, community parks, active and
passive recreation areas, retail amenities
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COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
What we heard: Transportation & connectivity
Ensure bike and pedestrian
paths connect to
surrounding trail networks
and provide access through
the community

PLAN UPDATE
Bike lane improvements
along Laurel, Burgess and
Ravenswood; new bike lanes
incorporated within the site
and on city streets

PLAN UPDATE PLAN UPDATE PLAN UPDATE

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Address access and
circulation on Laurel
Redirected all traffic through
interior of the site and
reduced
Minimized access to Laurel

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Mitigate parking lot impacts
through thoughtful design,
parking restrictions.

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Incorporate traffic mitigation
measures
Dedicate garage closest to
Burgess Classics
neighborhood for office
worker use only
$2M contribution to the City
of Menlo Park for nearby
transportation improvements
Parkline’s Balanced Plan includes miles of bike & pedestrian paths designed to enhance connectivity through Menlo Park.

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Planned
Future
Crossing

PROPERTY LINE

PROPERTY LINE

PROPERTY LINE

LAUREL STREET
v
1 EXHIBIT
18 2

EXHIBIT
19 4

EXHIBIT
20 5

EXHIBIT
20 3

EXHIBIT
19 PROPERTY LINE RAVENSWOOD AVENUE

PROPOSED CLASS I - SHARED USE PATH
(INTERNAL)

PROPOSED CLASS II OR CLASS III - ON STREET OR

BUFFERED
(LOOP ROAD - OFFICE ANDRESIDENTIAL)

PROPOSED CLASS IV - SEPARATED BIKE LANE
(CONVERT EXISTINGCLASS II BIKELANEON LAUREL TO CLASS IV)

PLANNED FUTURE CROSSING

PROPOSED PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

PROPOSED SECONDARY PEDESTRIAN

CIRCULATION

EXISTING CLASS II BIKE LANES
EXISTING CLASS III BIKE LAKES (“SHARROW”)

EXISTING

BIKE LANE

TO REMAIN
Bicycle and pedestrian safety
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Ravenswood - Multi-Use Path
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COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
What we heard: Safety
Prohibit use of BSL3 labs in
new spaces
Eliminate BSL3 adjacent to
residential

PLAN UPDATE
Agreement to decommission
existing BSL3, prohibit new
BSL3

PLAN UPDATE PLAN UPDATE PLAN UPDATE

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Provide a dedicated
emergency water reservoir
for city-wide benefit
Provide land to City for a 2-
3M gallon water reservoir for
long-term emergency
preparedness.

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Address security
considerations within the
plan

COMMUNITY WANT & NEED
Install safety fencing and
screening during
construction to limit noise,
dust, and impacts on
adjacent neighbors
Agreed to private
maintenance and patrol of
open spaces
Added planning element to
alleviate conflict points
Agreement to provide safety
fencing and screening at
[locations] throughout
duration of construction
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COMMUNITY BENEFITS
• Decommission existing natural gas cogeneration power plant (equivalent to eliminating 61M miles of driving annually).
• LEED certification or equivalent for all land
uses.
• Sustainable all-electric 100% carbon-free
design for all new buildings.
• Electric vehicle charging spaces.
• 30 acres of drought-tolerant landscaping
and bioretention improvements and
heritage tree preservation & replacement
program.

Achieves
emission
reductions
equivalent to
61M miles of
driving
annually
Sustainability
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Burgess Classics
• Protections now included in CDP (Zoning)
• Parking Garage 3
o Commitment that it will not increase in height
o Commitment that it will not move closer to Burgess Classics o Parking limited to Office users only
• Adjacent Housing
o Cannot exceed 2 stories (Needs City Council Input)
• Security Fence
o To be Added Across Entire Shared Property Line
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PRIVATE LOOP
ROAD
5’-0” LANDSCAPED BERM PARKING
GARAGE 3

CLASSICS OF

BURGESS PARK
PARKING GARAGE 3

OFFICE AMENITY
BUILDING 5’-0” LANDSCAPED BERM PRIVATE LOOP
ROAD
PARKING GARAGE 3 SECTION
PARKING GARAGE 3 WEST ELEVATION
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Laurel Street Character
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Updates based on May 2025 study session
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380,000 SF

REDUCTION IN OFFICE SPACE
Original commercial cap at 1.38M SF
Updated commercial cap at 1M SF (28% reduction)
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ELIMINATE BSL3 LABS
Prohibition of BSL3
Decommission existing BSL3 labs
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Entire Campus
*2024-25 FY
Commercial $ 1.293B**
Multifamily $ 525M**
Townhomes $ 115M
$2.5M per unit; below median home value
**Source: Economic Planning Systems, Inc.

Estimated
Property Value
$ 2.3B+
Current
Assessed Value *
$ 33M
40x increase
in tax basis
Commitment to PILOT Program,
ensuring Menlo Park receives 100%
of expected tax revenue
Additional fiscal considerations
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A138
Parkline and the City's Housing Element

WHAT WE HEARD AT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
• Current Housing Element (2023-2031)
o Reliant on Housing in Parkline (400 units with 15% affordable) o Housing Needs to Achieve TCO within the Cycle
o Current timing in 2030 assuming no delays
o Impacts of Jobs Calculated Regionally: Jobs within 30-minute drive or 45-minute alternative transportation
o 1.4 Million Jobs in the Region
• Retail
o Asked to explore adding in Revised CDP
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2x TOTAL UNITS

4.2x AFFORDABLE
COMP. TO 2021 PLAN
Original 400 total units, 60 affordable (15%)
Updated 800 total units, 251 affordable (31%)
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PARKLINE INCLUDES…
31% BMR

HIGHEST IN THE HISTORY OF MENLO PARK
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Master Plan
Project
approval
Residential
Close on church
site
Master Plan
Design guidelines
Residential
Architectural
review
Residential
Permitting for
R1 and R2
Residential
Begin construction
Commercial
Begin architecture
review
Develop Community
Park Plan
City-led community
engagement effort
What's To Come
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Thank You
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Parkline|High School Soccer Field - 11 x 11 - Minimum Dimensions (National Federation Of State High School Associations
300’
165’
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Parkline|High School Soccer Field - 11 x 11 - Recommended Dimensions (National Federation Of State High School Associations
330’
195’
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Parkline|High School Soccer Field - 11 x 11 - Recommended Dimensions (National Federation Of State High School Associations
330
’
195
’
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Parkline|Soccer Field - 7 x 7 - U6-
U8
U
8 U6-U8: 25-35 yards long by 15-25 yards wide
(7v7 format)
U9-U10: 55-65 yards long by 35-45 yards wide
(7v7 format) U11-U12: 70-80 yards long by 45-55
yards wide (9v9 format)
U
8 U
8 U
8 U
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Parkline|Soccer Field - 7 x 7 - U8 AND
U10
U1
0 U
8 U
8 U6-U8: 25-35 yards long by 15-25 yards wide
(7v7 format)
U9-U10: 55-65 yards long by 35-45 yards wide
(7v7 format) U11-U12: 70-80 yards long by 45-55
yards wide (9v9 format)
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Parkline|Soccer Field - 7 x 7 - U8 AND
U10
U1
0 U1
0 U
8 U6-U8: 25-35 yards long by 15-25 yards wide
(7v7 format)
U9-U10: 55-65 yards long by 35-45 yards wide
(7v7 format) U11-U12: 70-80 yards long by 45-55
yards wide (9v9 format)
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Parkline|Soccer Field - 9 x 9 -
U11
U1
1 U6-U8: 25-35 yards long by 15-25 yards wide
(7v7 format)
U9-U10: 55-65 yards long by 35-45 yards wide
(7v7 format) U11-U12: 70-80 yards long by 45-55
yards wide (9v9 format)
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Annual advisory body work
plans for 2025-26
Sarah Sandoval, Deputy City Clerk
1 K1-PRESENTATION
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Annual advisory body work plans
 Overview Staff recommendation Next steps
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Overview
 City Council Policy #CC-24-004
defines the policies and procedures and roles and responsibilities for Menlo Park appointed commissions and committees.  Per this policy, each advisory
body is required to develop an annual work plan in support of the City Council work plan and seek City Council approval no later than Sept. 30 of each year. 3 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Current advisory bodies
 Complete Streets Commission (CSC) Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) Finance and Audit Commission (FAC) Housing Commission (HC) Library Commission (LC) Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC)*The Planning Commission is exempt from this requirement as its functions are governed by the Menlo Park municipal code (Chapter 2.12) and State law (Government Code §65100 et seq, §65300-65401). 4 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Recommendation
 Approve work plans for:
- EQC- FAC- HC
 Provide direction related to policy, roles/responsibilities and advisory body purview on the following work plans :
- CSC- LC- PRC
 At this time, the City Council could revise or delete sections of work plans or approve as presented.
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Complete Streets Commission work plan
 Staff seeks direction on clarifying the CSC’s role on development projects in Goal no. 3.  CSC adopted language:
- Provide input and recommendations, as it relates to transportation, to the City Council on major land use and development projects for which a TIA (Transportation Impact Analysis) is required.  Additional options:
- Provide input and recommendations to the City Council on the City’s major development projects when the project’s impact on public streets, safety and transportation accessibility requires modification or an amendment to the City’s General Plan Circulation Element or to the Specific Plan Chapter F (Circulation). - Provide input and recommendations, as it relates to transportation, to the City Council and/or Planning Commission on the City’s major land use development projects that are not subject to SB 330 for which a TIA and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are required. 6 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Library Commission work plan
 Goal no. 4 – Complete and recommend a report on the “library of the future” to the City Council in fall 2025 that will include a request that the City Council hold a study session focused on the library - City staff requests clarification on the process by which commissioninitiated items should be added to a City Council agenda.  Goal no. 6 – Annually review library division budget in January, focusing on any potential impacts to library services
- City staff requests clarification on the role of advisory bodies in budgetary review.
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Parks and Recreation Commission work plan
 Goal no. 6 – Annually review departmental budget proposals, focusing on any impacts to parks and recreation services - City staff requests clarification on the role of advisory bodies in budgetary review.
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Next steps
 City Council discussion of 2025-26 work plans
- Staff recommends City Council review and approve advisory body work plans:
• Additional direction needed for CSC, LC and PRC
 Review items
- Provide edits (if any) to work plan language - Approve work plans with City Council updates included  Once approved
- Advisory body liaison staff will bring final City Council-approved work plans back to the advisory bodies - Final approved work plans will serve as the foundation of advisory body efforts and initiatives for 2025-26- In 2026, a representative from each advisory body will report out to the City Council on work plan progress and accomplishments 9 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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10 Thank you
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