City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 www.menlopark.gov City Council
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Date: 5/19/2026
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 Nash called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
B. Roll Call
Present: Combs Nash, Schmidt, Taylor (arrived at 5:38 p.m.), 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 labor negotiators
Government Code Section 54957.6
Labor negotiations with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 829, Service Employees International Local 521, and Service Employees International Union Local 521 – Temporary Employees Unit
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Justin I.C. Murphy, Assistant City Manager Stephen Stolte, City Attorney Nira Doherty, Administrative Services Director Brittany Mello, Extra Help Retired Annuitant – Human Resources Director Sue Rush, Legal Counsel Charles Sakai Regular Session
D. Call To Order
Mayor Nash recalled the meeting to order at 6:43 p.m.
E. Report from Closed Session
No reportable action.
F. Agenda Review
None.
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 www.menlopark.gov G. Public Comment
• Elsa Schafer provided the Fixin’ San Mateo County 2025 impact report (Attachment). • Pam D. Jones spoke on the need for housing and options for the Willow Village space. • Elias Blawie spoke on concerns about public participation and accessibility of City Council meetings and verbal communications.
H. Presentations and Proclamations
H1. Proclamation: Gun Violence Awareness Day (Attachment) Mayor Nash introduced the proclamation.
Commander Tony Dixon accepted the proclamation (Attachment).
H2. Proclamation: Public Works Week (Attachment)
Mayor Nash introduced the proclamation.
Public Works Director Azalea Mitch accepted the proclamation (Attachment).
H3. Proclamation: Water Safety Month (Attachment)
Mayor Nash introduced the proclamation.
Menlo Swim and Sport Manager of Youth Programming Bri Cavanagh and Swim School Staffing and Development Lead Daniel Torres accepted the proclamation (Attachment).
I. Consent Calendar
I1. Accept the City Council meeting minutes for April 28, 2026 (Attachment) I2. Consider and adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an agreement with Bigbreak LLC (DBA Chefables) in an amount not to exceed $155,000 for the delivery of food services at the Belle Haven Child Development Center for fiscal year 2026-27 (Staff Report #26-083-CC)
I3. Consider and adopt a resolution to authorize the city manager to execute an amendment to the funding agreement with Peninsula Clean Energy to continue to implement a state funded home electrification program (Staff Report #26-085-CC)
ACTION: Motion and second (Taylor/ Wise), to approve the consent calendar, passed unanimously.
J. Public Hearing
J1. Consider and adopt a resolution to amend and restate the Meta Classic Campus Conditional Development Permit to increase the maximum height of Buildings 12 and 14 from 48 feet to 62 feet to accommodate a new three-story atrium, correct existing building heights, remove the references to the previous address, and remove completed conditions of approval at 1 Hacker Way (Staff Report #26-087-CC)
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City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 www.menlopark.gov City Councilmember Combs was recused and exited the meeting.
Senior Planner Chris Turner made the presentation (Attachment).
Mayor Nash opened the public hearing.
• Elias Blawie spoke in support of agendizing the city’s relationship with Meta and in opposition of city manager delegation on policy matters.
• Dashiell Leeds spoke on concerns of missing bird safety treatment of the atrium structure.
Mayor Nash closed the public hearing.
The City Council received clarification on bird safety measures of the atrium, tracking the health of the relocated tree, project timeline and amendments since the Planning Commission hearing.
The City Council expressed concern and disappointment to the pausing of the Willow Village project.
ACTION: Motion and second (Schmidt/ Wise), to approve amendments to the Conditional Development Permit (CDP) for the Meta Classic Campus at 1 Hacker Way to increase the maximum height of Buildings 12 and 14 from 48 feet to 62 feet to accommodate a new three-story atrium, correct misidentified existing building heights, remove the references to the previous address (1601 Willow Rd.), and remove completed conditions of approval, which are presented in the form of an amended and restated CDP, passed 4-0-1 (Combs recused).
City Councilmember Combs rejoined the meeting.
J2. Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 16.79 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 16 of the Menlo Park Municipal Code for consistency with State law and incorporating local objective standards (Staff Report #26-088-CC) Associate Planner Matthew Pruter made the presentation (Attachment).
Mayor Nash opened the public hearing.
• Elias Blawie spoke in support of increasing the housing stock and in opposition of attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) that are not utilized as additional housing. • Pam D. Jones spoke on a previously approved front setback ADU. • Katie Behroozi spoke in support of additional rental properties and a rental registry. • Adina Levin spoke in support of a rental registry and streamlining ADUs and house remodels.
Mayor Nash closed the public hearing.
The City Council received clarification on front setback requirements and mitigating impacts to neighboring properties, defining necessity of an ADU placed in the front setback, state law requirement of a detached 800 square foot allowed in a front setback, calculation of property taxes and ADU outreach.
The City Council discussed the Planning Commission recommendation, options and limitations to ensure ADUs are used for housing, a rental registry, impacts to the Housing Element, vacation 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 www.menlopark.gov rental language and mechanisms to ensure short- and long-term rental of ADUs.
ACTION: Motion and second (Combs/ Nash), to introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance to repeal Chapter 16.79 of the Menlo Park Municipal Code (Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance) and replace it with a new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Ordinance, which would modify the City's ADU regulations for consistency with state law and incorporate local objective standards allowed by state law, and remove vacation rental language, passed unanimously.
The City Council took a recess at 8:27 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:36 p.m.
K. Regular Business
K1. Consider and approve the City of Menlo Park Anti-displacement Plan (Staff Report #26-089-CC) Management Analyst I Arianna Milton made the presentation (Attachment). • Angela Evans spoke in support of the Anti-displacement Plan (Plan) and the inclusion of the Menlo Spark’s recommendations related to electrification. • Jocelyn Anaya Galvan spoke in support of the Plan and the inclusion of the Menlo Spark’s recommendations related to electrification.
• Pam D. Jones spoke in support of the Plan, especially the rental registry. • Brian Schmidt spoke in support of the Plan and the inclusion of the Menlo Spark’s recommendations related to electrification.
• Cade Cannedy spoke in support of the Plan.
• Adina Levin spoke in support of the Plan and the inclusion of the Menlo Spark’s recommendations related to electrification.
• June Shin spoke in support of the Plan and the inclusion of the Menlo Spark’s recommendations related to electrification.
• Miyko Harris-Parker spoke in support of the Plan and the inclusion of the Menlo Spark’s recommendations related to electrification.
The City Council received clarification on landlord funded tenant relocation, accurately building the rental registry, inclusion of ADUs within the rental registry, timeline for implementation of the strategies, Assembly Bill 1482 2030 sunset date impacts to city’s just cause eviction protections, inclusion and considerations of single family residences and funding of the plan.
The City Council discussed Menlo Spark recommendations, annual review of the Plan by the City Council and Housing Commission, neighboring city anti-displacement ordinances, utilizing the Housing Endowment and Regional Trust (HEART) as an agent between the city and Menlo Park renters and prioritizing below market rate (BMR) rentals.
The City Council directed staff to prioritize, extend and expand just cause eviction ordinance beyond State law and:
• Increase relocation assistance from 1 month to 4 months; and • Extend just cause protections beyond the State mandated expiration date of 2030; and • Include single-family homes to be eligible for just cause eviction protections; and • Require eviction notices to be submitted to the city; and • Provide just cause protections starting from day one of tenancy; and 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 www.menlopark.gov • Include an annual update of the Plan as an informational item to the City Council and Housing Commission.
ACTION: Motion and second (Schmidt/ Taylor), to approve the City of Menlo Park Anti-displacement Plan with the inclusion of:
• Promoting California law on rental maintenance; and
• Preventing electrification upgrades as “substantial remodel”; and • Limiting electrification costs passed to tenants; and • Including clean energy language to anti-harassment ordinance, passed unanimously.
K2. Consider and adopt a resolution establishing a Disruption of Remote Access During Public Open Meetings of City Council Policy (Staff Report #26-086-CC) Assistant to the City Manager/ City Clerk Judi A. Herren made the presentation (Attachment).
The City Council received clarification on timing to reconvene a meeting after services are restored.
ACTION: Motion and second (Taylor/ Wise), to adopt a resolution establishing policy that will provide steps on how to address telephonic or internet service connection disruption during public open meetings of City Council, passed unanimously.
L. Informational Items
L1. City Council agenda topics: June 2026 (Staff Report #26-090-CC) L2. Update on the City’s Urban Water Management 2025 Plan (Staff Report #26-084-CC) M. City Manager Report
None.
N. City Councilmember Reports
City Councilmember Schmidt reported out on the HEART meeting.
Mayor Nash reported out on the Council of Cities meeting and the city’s Housing and Neighborhood Resources Fair.
O. Adjournment
Mayor Nash adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Assistant to the City Manager/ City Clerk Judi Herren
These minutes were approved at the City Council meeting June 23, 2026.
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TIXIN' 2025 Impact Report San Mateo . . 5 c . 1 1 t - t· k. f C t F1xm' an Mateo ounty 1s a oca grassroo s orgamza 10n wor mg or OUn Y accountability and transparency from our County Sheriff's Office.
A Letter from Our Chair
Dear Friends and Supporters,
2025 tested San Mateo County in ways we never imagined. For ten long months, our community endured chaos, instability, and turmoil from the Sheriff's Office. We watched our beloved county-one of the most prosperous in California-plunge into national headlines for all the wrong reasons. Lawsuits stacked up. Employees were fired or silenced. Families were shaken. And nearly every morning, we woke up to another troubling news story that made us wonder: How did we get here? Who is protecting our community? Who is protecting our loved ones? Board Chair Jim Lawrence
In that darkness, you , our supporters, kept us moving. And Fixin' San Mateo County refused to back down. We never lost sight of our mission: to secure true accountability through an independent civilian commission and an Inspector General. That fight is not over, but thanks to you , we made bold, undeniable progress.
But friends, as we step into 2026, our work is far from finished. The damage of the past year will not heal on its own. Real reform requires persistence, courage, and urgency-exactly what we intend to bring into the new year.
Our 2026 priorities demand immediate action:
Stopping deaths in jail. Every life matters. Every loss is a tragedy.
Restoring full religious services for incarcerated people-an essential part of healing, humanity, and rehabilitation.
Defending the absolute right to vote-every American, regardless of circumstance, deserves a voice.
Ensuring incarcerated individuals regain the basic right to receive physical mail-a lifeline to family, hope, and second chances.
Establishing an independent complaint process-because no one should ever be forced to file a complaint with the very agency they fear.
This is a defining moment for San Mateo County. Our momentum is real. Our coalition is growing. And with new leadership now in place at the Sheriff's Office-leadership we are actively partnering with-we finally have an opportunity to rebuild trust and restore public safety as the county's highest priority.
But we cannot do it without you .
Your voice, your support, and your commitment are the reasons for the change. Thank you for standing with usespecially when it was hardest.
With urgency, resolve, and deep gratitude,
Jim Lawrence, Board Chair, Fixin ' San Mateo County
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In 2025, together we accomplished: Bringing the community together for a powerful forum on Measure A-the charter amendment that gave the Board of Supervisors the authority to remove a sheriff who fails the public. Ours was the only community forum that included participation by the County Attorney's Office to clarify questions about the measure.
Persuading the Independent Civilian Advisory Commission (ICAC) to formally urge the Board of Supervisors to establish an Inspector General for the Sheriff's Office-a major step toward true accountability.
Creating and leading the California Coalition for Sheriff Oversight (CCSO), helping advance six major oversight and reform bills that were passed and signed into law-protecting communities across the entire state.
Earning the Herby Dawkins Community Service Award frpm the NAACP San Mateo County Branch, for leadership during an extremely challenging period.
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Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
ActBlue
California Bank & Trust Ckg
Total Checking/Savings
Total Current Assets
Other Assets
Other Assets ..
Total Other Assets ........... .... ..
16,811 .89
1,494.49
18,754.16
18,754.16
.... 457.36
................... .. .457.36
TOTAL ASSET~ ........................................................ 19,211.52
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
Unrestricted Net Assets
Net Income
Total Equity
17,203.82
2007.70
......... 19,211.52
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY .. ............................. 19,211.52 Profit & Loss Statemen
Income
Direct Public Support
Individual, Business Contributions
Total Direct Public Support Total Income
Expense
Bank Fees
Contract Services
Accounting Fees
Outside Contract Services
Total Contract Services
Operations
17,935.00
17,935.00
17,935.00
1,148.46
7,200.00
8,348.46
Books, Subscriptions, Reference ..................... .... ....... 500.00 Postage, Mailing Service ............................ ..... .. ........ .. 744.39 Printing and Copying .. .. .. .... .. .... .. ...... ... .. ..... .... .. ...... 859.08 Software Supplies
Telephone, Telecommunications ....... ....... .
117.40
64.50 .935.90
Total Operations 3,321.27
Other Types of Expenses
Insurance - Liability, D and O ..................... ........ .... .. 3, 162.00 Total Other Types of Expenses .............. ......... .. .. ..... 3, 162.00 Travel and Meetings
Conference, Convention, Meeting .
Total Travel and Meetings
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
............... ....... 697.17
....... 697.17
15,927.30
2,007.70
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IN AND OUT PRINTING
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GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS DAY -JUNE 5, 2026
WHEREAS, every day 125 Americans are killed by gun violence and more than 200 are shot and wounded, with an average of nearly 47,000 gun homicides every year; and WHEREAS, an estimated 4.6 million American children live in a home where at least one gun is kept loaded and unlocked; and
WHEREAS, in January 2013, Hadiya Pendleton was tragically shot and killed at age 15. To recognize her birthday in June, people across the United States have annually recognized the first Friday in June as National Gun Violence Awareness Day by wearing orange in tribute to Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence and the loved ones of these victims; and
WHEREAS, the idea was inspired by a group of Hadiya's friends, who asked their classmates to commemorate her life by wearing orange. They chose this color because hunters wear orange to announce themselves to other hunters when out in the woods, and orange is a color that symbolizes the value of human life; and
WHEREAS, by wearing orange on June 5, 2026, Americans raise awareness about gun violence, honor the lives of gun violence victims and survivors, renew commitments to reduce gun violence, pledge to keep firearms out of the wrong hands and encourage responsible gun ownership; and WHEREAS, gun violence touches every segment of our society and impacts people of all ages, increases the probability of death in incidents of domestic violence, raises the likelihood of fatality by those who intend to injure others and among those who attempt suicide, places children and young people at increased risk of physical harm and injury and disproportionately affects communities of color; and WHEREAS, in our observance of Gun Violence Awareness Day, we honor those whose lives are cut short each year by gun violence, and the countless survivors whose lives are forever altered; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Betsy
Nash, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, do hereby proclaim and celebrate June 5, 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Menlo
Park.
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May 19, 2026
AGENDA ITEM H-1
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PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, MAY 17 - 23, 2026
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life and the well- I being of the people of the City of Menlo Park; and
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of J public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector; and
WHEREAS, public works professionals are responsible for rebuilding, improving and protecting our nation's transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in the City of Menlo Park to gain knowledge of and to maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works in their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme, "Rooted in Service, Powered by Community," celebrates the essential professionals who design, build and maintain the infrastructure that supports daily life; and WHEREAS, many times, public works professionals will never meet those whose lives have been impacted because when things are going right, no one knows that public works is there. Yet, with or without acknowledgment, public works is ever present, working in the background to advance quality of life for all; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Betsy
Nash, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, do hereby proclaim and celebrate May 17 - 23, 2026 as Public Works Week in Menlo Park.
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AGENDA ITEM H-2
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NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH- MAY 2026
WHEREAS, National Water Safety Month takes place annually each May, and is proclaimed as a joint effort of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning & Prevention Alliance, the National Recreation & Parks Association, the World Waterpark Association and the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance; and WHEREAS, this observance recognizes the popularity of swimming and other water-related recreational activities in the United States and the resulting need for ongoing public education on safer water practices, including swim lessons, the buddy system, adult supervision, following the posted rules and always being water aware; and
WHEREAS, every year in the United States there are over 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths. More children aged one to four years old die from drowning than any other cause of death and drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children aged five to fourteen; and WHEREAS, certified lifeguards play an essential role in drowning prevention and response, staying alert, vigilant and attentive so that others can have fun in the water; and WHEREAS, there are things that all of us can do to help prevent drowning, such as learning how to swim, learning CPR, supervising children near the water, avoiding alcohol when around water and using safety equipment such as lifejackets when needed; and
WHEREAS, discussing water safety and learning water safety skills are key activities in preventing drowning deaths and maintaining safe recreational use of pools, water parks, beaches and lakes for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Betsy
Nash, Mayor of the City of Menlo Park, on behalf of the City Council and City, do hereby proclaim and celebrate May 2026 as National Water Safety Month in Menlo Park.
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AGENDA ITEM H-3
City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 10 of 37 Chris Turner, Senior Planner
1 Hacker Way conditional
development permit amendments
1 J1-PRESENTATION
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Proposed project
Amend Meta’s Classic
Campus CDP
- Increase height to 62 feet to
accommodate a new atrium
- Remove conditions that have
been completed
- Correct typos relating to
height of buildings 12 and 14
- Update to current address (1
Hacker Way)
2 Building 12
Building 14
Building 10
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Proposed project (cont.)
Major modification (City
Manager action)
- Construct new lobby atrium- New visitor lobby entrance canopy at Building 10
- Small addition to Building 10- Net reduction in square footage
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Recommendation
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City
Council approve the CDP amendments
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ADU Ordinance update
Matt Pruter, Associate Planner
1 J2-PRESENTATION
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Purpose
Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 16.79 of the Menlo Park Municipal Code (Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance) - ADU Ordinance update to comply with State law and establish local objective standards for applicable ADUs
- Housing Element implementation
• Program H2.D: ADU Amnesty Program• Program H3.I: Accessible ADUs• Program H4.F: Modify ADU Development Standards and Permit Process• Program H7.A: Create Objective Residential Design Standards 2 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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State ADUs and Local ADUs Overview
State ADUs (GC §66323)
- Limited regulations- Types of ADUs
• Detached ADUs up to 800 sq. ft.• Conversion/internal ADUs• JADUs - Single-family: Up to 3 units- Multi-family:
• Internal ADUs: at least 1 and up
to 25% of on-site units
• Detached ADUs
• Existing bldg: Up to 8 units• New bldg: Up to 2 units 3 Local ADUs (GC §66314)
- Local objective standards- Types of ADUs
• Attached ADUs• Detached ADUs exceeding 800
sq. ft.
- Single-family: 1 unit max- Multi-family: 1 unit max
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Planning Commission recommendation
Recommended City Council adopt the ordinance with
modifications, 4-2, with one commissioner absent (April 13) - Eliminate parking minimums for all ADUs- Allow ADU to exceed the total FAL/FAR by up to 800 sq. ft. for initial construction and subsequent modifications
Planning Commission also recommended that the City Council direct staff to evaluate ADU subdivisions as a separate future effort 4 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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State ADU regulations
Maximum sq. ft.
- New detached ADU: 800 sq. ft.- Conversion/internal ADU: > 50% of existing primary dwelling • Subject to maximum FAL/FAR
- JADU: 500 sq. ft.
Front setback: must allow for 800 sq. ft. ADU Side/rear setback: 4 ft. Height (Detached ADUs) - Single-family: 16 ft.- Single-family: 18 ft. if within ½ mile of major transit stop, and up to 20 ft. to match primary residence roof pitch - Multi-family: 18 ft.
Parking: none
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Proposed Local ADU regulations
Setbacks:
- Front: must allow for 800 sq. ft. ADU- Side/rear setback: 4 ft. Height:
- Detached: same as State ADUs- Attached: 25 ft. or zoning district height limit, whichever is lower Daylight plane and building profile, when applicable Interior access:
- Two independent locking doors- California Building Standards Code Covered porch: 20% of livable space Exterior lighting: shielded and downlit Parking: none 6 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Proposed Local ADUs regulations (continued)
Square footage:
- Attached ADU: < 50% of existing primary dwelling- All Local ADUs: 850 sq. ft. for up to one bedroom and 1,000 sq. ft. for more than one bedroom,
• Additional 100 sq. ft. if ADU is an accessible unit• May exceed the FAL or FAR by up to 800 sq. ft. (900 sq. ft. for accessible unit) - Guaranteed allowance:
• One ADU may exceed the total FAL/FAR by up to 800 sq. ft. for initial construction and subsequent modifications
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Staff Recommendation
Waive the first reading of an ordinance to repeal Chapter 16.79 of the Menlo Park Municipal Code (Accessory Dwelling Units Ordinance) and replace it with the new ADU Ordinance Authorize staff to complete non-substantive corrections prior to HCD submission
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Next steps
City Council first reading tonight (May 19) HCD review - Staff to submit following introduction of ordinance
June 9, 2026 City Council second reading (tentative) Ordinance effective 30 days from adoption - July 9, 2026
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Thank you
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Anti-displacement Plan
Presentation
Arianna Milton, Management Analyst
1 K1-PRESENTATION
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Agenda
Purpose
- Approve the City of Menlo Park Anti-displacement Plan Overview
- Plan origins- Progress- City Anti-displacement efforts - Plan framework/methodology- Recommendations - Next steps 2 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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What is displacement?
Displacement occurs when
people need to relocate from their homes or neighborhoods due to factors that are often out of their control. 3 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Anti-displacement in the Housing Element and
Environmental Justice Element Program H2.E – Anti-Displacement Strategy - Develop strategy to address displacement and evaluate communityidentified tools Program EJ5.G – Anti-Displacement Strategy
- To ensure the City’s Anti-displacement Strategy supports households and neighborhoods in underserved communities
Program EJ5.H – Access to Legal Counsel
- Support access to legal counsel for tenants facing eviction 4 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Progress Timeline
2024:
- November – Held two community events
2025:
- April – City-wide survey - July-August – Interviews with experts and community stakeholders - September – Housing Commission and City Council feedback 2026
- April Planning Commission presentation- May Housing Commission meeting 5 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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City anti-displacement efforts
Tenant relocation assistance 12-month lease requirement Affordable housing production Housing assistance program Housing preservation program 6 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Anti-displacement Plan Framework
23 community suggested strategies reviewed Divided by the 4 “P’s” - Production- Preservation- Protection- Prosperity
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Methodology
Three-prong approach
- Community Feedback- Interviews- Research
Other factors
- Benefit- Cost- Time
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Recommended strategies
1. Rental assistance program2. Establish legal assistance program 3. Extend just cause eviction protection 4. Implement anti-harassment ordinance 5. Expand home preservation program6. Create a rent registry 7. Develop workforce program 9 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Recommended strategies
1. Rental assistance program
- Provide tenants with emergency assistance may help prevent eviction before they begin or resolve a current eviction
- $250,000 Metropolitan Transportation Commission Transit Oriented Communities (MTC TOC) grant
2. Establish legal assistance program
- Research shows that even a small amount of legal education or counseling has shown tenants have a higher rate of success in challenging their evictions - MTC TOC grant
3. Extend just cause eviction protections beyond AB 1482 protections - Just cause is a legally recognized reason to evict a resident 10 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Recommended strategies (cont.)
4. Implement anti-harassment ordinance - Lessens potentially abusive behavior or intimidation from landlords to force tenants to vacate unit 5. Expand home preservation program - "Prioritize" multi-family unit preservation projects in City’s NOFA 6. Create a rent registry - Create a database of rental properties in the City7. Create workforce development program - Provide financial independence 11 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Staff Recommendation
Feedback
- Planning Commission- Housing Commission included considerations from Menlo Spark:
- Promote CA law on rental maintenance - Prevent electrification upgrades as “substantial remodel”- Limit electrification costs passed to tenants- Clean energy language to anti-harassment ordinance Approve the City of Menlo Park Anti-displacement Plan 12 City Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
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Next steps
Rental Assistance Program implementation – anticipated Fall 2026
Legal Assistance Program implementation – anticipated Fall 2026
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