February 10, 2026 - City Council

The City Council of Menlo Park held a meeting on February 10, 2026, focusing significantly on emergency preparedness and community resilience. Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Brandon Bond presented an extensive update on the city's emergency management program, highlighting progress in policy compliance, staff training, emergency operations planning, and community outreach. Key topics included hazard mitigation efforts addressing flooding, earthquakes, and climate change, the establishment of a modernized Emergency Operations Center, and enhanced communication systems such as Government Emergency Telecommunications Services and SMC Alert. The Council discussed the importance of involving the business community in preparedness efforts and the need for ongoing infrastructure improvements and grant funding to support resilience projects. Public comments emphasized neighborhood and business engagement in emergency readiness. Additionally, informational items covered updates on police department activities and proposals for development on downtown parking plazas, with public input stressing the importance of transparent processes and community involvement in development decisions. The meeting concluded with reminders about community funding applications and upcoming construction impacting city parking facilities.