April 15, 2026 - Environmental Quality Commission

The City of Menlo Park Environmental Quality Commission held a meeting on April 15, 2026, focusing primarily on environmental and hazard mitigation topics. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is required for the city to qualify for FEMA public assistance grants for rebuilding public infrastructure after disasters. The plan includes identification of mitigation projects, such as the One Shoreline Project and emergency water infrastructure, which are capital improvement projects potentially involving future procurement and contracting. The commission also discussed community outreach efforts related to hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness, including grant programs like Brace and Bolt for seismic retrofitting. While no specific contract awards or vendor selections were made during the meeting, the discussion highlighted ongoing and upcoming capital projects and grant funding opportunities that could impact future procurement activities. Additionally, the meeting included recognition of outgoing commissioners, approval of prior meeting minutes, and announcements about community events and sustainability programs such as solar panel installations and electric vehicle voucher programs.