May 6, 2026 - Housing Commission

The City of Menlo Park Housing Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and recommending approval of the city's Anti-Displacement Plan. Staff presented a detailed overview of the plan, which aims to address displacement in the Belhaven neighborhood through seven prioritized strategies including rental assistance, legal assistance, expansion of just cause eviction protections, an anti-harassment ordinance, rehabilitation of housing units, and the creation of a rental registry. The commission discussed funding aspects, including a $250,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for rental and legal assistance programs, which requires a city match of $600,000 over four years. Public comments supported the plan and urged expedited implementation, especially for rental assistance and tenant protections. The commission voted to recommend approval of the plan with additional inclusions related to tenant protections and environmental justice considerations. The meeting also included procedural items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and selection of chair and vice chair.