April 28, 2026 - City Council

The City of Menlo Park City Council meeting on April 28, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and decisions. The Council adopted a resolution establishing the Slow Streets Program to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety, authorizing installation of traffic control devices. They also authorized the City Manager to execute an amended Memorandum of Understanding with Caltrain to advance design and environmental clearance for the Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing project, with a current budget request of $1 million to progress toward shovel-ready status and plans for additional funding requests. The Council reviewed and approved updates to the Master Fee Schedule, including fee increases for the Menlo Children's Center Preschool Program and gymnastics program, and discussed the imposition of news rack fees, ultimately deciding to waive these fees due to concerns about the financial impact on local news organizations. Additionally, the Council conducted appointments to various advisory bodies, including the Complete Streets Commission and Housing Commission. Public comments addressed concerns about traffic safety, the Caltrain crossing project costs, and the impact of fees on local services. The meeting also featured presentations on the Connect Bay Area Regional Ballot Measure by SamTrans, highlighting potential transit funding and community input opportunities. Overall, the meeting focused on transportation infrastructure projects, fee adjustments, and community safety initiatives with several motions passed related to procurement and budget allocations.