May 28, 2026 - Budget Workshop - espanol

This City of Menlo Park budget workshop held on May 28, 2026, provided a comprehensive overview of various departmental initiatives and budget considerations for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement-related topics included capital improvement projects such as the January Avenue project, irrigation upgrades, electric vehicle charging station installations, and repaving efforts. The public works department highlighted a five-year capital improvement plan with a $4.9 million allocation from the General Fund, noting a planned reduction to $3.8 million this year and efforts to seek alternative funding sources. The community development department discussed affordable housing projects, including the Parkline development with 88 affordable units and a $1 million loan approved by the council. The meeting also covered technology upgrades like Microsoft 365 implementation and new permit review systems. The council is set to consider additional budget reduction policies on June 9, with final budget adoption scheduled for June 23, inviting public comments via email or in-person participation.