June 2, 2026 - City Council

The City of Menlo Park held a special City Council meeting on June 2, 2026, focused on a study session regarding downtown development proposals for parking plazas 1, 2, and 3. Three developer teams—Related California and Alta Housing, Presidio Bay Ventures, and Alliant Communities—presented their proposals emphasizing affordable housing units, public parking replacement, and community benefits. Key procurement-related discussions included the financial feasibility of the projects, city contributions (notably a $15 million subsidy request from Presidio Bay Ventures for parking garage construction), and the need for a detailed financial analysis of all proposals before moving forward. The Council discussed priorities such as affordability mix, parking replacement, construction phasing, community engagement, and resident prioritization for affordable units. Public comments highlighted concerns about parking, traffic, community impact, and housing affordability. The Council agreed to proceed with a financial analysis of all three proposals, with updated developer information, and to provide an updated timeline, likely extending the decision to October 2026 or later. No final contract awards or procurement decisions were made at this meeting.