September 2, 2026 - Housing Commission

The City of Menlo Park Housing Commission held a meeting on September 2, 2026, focusing primarily on housing-related procurement and policy matters. Key procurement discussions included the review and recommendation of a below-market-rate (BMR) housing agreement for a residential and commercial development at 800 Oak Grove Avenue. The agreement involved one on-site very low-income BMR unit, residential and commercial linkage fees, and was recommended for approval to the Planning Commission. Additionally, the Commission reviewed proposed rental and legal assistance programs funded by a $250,000 Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant, discussing program guidelines, funding allocations, and the upcoming release of a combined RFP to select service providers. The Commission provided feedback emphasizing rapid response, outreach strategies, and tiered legal assistance services. A motion was passed to forward this feedback to staff for consideration. The meeting also included the selection of a commissioner to an Anti-Displacement Ad Hoc Subcommittee to further develop housing policies. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but several procurement-related action items and policy recommendations were advanced for future consideration.