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Weekly Digest for Feb. 23, 2026

• Monday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
  Library Commission meeting
• Monday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m.
  Planning Commission meeting
• Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m.
  City Council meeting
• Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.
  Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
• Thursday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m.
  Environmental Quality Commission meeting

Join the Menlo Park City Council Meeting Feb. 24

Attend Menlo Park's upcoming City Council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24. The closed session will take place at 5:30 p.m. and the public meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

See the meeting's agenda item highlights below: 

• I3. Consider and adopt a resolution to amend the fiscal year 2025-26 budget
• J1. Provide direction for a lease agreement for City property at 555 Ravenswood Ave. and provide direction on the framework for considering a longer-term lease 

This is a hybrid meeting and members of the public can listen to the meeting and participate in person at City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.), by telephone at 669-900-6833, via Zoom or stream live. 

Event Hall at Belle Haven Community Campus temporarily closed Feb. 23–27  

The Event Hall at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) will be closed Feb. 23–27, while work is done on the floor outlets. Senior programming scheduled to take place in the Event Hall will undergo minor adjustments; however, other programs will continue as usual. Read more...

Share your input by March 4 ahead of the City Council Priority Setting Workshop

Menlo Park City Council is seeking community input on priorities for fiscal year 2026-27. Feedback will help inform discussion at the Priority Setting Workshop scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in City Council Chambers (751 Laurel St.) and via Zoom. Community members are encouraged to submit written input by March 4 to ensure their perspectives are considered. Read more...

San Mateo County 2026 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

In 2026, San Mateo County is updating its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) — a critical roadmap that identifies natural disaster risks and outlines strategies to reduce damage before emergencies happen. The LHMP is a federally required plan that helps communities prepare for hazards such as floods, wildfires, earthquakes and severe weather. Learn more about what Menlo Park residents and businesses should know. Read more...

Completion of the 2026 Community Police Academy

After six weeks of presentations, demonstrations and interactive exercises, community members completed the Menlo Park Community Police Academy on Feb. 18. The participants are commended for their commitment and active involvement in this program, learning about the various aspects of public safety. Read more...

Learn more and join Commute.org’s Employer Recognition Program

Commute.org hosts an Employer Recognition Program that acknowledges and celebrates employers in San Mateo County who actively engage with Commute.org. These employers partner with Commute.org to promote free transportation programs and services to their employees to encourage sustainable commuting. Join the next cohort! Gain expert insights, boost employee impact and earn public recognition as a leader in sustainability. Read more...

Save the date for the Community Fun Run April 25  

Did the winter Olympics get you wishing for a medal of your own? Join us for our 2026K Community Fun Run — a 6-kilometer course that will start at Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.) and head through the trails of Bedwell Bayfront Park. Participants get a medal and a commemorative t-shirt! Runners, walkers, youths, and adults are all invited! The event will take place April 25 from 9 – 11 a.m. Read more...

Overnight closures on U.S. 101 and SR-92 interchange Feb. 24-28

Caltrans will close the southbound U.S. 101 off-ramp to westbound SR-92 and Fashion Island Boulevard as crews install overhead signage and pour concrete for the bridge at the U.S. 101 and SR-92 interchange. Closures are scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 24, through Friday, Feb. 27, from 1–5 a.m., and Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1–6 a.m. This work is part of the $45 million U.S. 101- SR-92 Short-term Improvements Project, co-sponsored by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority and the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County. Read more...

Apply for the Community Funding Program by March 5

The City of Menlo Park is accepting applications for its Community Funding Program, which supports eligible community organizations and nonprofit agencies addressing local human service needs. Funding is available for basic services, community enrichment and community health programs. Using the City’s Community Funding Policy, the City Council will allocate limited resources to priority community needs. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Applications are due by Thursday, March 5. Read more...

Help SamTrans reimagine Dumbarton by March 6

The Dumbarton Corridor connects Redwood City on the Peninsula with Union City in the East Bay, spanning the San Francisco Bay. SamTrans is reimagining the unused Dumbarton freight rail line to create fast, reliable and zero-emission bus service, along with safer improvements for people biking and walking. Community input will help shape how the corridor is used and which destinations it should serve. Residents are encouraged to share their ideas by taking the online survey, available through March 6. Read more...

Calling all residents interested in local leadership

The City of Menlo Park is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several advisory bodies, including the Complete Streets Commission, Environmental Quality Commission, Housing Commission, Library Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission. Advisory bodies review issues of community interest and make recommendations to the City Council, helping guide City policies, projects and priorities. Applicants must be 18 or older, reside in Menlo Park and be available to attend monthly meetings. Applications are due by 5 p.m., Friday, April 3. Read more...

City Hall solar carport work continuing through March

Work on the solar PV carport systems at City Hall began Feb. 16 and is expected to be completed by the end of March. The contractor, McMillan Electric, will put up construction fencing to close most of the lot between City Hall and the Gymnastics Center. Alternative parking will be available in the other parking lots at the Burgess Campus. During this temporary disruption in parking, we invite you to consider using sustainable transportation (walking, biking, commuting or taking transit) to see how these modes may work to visit the Burgess Campus. Please visit menlopark.gov/citysolar for updates. Read more...

Temporary pedestrian detour at Bedwell Bayfront Park entrance

The pedestrian entry access to Bedwell Bayfront Park will be modified temporarily to allow for construction work as part of the West Bay Sanitary District’s Bayfront Recycled Water Project. A detour will be in place, and pedestrians will be routed to an existing nearby path as an alternative point of entry. Read more...

Apply now for the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters

The City of Menlo Park, in partnership with the Belle Haven Community Development Fund, has launched the Electrification Bundle Program for Belle Haven renters. The program is a new initiative designed to help Belle Haven renters access cleaner, safer and more efficient home appliances at no cost. The program provides electrification items like heat pumps, induction cooktops and air purifiers for no cost. Read more...

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