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Weekly Digest for Oct. 20, 2025
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- Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Library Commission meeting
- Monday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Planning Commission meeting
- Tuesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
City Council meeting
- Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Commission meeting
- Thursday, Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m.
State of the City
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Join the Menlo Park City Council meeting Oct. 21
Attend Menlo Park's upcoming City Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting will begin with a closed session at 5:30 p.m. The public meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
See the meeting's agenda item highlights below:
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I1. Consider applicants and make an appointment to fill one unexpired vacancy on the Library Commission.
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K1. Introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance repealing and replacing Title 12 [Buildings and Construction] of the Menlo Park Municipal Code by adopting by reference the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12), together with local amendments to parts 2, 2.5, 5, 6, and 11.
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K2. Consider and adopt a resolution to approve proposed revisions to the Below Market Rate Housing Program Guidelines.
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.
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Attend Menlo Park’s 2025 State of the City
Join us for the 2025 State of the City! Mayor Drew Combs will highlight the City's accomplishments, share key initiatives and provide plans for building a resilient community. Following the State of the City address, attendees are invited to join us for light refreshments. Please RSVP online as space is limited. Read more...
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| Path closure along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue
The path along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue between Junipero Serra Blvd. and Sand Hill Road, was closed on Friday, Oct. 17, due to uneven pavement conditions caused by erosion. All users should avoid using the path and use alternate routes instead. Bicyclists should use bike lanes on Alpine Road, Junipero Serra Blvd. and Sand Hill Road. The path will remain closed until further notice. For questions and more information, please contact publicworks@menlopark.gov. Read more...
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| Ready to boost your biking confidence?
Ready to boost your biking confidence or learn basic repairs? Sign up for a free class hosted by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and make your rides safer and smoother! Commute.org and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition are hosting free bicycle education classes. Learn how to ride safely and confidently through sessions like Introduction to E-Bikes, Smart Cycling and Bike Commuting. Classes are offered virtually and in person at various locations across San Mateo County. Read more...
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| XL bike lockers at Caltrain Menlo Park
Caltrain recently added XL bike lockers at the Menlo Park Caltrain Station, making it easier to securely store larger bikes, such as cargo or e-bikes. Two types of lockers are now available in standard (pie-shaped) and XL (rectangular). To access either type, download the BikeLink app. Standard lockers cost 5 cents per hour, while XL lockers cost 8 cents per hour. Read more...
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| Join us for the Compost, Mulch and Soil Health Landscape Class Nov. 1
Learn how to improve soil health, save water and grow thriving plants! Join the free Water-Wise Soil: Compost, Mulch and Soil Health workshop Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1–2 p.m. at the Arrillaga Recreation Center, Juniper Room (700 Alma St.). Attendees will receive a complimentary compost bag. Read more...
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| National Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct. 19–25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Menlo Park Police Department is providing tools to ensure teens stay safe on the road. Talk with your teens about safe driving habits this week. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15–18. In 2023, 2,611 people were killed in crashes involving teen drivers, and 53% of teen drivers who died were not wearing seatbelts. Read more...
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| Share your feedback for the public plaza on the 600 block Oct. 22 and 23 and online by Oct. 26
The initial, high-level design concept is available for a public plaza in the closed portion of Santa Cruz Avenue between Curtis Street and Doyle Street in the eastbound direction (“the 600 block”). The design allows multiple uses, enhances safety, creates a welcoming environment with aesthetic appeal and activates the space. Share your feedback on the design elements and how you would like to use the space by visiting us in person at upcoming events Oct. 22 and 23 or filling out the online form by Oct. 26. Participants in the survey can choose to enter a raffle to win one of eight $25 gift cards to local businesses! Read more...
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| New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Oct. 24
Applications are now open for a Below Market Rate rental unit at Realm (1545 San Antonio St.) and are due Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. A lottery is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 7. For more information and how to apply, please visit our Realm information page. Read more...
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| Join Menlo Park for Halloweek Oct. 25-28
Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate with three Halloween-themed and family-friendly community events hosted by the City of Menlo Park: the Halloween parade and carnival, Saturday, Oct. 25; Pumpkin Splash, Sunday, Oct. 26 and Trunk-or-Treat, Tuesday, Oct. 28. Read more...
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| The 2025 Rain Barrel Bulk Sale is here until Oct. 26
With the rainy season approaching, now is a better time than ever to invest in a rain barrel. Flows to Bay’s Rain Barrel Bulk Sale offers 50-gallon barrels at a discounted price of $85. Menlo Park Municipal Water customers may qualify for rebates up to $200 which can make rain barrels free. The sale runs through Oct. 26 or when stock runs out. Read more...
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| Submit artwork for a library card art exhibition by Oct. 31
Bring us along on your library adventure! The City of Menlo Park is refreshing our library cards and inviting community members of all ages to submit original artwork inspired by the theme “My Library Adventure in Menlo Park.” Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of staff and stakeholders, and select designs will be printed on new library cards and made available to the public. Any artist whose work is selected for printing will be notified prior to printing. Submit your design by Oct. 31 for the opportunity to be displayed in the gallery Nov. 18, 2025–Jan. 15, 2026. Read more...
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| Find your voting locations for the Nov. 4 Special Election
The Statewide Special Election will take place Nov. 4. Locations for ballot drop-off in the City of Menlo Park are at the Belle Haven Child Development Center (410 Ivy Drive, outside, walk-up), the Boys & Girls Club (401 Pierce Road, outside, walk-up) and City Hall (701 Laurel St., outside, walk-up). In-person voting is available Nov. 1–4 at Arrillaga Family Recreation Center (700 Alma St.) during specified hours. Read more...
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