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Overnight Ramp Closure on U.S. 101 off-ramp at University Avenue in East Palo Alto from 9 p.m. June 2 – 5 a.m. June 3

Caltrans has scheduled an overnight closure of northbound U.S. 101 University Avenue off-ramp on June 2 at 9 p.m. The ramp will be closed so crews can safely perform roadway paving and electrical work. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. Changeable messaging signs (CMS) and detours signs will be posted. Please drive with caution... Click to continue

Review of RFQ Submittals for Downtown Parking Lots at City Council meeting June 3

The City Council will meet Tuesday, June 3, in a special City Council meeting to review and discuss seven responses to the City's Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for development on downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3 and the next steps. Your feedback on the RFQ submittals is welcome... Click to continue

Attend the SFCJPA Reach 2 Virtual Meeting June 5

The San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (SFCJPA) will host a virtual community meeting on June 5 to share San Francisquito Creek Reach 2 project details for flood risk reduction and gather community input. Please plan to attend if you live near the creek, have been impacted by flooding or are interested in learning more about the Reach 2 project… Click to continue

Flood Park Opening Celebration and Playground Groundbreaking June 7

Join the Flood Park opening celebration and playground groundbreaking Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. at 215 Bay Road, Menlo Park. The community is invited to celebrate the opening of all recently completed park facilities and the groundbreaking for the new playground. Enjoy the new drop-in picnic sites, restrooms, tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, small sports field and pump track. Dogs on leash are allowed on trails. Parking is free… Click to continue

Spanish interpretation and free shuttle from BHCC to the June 10 Budget Hearing

At the June 10 City Council meeting, the fiscal year 2025-26 Budget Hearing will take place. City Council will have the opportunity to discuss the budget and community members are encouraged to provide feedback. A shuttle bus from the Belle Haven Community Campus (BHCC) at 100 Terminal Ave. will be available for transport to the in-person meeting at City Council Chambers, 751 Laurel Ave. The City of Menlo Park held a Budget Workshop on May 29 for the proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget. Review the public recording of the workshop and additional resources here... Click to continue

Construction starting for the 2025 Street Resurfacing project 

The City will soon begin construction for the 2025 Street Resurfacing project. The project is part of the five-year street maintenance program to keep public streets in good condition by performing annual pavement repairs City-wide. This year, the project will improve 14 city streets across five districts and includes asphalt resurfacing, traffic signing and striping and minor concrete improvements (curb ramp upgrades at select locations)... Click to continue

Middle Avenue Complete Streets project to begin construction

The City will soon begin construction of the Middle Avenue Complete Streets project. The scope of work consists of bicycle and pedestrian improvements between Olive Street and El Camino Real (including rapid flashing beacons, speed humps/tables, traffic signing and striping and curb ramp upgrades). The project will also resurface Middle Avenue, from San Mateo Drive to El Camino Real, to address pavement failures... Click to continue

City Council to discuss Santa Cruz Avenue 600-Block Closure on June 10

In August 2023, the City Council closed a portion of Santa Cruz Avenue, between Curtis and Doyle Streets, to eastbound vehicular traffic to allow for enhanced outdoor communal space and outdoor dining opportunities for restaurants adjacent to the street closure. At the June 10 meeting, the City Council will consider options for the closed 600-block of Santa Cruz Avenue, including reopening the street to vehicles, maintaining the closure and improving the outdoor picnic seating... Click to continue

Celebrate Juneteenth with Menlo Park June 14

Celebrate Juneteenth with the City of Menlo Park! Attendees will enjoy cultural entertainment, live music, resource information, food and family activities. Join us Saturday, June 14, from noon–3 p.m. at Kelly Park, 100 Terminal Ave.... Click to continue

Anti-displacement survey extended through June 15

The City has extended the deadline to take its Anti-displacement survey. The survey will help the City prioritize different actions to prevent the displacement of its residents and create a more stable community. The survey is available in English and Spanish and will be open through June 15. Don’t wait, take the survey now. Not only will you help the City, but you might also win a $50 gift card... Click to continue

Upcoming waste checks of residential and commercial bins 

On behalf of the City of Menlo Park, Recology will perform waste checks of residential carts and commercial bin contents. The reviews start in June and will last for 10–13 weeks throughout the summer. Recology’s Waste Zero Specialists will audit randomly selected collection containers on each collection route for solid waste, recyclable materials and organic materials for commercial and residential customers... Click to continue

City seeks proposals for Park Ranger Services through June 23 

The City of Menlo Park is seeking a well-qualified contractor to submit proposals for ranger services at City parks. Scope of work may include performing daily patrols, enforcing park regulations, collecting litter and suppressing fire as needed. Electronic proposals will be accepted on the City’s PlanetBids Portal through Monday, June 23, at 5 p.m. Please note that submitters must be pre-registered with the City’s bidding system to submit an electronic proposal. Learn more about the Request for Proposal and its timeline... Click to continue

Solid waste and water discount program extended through June 30

The City Council extended the rate assistance program that provides assistance for those suffering financial hardship. The extended program runs through June 30. Qualified households may receive a 20% monthly discount on solid waste service from Recology San Mateo County and a fixed monthly discount on the fixed meter charge from Menlo Park Municipal Water... Click to continue

Save the date for the City’s 4th of July Circus and Celebration

Join the City of Menlo Park for our annual 4th of July celebration with a twist — a community picnic, people parade and two free circus performances! Grab your picnic basket and blanket and come dressed in red, white and blue for this afternoon full of festivities on Friday, July 4, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Burgess Park, 701 Laurel St. Register for important event information and a chance to win Menlo Park prizes... Click to continue

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