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October 11, 2026: What residents are discussing ahead of next city council meetings. Click Here

Open the street for traffic to flow in both directions. With Santa Cruz open the traffic on Menlo Ave and Oak Grove will be less. The fire station on Oak Grove will be blocked less. Provide parking in front of stores. Maybe a handicapped spot for those going into the pharmacy.

I would prefer the existing status quo in Option 1, followed in descending order Option 2 and then Option 3. Gordon Bellis 650-235-5759 Gbellis1@gmail.com

Thank you Mayor Nash ... Id say with the possibility of taking away parking in MP, with the possibility of a lot of construction going on in MP (hopefully both will be nil after the election), remove the plaza and if it has been a positive stop for young and elderly people to meet/rest, then find a ...

Unless we revamp downtown Santa Cruz avenue I prefer no plaza. Suggest council members visit Burlingame ave in Burlingame to see a thriving and attractive downtown that allows cars but no parking. Sent from my iPhone

I am writing as a citizen of Downtown Menlo Park since 2014 to endorse keeping the plaza or expanding it (responding to today’s email with the three choices to keep, downsize, or remove). It would be nice if there is a budget to make it feel more permanent with pavers or something similar, but it is...

There are alternatives, review Stanford Security plan and others, Thanks, Brigitte Esmailzadeh 2140 Santa Cruz Ave. A 205 Menlo Park CA 94025 Sent from my iPad

Dear City Council, I am writing in response to your call for thoughts on the plaza. I am a 68-year-old resident on Crane Street, and I frequently visit Walgreens to collect prescriptions and handle other necessities. I walk when the weather is good and drive when its not. I dont ride a bike ...

Mayor Nash and City Councilmembers, I am writing to thank you for the time and effort that you have invested in Coleman Avenue, and for making the pilot permanent. Our parent community has been very happy with the improvements in the city segment, especially the stop sign at Santa Monica. With ...

Dear Menlo Park City Council,Having lived in Menlo Park for more than three decades and walking through downtown several times a week, I have closely observed the impact of the 600 Santa Cruz public plaza.It is clear that the current community space gets very little day-to-day use. While the restaur...

Dear City Council, Thank you for the opportunity to add in a comment, suggestion as it applies to the plaza space created at 600 Santa Cruz Ave. Given only the options you mention I would cast a vote for Option 1, which leaves intact the existing bike lane, no parking, and several tables outside...