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Honorable City Council Members, At this evenings study session, I hope the following questions will be answered so residents gain a better understanding of the projects and their impact. FUNDING • Given the statewide shortage of affordable housing funding, how can these projects reliabl...
Menlo Park Planning Commission and City Council, When Los Altos expanded its downtown zoning, the result was a significantly revitalized downtown. Many years later, it is clear that the decision was the right choice. For a long time now, property owners have been requesting more flexible zonin...
City Council, Because it may be relevant to tonight’s RFP discussion, Save Downtown Menlo would like you to know that we have collected over 3,000 signatures for our Citizens Initiative. Based on our validation checks, we are confident that more than 80% are from unique, registered voters — putti...
Dear City Council, Despite years of City neglect, our downtown is starting to thrive. This year alone, Santa Cruz Ave. is welcoming four new restaurants and bars — prompting a May San Francisco Chronicle article titled: “Forget San Francisco. Restaurants see ‘huge opportunity’ in this quiet subur...
Dear City Council and Staff, Save Downtown Menlo has put together this concise, visual explanation as to why we are doing a Citizens’ Initiative. www.savedowntownmenlo.org/why And I’m happy to report that signature gathering has proven to be a very posi...
City Council, In order to re-open the 600 block to traffic AND support events, please consider installing removable bollards. This way the road can be kept open, but easily closed for events. Our businesses depend on people being able to easily come and go. The permanent blocking of Santa Cruz...
City Council and Staff, The well-being of thousands of people depends on the implementation of the Quiet Zone. Please do not let it get derailed. Upsides: 1. Improved health and quality of life 2. Safer crossings 3. Encourages living near the train station. Downsides: Thank you, Alex Beltramo District 3
Dear City Council, I am strongly in favor of option #2, below. Parking spaces for parking. Thank you for your consideration. Bradford Phillips 1226 Sharon Park Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025 From: Alex Beltramo Sent: Monday, June 9, 2025 ...
City Council and Staff, The SRI redevelopment plan looks wonderful - especially the addition of so much affordable housing that was not originally proposed. So kudos and a big thank you to Lane Partners, City staff, Menlo Together, and everyone else involved. Sincerely, Alex Beltramo Resident of District 3
Dear Menlo Park City Council, Why is the City considering the reopening of Ryans Lane while the east-bound 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue remains closed? There is almost no reason to reopen Ryans Lane. It is a tiny alley which serves little purpose other than to create a dangerous intersection...
