Menlo Park Community Forum

Hi Betsy, We would all appreciate an update on the expected completion of the safety lights at the Middle/Arbor crosswalk. It is now February of 2026, promise dates were October of last year. This delay is unacceptable as safety is on the line. Regards, —martin > On Aug 31, 2025, at 12...

Hello City Council and City Staff, Thank you for this opportunity for Task Force attendees to share their perspectives about this Task Force. I am attaching my Report in PDF format with the expectation that it will be included as an Attachment/Exhibit to the Staff Report. We were notified...

Hi Justin , Council Members, Is there further update on the completed designs for the Willows/101 landscaping. 100% of the designs were due October 2025 per the City Council meeting update. It’s’ 3 months since then and I do not see any new updates on the website. Do we need to file yet anot...

City Council, I understand you have received a 6 page letter from YIMBY. No disrespect to the San Francisco Research Attorney who sent it. His letter might be wise advice for some California cities, but, in my opinion, NOT for Menlo Park. I would caution you to get a second and third op...

Dear Council Members: 1/12/2026 At the next Council meeting, please explain to the voters why you are ignoring these warning signs, and why you are not seeking proposals at other locations. Please read these warning signs published in The Almanac on 1/9/2026, pages 1 and 14 Re: "Housing Proposa...

Re: Revitalizing Downtown: Menlo Park City Council, Please send me a copy of the full "Report to the city council" regarding commercial vacancy rates "highest in a decade" in downtown Menlo Park, mentioned on page 16 of The Almanac 1/2/2026 Also, 3rd NOTICE: Most of the downtown trees that a...

Hi, This email meant to report a side walk issue. I initially tried to submit this through my ACT account, but I was unable to log in -- the web login redirects me to a blank page, and the mobile app is not compatible with my phone’s operating system. This email address sounds the only better conta...

To the Menlo Park City Council, For your information: Daily Post page 6 12/10/25 >> Alta Housings building cost = $1 million/ unit. >> The average rent for such an apartment in Menlo Park is $5,000+ per month. >> Who will pay to "subsidize the rent"? >> Who are the people who will be able to a...

Hi Mayor Combs and Council Members: An article caught my eye yesterday appearing on the front page of the DAILY JOURNAL newspaper. It was entitled "Celebrating 100", a copy of which is attached. As Menlo Parks 100 year anniversary is quickly coming up in 2027, it may be well to begin the PLANNING ...

Dear City Council Members and City Manager: Thanks to all the City Council members, except Mayor Combs, Menlo Park taxpayers have paid $165,000 for M-Group’s *COOKIE CUTTER* assessment of the downtown parking initiative. Did M-Group consultants talk to business owners or resident? Did they ...