Two items of wide interest on Menlo Park City Council agenda November 17

A Nov. 17 City Council informational item provides updates on the selection process for development of downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3 and a tentative schedule.

The City of Menlo Park is evaluating proposals from Alliant Communities, Presidio Bay Ventures, and Related California/Alta Housing. As directed by the City Council on Sept. 29, staff intends to pursue a Surplus Land Act (SLA) exemption required for the Presidio Bay Ventures proposal to keep all three proposals under consideration.

It is anticipated that the City Council will conduct a comprehensive review of all proposals and select a preferred development team in early 2027.

The proposals and project timeline can be viewed online.

Also on the agenda is a vote to repeal the street closure at the 600 block of Santa Cruz Avenue and a timeline to re-open the vehicle traffic lane.