Weekly Message - February 2019

BUSINESS NEWS

City Council Study Session Tonight - Tenant Relocation Assistance The City Council has scheduled a study session on the proposed tenant relocation assistance ordinance for 6 pm , Tuesday, February 12 at the City Council Chambers . Staff will request that the City Council provide feedback and general direction on what to include in the draft ordinance; however, no formal vote or introduction/adoption will occur at this meeting. Following the City Council's study session on February 12, staff will analyze the feedback received and will return with a final draft ordinance, if so directed by the City Council.  Learn more

Closures to Impact Constitution/Independence and Middlefield Roads A few construction projects are expected to have notable traffic impacts in the coming weeks. These impacts are expected on Marsh Road at the exit to Constitution Road as well as along Middlefield Road between Willow Road and Ringwood Avenue during nighttime hours. The Marsh Road exit to Constitution Road and Independence Road will likely be closed for realignment starting Monday, February 18 , weather permitting. Access to Constitution Road and Independence Road will be from Chrysler and access to all properties will remain open during this time. The exit is scheduled to reopen in late summer/early fall 2019 with a different configuration. Learn more

Meet the Police Chief Come meet Menlo Park's Police Chief Dave Bertini . The Chief and staff will meet and greet the community and discuss traffic, crime, code enforcement and other neighborhood concerns specific to the Belle Haven community. Monday, February 25, 6 to 7 pm 871 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park Learn more

AROUND MENLO PARK

Artist Reception: Stanford's Energy System in Perspective Dr. Katherina Powers, Owner of Art Venture Gallery and Michael Killen invite you to attend the reception “Art of Stanford’s Energy System.” This artist reception will launch a special 10-day speaker series: "Stanford’s Climate-Energy Investment in Perspective: Art, Politics, and Science". Saturday, February 16 to Tuesday, February 26 Art Ventures Gallery, 888 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park Learn more

MEMBERS @ WORK

Asian Inspired Global Adventure Event Asian Treasures Event. No Visa Required! Diverse collections from rare to modern at your fingertips: Framed Art, Furniture, Pottery, Statuary, Masks, Clothing, Books, Jewelry and more. Donations welcome. February 22-24 Fri & Sat: 10 am to 5 pm, Sun: 11 am to 4 pm Menlo Park Discovery Shop Learn more

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

February 12 Tenant Relocation Assistance Study Session 6 pm, City Council Chambers February 14 Business Issues and Transportation Committee Meeting 8 to 9:30 am, Chamber Conference Room February 16-26 Reception: Stanford's Energy System in Perspective Art Ventures Gallery, Menlo Park February 19 President's Day Chamber Closed in observance of President's Day February 20 Cinema, Conversation and Coffee: Plastic Ocean 1 to 2 pm, 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park February 22-24 Asian Inspired Global Adventure Event Friday to Sunday, Menlo Park Discovery Shop February 25 Meet the Police Chief 6 to 7 pm, 871 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park

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