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Resident urges Menlo Park to review Quimby Act park fees applied to SB9 lot splits

Menlo Park City Council · February 24, 2026
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Summary

A Housing Commission member speaking as a resident urged the council to review the application of Quimby Act park fees to SB9 lot-split projects, arguing that reported fees (one cited example of about $127,000) create a barrier to owner-occupied infill and suggested the city agendize a fee-structure review.

During general public comment, Will Osler, who serves on Menlo Park's Housing Commission but spoke as a District 3 resident, urged the council to review how Quimby Act park fees are applied to projects enabled by Senate Bill 9 (SB9).

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