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Public comments will be accepted both in person and remotely via Zoom or telephone.
Adopt a resolution ordering an election to place a measure increasing the sales tax by ¼ cent on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Appoint Seema Patel to the Planning Commission for a full term from July 20, 2026 through June 10, 2030.
The council will adopt a resolution to update all City of San Mateo Department of Public Works standard drawings.
The Council will issue a proclamation recognizing Parks & Recreation Appreciation Month.
Council will adopt a resolution to place a charter amendment measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot to update election processes and council procedures.
Council will approve Amendment No. 1, making a one‑time payment of $20,171.04 for services already rendered.
Council will appropriate $114,868 from the Advance Planning Fund for a citywide commercial economic assessment.
Council will appoint Seema Patel to the Planning Commission for a term from July 20 2026 through June 10 2030.
Council will adopt a resolution to place a ¼‑cent increase in the Transactions and Use (sales) tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Council will adopt a resolution rejecting all bids received for the Basin D Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project.
Council will adopt a resolution removing the CWEA Collection Systems Maintenance Certification requirement from the minimum qualifications.
Residents may submit written comments to clerk@cityofsanmateo.org by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Council will adopt a resolution to request $3,375,000 from the One Bay Area Grant for the 19th Avenue and Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project.
Council will approve a lease and operating agreement with Henok Getahun to run the PLUR Cafe at the Main Library from July 22, 2026 through July 21, 2028.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the city to request $3,375,000 from the One Bay Area Grant for the 19th Avenue / Fashion Island Blvd Multimodal Improvements Project.
The council will approve an agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler to update the Storm Drain Master Plan, with a budget up to $129,770 and a $13,000 contingency reserve.
Council will vote on a resolution to deny the appeal and keep the Planning Commission’s approval of the six‑story, 181‑unit multifamily project at 715/723 North San Mateo Drive.
Adopt a resolution ordering a ballot measure to increase the sales tax by 0.25 cent.
Approve Amendment No. 1 to increase annual compensation to up to $350,000.
Approve a two‑year lease with Henok Getahun to operate the PLUR Cafe at the Main Library from July 22, 2026 to July 21, 2028.
Adopt a resolution to place a measure revising the City Charter for district elections and meeting scheduling on the ballot.
City Council will approve a two‑year lease for the PLUR Café at the Main Library.
Council will approve Amendment No. 1 with Todd Dissly Athletics to increase annual compensation from $300,000 to up to $350,000 and add a $25,000 contingency, totaling $2,050,000 over six years.
Council will approve an agreement with Samaritan House to continue administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for FY 2026‑27, funding $220,000.
Council will approve Amendment No. 4 to service agreements with Tanner Pacific, Inc. and Townsend Management, Inc., extending the terms to January 1, 2028.
Council will appropriate $114,868 from the Advance Planning Fund for a citywide economic assessment.
Members of the public may comment on any agenda item not listed by addressing the City Council during the public comment segment.
The council will adopt a resolution to place charter amendments on the November 3, 2026 ballot to change to district elections, update council meeting scheduling, and revise outdated provisions.
The council will approve an agreement with Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt Consulting, Inc. for monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance services at the East Third Avenue Landfill, costing $108,875 for two years.
Council will approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Bosco Oil, Inc. for diesel fuel procurement, raising the total contract amount to $719,000 and adding a $45,600 contingency.
The Council will issue a proclamation recognizing Disability Pride Month.
The Council will adopt a resolution to approve an alternative purchasing procedure with Coordinated Resources, Inc. for furnishings and installation services for the Marina Branch Library Restoration Project, amount $183,466.41, with a $30,000 contingency reserve.
Council will appropriate $114,868 from the Advance Planning Fund for a citywide commercial economic assessment.
The Council will adopt a resolution to accept the grant of a public utility easement dedication in a private alley near 31.57 S B St.
The Council will approve an agreement with WRA, Inc. to provide operations and maintenance permit assistance for Marina Lagoon, costing $259,460.
Council will authorize an agreement with Ingram Library Services to provide library materials up to $500,000 annually for fiscal years 2025‑26 through 2027‑28.
The council will adopt a resolution authorizing the city to request funding from the One Bay Area Grant for the 19th Avenue / Fashion Island Blvd multimodal improvements project.
The council will adopt a resolution setting 2026 maximum rental rates and sales prices for affordable housing under the Below Market Rate program.
The council will adopt a resolution to place a ¼‑cent increase in the Transactions and Use (sales) tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Council will approve an amendment to increase annual compensation for the tennis and pickleball programs from $300,000 to up to $350,000.