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The Council voted to authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Encampment Resolution Funding Program. No environmental review is required.
Council members will vote to fill multiple board and commission seats, including the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, and others. They will also authorize the use of the existing applicant pool to fill any vacancies through January 31, 2027.
The Council will vote to adopt the City’s FY 2026‑27 budget and the five‑year Capital Improvement Program covering FY 2026‑27 through FY 2030‑31. The budget also includes the successor agency’s budget and a new classification for Chief Assistant City Attorney.
The Council will adopt a resolution to vacate a segment of Spring Street and set a public hearing for July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The City Clerk will be directed to publish and post notice of the hearing.
City Council will consider and vote to adopt the Brown Act Meeting Technology Disruption Policy.
What's happening
Why it matters
The policy sets rules for handling technology disruptions and ensures compliance with the new open‑meeting law, affecting how residents can participate in council meetings.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person at 1017 Middlefield Road or via Zoom (Meeting ID 994 8182 5639).
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email your written comment to council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted the Brown Act Technology Disruption Policy and approved using the current Board, Commission, and Committee applicant pool to fill any additional vacancies that arise before January 31, 2027. Both actions are final.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The Council will vote to call a General Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to elect three City Council seats. They will also request the County of San Mateo to combine the city election with the statewide election and adopt regulations for candidate statements.
The Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss ongoing litigation between the County of San Mateo and the State of California. Details of the case are confidential and not disclosed to the public.
The council was asked to adopt a resolution to vacate a segment of Spring Street, set a public hearing for July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., and direct the City Clerk to publish notice of the hearing.
Council members were asked to adopt a resolution scheduling a General Municipal Election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and to request the County of San Mateo to combine it with the statewide election. They also were asked to adopt regulations governing candidate statements submitted to voters.
Council will hear public comments on consent calendar items, council‑interest matters, and items not on the agenda.
The Successor Agency Board was asked to adopt the budget for the Successor Agency to the Redwood City Redevelopment Agency for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
The council will consider adopting a resolution to vacate a portion of Spring Street between Main Street and Walnut Street.
The Council will adopt a resolution calling for a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The Council will appoint members to the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
These appointments fill key oversight and policy roles that affect community services, housing, planning, and senior programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on June 22, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council voted to adopt Redwood City's updated Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Water Conservation Program and authorized the Public Works Services Director to submit the plan to the State of California Department of Water Resources. The Council also appointed members to the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission for full‑term seats expiring May 31, 2030.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Hold a public hearing on the FY 2026‑27 budget and capital improvement program.
Council will appoint members to the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission.
Council will adopt a resolution to hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for three council seats.
The council will vote to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting.
Council will approve claims and checks for the period June 22, 2026 through July 13, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through July 13, 2026.
Council will hold a public hearing on the city’s FY 2026‑27 budget and the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Program.
City Council will vote by roll call to fill 27 vacancies across the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission.
City Council will adopt a resolution to schedule the General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 to elect council members for districts 2, 5, and 6.
Council members submitted a report of meetings and conferences they attended.
What's happening
Why it matters
It shows how council members spend public time and resources, helping residents see transparency in official activities.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 1017 Middlefield Road or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email council@redwoodcity.org with agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The council recorded members’ reports of meetings and conferences attended on June 18, including the 73rd SAMCEDA ThreadTalks and the Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly 2026. No action was taken.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Council members will deliver presentations and acknowledgements during the meeting.
Council will hear updates on topics of interest to the council.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides residents with insight into issues the council is monitoring.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, or via Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The council recorded the creation of two ad‑hoc committees—Project Labor Agreements and Intergovernmental Relations—detailing their purposes and member assignments. No vote or final decision was made.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Council will discuss Senate Bill 707, the Brown Act Modernization Act.
Council will hold a closed‑session meeting for confidential matters.
By motion, the Council will approve and authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for homelessness encampment funding.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant could provide resources to address homelessness; election consolidation can reduce costs and increase voter participation; approving minutes finalizes the record of prior actions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 1017 Middlefield Road or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email council@redwoodcity.org with agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The City Council approved item 7A, a grant application for homelessness encampment funding, by a 6‑0‑1 vote (Mayor recused), and also approved the remaining consent‑calendar items as listed. The approvals are final.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The City Attorney will hold a closed session to discuss the County of San Mateo v. State of California litigation.
The Council announced that meeting participation will be by teleconference due to just cause under Government Code § 54953.8.3.
The City proposes to designate a new Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Area “D” covering streets south of Woodside Road between the Caltrain tracks and El Camino Real in Redwood Oaks.
The City plans to buy up to 25 thermal video detection systems for traffic signals at a total cost not to exceed $727,500.
Council will adopt a resolution creating Residential Permit Parking Area “D” on streets south of Woodside Road between the Caltrain tracks and El Camino Real.
The City proposes budget changes that lower the General Fund balance by $3.8 million.
City Council will adopt the FY 2026‑27 budget for Redwood City.
Council will approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for up to 25 thermal traffic signal video detection systems, not to exceed $727,500.
City Council is asked to declare the items listed in Attachment A as surplus personal property.
A public hearing will be held on Redwood City's 2025 update to the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
What's happening
Why it matters
The plan guides water supply, conservation, and drought response, affecting water availability for residents and businesses.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 1017 Middlefield Road or join via Zoom (Meeting ID 994 8182 5639).
Email: Send written comments to council@redwoodcity.org indicating the agenda item number in the subject line.
Submit comment: Submit written comments by the meeting date (June 22, 2026).
Decision update
The City Council unanimously adopted Redwood City’s 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and authorized the Public Works Services Director to compile and submit the plan to the State Water Resources Control Board before July 1, 2026. The adoption is final.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
The City will apply to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for $2,685,842 in Encampment Resolution Funding.
Council will adopt a resolution to appropriate and transfer funds to match actual revenues and expenditures for FY 2025‑26.
Adopt a resolution of intent to vacate the public street portion of Spring Street.
City Council will vote to declare the items in Attachment A as surplus personal property for disposal.
Adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 in Council districts 2, 5, and 6.
City Council will vote to appoint members to six boards and commissions for full‑term seats expiring 2028‑2030.
Hold a public hearing on the 2025 update to the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
