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Council adopted a resolution that lists proposed road paving projects for FY 2026‑27 funded by the State’s SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act.
The council will vote to reject all received bids for the tire supply and vehicle services contract.
The council was asked to vote on rejecting a general liability claim that exceeds $50,000.
The City Council allowed residents to submit public comments of up to two minutes for any agenda item, either in person, via Zoom, by phone, or in writing via email.
The Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Communications Products Agreement with Motorola Solutions, allowing an additional spend of up to $55,000, bringing the total contract to $1,501,572 through February 2, 2027.
Council held a public hearing, waived the second reading, and adopted an ordinance that repeals the city’s tobacco retail permits and related flavored‑tobacco restrictions, instead adopting the San Mateo County ordinance by reference.
The City Council is asked to accept the completed on‑call concrete and asphalt repair work performed at multiple sites.
The Council voted to adopt a resolution that sets the overall spending limit for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. This limit caps how much the city can appropriate across all departments.
Council will vote to approve an amendment adding up to $55,000 to the existing agreement with Motorola Solutions. The total contract amount will be $1,501,572, covering 2024‑2027.
Council will receive and provide feedback on the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget, and adopt a resolution setting June 22, 2026 as the date for the public hearing and adoption of the budget.
Council is asked to approve the contract with Sprinturf, LLC to replace the synthetic turf at Griffin‑Bechet Field for $999,453.
The Council will accept certification of the signature verification for the rent‑control and just‑cause eviction initiative.
Council will receive feedback on the FY 2026‑27 recommended budget and adopt a resolution setting June 22, 2026 as the public hearing date. The budget outlines city spending for the next fiscal year.
A public hearing will be held on the FY 2026-27 Sewer Service Charge Report.
What's happening
Why it matters
The charge provides a reliable revenue source for the Sewer Enterprise Fund and adds the fee to the property tax bill for single‑family homeowners.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the public hearing in person at City Council chambers (1017 Middlefield Road) or via Zoom.
Email: Send written comments to council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Submit comment: Email council@redwoodcity.org referencing the agenda item number.
Decision update
The City Council voted 6‑0‑1 to adopt a resolution adopting the FY 2026‑27 Sewer Service Charge Report and authorizing the collection of sewer service charges on the tax roll for residential customers with one dwelling unit per parcel. The motion passed, providing final approval of the charge collection.
Decided Jun 8, 2026.
Council will hold a public hearing, waive the second reading, and adopt an ordinance that repeals existing tobacco retail permits and flavored tobacco bans, and instead adopts San Mateo County regulations.
The City will present a report on current job vacancies as of March 17, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
Residents need to know the city’s staffing levels because they affect service quality and upcoming budget decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Council Chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, or join via Zoom at https://redwoodcity.zoom.us/j/99481825639.
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Send an email to council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The item “Report on City Employment Vacancies and Recruitment” passed (6–0–1).
Decided Jun 8, 2026.
Council will adopt a resolution listing proposed paving projects for FY 2026‑27 funded by SB1. The projects will be carried out under the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Council will receive feedback on the FY 2026‑27 Recommended Budget and adopt a resolution that sets June 22, 2026 as the public hearing date for the budget. The resolution also directs the City Clerk to publish notice of the budget’s availability.
The council will approve claims and checks for the period June 8‑22, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through June 22, 2026.
The council will vote to adopt a resolution listing paving projects funded by SB1 for FY 2026‑27.
Council will approve the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes.
Public comment period is open for the consent calendar and items of council interest.
The council will vote to accept certification of the rent‑control and just‑cause eviction initiative.
The council will hold a public hearing on the smoking ordinance.
Council will vote to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Communications Products Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Council will hold a public hearing on sewer service charges.
The council will adopt a resolution listing proposed paving projects funded by SB1 for FY 2026-27.
Council will approve a First Amendment to accept an additional $25,000 from San Mateo County for disaster‑resilience supplies.
Council will adopt a resolution listing proposed paving projects funded by SB1 for FY 2026-27.
Council is asked to adopt a resolution that lists proposed road‑paving projects for FY 2026‑27 funded by SB1.
Council is asked to approve a contract with Sprinturf, LLC to replace the synthetic turf at Griffin‑Bechet Field.
The City Council is asked to approve a First Amendment to the agreement with the County of San Mateo, adding $25,000 for disaster‑resilience supplies at the Fair Oaks Community Center.
The council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2026-27 sewer service charge report.
Council received the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget and gathered public feedback.
The council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Redwood City Municipal Code Chapter 15 (Smoking Regulations) related to tobacco retail permits.
The council will adopt a resolution setting the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026‑27.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines how much money the city can spend this year and funds needed road repairs, affecting safety and the overall budget.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 1017 Middlefield Road or join 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 voted 5‑0‑2 to approve the On‑Call Concrete or Asphalt Repair and Replacement Project and to authorize the release of bonds for its funding.
Decided Jun 8, 2026.
City staff presented the FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget for council review.
Council will discuss various items of interest to the city.
Council will accept certification that the rent‑control initiative has enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot.
City staff will present a report on current job vacancies as of March 17, 2026.
Council will consider a resolution that lists proposed paving projects for FY 2026‑27 funded by SB1.
The City Council will adopt a resolution setting the FY 2026‑27 appropriations limit at $1,095,704,480.
The City Council is asked to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Communications Products Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
The council will hold a public hearing on new tobacco retail regulations.
The City Council will vote to reject a general liability claim filed by Elizabeth Watson that exceeds $50,000.
The on‑call concrete/asphalt repair contract with Bay Area Paving Co. covering 134 sites is complete.
All bids for the $700,000 tire supply and general vehicle services contract were deemed non‑responsive.
