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The Council will approve the Arts Commission’s FY 2026‑27 funding recommendations for large grant recipients as outlined in Attachment A. No CEQA review is required.
Staff will present a recommendation to let Senate Bill 79’s baseline obligations take effect without a temporary exclusion ordinance and to develop a Transit‑Oriented Development Alternative Plan.
City staff will provide an update on the Greater Downtown Area Plan, including options to keep the current boundary, expand it, or pursue related mobility and community‑plan initiatives.
The Council will approve the first amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the South Main Mixed‑Use Project (except Parcel F), accept completed improvements at the Elco Yards development, and release fifty percent of the associated bonds.
The Council will approve FY 2026‑27 funding recommendations for Redwood City’s Human Services Financial Assistance (HSFA) program, authorizing the City Manager to execute the funding agreements.
The Council will vote to authorize the City’s annual membership dues of $40,100 to the ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County for FY 2026‑27. The payment is a standing membership fee for the ADU Resource Center.
A closed‑session meeting will be held to discuss labor negotiations with the San Mateo County Firefighters and International Association of Firefighters Local 2400.
Council will vote to direct staff to let the baseline obligations of Senate Bill 79 take effect without a temporary exclusion ordinance and to develop a Transit‑Oriented Development Alternative Plan.
The council will receive an update on the Greater Downtown Area Plan (GDAP) progress and current status.
Council will vote to approve the first amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the South Main Mixed‑Use Project, accept completed improvements at Elco Yards, and release fifty percent of the associated bonds.
City staff will give an update on the Greater Downtown Area Plan and its current progress.
City staff will meet with labor negotiators from the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 2400.
Council will consider funding for the Housing and Human Concerns Committee for fiscal year 2026-27.
Council will approve an amendment extending the agreement with the Government Finance Officers Association through October 31, 2030 and increasing compensation by $275,000, for a total not to exceed $435,000.
Council will hold a public comment period for the consent calendar, council‑interest items, and items not on the agenda.
By motion, the Council will approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers, Inc. for design of the Carson Potable Water Pump Station Replacement Project.
Council will approve the first amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the South Main Mixed‑Use Project (Except Parcel F).
City staff will give an update on the Greater Downtown Area Plan, including work completed and current status.
Council will waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to implement the 2023‑31 Housing Element and streamline development review.
Council members will present a report of conferences they attended.
Council will approve a professional services agreement up to $657,095 for design work on the Carson Potable Water Pump Station Replacement Project.
The City Manager will give an oral update on city operations.
The Homelessness Sub‑Committee will provide an update on its initiatives.
Council will direct staff to let SB 79 baseline obligations take effect without a temporary exclusion ordinance.
Council will vote to allocate funding for the Human Services Financial Assistance program for fiscal year 2026‑27.
Council will vote to extend the GFOA ERP support agreement through October 31, 2030.
The City Council approved a contract with Bay Area Paving Co. for on‑call concrete and asphalt repairs up to $800,000 through 2027.
Staff are directed to keep the current GDAP plan area and continue the existing project scope.
The Council will direct staff to let the baseline housing obligations of SB 79 take effect without a temporary exclusion ordinance.
City Council approves the First Amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreements for the Elco Yards project.
The Council is asked to approve $150,000 for the Human Services Financial Assistance Program for FY 2026‑27.
The City Council will vote to approve funding recommendations for the Human Services Financial Assistance (HSFA) Program as outlined in Attachment A.
The council is asked to let SB 79’s baseline obligations take effect immediately, without a temporary exclusion ordinance.
Council is asked to waive first reading and introduce an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to implement the 2023‑31 Housing Element, streamline development review, and maintain code clarity.
The City will amend its agreement with the Government Finance Officers Association to extend ERP assessment services through October 31, 2030.
The Council will review a proposal to expand the Greater Downtown Area Plan boundary to include the area bounded by Woodside Road, US 101, Douglas Avenue, Bay Road, Willow Street, and Spring Street.
The City Manager will execute the first amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the South Main Mixed-Use Project (except Parcel F).
City Council held a closed session on July 13, 2026 to discuss salary and benefit negotiations with employee groups, including the San Mateo County Firefighters union.
The Housing and Human Concerns Committee received $166,000 in funding requests and has $150,000 available for the Human Services Financial Assistance (HSFA) program.
The City will award a one‑year on‑call contract to Bay Area Paving Co. for sidewalk and asphalt repairs.
Council is asked to approve the Arts Commission’s recommendation to award $55,000 in large grants to local nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for FY 2026-27.
The City proposes to hire Schaaf & Wheeler Consulting Civil Engineers, Inc. to design the Carson Potable Water Pump Station Replacement Project.
Council is asked to approve the city’s annual membership dues of $40,100 to the ADU Resource Center of San Mateo County.
Councilmember Kaia Eakin attended the Magical Bridge Documentary Premiere at BraveMaker Film Fest on July 9, 2026.
City Council will adopt the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.
Residents may submit spoken comments limited to 2 minutes each.
The Council will direct staff to take actions related to Senate Bill 79 for abundant and affordable homes near transit.
The City will approve membership with the ADU Resource Center and pay $40,100 in annual dues.
Council members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Council Member Howard.
Council asks staff to choose among: (a) keep the current GDAP plan area and continue the existing scope; (b) expand the plan area, draft a new scope and budget, and return for council approval; or (c) pursue strategic initiatives such as adding mobility projects to the Transportation Project List, updating the Walk‑Bike‑Thrive Plan, and evaluating a community plan east of Woodside Road.
