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The City Council is asked to adopt an “Oppose Unless Amended” position on State Senate Bill 1164 (Cervantes) Elections.
The council will review a contract with Hexagon Transportation Consultants for on‑call services up to $350,000, with extensions possible to $450,000.
The City Council will adopt a resolution requesting the County Controller to levy $309,793 in benefit assessments for the Redwood Shores Landscape Maintenance District for tax roll year 2026-2027.
The council will adopt a resolution to create a new Deputy Building Official classification and update salary ranges.
Council will waive the second reading and adopt two ordinances amending the Zoning Code and Municipal Code.
The City Council is asked to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Council members submitted a report listing the meetings and conferences they attended in July 2026.
Council will approve Amendment No. 8 to the AECOM Services Agreement, adding up to $2,817,564 for additional design work, raising the total contract to $15,932,812.
The Council is asked to adopt an “Oppose Unless Amended” stance on SB 1164 (Cervantes) Elections.
The council will review a contract with Kimley‑Horn & Associates for on‑call services up to $350,000, with extensions possible to $490,000.
The council will review a contract with Bellecci & Associates (Sanbell) for on‑call services up to $400,000, with extensions possible to $550,000.
The City Council is asked to approve Amendment No. 1, raising the contract’s not‑to‑exceed limit by $200,000 to $400,000.
City Council must appoint one voting delegate and up to two alternates to represent Redwood City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference (Sept 23‑25, 2026).
The city is considering an on‑call services agreement with Traffic Patterns for up to $550,000 over three years.
Council will adopt a resolution authorizing the County to levy $309,793 in benefit assessments for the Redwood Shores Landscape Maintenance District No. 1995-1 for tax year 2026-2027.
The council opened a public comment period for the consent calendar, council interests, and items not on the agenda.
Council will consider an agreement for on‑call services with VSCE, Inc. for up to $250,000 over three years, with possible extensions.
The city is considering an on‑call services agreement with TDG Engineering for up to $300,000 over three years.
Council will vote to fill two Board of Port Commissioners seats expiring July 31, 2030.
What's happening
Why it matters
These commissions guide city policy on ports, arts, and parks, affecting community services and quality of life for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council chambers or join via Zoom link provided.
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email written comment to council@redwoodcity.org referencing the agenda item.
Decision update
The council voted to adopt a resolution approving a substitute affordable‑housing site at 705 Veterans Blvd and to conditionally vacate the Spring Street segment, and it confirmed appointments to the Board of Port Commissioners and the Arts Commission for full‑term seats expiring in 2030.
Decided Jul 27, 2026.
Council will discuss taking a position on a November 2026 ballot measure that would add rent control and just‑cause eviction limits.
Council will appoint two members to the Board of Port Commissioners (terms expire July 31, 2030).
The Council will formally approve the minutes from the July 13, 2026 special meeting.
Council will consider approving Amendment No. 8 to the agreement with AECOM for additional design services for the State Route 84 / U.S. 101 Interchange Reimagined Project.
City Council is asked to approve an agreement with EKI Environment & Water, Inc. for design services.
The City will approve an agreement with Bionic Landscape Inc. to design and implement a community‑engagement plan and develop a master plan for the Waterfront Park Project.
Council is asked to approve execution of fifteen on‑call agreements for engineering and transportation services.
The City will renew its excess insurance agreement with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the FY 2026‑27 period (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
Council will adopt a resolution authorizing the County to levy $212,500 in benefit assessments for the Seaport Boulevard Landscape Maintenance District for tax year 2026-2027.
The City will substitute the affordable housing site from 847 Woodside Road to 705 Veterans Boulevard.
Council will adopt a resolution to levy $212,500 in benefit assessments for the 2026-2027 tax roll.
What's happening
Why it matters
The assessment funds landscape maintenance, keeping the district attractive and supporting property values.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 1017 Middlefield Road or via Zoom using the link provided in the agenda.
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email written comments to council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The item “Levy $212,500 benefit assessment for Seaport Boulevard Landscape District” passed (6–0–1).
Decided Jul 27, 2026.
Council Member Padilla led a pledge of allegiance at the start of the meeting.
