Local budget & taxes decisions

May19Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Vote on corrections to identified tax rolls

The Board approved a resolution correcting the identified tax rolls.

PassedMay 19Budget & TaxesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Board approved a resolution correcting the identified tax rolls.

Why it matters

Ensures property tax assessments are accurate, affecting revenue and taxpayers.

Who is affected

Property ownersTaxpayers

How to act

Attend: Board meeting in person or via Zoom

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 19, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 4, 2026, 3:23 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The Board approved corrections to the identified tax rolls. The action is final.

Decided May 19, 2026.

May19Tue

Board of SupervisorsSan Mateo County

Vote on 2026 Legislative Session Program

The Board adopted a resolution approving the San Mateo County 2026 Legislative Session Program.

PassedMay 19Budget & TaxesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The Board adopted a resolution approving the San Mateo County 2026 Legislative Session Program.

Why it matters

Sets priorities for the County’s legislative agenda, influencing policy outcomes.

Who is affected

County officialsResidentsAdvocacy groups

How to act

Attend: Board meeting in person or via Zoom

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 19, 2026, 9:00 AMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 4, 2026, 3:23 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:16 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The Board adopted a resolution approving the San Mateo County 2026 Legislative Session Program. The action is final.

Decided May 19, 2026.

May18Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Adopt resolution to levy Downtown Business Improvement Area assessments

Council will adopt a resolution to levy annual assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement Area for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

What's happening

Council will adopt a resolution to levy annual assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement Area for fiscal year 2026‑27.

Why it matters

The assessments fund improvements that benefit downtown businesses, shoppers, and property owners.

Who is affected

Downtown businessesShoppersProperty owners

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period at the meeting, either in person or via Zoom chat.

May 18, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 24, 2026, 3:53 AM PTUpdated Aug 31, 2026, 10:36 AM PT

Decision update

Direction provided

The Council directed that Agenda Items 15 and 17 be addressed during the remainder of the meeting and that Item 19 be postponed to a future meeting.

Decided May 18, 2026.

May18Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Receive quarterly investment report for Q1 2026

Council will receive the investment report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.

Info onlyMay 18Budget & TaxesNo comment option listed

What's happening

Council will receive the investment report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.

Why it matters

The report provides oversight of the city’s investment performance and overall fiscal health.

Who is affected

taxpayerscity budget managers

How to act

Attend: Join the City Council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 18, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 24, 2026, 3:53 AM PTUpdated Aug 31, 2026, 10:36 AM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Receive quarterly investment report for Q1 2026” passed (5–0).

Decided May 18, 2026.

May18Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Vote on $1.2M appropriation for Wastewater Treatment Plant IAP-III

Council will appropriate $1,200,000 from the Sewer Fund to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Actions Projects Package‑III.

Vote scheduled May 18Comment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

What's happening

Council will appropriate $1,200,000 from the Sewer Fund to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Actions Projects Package‑III.
Council will increase the contingency reserve by $1,200,000 for the Mountain Cascade construction contract and allow the Public Works Director to issue change orders within that reserve.

Why it matters

The funding enables needed upgrades to the wastewater plant, protecting public health and the environment.

Who is affected

local residentsbusinessesenvironment

How to act

Attend: Join the City Council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda).

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comments can be given in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom as outlined in the agenda.

May 18, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 3:47 AM PTUpdated Aug 31, 2026, 10:36 AM PT

Decision update

Passed

The Council approved a $1,200,000 appropriation from the Sewer Fund to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Actions Projects‑III, increased the project’s contingency reserve by the same amount, and authorized the Public Works Director to issue change orders within the added contingency.

Decided May 18, 2026.

May18Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Establish $68,400 contingency for Otay Avenue slide repair project

Council will establish a $68,400 contingency reserve for the Otay Avenue slide repair project.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

May18Mon

City CouncilSan Mateo

Receive Quarterly Investment Report (Q1 2026)

Council will receive the quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31 2026.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

May18Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Authorize OpenGov budgeting software subscription up to $154,523

City will authorize the mayor to execute a subscription agreement with OpenGov Inc. for a 3‑year, 4‑month budgeting software license.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

May18Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Vote on OpenGov Budgeting Software Subscription up to $154,523

The City Council will vote to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a 3‑year and 4‑month subscription with OpenGov for budgeting software, costing up to $154,523.

Vote scheduled May 18Comment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

What's happening

The City Council will vote to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a 3‑year and 4‑month subscription with OpenGov for budgeting software, costing up to $154,523.

Why it matters

The subscription provides the city’s finance team with essential tools for budget development and financial reporting, supporting fiscal transparency.

Who is affected

TaxpayersCity finance staffResidents

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at 620 Foster City Blvd or join via Zoom at https://fostercity-org.zoom.us/j/82592136594.

Email: publiccomment@fostercity.org

Submit comment: Submit written comments by email before 4:00 p.m. on the meeting day.

May 18, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 10, 2026, 4:57 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:15 PM PT

Decision update

Passed unanimously

The item “Vote on OpenGov Budgeting Software Subscription up to $154,523” passed unanimously (5–0–0).

Decided May 18, 2026.

May18Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Information on April 2026 financial warrants and ACH payments

Warrants of demands were processed and issued on April 16 and April 30, 2026.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

May18Mon

City CouncilFoster City

Vote on OpenGov budgeting software subscription up to $154,523

The City Council will consider a resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with OpenGov Inc. for a 3-year, 4‑month budgeting software subscription.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

May18Mon

Financial CommissionLos Altos

Review City Purchasing Policy

Commission members will review the City of Los Altos Purchasing Policy and propose any recommended changes.

Under discussionComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

May18Mon

Financial CommissionLos Altos

Review Los Altos City Financial Policy and Suggest Changes

Commission members will review the City of Los Altos Financial Policy and propose any needed amendments. This is a discussion, not a vote.

Under discussionComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

May18Mon

City CouncilRedwood City

Changes to add short-term rental administration services

Amendment expands the contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates to include short‑term rental administration.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 18Budget & Taxes

What's happening

Amendment expands the contract with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates to include short‑term rental administration.
The not‑to‑exceed amount increases by $40,000, bringing total contract value to $878,219.72 through Jan 14, 2027.
The fee structure for Business License Tax compliance is adjusted to lower the city’s administration costs.

Why it matters

Adds oversight of short‑term rentals and reduces business license administration costs, improving revenue and compliance.

Who is affected

Short‑term rental operatorsLocal businessesTaxpayers

How to act

Attend: In person at Council Chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, or via Zoom link.

Email: council@redwoodcity.org

Submit comment: Send email to council@redwoodcity.org indicating the agenda item number in the subject line.

May 18, 2026, 5:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 3, 2026, 9:34 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:25 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The City Council voted 6‑0‑1 to approve Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, increasing the contract ceiling by $40,000 to add short‑term rental administration services. The motion passed, finalizing the amendment.

Decided May 18, 2026.

May15Fri

City CouncilLos Altos Hills

Study session on 2026-27 budget and 5-year capital plan

The council will review the proposed FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28 operating budget.

Info onlyComment period has passedMay 15Budget & Taxes

May14Thu

City CouncilLos Altos Hills

Adopt July 1 Cost-of-Living Adjustment Schedule

The Council will adopt a resolution establishing a Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) schedule effective July 1.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 14Budget & Taxes

May14Thu

City CouncilLos Altos Hills

Request Tax Collector to Collect Delinquent Sewer Charges and FY27 Sewer Service Charges

The Council will adopt a resolution directing the Santa Clara County Tax Collector to collect delinquent sewer charges and FY27 sewer service charges for the Palo Alto and Los Altos sewer basins.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 14Budget & Taxes

May14Thu

City CouncilLos Altos Hills

Award $410,365 Sanitary Sewer Repair Contract to Casey Construction

The Council will adopt a resolution awarding a $410,365 construction contract for the 2026 sanitary sewer repair and replacement project to Casey Construction, Inc.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedMay 14Budget & Taxes

May14Thu

HIV CommissionSanta Clara County