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Commissioners will attend the 9th Annual Santa Clara County Women's Leadership and Policy Summit in San Jose on October 10, 2026.
The City’s budget sets aside $75,000 for nonprofit agency funding in FY 2026-27.
The committee will review the mini grants program.
The Council will vote to authorize the City Manager to pay $61,776 to the Santa Clara County Sheriff for additional law enforcement services received in FY 25-26.
Council will vote to approve a $61,776 payment to the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff for additional law enforcement services received in FY 25-26.
Council will vote to authorize the City Manager to submit a $61,776 payment to the Santa Clara County Sheriff for additional law enforcement services received in FY 25-26.
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 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 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 City Council is asked to accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
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.
Board will receive an update on the FY2025‑2026 financial audit process.
Board will hold a public hearing on proposed special assessments to fund hazardous weed, brush, and rubbish abatement on identified properties.
Approve the draft minutes from the June 23, 2026 regular meeting.
Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance to place a $125,000,000 general‑obligation bond measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
What's happening
Why it matters
The bond would fund a new civic center with a library, police emergency command center, community park, and water and stormwater infrastructure, affecting community services and safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting on July 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Vote on $125 million bond measure for civic center” passed (5–0).
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
Council will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance to place a $125,000,000 general obligation bond proposition on the November 3, 2026 consolidated election.
Council will waive second reading and adopt an ordinance to place a $125,000,000 bond measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Council will adopt a resolution authorizing twelve Transient Occupancy Tax grants totaling $388,797.
Staff recommends waiving the second reading and adopting an ordinance to put a $125,000,000 bond measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
The City will adopt a resolution authorizing the award of twelve Transient Occupancy Tax grants totaling $388,797.
The City will waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance to place a bond measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
The council is asked to waive the second reading and adopt an ordinance to place a $125,000,000 general obligation bond measure on the November 3, 2026 consolidated election ballot.
The board approved a resolution letting the Human Rights Commission amend a grant with TransCanWork to increase the LGBTQI+ and Various Communities grant by $150,000, up to $450,000 total.
The city appropriated $1,926,125 of Boarding of Prisoners revenue to overtime salaries.
What's happening
Why it matters
Shifting funds supports projected overtime needs while reducing spending on other Sheriff’s Office programs, affecting public safety budgeting.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in Room 250 or join remotely.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Reallocate Sheriff’s Office funds for overtime and retirements” passed.
Decided Jul 21, 2026.
