City CouncilSan Mateo
Place ¼-cent sales tax measure on 2026 ballot
Adopt a resolution ordering a ballot measure to increase the sales tax by 0.25 cent.
PassedComment option listedJul 20Budget & Taxes
Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
Adopt a resolution ordering a ballot measure to increase the sales tax by 0.25 cent.
Council will approve Amendment No. 1 increasing the diesel fuel agreement total to $719,000 (adding $319,000).
Council will adopt a resolution to place a ¼‑cent increase in the Transactions and Use (sales) tax on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Adopt a resolution ordering an election to place a measure increasing the sales tax by ¼ cent on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Appropriate $114,868 from the Advance Planning Fund for the Citywide Economic Assessment project.
The board approved an agreement with The Pun Group LLP for independent audit services, not exceeding $13,249 for FY 2025-26.
The board accepted and filed the basic financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The Authority approved a contract with The Pun Group LLP for independent audit services, limited to $13,249 for FY 2025-26.
The Authority accepted and filed its basic financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Board will approve an agreement with The Pun Group LLP to provide independent audit services. The contract is limited to $13,249 for fiscal year 2025‑26 and authorizes the Treasurer‑Auditor‑Controller to sign it.
Board will accept and file the basic financial statements for fiscal years ended June 30, 2025, 2024, and 2023. The statements summarize the authority’s financial activity.
The San Mateo - Foster City Public Financing Authority meeting that was set for June 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed on that date.
The City Librarian will provide the Board with information about a possible revenue measure for the library.
Council will authorize a staff committee of the City Manager, Finance Director, and City Attorney to select a cost‑effective insurance program.
Council will adopt a resolution to authorize a special tax levy for the Bay Meadows Community Facilities District for fiscal year 2026‑27.
Council will adopt resolutions to approve the fiscal year 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets.
Council will receive a presentation from True North Research on tracking survey results for a potential sales tax measure.
Council will levy a property tax rate of $0.0030 per $100 of assessed value.
Council adopted resolutions approving the FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets, the 2026‑31 Capital Improvement Program, the Gann appropriations limit, and supplemental budget adjustments for FY 2025‑26.
Council adopted a resolution levying a property tax of $0.0030 per $100 of assessed value (equivalent to $3.00 per $100,000) for FY 2026‑27 to fund the voter‑approved General Obligation Bond debt service.
City lawyers will discuss the claim by Green Fashion Nursery and other plaintiffs against the City.
City lawyers will discuss the Montoya Navarrete and Diana Navarrete case against the City of San Mateo.
City lawyers will discuss the County of San Mateo et al. v. State of California case and its implications.
City lawyers will discuss the status and strategy for the Amitava Biswas v. City of San Mateo case.
The authority has called off its meeting that was set for June 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM. No agenda items will be discussed or voted on at this time. The cancellation notice does not provide a new date.
The commission reviewed the Storm Drain Master Plan and considered recommending that the City Council adopt it. The plan outlines upgrades to the stormwater system.
Review the proposed budget and capital improvement program and hold a public hearing before the June 15 adoption.
The council approved three amendments to increase on‑call design service contracts: $350,000 for CSG Consultants, $1,250,000 for Wilsey Ham dba WHB Engineers, and an extension for Freyer & Laureta. All contracts are extended to February 2029.
The council adopted a resolution to raise the community flood and storm protection fee by 3.0% to match the annual Consumer Price Index increase.
The council approved a design services agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers for up to $753,500, plus a $76,000 contingency, to support the Citywide Street Rehabilitation Package 7B project. The Public Works Director can sign the agreement and any no‑cost extensions.