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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
The Council will adopt a resolution to move $500,000 from the General Fund Capital balance to the Marina Library Structural Improvement Project.
Extend the assignment of one police officer to the Gun Relinquishment Task Force through November 20, 2028.
City Council will receive the investment report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
City will reimburse the County of San Mateo for legal services up to $50,000, with a $10,000 contingency.
Council will vote to appropriate $168,687 (Option 1) or $140,584 (Option 2) from the Advance Planning Fund for the Historic Policy Update project.
The City received a report on contingency fund spending for contracts covering Aug 1 2017 – June 30 2026.
The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation.
Staff will present an overview of the Vehicle License Fee shortfall and current projections.
Council will appropriate $114,868 from the Advance Planning Fund for a citywide commercial economic assessment.
The 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 a ballot measure to increase the sales tax by 0.25 cent.
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.
The board accepted and filed the basic financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The Authority accepted and filed its basic financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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.
City Librarian Rukshana Singh will provide the board with information about a possible revenue measure.
The council will adopt a resolution to levy special taxes for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Bay Meadows Community Facilities District.
What's happening
Why it matters
The tax levy provides funding for community facilities and services in the Bay Meadows area.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom (see agenda for link).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the instructions at the end of the agenda for submitting written comments.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Bay Meadows Special Tax Levy FY 2026-27” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
Council will adopt resolutions approving the FY 2026‑27 operating budget and capital improvement program.
What's happening
Why it matters
Defines how city services are funded and what projects will be built, affecting all residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The City Council adopted the FY 2026‑27 operating and capital budgets, the 2026‑31 Capital Improvement Program, the Gann appropriations limit, and the FY 2025‑26 supplemental budget adjustments.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
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.
The city’s consultant will present tracking survey results for a potential November 2026 sales tax measure.
City will adopt a resolution to levy a property tax of $0.0030 per $100 of assessed value for FY 2026-27 to pay the General Obligation Bond debt service.
What's happening
Why it matters
Generates revenue to meet debt payments on the voter‑approved bond, maintaining city finances.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments can be given in person during the meeting or remotely via Zoom chat as instructed at the end of the agenda.
Decision update
The item “Vote on FY 2026-27 General Obligation Bond tax rate” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
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 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.
The subcommittee will interview seven applicants to fill three commission seats.
Council will adopt a resolution raising the Community Flood and Storm Protection Fee by 3.0 % to match the annual Consumer Price Index increase.
What's happening
Why it matters
The fee increase provides needed revenue to maintain flood and storm protection infrastructure, protecting neighborhoods from water damage.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the council meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or join via Zoom (see agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period in person or remotely via Zoom.
Decision update
The item “Increase Community Flood and Storm Protection Fee 3%” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
The council will review the proposed FY 2026-27 budget.
What's happening
Why it matters
The budget determines how city services and projects will be funded for the next several years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at City Hall Council Chamber or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP review” passed (5–0).
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
Review the proposed budget and capital improvement program and hold a public hearing before the June 15 adoption.
What's happening
Why it matters
Budget decisions determine funding for city services and projects.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Hall or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Review FY 2026-27 budget and capital improvement program” was continued.
Decided Jun 1, 2026.
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.
The committee will review the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 operating and capital improvement program (CIP) budget for Measure S.
Council will adopt a resolution to levy annual assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement Area for fiscal year 2026‑27.
What's happening
Why it matters
The assessments fund improvements that benefit downtown businesses, shoppers, and property owners.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
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.
Council will receive the investment report for the quarter ending March 31, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
The report provides oversight of the city’s investment performance and overall fiscal health.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
The item “Receive quarterly investment report for Q1 2026” passed (5–0).
Decided May 18, 2026.
Council will appropriate $1,200,000 from the Sewer Fund to fund the Wastewater Treatment Plant Immediate Actions Projects Package‑III.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding enables needed upgrades to the wastewater plant, protecting public health and the environment.
Who is affected
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.
Decision update
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.
Council will establish a $68,400 contingency reserve for the Otay Avenue slide repair project.
Council will receive the quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31 2026.
The scheduled meeting for May 14, 2026 has been cancelled.
The council will adopt a resolution to appropriate $1,100,000 from unassigned fund balances to increase transfers to the Comprehensive Liability Fund for legal costs.
Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about the Daniel Gambelin workers' compensation case.
Council will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing the Service Employees International Union.
Council will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing the San Mateo Safety Management Association.
Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about the Chiari v. City of San Mateo case.
Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about the Daniel Gambelin workers' compensation case.
Council will approve the City’s participation in a no‑cost opioid settlement with multiple pharmaceutical companies.
Council will preview the General Fund 2026‑27 operating budget and ten‑year forecast.
Council will preview the 2026-31 Capital Improvement Program.
