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Public spending, fees, taxes, bonds, contracts, and the tradeoffs behind public money.
Recommend supporting Proposition 1 (Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond) and Proposition 37 (Middle‑Class Homeownership Act).
The Council would approve Amendment No. 1 to extend the WestLight Energy Member Agency Grant Program Agreement through December 31, 2028.
Council will adopt a resolution to approve a Section 130 funding agreement with Caltrans for the railroad crossing closure at East Bellevue Avenue.
Adopt a resolution to appropriate $1 million from Low‑ and Moderate‑Income Housing Asset Funds, $3 million from Commercial Linkage Fee Funds, and $1 million from General Fund Housing Set‑Aside Funds into the Pro‑Housing Reserve Account.
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 Council will hold a closed‑session conference with legal counsel about anticipated litigation.
Staff will present an overview of the in‑lieu 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.
