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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 approve the City’s participation in a no‑cost opioid settlement with multiple pharmaceutical companies.
