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Staff recommended changing the agenda so the Safety and Noise Element update will be heard as a public hearing instead of a policy item. The commission approved the change.
The Commission will open a public comment period where anyone can address the commission for up to three minutes. Written comments can be submitted online.
Commission will vote to adopt the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.
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Decision update
The commission approved the minutes of the June 22, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
Council members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Council Member Howard.
Residents may submit spoken comments limited to 2 minutes each.
City Council will adopt the minutes from the June 22, 2026 meeting.
Councilmember Kaia Eakin attended the Magical Bridge Documentary Premiere at BraveMaker Film Fest on July 9, 2026.
City Council held a closed session on July 13, 2026 to discuss salary and benefit negotiations with employee groups, including the San Mateo County Firefighters union.
The City will amend its agreement with the Government Finance Officers Association to extend ERP assessment services through October 31, 2030.
Council will vote to extend the GFOA ERP support agreement through October 31, 2030.
The City Manager will give an oral update on city operations.
Council members will present a report of conferences they attended.
City staff will meet with labor negotiators from the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 2400.
Council will hold a public comment period for the consent calendar, council‑interest items, and items not on the agenda.
Council will approve an amendment extending the agreement with the Government Finance Officers Association through October 31, 2030 and increasing compensation by $275,000, for a total not to exceed $435,000.
The Council will approve FY 2026‑27 funding recommendations for Redwood City’s Human Services Financial Assistance (HSFA) program, authorizing the City Manager to execute the funding agreements.
The Council will approve the Arts Commission’s FY 2026‑27 funding recommendations for large grant recipients as outlined in Attachment A. No CEQA review is required.
The public may comment on any agenda item not listed.
Commission members will introduce and welcome Commissioner Carol Rael.
The commission will vote to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 11, 2026.
Commissioners and staff will give brief reports on their assignments and request future agenda items. The meeting will include any announcements.
Members of the public may address the commission on any topic not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to 15 minutes total.
Residents can submit comments on any agenda item before or during the meeting. Comments can be sent by email before 12 p.m. on the meeting day or spoken live via Zoom, telephone, or in person.
The City Clerk will present the City Council’s adopted rules and procedures for boards and commissions. Commission members will receive an overview of the new guidelines.
