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Utilities, public works, permits, libraries, maintenance, and everyday local government operations.
The board will approve an Appropriation Transfer Request moving $450,000 from departmental reserves to operating funds for the Department of Public Works. The money will cover building remodel needs at 849 and 863 Mitten Road, Burlingame, for the relocation of the Department of Agriculture/Weights & Measures.
The agenda lists upcoming Planning Commission meeting dates: July 13, 2026 and July 27, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It informs residents of future meeting dates so they can plan to attend or submit comments on upcoming agenda items.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at the City Council Chambers or online via Zoom (Meeting ID #846 9472 6242).
Email: planning.commission@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit a written comment online up to 1 hour before the meeting start time, referencing the agenda item number.
Decision update
The Planning Commission voted to continue the item to a future meeting, and provided the upcoming Planning Commission meeting schedule.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Provide typical plumbing notes and mechanical notes for review.
Specify locations and heights for project elements.
Coordinate with other trades and provide submittals for review.
A resolution was presented that summarizes the public hearing and its findings.
What's happening
Why it matters
The resolution formalizes the commission’s review and may guide future actions on the project.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Planning Commission approved the section resolution, granting the applicant waivers from development standards and concessions to the BMR Guidelines for the affordable housing project. This approval is final for the use permit, architectural control, and BMR agreement.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Members of the public may submit written comments up to one hour before the meeting start time by emailing planning.commission@menlopark.gov and must include the agenda item number they are commenting on.
City Council will vote to appoint members to six boards and commissions for full‑term seats expiring 2028‑2030.
Adopt a resolution calling a General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 in Council districts 2, 5, and 6.
City Council will vote to declare the items in Attachment A as surplus personal property for disposal.
The Council announced that meeting participation will be by teleconference due to just cause under Government Code § 54953.8.3.
The City Attorney will hold a closed session to discuss the County of San Mateo v. State of California litigation.
City Council will vote by roll call to fill 27 vacancies across the Board of Building Review, Housing and Human Concerns Committee, Library Board, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Senior Affairs Commission.
Council will hold a closed‑session meeting for confidential matters.
Council members submitted a report of meetings and conferences they attended.
What's happening
Why it matters
It shows how council members spend public time and resources, helping residents see transparency in official activities.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 1017 Middlefield Road or via Zoom (link in agenda).
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email council@redwoodcity.org with agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The council recorded members’ reports of meetings and conferences attended on June 18, including the 73rd SAMCEDA ThreadTalks and the Association of Bay Area Governments General Assembly 2026. No action was taken.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
City Council is asked to declare the items listed in Attachment A as surplus personal property.
City Council will adopt a resolution to schedule the General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026 to elect council members for districts 2, 5, and 6.
Council will discuss Senate Bill 707, the Brown Act Modernization Act.
Council will hear updates on topics of interest to the council.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides residents with insight into issues the council is monitoring.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at City Council chambers, 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, or via Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: council@redwoodcity.org
Submit comment: Email council@redwoodcity.org with the agenda item number in the subject line.
Decision update
The council recorded the creation of two ad‑hoc committees—Project Labor Agreements and Intergovernmental Relations—detailing their purposes and member assignments. No vote or final decision was made.
Decided Jun 22, 2026.
Council members will deliver presentations and acknowledgements during the meeting.
Adjourn and schedule the next meetings for July 27 and August 24.
Council will approve claims and checks for the period June 22, 2026 through July 13, 2026 and the usual and necessary payments through July 13, 2026.
The council will vote to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting.
Council will adopt a resolution to hold a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for three council seats.
